Sommelier's guide to Singapore's Restaurants, Wine Bars and Cocktail Bars with Local Food Wine Pairings.
Singapore.
Singapore is one of Asia's most exciting cities for food, wine and cocktails. From Michelin Starred restaurants to local Hawker classics and inventive cocktails, these are some of my stories as a Sommelier where hospitality, food and cocktails comes together in the Lion City.
Photo by Swapnil Bapat.
Updated 05 Sep 2026
Where we like to eat.
Wine is best shared with friends and food. It tells a story of its history and culture. Here's some of my favourite restaurants with friendly local Sommeliers to have a chat with.
Violet Oon.
Violet Oon. Chef Violet Oon, born a Nyonya in 1949, is the grande dame of Singaporean cooking. Nyonya cooking combines both traditional Chinese and Malay techniques and ingredients which includes a myriad spices. The aromatic and spicy dish presents a good wine pairing challenge. A Chablis or the vibrant Italian Whites would pair quite well. Châteauneuf-du-Pape would be married quite beautifully with the candlenut curry dishes.
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​1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01 National Gallery.
Photo from Website
Nicolas Le Restaurant.
Nicholas Le Restaurant. Located in the area of Keong Saik Rd, the wine list is extensive and features a long list of French wines especially from Burgundy. Guillaume took over from Chef Nicholas in 2026 and continues the same friendly vibe as you discover the wines of France.
10 Teck Lim Road, Singapore 088386
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http://www.restaurantnicolas.com/
Photo from Facebook@restaurantnicolas
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Bakalaki Greek Tavern.
Bakalaki Greek Tavern. Greece has one of the oldest wine culture that dates back thousands of years. This is one of my favourite place to explore the world of Greek wines paired with authentic Greek cuisine from the rich culinary history and fabulous offerings of the Eastern Mediterranean. Check out the different types of Assyrtiko to Mavrotragano.
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38A Martin Rd
Photo from Facebook/BakalakiGreekTaverna
Cicheti.
Cicheti. (pronounced chee-keh-tee) are the signature small plates native to Venetian bàcaris, or wine bars, Located in a two-storey shophouse unit along Kandahar St and helmed by Aun. Over 40 labels from some of oldest wine-producing regions in the world as well as featuring some of the lesser known varietals of Italy.
52 Kandahar St, Singapore 198901
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Photo from Facebook/cicheti
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Latido.
Latido. Southeast Asia's only Colombian restaurant helmed by Chef Fernando featuring flavours of South American cuisines. From Ceviche to Grilled Octopus and Pincho de Cordero, Somm Syarvyna marries the cuisine beautifully with wines from Chile, Argentina, Patagonia and other international Wines.
40 Tras St, Singapore 078979
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Photo from Instagram/latido.sg
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Le Clos.
Le Clos Wine House and Restaurant. A spot for wine lovers featuring a relaxed restaurant, wine bar and deli serving up French casual cuisine. With over 800 labels for both casual drinkers and connoisseurs, there's something for everyone.
46 Kim Yam Road #01-18, Level 1 New Bahru.
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Photo from Facebook/leclos.sg
Revolution Wine Bistro.
Revolution Wine Bistro. Located at Henderson Industrial Building. The founders of RVLT wines Alvin and Ian have partnered with Fritz Hansen Singapore, a contemporary Danish furniture designer to showcase spaces for ideas and conversation. With a focus on natural and organic wines paired with post modern cuisines crossing cultural elements like Mala Taco, Grilled Lobster Fettucine.
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211 Henderson Rd, #01-05 Henderson Industrial Building
Photo from Instagram/r_evolution.sg
Places to drink wine.
Wine Bars are places where you can connect with fellow wine lovers and sommeliers. Here's some of our favourite wine bars to check out while in town. Neighbourhood Bars to membership exclusive wine clubs.
Wildcard.
Wildcard. A fun wine and cocktail bar in the inner CBD just 5 mins from Havelock MRT station. A test kitchen, live music and cocktails and wines, it's just a chill place with friends. Why we like this place is all about the friendly team chatting and laughing. Say hi to Owner Denise and her awesome team.
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405 Havelock Rd, #01-03 Furama RiverFront.
Photo from Instagram/wildcard.sg
LQV Singapore.
LQV Singapore. A wine bar and lounge in the heart of the business district that celebrates French wines and artisanal producers. Have a good chat with GM Benoit and his amazing team.
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29 Boon Tat St, G/F
Photo from Facebook/LQVsingapore
Praelum.
Praelum Wine Bar & Bistro. Liz started Praelum in 2011 as an avid wine aficionado to connect people through food and wine. Heading the Bistro is Gerald Lu, a two-time National Sommelier Champion, he is amazingly knowledgeable with lots of wine stories. Make sure to have a chat with him. A good support for a local somm.
