Party Till Dawn at Marina Bay's Bars & Lounges
Singapore’s reputation as a stodgy business-only place is less and less deserved these days, as the rules have been steadily relaxed for some time now—that said, table dancing was only made legal in 2003.
In the Marina Bay area, partygoers can enjoy the party atmosphere in places like CHIJMES, a former Catholic convent that's been converted into a happening nightspot crammed with bars and restaurants. The Marina Bay Sands complex has captured the bulk of the party crowd in the past few years, thanks to a few popular establishments within the premises: the Ce La Vi Club Lounge, the Club55 lounge, and Flight, a bar whose 57th-floor location promises awesome views of the Marina Bay area.
ADDRESS:10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
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Dine to Your Heart’s Content
While the food scene in the Marina Bay district captures the “high end” of the culinary scale, you’ll still find plenty of hawker stall eats as well as fine dining experiences throughout its many hotels and shopping centers. Marina Bay Sands hotel has captured the market with its “celebrity chef” restaurants, captained by some of the culinary world’s most notable names. CUT showcases Chef Wolfgang Puck’s version of the classic American steakhouse, while db Bistro Moderne introduces guests to French bistro dining via Chef Daniel Boulud.
Foodies can also raid other areas in Marina Bay: Suntec City mall and CHIJMES, both of which feature a wide array of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of each other. For a one-stop hawker food experience in Marina Bay, Makansutra Gluttons Bay serves up hawker food favorites from all across Singapore, including a kaya-coated fried banana dish that still lingers in this writer's dreams.
ADDRESS:8 Raffles Ave., #01-15 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802