Decked out in leather couches, deep wood furnishings and all the things you’d expect out of an Ernest Hemingway novel, modern cigar bars are without a doubt a notch higher in terms of austerity and remains to this day, a gentleman’s hangout.

At many such cigar joints, you can enjoy a good old Cuban cigar with a bottle or glass of fine whisky or simply a black coffee. Step into one and you’ll immediately feel removed from the bustle of city life. There truly is no better way to enjoy a quality smoke tan at any one of these 6 cigar and whisky bars in Singapore.

Photo Credit: Capital Zouk Singapore

#1 CAPITAL ZOUK SINGAPORE

If you’re currently in a state of shock that Singapore’s most established club made it to this list, believe us, we are too. As part of club Zouk’s latest venture that aims to target the older and more refined crowd, what you can hope to find in Capital is an expansive lounge fully decked out in comfortable seat and sofas, a whisky bar and a state-of-the-art cigar room for your cigar smoking pleasure.

3C River Valley Road
#02-05 The Cannery
Singapore 179022
Tel: +65 6738 2988
Thu: 10pm – 2am
Fri: 10pm – 3am
Sat: 10pm – 4am
(Closed Monday to Wednesday and Sunday)
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#2 MARTINI BAR

Located in mezza9 in Grand Hyatt Singapore, Martini Bar is a popular spot for cigar aficionados. Although the bar is not a cigar bar per se, there is a spacious and cosy smoking room in the restaurant where guests can enjoy a cigar or two.

What’s more, this martini-centric bar serves up refreshing drinks at 50% off during Happy Hour from Mondays to Saturdays between 4pm to 9pm, which makes heading there all the more enticing.

10 Scotts Road
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Singapore 228211
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Sun to Thu: 5pm – 12am
Fri and Sat: 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Orchard

#3 OLDE CUBAN

Tucked away in an old shophouse in Chinatown, Olde Cuban might not seem like much from the outside. Upon first glance, what you will first notice is a raggedy zi char restaurant but head on up the stairs and you will be greeted by fine, custom leather couches and a whole host of Cuban cigar brands numbering in the hundreds.

This understated spot is frequented mostly by regulars but feel free to mingle, because anybody with a cigar and whiskey in hand rarely ever is in the mood to be hostile.

2 Trengganu Street
Singapore 058456
Tel: +65 6222 2207
Mon to Fri: 11am – 12.30am
Sat: 1pm – 12.30am
Sun: 1pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#4 ORGO

Located on the roof with a spectacular view of Marina Bay, Orgo is the perfect spot to hit after the sun goes down in the CBD. This scenic restaurant is known for its unique and delicious martinis and range of tasty cocktails.

Although their cigar selection isn’t the restaurant strong point, we must admit that they do have a pretty impressive range. Feel free to bring your own as they have tables overlooking the Marina Bay skyline catered specifically for cigar smokers.

8 Raffles Avenue
#04-01 Esplanade-Theaters on the Bay
Singapore 039802
Tel: +65 6336 9366
Sat to Wed: 6pm – 1am
Thu and Fri: 6pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Esplanade

#5 QUAICH BAR

Established in 2006, Quaich Bar is the first whisky bar in Singapore to house more than 500 whiskies, 95% of which are sourced from boutique distilleries in Scotland including many rarities not easily available anywhere else in the world. It is quintessentially a heaven on earth for all whisky lovers but little do people know that it is a haven for cigar lovers as well.

Quaich’s cosy cigar room boasts more than thirty labels of cigars as well as all the tools you will need for a quality smoke. Grab yourself a bottle of fine scotch, light up a cigar and lean back against one of their plush leather couches.

28 Beach Road
#01-16 South Beach Avenue
Singapore 189763
Tel: +65 6386 5366
Sun to Thu: 5pm – 1am
Fri and Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Esplanade

Photo Credit: The Connoisseur Divan

#6 THE CONNOISSEUR DIVAN

The Connoisseur Divan is a spacious whisky and cigar bar that features live music, top-of-the-line whiskies and Hemingway-inspired Cuban style interiors. Situated right opposite UE Square, this bar is perfect for unwinding after work.

207 River Valley Road
Singapore 238275
Tel: +65 6733 7141
Mon to Thu: 4pm – 12.30am
Fri and Sat: 4pm – 1.30am
Sun: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

The 1925 Brewing Co. is a local microbrewery and restaurant that is a passion project from three members of the Yeo family who run the business and food direction of this dining establishment.

Joining the enclave of established cafes and bars along Joo Chiat Road, the establishment’s second outlet may initially strike you as a simple drinking place where you can get affordable beers but really, it is more than just that.

