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