Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

Kick off your work shoes, slip on your heels, touch up your lippy and grab your clutch (be it leather, snakeskin or male).... We are going out for Friday night drinks Singapore style. Step one: call a cab and head directly to 83. This is a hip place to sip.... with cassettes on the walls, mosaic tiles on the floor, cool drinks, great food.... you want more? When: Mon-Thurs 12pm-12am. Fri 12pm - 2am. Sat 6pm-2am. Closed Sun. Where: 83, 83 Club Street, Singapore. Ph: 6220 4083. Step two: Shake it up baby at the glass encased Martini Bar at ...read more

Too crowded, too loud. Too pricey, too smoky. When it comes to bars, you're a real Goldilocks. Lucky for you the boutique Verre Wine Bar has opened. Bringing premium French wines to a stunning riverside location on Robertson Quay, Verre is located in a restored warehouse, and with its floor to ceiling glass façade, you could be forgiven for thinking you are in a modern French chateau. This unpretentious wine bar was created by two friends who wanted to find the perfect wine bar in Singapore for savouring fine wine in a relaxed environment. Designer Peter Tay (known to many ...read more

The Podium Lounge is the ultimate A-list party for the racing community and Singapore's party elite. Attended by F1 drivers, celebrities, musicians, Royalty, models, ambassadors and the ultra jet-set crowd in 2009 and 2010, the party will again be the most sought after and glamorous nightlife experience during the 2011 Singapore Grand Prix. Limited tickets from $118 and VIP tables are now on sale for each of the 3 after-race parties on Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September. Nestled within the race tracks and situated just 3 minutes walking distance from the F1 Pit Building, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia ...read more

Haven't got your Formula 1 Weekend lined up yet? Well look no further, here is your one stop shop for all the action around (and above) the track. Trackside The big names for this year's event include Shakira, Linkin Park, Boy George, Rick Astley, Shaggy and Charice. Different F1 tickets (ranging from Zone 1 to Zone 4) will give you access to these trackside gigs. Where: see F1 website for all the info. Avalon The wait is over for this mega-club to open... Catch Avalon at Large with their massive party to kick of F1 weekend. Highlights include Ludacris, Benny ...read more

Think you are the consummate cocktail connoisseur? Then you need to stop at Barkode. Nestled amongst the trendy new establishments in the heart of Little India, this is a new bar worth of your attention. When you step inside, you could be forgiven for thinking the place is not finished with it's raw plaster walls ... but the 'industrial chic' vibe ensures the focus is ALL-about-the-drinks! And they do not disappoint - our favourites were the Bubbly Arousal (tickled us pink) and the Pisco Passion (a fun twist on the national drink of Peru). Barkode, 66 Dunlop Street, 209394, Singapore, ...read more

Bring out your Atomic Kittens, Ladies Night is baaaack! Free flow, one-for-ones, free admissions and free desserts - get the girls together and head to Clarke Quay, and use any of these excuses for a night on the town with your posse! Hop from bar to restaurant and back taking advantage of these special female-only privileges - such as 1 for 1 treats at Alegro, Crazy Elephant, Senor Taco, The Rupee Room, Verve Pizzeria and Senor Santos or make a beeline for the freebies offered by Hutong, Muchos Mexican Bar and Restaurant, Beer Market, The Chupitos Bar or The Arena. ...read more

Competition is fierce. Nitro frozen chocolate meringues and all. It's the midpoint of Diageo Reserve World Class 2011 season, the annual luxury bartending competition that involves 10,000 bartenders from 39 markets. And what do we have to show for it? The most impressive cocktails entered for the challenges. Five signature serves, the best from the first two challenges, are ready for tasting. From truffle infused rum to Burmese honey and curry leaves - these clever and creative drinks are calling for your tasting. Set yourself the weekend challenge of tasting all 5 of these winning concoctions! 1. 'Patrick's Signature Ron ...read more

