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6 HDB Bars With Beers From $6 That Are Not Found In Kopitiams

For the workaholics around Tanjong Pagar, Bluemist could be your future home ground. Knock off with a cold pint of beer ($10+) that can help you feel a bit more chill after a long day’s work. Bluemist has a cosy and comfortable atmosphere with sports channels just in case you can’t catch your long-awaited football matc…

6 HDB Bars With Beers From $6 That Are Not Found In Kopitiams

Located in a quaint corner at Whampoa West, this cosy restaurant bar serves up a wide variety of draft beers and tasty grub. They’re as well having a Asahi Dry Black bucket promotion at $45 for five bottles , making it an ideal place to bring down the mates and knock back a pint or two.

Spending your Friday nights at a bar along Holland Village or Clarke Quay could be a usual routine for you, but if a few tens is what you have in your wallet, these bars have got you covered! If you’re more of a bespoke drinks kinda person, check out these classy bars instead!

  1. Tachinomiya

    It’s close to the end of the month and you just want a simple night out with your friends over drinks at a bar without breaking the bank. Although Kovan is well-known for Nakhon Kitchen and Lola’s Cafe, many may not know that a Japanese bar, Tachinomiya is within a mere stone’s throw away. This izakaya serves Asahi pints ($9.50 each) , towers ($55 for 3 litres) , and bottles of sake as cheap as $20 each. They also offer whiskey from $8 per glass . Check out our full review of Tachinomiya ! Tachinomiya - Japanese Bar At A HDB In Kovan Address: 211 Hougang Street 21, #01-285, Singapore 530211 Opening hours: Mon-Thur 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 12am, Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 1am, Sat 11:30am to 2am, Sun 11:30am to 12am Tel: 6286 0738 Website Menu

  2. Knuckles Bistro

    Image credit: @adrinahasnever You don’t have to wait for Oktoberfest or Christmas to have roast and German beer. In the North-East, you’ll be able to have a deboned Pork Knuckle ($10) with a side of sauerkraut and mashed potatoes at Knuckles Bistro . Their Pork Schnitzel ($10) is another popular choice. Pair your meal with a bottled beer ($6) , or a bottle of Rekordelig Mango Raspberry Cider ($8) if beer isn’t your thing. Address: 212 Hougang Street 21, #01-33, Singapore 530212 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 5:30pm to 11pm Tel: 6285 0549

  3. The Larder Cafe

    Image credit: @z.invisibleme.l This cafe by day, bar by night has attracted many residents’ attention with their lit ambience amongst many kopitiams in the area. The Larder Cafe has a wide range of mains that pair well with their bottled beers (from $9) . If you’re feeling classy, they serve bottles of wine from $23 each . So, enjoy a night with your BFFs and don’t worry so much about heading home from this central area! Address: 177 Toa Payoh Central, #01-124, Singapore 310177 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 10pm Tel: 6253 8382 Website

  4. Burp Kitchen & Bar

    Image credit: @thetrickortreat You won’t be heading down to Clarke Quay for drinks with a view when you realise Burp Kitchen & Bar is nestled in Bedok Reservoir. It’s a cafe-bar with a much tamer atmosphere than regular bars and it is known for their house-made burgers and bar bites that pair well with a drink. Half pints from the tap start at $6.50 , and prices of cocktails start at $11. Address: 740 Bedok Reservoir Road, #01-3165, Singapore 470740 Opening hours: Tue-Fri 4pm to 12am, Sat-Sun 12pm to 12am Tel: 8428 4722 Website Full list of outlets

  5. Bluemist

    Image credit: @ryo_____mwi For the workaholics around Tanjong Pagar, Bluemist could be your future home ground. Knock off with a cold pint of beer ($10+) that can help you feel a bit more chill after a long day’s work. Bluemist has a cosy and comfortable atmosphere with sports channels just in case you can’t catch your long-awaited football match on the way home. Address: 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-03, Singapore 081007 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 1am, Sat 11am to 1am Tel: 6220 1820 Website

  6. BistrOne36

    Image credit: BistrOne36 Facebook’s page Located in a quaint corner at Whampoa West, this cosy restaurant bar serves up a wide variety of draft beers and tasty grub. They’re also having a Asahi Dry Black bucket promotion at $45 for five bottles , making it an ideal place to bring down the mates and knock back a pint or two. Address: 34 Whampoa West, #01-79, Singapore 330034 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 11pm Tel: 6291 8110 Website

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