14 pet-friendly bars for you to vibe with your doggos over some drinks
- 1. Yeastside (King Albert Park)
- 2. Bee’s Knees at the Garage
- 3. Raw Kitchen Bar
- 4. Orh Gao Taproom
- 5. Chimichanga
- 6. Coastes
- 7. Three Buns (The Quayside)
- 8. Good Luck Beerhouse
- 9. Super Loco (Robertson Quay)
- 10. Open Farm Community
- 11. Raku Inu Bistro and Bar
- 12. Yamato Izakaya
- 13. The Dempsey Project
- 14. Druggists
We all know the popularity of pet-friendly cafes, but what about pet-friendly bars?
If you’re a fur parent, you probably love the idea of having brunch with your furkids at a pet-friendly venue; bonus points if the venue makes for a perfect photo-op, too.
Did you know that there’s quite a number of pet-friendly bars you can head to, for those days when you just feel like chilling with a pint, but you don’t want to leave your four-legged best friend at home?
If you’re thinking of grabbing a drink and vibing with your doggos, we’ve got you covered with a list of the most delightful pet-friendly bars Singapore has to offer.
1. Yeastside (King Albert Park)
KAP Residences, 01-09, 9 King Albert Park
Open: Wednesday to Sunday (9am to 11pm)
Why visit? The popular King Albert Park establishment serves up artisanal bakes in the day, but turns into an idyllic pet-friendly destination at night. Pop by, and you’ll see many pups basking in the soft glow of the festooned fairy lights.
What’s more, it’s got a pretty extensive curation of craft beers that come fresh from the tap — a match made in heaven for pet-owning craft-beer connoisseurs. Do note that only KAP outlet, and not its Farrer Park outlet, is pet-friendly.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: Besides the range of craft beers on tap that are constantly on rotation, Yeastside is best known for its sourdough pizzas, which are only available from 4pm onwards.
Expect all kinds of toppings ranging from the simple queen margherita (S$18, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil) to quirkier creations such as the char-grilled chicken pesto (S$24, pesto, garlic-roasted tomatoes, chargrilled chicken, mozzarella and yellow onions).
2. Bee’s Knees at the Garage
The Garage, Level 1, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 50 Cluny Park Road
Open: Monday to Sunday (8am to 10pm)
Why visit? Here’s a great addition to any Botanic Gardens itinerary: Bee’s Knees is an aesthetic little nook that serves as a chill brunch spot by day and buzzy bar by night. If you’re planning to bring your furkids out to explore the Botanic Gardens, consider swinging by this pet-friendly bar for an aperitif or two after your adventure.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: Bistro-style bites are the establishment’s bread and butter, which means diners shouldn’t miss out on signatures such as the smoked chicken mayo pizza (S$28). More importantly, booze is made affordable with its daily happy hour from 6pm to 8pm, with two premium house cocktails going for S$30 nett. These include the Passionate (vodka, passionfruit, orange and grenadine).
If you’re not fussed about what you’re drinking, head down between Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm, where you can get S$10 house pour spirits and an even better deal of two house cocktails for S$25 nett. House cocktails include the grapefruit Stardust (gin, peach and fresh grapefruit).
3. Raw Kitchen Bar
Kallang Rivergreen Building, 01-01, 66 Kampong Bugis
Open: Thursday and Friday (5.30pm to 11pm), Saturday and Sunday (11.30am to 11pm)
Why visit? To us, the idyllic ambience at Raw Kitchen Bar makes it one of the best date night spots. But it can also be a great option for an evening with your furkid, as both of you get to revel in nature, thanks to the quirky Bali-inspired decor and lush greens surrounding you. Needless to say, you also get to enjoy good food and drinks.
Price range: $$$
Crowd favourites: After three years, Raw Kitchen Bar will be host to a new concept in collaboration with homegrown brands Grain Traders and Bunker Bunker starting from Sept 28. The menu focuses on chicken rotisserie and is fittingly named “Coop Coop”.
But many of its Bali-inspired all-time favourites still remain on the menu, including the fall-off-the-bone pork ribs with Warung glaze (from S$32) and intensely smokey Black Mamba (S$27) squid-ink fried rice. Plus, the all-day Thursday happy hour will make your visit worthwhile with a melange of spirits, beers and wine priced at just S$12.
4. Orh Gao Taproom
Serene Centre, 01-03, 10 Jalan Serene
Open: Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday (4pm to 11pm), Friday and Saturday (4pm to 12am)
Why visit? As its name suggests, Orh Gao Taproom (which translates to “black dog” in Hokkien) is a pet-friendly bar, and also one of the most popular craft beer joints in Singapore.
This Serene Centre stalwart offers a large outdoor seating area, where your furkids can chill while you join in the rambunctious carousing that goes down every weekend.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: As the sibling concept of Yeastside, enthusiastic beer guzzlers can be assured that this craft-beer hotspot offers a carefully curated lineup of craft beers on tap, paired with delicious bar bites.
