After a long week of slogging away at your desk, there’s no better feeling than turning off your computer screens at 6pm on a Friday and logging off for the weekend. Finally, it’s time to kick back and relax, and what better place to do so than at these nearby live music bars in Singapore over a hearty dinner and some drinks.
From mandopop classics to Bollywood hits, savoury bar bites, and juicy American burgers, here are the live music places where you can have an enjoyable night out with your friends and family.
Table of Contents
| Bar | Location | Live music days | Genres |
| Offtrack Singapore | 3-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT | Thu-Sat | Jazz, funk, disco |
| Level Up | 6-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT | Daily | Pop, jazz, rock |
| Acid Bar & Restaurant | 5-min walk from Somerset MRT | Daily | Acoustic |
| Komyuniti Bar & Restaurant | 13-min walk from Orchard MRT | Wed & Fri, with quarterly themed nights | Varies |
| PULSE Singapore | 7-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT | Wed-Sat | Pop, rock |
| Tipsy Collective | Various outlets | Mon-Sat | Acoustic |
| Home Dusk Live House | 7-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT | Daily | Mandopop |
| Cool Cats | 6-min walk from City Hall MRT | Tue-Sat | Jazz |
| Wheeler’s Estate | 11-min walk from Seletar Airport | Varies | Cantopop, acoustic, pop |
| Maduro | Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa | Fri-Sat | Classical piano |
| Hard Rock Cafe | 9-min walk from Orchard Boulevard MRT | Event-based | Pop-punk, rock, reggae |
| Rocking Rickshaw | Kallang Wave Mall | Daily | Bollywood |
Offtrack is a cosy music-focused bar that’s great for small get-togethers with music-loving friends and family.
The bar serves dishes inspired by our local cuisine. Their Thai Crab Curry Roll ($24) is a spicy crab dish that’s sure to give your taste buds a kick. If you want something sweet, the Charcoal Grilled Banana Cake ($30) is a dessert that’s sure to leave you wanting more.
For $25 each, let the bartenders shake you up a cocktail. Get yourself a Tea Milk Punch for a boozy BBT fix or Appletini for a fruity treat. They also have wines and beers, if you prefer.
Customers can enjoy live music sets from Thursdays to Saturdays, and they release the music schedules at the start of every month. What’s notable here is that local DJs and record collectors are given a chance to shine on stage, bringing a new form of music not typically found in bars or clubs.
Find Offtrack’s music schedule here.
Offtrack review: “Great indirect lighting, cool decorations, and the music added to the chill vibes. Food was tasty too” – Grace Lim via Google Maps
Level Up is an all-in-one place for a fun night out with friends. In addition to its exciting line-up of live music, this bar in Singapore also has an arcade where customers can enjoy classic games such as pool, air hockey, and darts.
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From bar bites to platters to mains, their extensive Western menu offers something for everyone. The Level Up! Loaded Fries ($22) and Surf & Turf Platter ($58) are perfect for sharing. You can also grab a drink on discount during their happy hour from 5pm-8pm daily.
Catch the exciting entertainment line-ups from resident bands and DJs every single night. Sing your hearts out to top hits, timeless throwback classics, and even international songs. You can also catch DJ Kohsh remixing your favourite party hits on Fridays and Saturdays.
Find Level Up’s entertainment schedule here.
Level up review: “Great fun playing darts and arcade games. Live music was good and the crowd was fun too” – mustafa natalwala via Google Maps
Head to Acid Bar after a full day of shopping and unwind with good food and music. The watering hole is on Emerald Hill, a little enclave that’s peppered with historical shophouses that have been transformed into restaurants and bars.
Image credit: Naomi S via Google Maps
Their dishes are heavily inspired by local food. Warm up your palette with an English Mushroom Soup ($12), a refreshing yet savoury appetiser. For a fusion delight, try their Colonial Chicken Chop ($24), 300 grams of slow-roasted Anxin boneless chicken leg with baked beans, fries, and sinful amounts of gravy.
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Don’t miss out on the melodic tunes of the live bands that perform nightly. The performances are different every day, so whether you like soothing acoustic sets or hotter hits, chances are there’ll always be something that resonates with your music taste.
Find Acid Bar and Restaurant’s music lineups here.
Acid Bar & Restaurant review: “A trusty place to go to for good live music performances, food, and drinks on a fun night out” – Fiona Zg via Google Maps
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Live music bar regulars know the importance of keeping things fresh. After all, you can only listen to the same few overplayed covers before your hangouts get a bit stale. Komyuniti, conveniently housed within YOTEL Singapore right in the heart of Orchard, holds quarterly themed nights on top of their regular band nights every Wednesday at 7pm and Friday at 7.30pm. That way, you’ll always have something to look forward to.
