Cover The inaugural Tatler Best of Singapore 2025 presents special awards given to cocktail bars and outstanding bartenders in Singapore’s eclectic bar scene (Photo: East47)
The inaugural Tatler Best of Singapore 2025 presents special awards given to cocktail bars and outstanding bartenders in Singapore’s eclectic bar scene (Photo: East47)
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We unveil the special awards given to cocktail bars and outstanding bartenders in Singapore’s eclectic bar scene at the inaugural Tatler Best of Singapore 2025
Since 1986, Tatler Singapore has been providing epicureans with a snapshot of the city’s best restaurants through our annual Tatler Dining Guide. Now, with the launch of Tatler Best Guide, 2025 sees the inaugural bar awards category come to fruition. From new openings to bold creations in refreshed menus, Singapore’s bar industry is showing no signs of slowing down.
Together with our curated panel of tastemakers—in-house editorial team and expert reviewers, we’re thrilled to crown the crème de la crème of the bar world in the Best-in-Class category. Enough said, these are the shining stars that are truly pushing the boundaries and redefining drinks culture in Singapore.
Cat Bite Club
Duxton
Above Cat Bite Club boasts Singapore’s largest library of agave and rice spirits (Photo: Cat Bite Club)
Cat Bite Club boasts Singapore’s largest library of agave and rice spirits (Photo: Cat Bite Club)
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Awards
2025 Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia-Pacific
2025 Tatler Best Bars Singapore: Bar of the Year
2024 Tatler Best Asia 100 Bars
Must Try
- Cat Bite Margarita
- Soju Sprint
- Little Italy
Bar of the Year: Cat Bite Club
In two short years, Cat Bite Club has amassed a cult-like following while snagging multiple bar awards across the region. The advocacy for agave and rice spirits is driven by unapologetic passion, presenting opportunities to explore and uncover new flavours for the city’s most adventurous drinkers. The hospitality is no-nonsense yet inclusive, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.
East47
Orchard
Above Zana Mohlmann, head bartender of Manhattan, making a drink in East47 with a 1962 Gold Marilyn Monroe silkscreen painting by Andy Warhol in the background (Photo: East47)
Zana Mohlmann, head bartender of Manhattan, making a drink in East47 with a 1962 Gold Marilyn Monroe silkscreen painting by Andy Warhol in the background (Photo: East47)
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Awards
2025 Tatler Best Bars Singapore: Best New Bar
Best New Bar: East47
The year 2024 saw a wave of new bars, but none made a more lasting impression than East47. The ritzy speakeasy, carved out from within Manhattan bar, pays tribute to the iconic American artist Andy Warhol with stylishly progressive cocktails. Head bartender Zana Möhlmann imagines East47 as “a place where imagination and originality lead the way”, as it pushes the envelope for modern cocktail artistry.
East47
Address:
1 Cuscaden Road, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Level 2, S(249715)
Fura
Chinatown
Above Sasha Wijidessa putting the final touches to the Jellytini (Photo: Fura)
Sasha Wijidessa putting the final touches to the Jellytini (Photo: Fura)
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Awards
2025 Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia-Pacific
2025 Tatler Best Bars Singapore: Best Innovation
2024 Tatler Best Asia 100 Bars
Must Try
- Caviar Papi
- Jellyfish Martini
- Got Milk?
Best Innovation: Fura
Dynamic duo Christina Rasmussen and Sasha Wijidessa are unintentionally setting trends, coining new ways to eat and drink more sustainably with Fura. From the careful selection of ingredients to the use of inventive techniques, the cocktail experience is a deft balance of craft and a pledge to sustainability without compromising on fun.
Tamba
Duxton
Above International designer Virginia Pérez-Orive spent two years researching and curating to reflect the essence of the Tamba story accurately (Photo: Tamba)
International designer Virginia Pérez-Orive spent two years researching and curating to reflect the essence of the Tamba story accurately (Photo: Tamba)
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Awards
2025 Tatler Best Bars Singapore: Best Interior Design
Best Design: Tamba
Intimate yet transcendent, Tamba fetes the vibrant spirit and rich flavours of West Africa within a two-storey conservation shophouse. From stunning sculptures and cultural artefacts to textured walls painstakingly crafted by hand-etching forks across clay, the interiors—inspired by over two years’ worth of research and curation—reflect the essence of Tamba, thanks to designer Virginia Pérez-Orive.
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Manhattan
Orchard
Above Manhattan’s legacy is cemented as one of Asia’s finest establishments today (Photo: Manhattan)
Manhattan’s legacy is cemented as one of Asia’s finest establishments today (Photo: Manhattan)
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Awards
2025 Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia-Pacific
2025 Tatler Best Bars Singapore: Best Service
2024 Tatler Best Asia 100 Bars
Must Try
- Manhattan
- Solera-Aged Negroni
- Aviation
Best Service: Manhattan
After a decade of delivering exceptional cocktails, Manhattan has solidified its legacy as one of Asia’s finest establishments. Today, the modern iteration of old New York glamour and sophistication is enduring as ever, thanks to its stellar service always going out of the way to make you feel at home.
Cat Bite Club
Duxton
Above Erika Danielle is the head bartender of Cat Bite Club (Photo: Benjamin Sim)
Erika Danielle is the head bartender of Cat Bite Club (Photo: Benjamin Sim)
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Awards
2025 Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia-Pacific
2025 Tatler Best Bars Singapore: Bar of the Year
2024 Tatler Best Asia 100 Bars
Must Try
- Cat Bite Margarita
- Soju Sprint
- Little Italy
Rising Star: Erika Danielle
Erika Danielle is no greenhorn, having earned her stripes at the wildly popular 28 HongKong Street. Now, as head bartender of Cat Bite Club, the 25-year-old exudes confidence behind the bar. She delivers a sprightly yet precise cocktail experience, with every inventive twist to agave-based classics for all to enjoy. In 2023, she clinched the regional champion title of the Nikka Perfect Serve for Singapore and Malaysia, firmly establishing herself the one to watch.
