There’s nothing I look forward to more than hanging out with my pals on a Friday night after a long gruelling week. Even better when there are drinks involved – it’s a surefire way of making my stress disappear.
But sometimes, the gap between Monday and Friday seems like forever and it’s impossible to wait that long; you need a drink, and you need it NOW.
To save you from drowning at work without any reprieve, here are bars with $5++ Happy Hour promos if you need an affordable booze booster to fuel you through the week.
Get your groove on, ‘cause this isn’t your typical cafe-bar; Cuba Libre features live and mixed Latin music and even opens up its dance floor for you to groove to the beat – a potential new paktor activity for you and bae to try, maybe? Singles, don’t fret; after being inspired by the Latino passion in those spirited tunes, you might just find love on the dance floor *wink*
Before you start sizzlin’ it up, get your fill of Chips & Salsa or Sweet Potato Fries, and down them with a Mojito or Rum Coke – all for $5 each.
Cuba Libre Cafe & Bar
Address: Block B,, #01-13 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 6pm – 8pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
If you’ve always wanted to try the reverse bungee at Clarke Quay, but never dared to, grab yourself a bottle of liquid courage in the form of Pure Blonde beer or house pour spirits at Bungy Bar for $5 nett right beside the G-Max Reverse Bungee.
Named for its proximity to the exhilarating thrill ride, Bungy Bar screens live sports and has local live bands performing nightly from 8.30pm and 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays! Perfect for that bro outing.
Bungy Bar
Address: Block E, , #01-07 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Harry’s at Clarke Quay is offering their signature Harry’s Premium Lager for only $5++ per half pint (U.P. $7.50++) from 5 Sep to 28 Nov. Mildly sweet and with a floral undertone, it’s gotta be good if it bears the name of one of Singapore’s most successful bar franchises.
Pair the HPL with some of the desserts on Harry’s new menu – the Adult Cheesecake Sundae ($16++) is the best of three worlds rolled into one – cheesecake, ice cream, and half a shot of Bailey’s. Ticks all the post-meal boxes for me!
Harry’s @ Clarke Quay
Address: Block D, #01-01 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
One thing I’ve noticed about Privé is that its outlets are all slightly varied in design, but consistently great in terms of alfresco ambience. The newest one at Clarke Quay is no exception. Laid-back by day, it morphs into a happening spot for live music and dancing by night.
Tickle your tastebuds with their mix of Western and Asian fare like Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce ($24++) and Miso Salmon & Cold Soba ($26++), before kicking off an evening of fun with their house pour spirits and 1/2 pint beers for – you guessed it – $5++ a glass!
Prive Clarke Quay
Address: Block C, , #01-09A Clarke Quay,
Promotion period: 5 Sep – 28 Nov, Mon – Fri: 5pm – 9pm | Sat – Sun: 11.30am – 9pm
Fancy a burger so thick that it needs a knife stuck through it to be held together – that’s what the Double Happiness burger ($38++) from The Butchers Club Burger is. Burger lovers are probably already salivating and getting cravings while reading this.
And there’s no better way to top all that sinful goodness off than with an ice-cold house pour spirit with any mixer (excluding Redbull).
The Butchers Club Burger
Address: Block A, #01-01B Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue: 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Address: Block D, #01-13 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Address: Block A , #01-03 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm,5 sep – 28 Nov
Address: Block C #01-03 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Address: Block A, Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 7pm – 9pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Note: Not valid on Public Holidays, Eves of Public Holidays, and special occasions. Limited to one redemption per bill, splitting of bills not allowed.
Address: Block E, #01-05/06 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Note: Not valid on Public Holidays, Eves of Public Holidays, and special occasions. Limited to one redemption per bill, splitting of bills not allowed.
Address: Block D, #01-06 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Address: Block A #01-04 Clarke Quay,
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Address: Block D, #02-03 Clarke Quay,
Promotion period: Mon – Thu, 6pm – 8pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Address: Block C, #01-10/#02-03 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Note: One order per customer per day.
Address: Block A , #01-06 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Draught San Miguel, Stella Artois, 1/2 pint Hoegaarden or house pour spirit with a choice of Crazy Elephant Cassava BBQ Salted Chips, french fries, or potato wedges.
Address: Block E, #01-03/04 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
One pint of Paulaner Beer, one house pour spirit, or one glass of house wine, with a choice of Chickenfleisch (Chicken Luncheon Fries), Bauch Von Pork Snacker (Belly of Pork Snacker), or Veggie Quesadillas.
Address: Block B, #01-12 Clarke Quay
Promotion period: Mon – Tue, 5pm – 7pm, 5 Sep – 28 Nov
Don’t be surprised if Clarke Quay soon becomes your regular hangout spot. Looks like Mondays won’t be so dreadful after all, now that there’s something to anticipate at the end of the day – cheers to that!
Available on Mondays & Tuesdays from 5pm to 7pm, 5 September to 28 November 2016 (unless otherwise stated).
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