Make sure to also mark your cals for Ladies Night every Wednesday, 6pm-10pm, where cocktails, wines, and house spirits will be served 1-for-1 for the lasses. The same 1-for-1 promo applies to all on Komyuni-TGIF, AKA every Friday from 6pm-9pm.
Find out more and make a reservation at Komyuniti.
Komyuniti review: “The place is a great spot for good food, creative cocktails, and welcoming service” – Wheel Chiaoco via Google Maps
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Party the night away in this 155-year-old Chinese heritage mansion. Located within Riverhouse, Pulse Singapore is a two-in-one bar and club with live music where traditions meet modernity.
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Dig into some savoury dishes like the Stir Fried Dry Beef Hor Fun ($16), or go international with their Lamb Kebab ($32) for a taste of Turkey. If you just want a lighter meal, the Chicken Satay Shots ($12/6pcs) will do the trick. The happy hour timings are from 6pm-10pm daily.
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Jam out to popular hits and iconic classics from Tuesday to Saturday nights. They also switch up their acts regularly and host occasional interactive games such as gameshows and stand-up comedy during Thursday’s Comedy Nights for extra fun.
Find PULSE Singapore’s music schedule here.
PULSE Singapore review: “We had fun enjoying the live band performance and catching up over pretty cocktails and delicious food. The vibes and service were good too” – Happy Moo via Google Maps
Tipsy Panda at Wood Square Mall.
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With outlets littered all over Singapore, Tipsy Collective is like a zoo but for bars. The gastropubs are named after animals and are conveniently located in various heartland shopping malls such as Jem and PLQ, so you can chill with your friends without travelling too far from home.
Tipsy Bird’s Roasted Sea Bass with Chowder ($24).
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Each Tipsy outlet has a unique menu and dishes, and they serve cuisines from all around the world. Tipsy Flamingo has a Spanish menu to fit its summer paradise theme or head down to Tipsy Penguin for Korean food. The Hyogo Japanese Oysters ($24/6pcs) are a signature dish and a permanent item across all its menus.
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Live music at this Singapore bar occurs Monday through Saturday, and the stages at each outlet are graced by different entertainment lineups. The bands play acoustic mandopop and western hits, so if you enjoy this genre of music, you can head down to your nearest mall for a quick listen.
Their newest outlet, Tipsy Unicorn, however, is not found in a mall, but rather a beach club in Sentosa. Here, you’ll find DJs spinning on the weekends with international guests occasionally showing up too.
Full list of Tipsy Collective locations
Home Dusk Live House transforms from a cafe during the day to a live music bar in the evening. This place sets the vibe for a chill night with its picturesque views of the Singapore River and melodic mandopop sets all night long.
The Hunan Style Wok-Fried Pork with Green Chillies ($22) is a popular pick among spice lovers, while the Sichuan Pickled Cabbage Fish Soup ($23) is a hearty dish for people who like to slurp something homely on a night out.
Home Dusk is the first live band music venue in Singapore to feature all mandopop hits daily. The performing duos will serenade customers with their versions of your favourite Chinese romantic love songs, pop hits and even rap.
Find Home Dusk Live House’s live music schedule here.
Home Duck Live House review: “Mandopop live band performance was engaging and captivating. Their sharing plates have generous portions and good taste” – Yang Ying Tay
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Cool Cats is the right place for you if you enjoy winding down to jazz music. The warm and inviting interior mimics the comfort of a lounge and adds to the live music experience whether you’re by yourself or with a friend.
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Munch on some of their bar bites, such as the Tsarskaya Oysters ($36/6pcs) and Sourdough Bread & Seaweed Butter ($10). The bar is popular for its handcrafted cocktails, each with its own unique backstory. The B-Flat Trumpet ($28) is a smokey whiskey-based cocktail inspired by American jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and his bent trumpet.
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Look forward to the performing acts during the night on 5 days of the week from Tuesday to Saturday. On Tuesdays, unwind to the soothing voices of Coolcats’ homegrown singers and sway to jazzy tunes during the jazz sessions on Wednesday nights. From Thursdays to Saturdays, be wowed by headlining acts from musicians worldwide.
