Date Ideas for Valentine's Day

Scratching your head about the ideal date destination for Valentine's? Here are some of the EL team's personal picks for bars, along with restaurant recommendations and a few ideas for romantic picnic spots.

- DEEPA CHEVI

BARS

Southbridge

Instead of going to one of the usual riverside bars at Clarke Quay, get away from the noise and crowds at Southbridge. To be honest, I was a little hesitant to share this intimate candlelit rooftop bar because it's one of my go-to date night locations in Singapore! Southbridge offers a 360-degree view of the city skyline, and a great selection of signature cocktails and wine from around the world. You should also try the Japanese-style bar snacks, wagyu sliders and, for seafood lovers, a selection of oysters - perfect for a Valentine's date.

Megan Hobson

80 Boat Quay, Rooftop, Level 5 6877 6965 | southbridge.sg 

The Spiffy Dapper 

Coffeehouse by day, speakeasy by night, this place was intentionally made to be easy to miss. It's located on the second floor of a shophouse and the sign at the bottom of the stairs only says "Dapper Coffee". Coupling this with the bar's efforts to maintain its self-dubbed reputation of "the worst bar in Singapore", it's no surprise if you've never heard of the place or chosen to give it a miss. Walk through the engraved doors at the stairwell's first landing, though, and you'll be welcomed with décor and vibes that scream "old school" - in fact, some of the music is from the 1920s. Choose from the selection of cocktails and spirits, or leave it to the bartenders to create a bespoke drink for your date to really impress them!

Deepa Chevi

73A Amoy Street 8742 8908 | spiffydapper.com 

Mr Stork