Hot off the press, Marina Bay Sands super-clubs Pangaea and Avalon will be opening in July. Opening in the Crystal Pavilion, these two clubs promise to glam up the Singapore nighlife scene, with their international reputation of music, celebrities and parties. Up-market ultra-lounge Pangaea is positioning itself as an "ultra-lounge bottle club". Fronted by American Michael Ault with a reputation for ruling the nightlife scene in New York, Miami and London over the past decade, Pangaea attracts A-listers and celebs from around the globe. Avalon, on the other hand, made its name in New York and Hollywood as one of ...read more

The proper behavior all through the holiday season is to be drunk. This drunkenness culminates on New Year's Eve, when you get so drunk you kiss the person you're standing next too. Here's cheers to one-helluva-night! Cracking Barrage Head to the Helix Bridge, the Marina Bay waterfront or the Youth Olympic Park to view the spectacular fireworks and the Singapore Countdown. Fireworks buffs will enjoy rays of bright lights which will converge from opposite ends of Marina Bay to form a distinct canopy of light shining over the entire Bay. At the stroke of midnight, a breathtaking 8 minute display ...read more

'Did you fart? Because you blew me away...' 'Was that an earthquake or did you just rock my world?' 'I wish you were DSL so I could get high-speed access...' Ok, ok we will stop. Dating can be painful. Oh, so painful. Thats why founder of One Lucky Duck is not creating a dating service. Nope. Nor is it a profiling service. No sir. And there is no match-making. Thank you Lord. One Lucky Duck is simply all about fun nights, in a funky location with a like-minded crowd. Danish founder Sandie Keng has drawn on the international trend for ...read more

Oktoberfest celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. And in honour of the world-famous German festival of all-out beer-imbibing which began in 1810 in Bavaria, in commemoration of Crown Prince Ludwig's wedding, we've pub-crawled our way through the best spots in Singapore to raise your stein. As if we needed another excuse to drink more beer... Authentically German What better way to kick off the festival than to enjoy some authentic Weissbier and feast on hearty German fare? Check out the special Oktoberfest brew at Brotzeit, and chase it with plenty of pork knuckle, brezn (pretzels) and wiener schnitzel (breaded veal). ...read more

As exciting as the race itself, the parties after are not to be missed. The only problem? Deciding which one to attend of course! Avalon at Large Invites you to GO! Avalon is the iconic Hollywood nightclub opening at Marina Bay Sands, and they are opening with a BANG! Their launch party Avalon at Large Invites you to GO! includes a stellar line up with The Chemical Brothers doing a DJ set, Empire of the Sun, Above & Beyond, Major Lazer, Flo Rida, Steve Aoki, and many more. This is going to be one hell of a party. When: Thu ...read more

Sunset drinks Although you can't really get away from overlooking our lovely tankers, the best place to soak up that sweet sea breeze is down on Sentosa at Café del Mar or Tanjong Beach Club. We also love heading east to One Twenty Six or The Beach Hut. If you are looking for spray, head to Wave House, even better to bring along a budding surfer for free entertainment. For the game A great place to watch football, tennis, or rugby is Picotin with its horse shoe bar or Boomarang 'cause you are bound to get a good view with ...read more

Whether it's a Hen's night or a Tuesday night, a Girls Night Out (GNO) is a great excuse to don the heels, plum up those lips and sip away sweet cosmo's. Doll-up If you want to kick your night off right, start with a group make-up session by a professional makeup artist like Lizzie Cullen, who comes to your house and works her magic. Organise for a little Veuve delivery prior for the ultimate pre-party starter. Mind-blowing cosmos and tinis We love amazing concoctions that keep you guessing like Tippling Club's Velvet Fog and Teachers Tipple. Another secret haunt is ...read more

Design forward. tick. Glimmering glam. tick. Futuristic funk. tick. The recently opened Fullerton Bay Hotel is an absolute winner on the waterfront of the newly created Marina Bay. We think the Clifford Pier has just been prized with its jewel. Designed by sought-after Asian designer Andre Fu and LCL Architects, we think they have done an amazing job of making this heritage site a truely remarkable architectural masterpiece. (Yes we are smitten). Andre Fu told CNTraveller.com: "The whole project to me is to create destinations within the public spaces - each carefully crafted and choreographed to echo a subtle journey." ...read more