Barraka
Robertson Walk’s nightlife is somewhat dominated by Wine Connection, but sometimes you just want a change of scenery. Offering a little competition is tapas bar Barraka, where a pretty sizeable range of cava, rosé, whites and reds start at $6 a glass; you can also knock back beer (from $7/glass), sangria ($10/glass) and summery cocktails (from $14) in their massive alfresco seating area (no need to squeeze).

District 10
The recently revamped District 10 is now all grown up and a lot more focused on classy Old World wines, plus there’s a brand new Antinori Room—a private dining area that’s named after one of Italy’s top wine companies. Naturally, you want the good stuff here. A bottle of Antinori wine will set you back at least $88, so go all out and get the chef to customize a pairing menu. It’s great for those hard-to-impress dates.

Ginza Lion
This new­ and first Singapore outlet of Japanese beer hall chain Ginza Lion mainly serves Sapporo on tap (from $8.50/glass)—nothing special, right? Wait till you see them serve it in a bizarre, extra-large, boot-shaped glass. You can also throw back beer cocktails like Red Eye ($15), a curious combo of Sapporo and tomato juice. Pair these with bar chow like fried soft shell crab ($12) and BBQ pork ribs ($24).

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