Las Palmas

At Las Palmas, swap harbour views for far-reaching vistas of Singapore’s suburbia, which extend all the way to the skyline of neighbouring city Johor Bahru. This outdoor rooftop bar sits on the 33rd floor of Courtyard Singapore Novena and channels a 1960s retro Californian vibe. Look out for Emma Maxwell’s desert oasis design touches, such as sorbet-toned outdoor furniture, tropical furnishings and Slim Aarons-style artwork. The drinks are just as funky: the Nifty Fifties combines shochu, cachaca, tea and pink dragon fruit.

1939 Singapore

Tropical bar 1939 Singapore, formerly Potato Head Singapore, occupies the low-slung rooftop of a storied Art Deco building that stands at the buzzing Keong Saik Road and Teck Lim Road intersection. Once home to the iconic Tong Ah Eating House, the building is now a four-storey dining complex. On your way up to the al fresco rooftop bar, you’ll pass by hand-painted murals and whimsical decor by Australian artist David Bromley. Sip your tropically inspired cocktail and nibble on bar bites such as har cheong gai or prawn paste chicken as you feast your eyes on Singapore’s historic shophouses and their unglazed clay tile roofs.

Skai

Even on rainy days, the floor-to-ceiling windows of bar and grill Skai, Singapore’s highest restaurant, offer a perfect vantage point to take in a great view. Located on the 70th floor of the Swissôtel The Stamford in the heart of the city, the bar boasts incredible sights of Marina Bay and the wider city, complemented by a well-curated menu that includes indulgent cheese platters, N25 caviar and tapas delights. Enhance your experience with a glass of Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve champagne or a refreshing mango martini.