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4 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089590
Photo from facebook/praelumwine
Barely Aged.
Barely Aged. An outfit of Bound by Wine. Neighbourhood vibes type of wine bar & bottle shop. With friendly well versed staff and a good selection of wines by glass and bottles, it's frequented by the local office crowd for after work drinks. Have a good chat with Germaine and her team for something you like to explore. Plus you can order pizza from next door Italian Restaurant,
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95 Robertson Quay, #01-17
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Madame.
Madame. Located at Tras St, Tanjong Pagar. A friendly space for you to hang out with over 150 curated wines. Frequent by local office crowd, they have a big selection of wine by glass, including some of the lesser known regions. Have a chat with their friendly team.
69 Tras St
Photo from Instagram/madame_sg.
Les Climats.
Les Climats. Located at Tessensohn Rd. Les Climats is a neighbourhood wine bar with cheeses to go with Rajeshwaran's hospitality and wine knowledge leaning more into French wines making wines accessibile. Helmed by ex Chief Sommelier of Les Amis Group, Rajeshwaran is a one man show, showcasing his favourite wines to share with his guests.
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01-07, 1 Tessensohn Rd, #1953
www.instagram.com/lesclimats.sg
Photo from ST Photo Gin Tay.
Big Wine Freaks.
Big Wine Freaks. This is your Modern Wine Bar with food inspired from San Sebestian's food scene and Japanese Omakese DJ low grooves serving up Champagne and Natural Wines from all over the world with a focus on sustainable wines. Helmed by Chef Wee Kiat and Sommelier Meng, its electric energy makes for a different wine experience.
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​44 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089857
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Photo from Facebook/bigwinefreaks.sing
Le Bon Funk.
Le Bon Funk. A series of neighbourhood wine bars by Chef Owner Keirin Buck. A curated list of exciting accessible wines paired with produce driven small plates.
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29 Club St (currently closed for renovations)
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277 Holland Ave
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https://www.lobehold.com/concepts/le-bon-funk/
Photo from Facebook/lebonfunk
Singaporean food from the classics to the contemporary lends itself from many cultures. Here's some of the popular dishes that we had some fun pairing wine with.
Local Cuisine.
Singaporean Chilli Crab.
Singaporean Chilli Crab. It is considered one of Singapore's national dishes. Usually a Mud crab, wok fried with a chilli sambal tomato rich sauce.
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DOC Alentejo, Amphora White blend 2021, Portugal
Ricardo, Wine Maker. Earthiness and lively acidity of the wine balances out the spices, tomato, pepper and draws out the sweetness of the crabmeat.
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Photo from Jumbo Seafood
Singapore Satay.
Singapore styled Satay. With origins from Java, Indonesia, the Singaporean Satay is usually chicken or beef skewers that's marinated with lemongrass, turmeric and spices, barbequed over charcoal. Served with cucumbers, onions and Ketupat (a rice cake), dipped into a peanut sauce. Usually matched with beer.
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Pair with Champagne.
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​​​Traveler's hot tip. Head down Lau Pa Sat where every night they transform a road with satays stalls. You are allowed to "Bring your Own Bottle"
Photo from Nomadette.com/chicken-satay/
Ayam Buah Keluak.
Ayam Buah Keluak. Ayam Buah Keluak is a classic Peranakan dish. Made with chicken braised in a thick, spicy tamarind gravy with buah keluak, also known as the Truffle of Asia. It is one of the most laborious dish, usually served during festive occasions.
Paltrinieri Radice Lambrusco di Sorbara 2021
Lively acidity with notes of wild strawberry, berries with a gentle silky texture of bubbles that instantly refreshes your palate.
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Photo from Timeout Singapore
You can't leave Singapore without visiting some of the award wining Cocktail Bars from the World Best 50 Bars to homegrown bars using local ingredients and food waste. Here are some of must-visits.
Cocktails in the Lion City.
Native Bar.
Native Bar. Founded by Vijay Mudaliar in 2016 featuring home grown bartenders using local ingredients, even Ants or upcycled food; pineapple skins and jackfruit pulp to create a beautiful cocktail such as my favourite cocktail ANTS and the PERANAKAN using goat's milks and jack fruit rum. Non Alcoholic Cocktails like the Sereh Telang (butterfly pea, lemongrass, calamansi) is popular.
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52A Amoy St
Photo from www.facebook.com/nativebarsg
Nutmeg & Clove.
Nutmeg & Clove. Crafted cocktails inspired by local Asian ingredients and Asian cuisine and desserts. Sometimes they invite Bartenders and Mixologists around the world for guest shifts to share their secret cocktails. Have a great chat with Sim when you get there and check out their happy hour.
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8 Purvis St, Singapore 188587
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​​https://www.nutmegclove.com
Photo from www.facebook/nutmegandclove