A good wine, no matter if you are looking for the likes of red or white varieties, offers unique characteristics which not only taste divine on their own but also pair well with some of the dishes. This includes everything from its complexity to the mouthfeel and balanced texture. Below is our list of the Top 10 Wine Bars in Singapore to enjoy a glass or a bottle.
1) Praelum Wine Bistro
Visiting Praelum Wine Bisto is like an oenophile’s dream come true. This tastefully decorated bar houses around 1,000 bottles in its walk-in cellar, offering a well-curated wine list from different countries such as Australia, Italy and Spain. Sip one of their wines by the glass, where all bottles use Coravin’s latest wine preservation system. Or try one of their thematic wine flights, namely the “Cabernet The Bastard King”. You can also look forward to some of their food menus best paired with your wine, covering meat & seafood to shared plates like escargot and crab cakes.
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2) Wine RVLT
Enjoy good wine and equally good food at Wine RLVT, a gastro wine bar that has been around since 2017. Choices are aplenty here, with various bottles of wines displayed on the wall-mounted rack. You can also leave it to the sommelier to pick the right wine that suits your palate if you are unsure about your choice. Pair your wine with some of their delicious food selections, namely the homemade sourdough or Cod Fish “Otah” Fritters. Or indulge in their juicy Wagyu Striploin or Lobster “XO” Pasta.
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3) Le Bon Funk
Beyond its cosy and intimate vibe, Le Bon Funk invites you with its fine selection of wines. Natural wines, to be exact, that are carefully curated by beverage director Jos Kjer. Together with chef-owner Keirin Buck, Le Bon Funk offers a gastronomic experience that pairs well with the wine. Expect a rotating menu with mix-and-match dishes from House-Made Pork Sausage with Pepperonata to Beef Tongue & Gribiche Sandwich, Stone Bass with Pumpkin Porridge & Black Garlic and Blackberry Cake with Creme Anglaise. They have two outlets located at Club Street and Holland Village.
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4) Kumi Den
Co-owner and sommelier Joel Lim knows a thing or two about good wines, given his prior experience in reputable wine bars like Park90 and Praelum Wine Bistro. You will find different types of wines from around the world like France, Italy and Australia. Have a sip or two and pair your wine with some of the foods here. Kumi Den — Kumi means “to eat” in Kristang” — covers tantalising light bites like Prawn Toasties with Gochujang Tartar and Jamon Serrano Focaccia. Or get a share-worthy plate such as Spiced UK Pork Tomahawk and Seafood Stew.
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5) Park90
The Conrad Singapore Orchard is home to Park90, an exquisite wine lounge that covers an extensive wine list and a well-curated food menu. All wines are carefully sourced from around the world and served either by glass or bottle. Selections include red, white, rose and fortified varieties, to name a few. Don’t forget to taste some of their signature dishes such as the Premium Cheese Selection, Pizza con Prosciutto Crudo and Antipasto Basilico Selection. Consider joining the Park90 membership programme and enjoy perks like a complimentary bottle of champagne and a member-only special price & wine events.
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6) Humpback
Savour the fresh oysters, sourced and air-flown from Washington’s Hama Hama Farm at Humpback. Served with mignonette and citrus, pair these juicy oysters with a glass of wine and they have a strong list of over 60 labels to choose from. For instance, try one of their dry wines like Australia’s Barossa Valley, Spain’s Andalucia or France’s Loire Valley. They also have other wine selections that pair well with seafood dishes such as France’s Chardonnay Champagne and New Zealand’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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7) 13% Wine Bistro
13% Wine Bistro is committed to offering only the best wines they cherry-picked directly from the source, the winemakers. Well-curated wines that are reasonably priced, making them more accessible to many customers regardless of casual drinkers or oenophiles. Their wine selections come from vineyards like Domaine Laurent & Ferland Pillot, Domaine Singla and Chateau Pesquie.
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8) Ma Cuisine
Here’s a gastro wine bar packing a whopping list of over 3,000 bottles, all carefully curated and sourced from different countries. These wines are not only enjoyable to drink on its own but also complement well with their thoughtfully designed food menu. Enhance your wine experience with delectable dishes like the share-worthy La Crevette Bleue (crispy New Caledonia’s Obsiblue prawn & light Gribiche sauce) and Le Poisson Du Jour Sauce Vierge (fish of the day with virgin sauce, fresh herbs & condiments). Or satisfy your taste buds with a 4 or 7-course carte blanche menu.
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9) FOOL
The cheekily named FOOL is the brainchild of chef-owner Rishi Naleendra, head chef Marcus Tan and head sommelier Davis Tan. It’s a contemporary wine bar that offers good food and above all, a diverse range of wines worth exploring. Be it red, white, sparkling or others, there’s something for everyone here. They serve lunch and dinner menus, offering wine-friendly dishes like Oysters with Cabernet Sauvignon Mignonette, Wagyu Beef Tartare and Soft Shell Po Boy served with Curry Mayo & Shredded Cabbage.
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10) La Fete
Located at Telok Ayer Street, La Fete — meaning “celebration” in French — welcomes you with its mix of bistro and wine bar. For the latter, they cover an extensive choice with their wines available by a glass or a bottle. Menu options are nicely curated, covering charcuterie (i.e. Duck/Salmon Rillettes) to seafood (i.e. Norwegian Halibut, Lobster Bisque) and meat (i.e. Hand-Cut Beef Tartare, Iberico Pork Collar). You can also try their 2 or 3-course set lunch.
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