Cool Cats review: “Love the quiet classy atmosphere of cool jazz music played with a great vocal by the lead singer. The food was great, albeit a tad too fusion for my taste” – Rebecca Chan via Google Maps
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Surrounded by lush greenery, Wheeler’s Estate offers an alfresco-themed dining and entertainment experience. Located near Seletar Aerospace Park, the bar’s countryside concept creates a relaxing space that leaves patrons returning for more.
One-pan ($28).
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Kickstart your alfresco dinner with some appetisers. For a healthier option, opt for the Green Goddess Salad ($20) to increase your daily veggies intake. The “Die Die Must Try” pizza ($30) is a decadent sharing plate with sinful toppings like lup cheong and grilled octopus.
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Party to your favourite hit songs every night with rotating local bands, such as Shirlyn + The UnXpected and Alex & The Mindbreakerz, if you’re looking to belt out some Cantonese classics.
Find Wheeler’s Estate’s music schedule here.
Wheeler’s Estate review: “Good food, alfresco dining, and live band making it a great place to hangout” – Ming via Google Maps
Image credit: Maduro SG via Facebook
If classical piano music is your jam, spend your night in a classy space at Maduro. There’s comfortable indoor seating in the lounge area, or if you’re an outdoors lover, enjoy the evening breeze on the courtyard patio.
Charcuterie platter ($35).
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The culinary team at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa specially crafts the menu for Maduro. For a twist on chips and guac, try the Papadums with Guacamole ($12). Definitely grab a drink while you’re at it, as the bar prides itself on its cocktails and whiskey selection.
Image credit: Maduro SG via Facebook
The founder of Maduro is a pianist whose goal is to provide a safe space for musicians to perform their gigs. There’s live music at this bar in Singapore happening every Friday and Saturday, with different acts every night. Guests can enjoy a listening session to classical, jazz and pop music.
Find Maduro’s live music schedule here.
Maduro review: “Nice cocktails and great jazz music. 1 thing to note is that the smoke from the cigar may spread into the main bar area, so it’s better to sit at the rear end of the bar if you’re not comfortable” – Kenji Koh via Google Maps
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Located in the heart of Orchard Road, the vibrant nightlife at Hard Rock Cafe will have you partying the night away. This American diner is a hot spot in town, so get ready to be transported to a world of pop, punk, and rock.
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America is known for its juicy, loaded burgers, so you have to get your hands on some when dining here. Try their OG Legendary Burger ($29.95) – a premium steak patty sandwiched between toasted buns, topped with crispy bacon, onion rings, and gooey cheese. This, ladies and gentlemen, is what I call a cheat day.
Image adapted from: Hard Rock Cafe Singapore via Facebook
With regular organised themed events and party hostings, the music scene over at Hard Rock Cafe goes hard. The DJ sets and remixes are mainly pop-punk, rock and reggae music, perfect for setting the mood for a whole night on the dance floor.
Hard Rock Cafe review: “The staff were so friendly and the food and drinks were good too” – kori Lee via Google Maps
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A place for both locals and tourists alike, Rocking Rickshaw offers patrons an authentic Bollywood experience. “Rickshaw” is used in the restaurant’s name as an homage to the affordable and common mode of transport in India.
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While you’re here, check out some of their authentic Indian dishes. The Murgh Tikka Masala ($15.90) pairs well with the Cheese Naan ($4.50) or the fragrant Saffron Rice ($4.90) for something more carby.
Image credit: Rocking Rickshaw via Facebook
This Singapore bar hosts live bands in the evenings throughout the week, and customers can be seen dancing and jamming out to the catchy tunes of Hindi rock music. There are also open mic nights with solo stages for you to slay the stage.
Rocking Rickshaw review: ”This Indian restaurant and bar with Bollywood vibes has a vibrant ambience. The food is fantastic and its a good spot for anyone looking to enjoy good food, music, and Bollywood vibes” – Issac Sam via Google Maps
CM-PB Contemporary Melting-Pot & Bar was a tropical hideaway from the bustle of the city that closed on 11th September 2024 after operating for 15 years.
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Vertigo26 was a vinyl listening bar that closed on 30th August 2025.
It’s an all-in-one package: the company of your loved ones, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and stunning live performances. We’ve got you covered with this list, so music lovers, be sure to bookmark these live music bars in Singapore for future reference.
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This article contains partial partnership content. However, all opinions are ours.
Cover image adapted: Home Dusk via Facebook, @vertigo26.sg & @lucywijnands via Instagram
Originally published on 16th August 2024. Last updated by Syahiran Sean on 26th August 2025.
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