Their forward-looking philosophy is a major plus point as diners can always expect something creative when it comes to their food offerings; their signature craft beers are brewed in-house and the beer-inspired grub they have been dishing out since they first began operations in 2014 is impeccable, to say the least. 

At the beating heart of operations is a selective range of craft beers on tap brewed by them—each with its own story to tell. For those who are curious about the stories behind those beers, have a chat with the friendly bartenders who are more than willing to share!

Most of the craft beers are priced at S$7++ for half a pint and S$14++ if you opt for the full pint.

Yellow Van—their signature craft beer—is a pale ale that’s crisp, sweet and refreshing on the taste buds, which we can imagine to be very popular among the ladies. For those who prefer something stronger, the Jewel Of Africa Smoky Porter is closer to a stout and it comes with a hint of coffee flavour.

The 1925 Brewing Co.’s food menu is designed to be paired with the beers so there is nothing pretentious—just small plates with wholesome flavours that hit the right spot.

Their Pork Belly (S$10++) is easily one of the better renditions we have tried. In a mouthful, there was a textural variety that came from the crispy skin that held on to tender and succulent meat. The accompanying garlic aioli and sour plum powder heightened the overall flavour of the dish.

A more substantial option is the Shacha Rice (S$8++), an Asian dish peppered with garlic, dried shrimps and given a dash of chilli oil. While it is certainly on the pricier side for its small portion, the dish is nonetheless addictive and will fill you up fast if you are feeling hungry.

Chicken Skewers (S$6++) is a simpler side whereby the meats are dusted with Sze Chuan peppers, coriander powder and cumin. We enjoyed the intensely-rich chicken skewers with light pale ale but there wasn’t anything, in particular, we were impressed with.

There are two options on the dessert menu and it is the Tiramisu (S$15++) you have to get. Its simple aesthetics may fool you but take it from us that this is the real deal. Comprising Patron Cafe XO, a tequila-based coffee liqueur, and espresso, this is one dessert we will definitely find ourselves travelling back to the east of Singapore for.

The 1925 Brewing Co.
261 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427515
Tel: +65 6909 1425
Tue to Sun: 4pm – 1am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota/Eunos

Read: The ultimate guide to cafes in the east of Singapore.

Barnacles at Customs House is a popular after-work haunt that offers a medley of gourmet grub as well as a stellar view of the Marina Bay skyline. When the sun begins to set and the lights from the surrounding buildings begin to illuminate the night sky, there truly is nothing grander to marvel at.

Besides the awesome view, here is where diners can indulge in both inventive cocktails and top-notch fare. Choose your poison from an eclectic range of beers from around the world, signature cocktails, and a stunning selection of gin.

Top the experience off with Barnacles’ array of mouthwatering grub that comes either as full-on mains or small plates. Whatever it is you fancy, just know that when it comes to food, Barnacles is not one to skimp on flavour.

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A properly balanced plate, the Parma Ham & Spinach Salad (S$18++) comprised salty and fatty qualities courtesy of the thick slithers of Parma ham, feta cheese and pine nuts as well as bright and subtly sweet notes from the balsamic dressing and dried cranberries.

Essentially an oversized gnocchi, what we loved about the Potato Mochi with Camembert Cheese (S$14++)—besides its chewy texture—was the generous amount of melty camembert cheese that comes oozing out upon each bite.

Crispy on the outside with all that creamy goodness inside, this is hands down one of the best things you could ever put into your gob.

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For a Middle-Eastern-inspired flavour trip, we recommend trying the Hummus with Cucumber and Crostini (S$14++). Served with a crispy crostini instead of the usual pita bread, what really impressed us was the contrast in textures.

Arriving at your table hot, filled with warm spices and a generous drizzle of olive oil, the hummus really makes for a solid starter.

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Conventional fries really need to buck up with Barnacles’ outstanding Burdock Sticks With Sour Cream (S$16++). Perhaps one of the most underrated vegetables around, a burdock is essentially the root taken from the burdock plant and if you are aching to know, it tastes like a cross between an asparagus and an eggplant.

Deep-fried till crispy, the burdock goes beautifully well with the sour cream it comes served with.

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Although nothing that far off compared to the many that we have tried, the Truffle Fries (S$14++) served here does come with a herbed salt that that balances out the heavier parmesan cheese really well.

Barnacles
70 Collyer Quay, #01-01,
Customs House,
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 6532 1011
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon & Tues: 11am – 11pm
Wed to Fri: 11am – 12am
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place