This City-Wide Cocktail Festival Is Turning Singapore Into One Giant Bar Hop

Singapore’s cocktail scene is getting a major glow-up with the return of the World Class Cocktail Festival 2026, a city-wide celebration of seriously good drinking culture running from 24 February to 31 May. Timed with the World Class Bartender of the Year Singapore competition, the festival turns the entire island into a choose-your-own-adventure for cocktail lovers (think limited-edition menus, creative serves, and a curated trail through 21 of the city’s most exciting bars).

At the heart of it all is the Cocktail Passport, a festival keepsake that unlocks the experience one drink at a time. Order a featured cocktail and you’ll receive your passport, which you can stamp as you explore participating venues across Singapore. Each stop showcases original creations by top bartenders competing on the national stage, giving guests a chance to taste the imagination, precision, and storytelling behind every pour.

Image credit: Lobby Bar, The Singapore EDITION | Supplied

The festival also brings together some of the biggest names in the local bartending community alongside rising talent, blurring the line between competition and collaboration. Expect menus designed to highlight craftsmanship and premium ingredients, with each bar presenting five signature cocktails that reflect its own style and philosophy. It’s an insider’s look at the creativity driving Singapore’s globally recognised bar scene (only this time, everyone’s invited).

Of course, there’s a little friendly incentive to keep the adventure going. Collect stamps, hit milestone visits, and you’ll unlock rewards along the way, with prizes ranging from exclusive merchandise and cocktail vouchers to a grand prize for the first guest to complete the full bar circuit. Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or just here for a great night out, the World Class Cocktail Festival is your excuse to explore Singapore one exceptional drink at a time.

The Bars To Put On Your Hit List

Among the standout names participating are 28 HongKong Street, the award-winning speakeasy known for its boundary-pushing classics, and ATLAS, where Art Deco glamour meets one of the world’s most impressive gin collections. Cocktail institution Jigger & Pony is also on the roster, alongside homegrown favourite Nutmeg & Clove, celebrated for weaving local flavours into modern mixology.

The Full List

1. 28 HongKong Street
2. ATLAS
3. CÉ LA VI Singapore
4. Gibson
5. HighHouse
6. Jigger & Pony
7. Last Word
8. LAVO
9. Lobby Bar, The Singapore EDITION
10. Manhattan
11. METT Singapore
12. Night Hawk
13. Nutmeg & Clove
14. PLUME
15. Puffy Bois
16. Restaurant Born
17. Sago House
18. SUSHISAMBA
19. Tess Bar & Kitchen
20. WOOBAR, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
21. Side Door

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Main image credit: 28 HongKong Street | Supplied