Surprise, surprise—the Podium Lounge isn't the only place to be at this F1 weekend. Here's where to party without over-the-top splurging.

Grand Prikx

The Sultan's cool new bar, Fresh!, has roped in two restaurants for a two-night screening of the F1 qualifer and finals rounds. Local gastrobar Pluck will be serving a special menu during the qualifer showcase on Sep 19, 8:30pm and for the finals on Sep 20, 7:00pm, Mexican eatery Afterwit is dishing out classics such as tacos—all with the bar's signature '90s cocktails. No cover

F*ck Yo Couch

More retro sounds at Kilo Lounge's F*ck Yo Couch, featuring U.K dance music duo Bodhi, comprising Olly Howells and Luke Welsby. They will be spinning mashed-up sounds of Motown, funk, blues and '90s R&B with house and garage influences on Sep 19 from 10:00pm. $20

Circular Road Block Party

Wav(y) x ETVD Ft G-Preme, Nack, Frizzay & Sweetch

It's a hip-hop extravaganza at KOI Bangers + Izakaya along Haji lane tomorrow (Sep 19) from 11:00pm and the set comprises performances by local emerging rappers and artists G PREME, NACK, Hafriz Genesis and Sweetch, all championing a modern mix of bass, soul and 808s (technical speak for beats by the Roland TR-808 drum machine, featured prominently on Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak album). No cover

PLAYBACK #3

This one's for those who are solely for the music. Bradley Zero, of international underground music club Boiler Room, is jazzing up '50s, '60s and '70s classics at LongPlay Bar & Lounge on Sep 20 from 4:00pm, with all remixes spun on vinyl. No cover

Smack My Beach Up: F1 x Poptart edition

Get away from the track for an evening on the surf at Tanjong Beach Club. This time, the Smack My Beach Up party series features an F1 x Poptart edition on Sep 20 from 4:00pm, set against an indie-disco and electro sountrack. No cover