Valentine’s Day might be over but it’s always good to have a handy list of places to wine and dine your special someone. While not all of us can afford to take our partner to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a romantic dinner, there are still plenty of bars in Singapore to romantically sip on vino.
Check out these 10 affordable wine bars in Singapore that’s sure to make your evening a special one without leaving you red or in debt.
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Keong Saik is lined with restaurants, bars, and cafes but if you’re looking for happy hour prices all day, head straight to Wine & Chef. The wine menu features sparkling wine for $11, whites and reds for $13-$18, and Aperol for just $9.
Nonya Poulet.
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Just to reiterate, these prices are available all day, so you don’t have to limit your visits to just after-work tipples. If you work around Outram or Chinatown, consider dropping by on a weekday to enjoy the 4-course lunch set ($21) from 12pm-3pm. Choices of mains include Pasta Alle Vongole, Barramundi, and Curry Poulet.
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Indulge in a boozy night with your partner with a steady flow of premium wines at JAG Wine at just $10/glass on any day of the week. Apart from these affordable options, they have over 125 labels of reds and whites from around the world, so both of you will be spoilt for choice.
Nuzzle up together in a rustic ambience that’s sure to set the mood for a romantic evening. Take a bite out of their dishes like the Crusted Snapper ($28), Slow Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek ($34), or French Duck Confit ($30). Pair them perfectly with their Italian and Argentinian wines from $10/glass.
There are also dishes and wines available for restaurant food delivery if you prefer to have a cosy night in.
Choose from over 152 labels of vino and other alcohol choices like cognac and whiskey.
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Oh, to be tipsy without breaking the bank. Now you can with $8 glasses at Wine Mansion. Drop by during their happy hours of 6pm-8pm to score wine from $8-$10 a glass, which are usually priced from $12-$14. Grab a meal with some grown–up grape juice at one of Wine Mansion’s 4 outlets in Singapore.
Apart from their happy hour promos, there are different daily food promos one can enjoy. These include Japanese oysters for $2.50/piece, free-flow wine for $38, and a free bowl of nachos or fries with any wine bottles.
Full list of Wine Mansion outlets
If you plan on taking bae out for a romantic lunch on your anniversary, we’d suggest 13% Wine Bistro. Head on down between 12pm-5pm on a weekday for $10 glasses of wine, $12 glasses of bubbly, or spirits from $15.
There’s also an executive lunch menu (from $30) with 2 courses on weekdays from 11.30am-2.30pm. Treat yourself and your partner to atas dishes like Duck Confit and Beef Tartare.
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Even if you can’t get there during happy hour, their regular glasses start at $15, with sparkling wine going for $19.
Vin Geek does things a little differently than your average wine bar. Sample wines from their wine dispensing machine, which has 3 different tasting measures of 30ml, 90ml, and 150ml. What’s even better is that their samples start from low as $2.50 so you can get tickled pink like a Rosé. Just scan the QR code to make your purchase and you’re all set.
Vin Geek’s cheeky side is evident by their wine collection names with everything from the Cry Me A River Collection to the Big D*ck Energy Collection. Indulge in their weekday set lunches (from $25) with the option for 2 or 3 courses featuring dishes such as Mushroom Risotto and Crab Fettuccine.
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Planning for date night can be difficult, especially if you consistently have to OT at work. Well, you’re in luck because Wine Connection Bistro at Cuppage Terrace is open till 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Apart from its late night opening hours, its wines are also budget-friendly with glasses of rose, red, white, and sweet wines from $8 and prosecco at $9. If you’re heading down for a boozy lunch on the weekdays, you’ll be glad to know that you can top up your vino for just $6 with a set lunch ($16.90).
In case you’re scared of getting called out for being a cheapo, Wine Connection also has an extensive food menu with dishes such as Spanish Paella at $46 (for 2pax) and Moules Frites for $24.
They also serve spirits from $12 and cocktails from $15.
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Just like you and bae, Oriole’s happy hour drinks are like 2 peas in a pod. That’s right, 1-for-1 drinks like sangria ($16) and house pour spirits (from $19). Luckily, Oriole is very generous with their happy hour timings from 2pm-8pm from Sundays to Thursdays; as well as 2pm-6pm and 8pm till late at night on Fridays and Saturdays.
While Oriole serves as a bar as soon as the sun sets, it also functions as a cafe during the day. It makes a great setting for those who prefer a light and casual dish for brunch dates. The all-day menu includes dishes like Sweet Soy Pork Ribs ($34) and Spicy Crabmeat Capellini ($28). You can also add on a glass of wine from $11.
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Sip yourself silly with reds and whites from Australia, Argentina, and Chile for $8 at Miss G’s Grill and Bar. There’s an ongoing promotion which offers 2 glasses of either rum or whiskey for $14 and 2 glasses of any other liquor like gin and whiskey for $16.
More adventurous drinkers will be thrilled to know that they can score 20 different types of highballs for just $8 a glass.
They also specialise in Japanese cuisine with scrumptious dishes like Bara Chirashi ($14.90) and Truffle Beef Yakiniku ($16.90). There’s also an option for you to make and customise your own rice and salad bowls with all their fix-ins from $7.90.
Meet up for a date at PLONK. With happy hour glasses at $10 till 7pm and non–happy hour glasses from $14-$15, it’s an affordable spot for a boozy fix. They also have a lot of promos available like 2 large draft beers for $20 and wine bottles for $50.
With express set lunches ($15) and breakfast till 3pm, it’s definitely worth the trip. PLONK has many mains and appetisers like their Mushroom Truffle Risotto ($22) and Vongole Linguine ($24) that’s sure to wow your date.
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Nove by Cellarbration is the ultimate spot for affordable drinks or pre-game before you head down to Clarke Quay. Sip on wines, gin & tonic, and malts from $8 or rum and vodka from $9.
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Grab a seat and take a bite out of their date night worthy appetisers like homemade otak ($11). For a bigger meal, indulge in dishes like a grilled sambal stingray at $18 or a dozen Japanese Pacificoysters for $42 – the perfect aphrodisiac.
Address: 10 Lorong Telok, Singapore 049023
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-11pm | Fri 4pm-1am | Sat 4pm-2am (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: Cellarbration website
Yes you read that right, free flow of mimosas for 2 hours when you top up $15 for brunch at Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar. Grab a boozy brekkie on the weekends and order something from their brunch menu from 12pm-3pm to enjoy an endless supply of mimosas. It’s a good excuse to celebrate early over the weekend in this super stylish venue.
If you’re feeling a little boujee, you’ll be glad to hear that they also have 20 types of French cheeses on rotation for you to choose from for your DIY charcuterie board (from $18). You can also pick from a selection of cold cuts and type of board you’d like. Then, impress your date with a bottle from $40 or sip on a cocktail from just $15 for a pairing sesh.
*Do note that Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar will be closing on 20th February 2024.
Address: 200 Middle Rd, Singapore 188980
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-12am (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 6809 7989
Take your date out for a night on the town at one of Singapore’s many wine bars. From a $2.50 glass of wine to 1-for-1 happy hours, there’s no shortage of affordable wine bars – just make sure you’re dressed to impress and wrap it up at the end of the night.
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Cover image adapted from: 13% Wine Bistro, @dumfoodtrail via Instagram
First published on 8th February 2023. Last updated by Aditi Kashyap on 16th February 2024.
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