Orh Gao pays homage to local flavours with a plethora of hearty dishes that go perfectly with drinks — think roasted pork belly (S$13), pari bakar (sambal grilled stingray, S$15) and a highly raved har cheong gai (fried prawn paste chicken wings, S$13).
5. Chimichanga
Holland Piazza, 01-02/03, 3 Lorong Liput
Open: Sunday to Thursday (12pm to 11pm), Friday and Saturday (12pm to 12am)
PLQ Mall, 01-37, 10 Paya Lebar Road
Open: Sunday to Thursday (12pm to 11pm), Friday and Saturday (12pm to 12am)
Why visit? This fun Mexican-food favourite isn’t just a pet-friendly bar — it actually hosts an adorable doggy day out every last Saturday of the month at its Holland Village and Paya Lebar outlets!
The fun event runs from 12pm to 3pm, so you can indulge in some day drinking and enjoy 10% off your bill at the same time. Also, doggos get free dog treats — what’s not to love?
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: Chimichanga serves a whole range of familiar Mexican grub, from quesadillas (from S$14) to guac and chips (S$8). But the best advice? Get down and dirty with their saucy carne asada tacos (beef skirt steak, S$18).
6. Coastes
50 Siloso Beach Walk, 01-06
Open: Sunday to Thursday (9am to 9.30pm), Friday and Saturday (9am to 10.30pm)
Why visit? There is no shortage of beach clubs in Sentosa to bring your pups, but many of the popular ones are often brimming with both people and pets, so it can be hard to find a spot and truly relax.
Consider Coastes, a laidback seaside bar that has seating right on the sand. While many prefer to visit Coastes for light brunch, the pet-friendly space is also a conducive drinking venue, for it offers a plethora of boozy options. Nothing like sangrias and bubbly beverages to help beat the heat while relaxing by the scenic beach in the evening.
Price range: $$$
Crowd favourites: Coaste’s extensive menu might prove daunting for most, as there is a dizzying array of pasta, risotto, pizzas, burgers and more. However, getting yourself a portion or two of its bestselling big plates, such as the fish and chips (S$26) or Hawaiian pizza (S$28), is a surefire way to make your four-legged companion jealous.
7. Three Buns (The Quayside)
60 Robertson Quay
Open: Tuesday to Thursday (5pm to 9.30pm), Friday (12pm to 9.30pm), Saturday (10am to 9.30pm), Sunday (10am to 9pm)
Why visit? More than just a pet-friendly bar, Three Buns Quayside is also one of the best gourmet burger-slinging establishments you can find in Singapore. It’s the perfect spot for an evening out, promising decadent burgers, laidback vibes by the waterfront and quality time with your furry darlings.
Price range: $$$
Crowd favourites: When at Three Buns Quayside, burgers are a must-order. While it’s up to personal preference, the luscious classic of Baby Huey (beef patty with ketchup, Tillamook cheddar, pickled onion and spice mayo, S$17) will never go wrong.
At the same time, every table ought to get a portion of the addictive Naughty Fries Jnr (fries with spiced bearnaise and hot beef chilli, S$10) for sharing. That’s especially true if you’re planning on drinking, because it’s amazing when paired with the affordable martinis (S$16) and signature cocktails (S$16) Three Buns has to offer.
8. Good Luck Beerhouse
9 Haji Lane
Open: Monday to Wednesday (4pm to 12am), Thursday to Sunday (12pm to 12am)
Why visit? Longtime patrons of Haji Lane would probably be familiar with Good Luck Beerhouse. Besides being a great pet-friendly bar for hanging out with your pets, the bar also has a unique selling point where it focuses on mainly local craft beers and local-inspired bites.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: Good Luck is all about supporting local — it features a rotating tap selection of All-Singapore craft beer brands, while whipping up a glut of tasty local dishes to pair.
If it’s nostalgic comforts you’re looking for, the claypot hokkien mee (S$18), served with king prawns, and Good Luck Ramly burger (S$15), jazzed up with dark rum mustard and prime beef, will be instant mood lifters.
9. Super Loco (Robertson Quay)
The Quayside, 01-13, 60 Robertson Quay
Open: Monday (5pm to 11pm), Tuesday to Thursday (11.30am to 11pm), Friday (11.30am to 11.30pm, Saturday (10am to 11.30pm), Sunday (11am to 11pm)
Why visit? Another popular hangout located at Robertson Quay, Super Loco is a popular Mexican restaurant known for its flavourful tacos. Visits to this pet-friendly bar are like fiestas, thanks to the convivial atmosphere and festive food paired with jugs of refreshing margaritas. Best of all, you get to celebrate with your pup (without the alcohol, of course)!
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: As one of Singapore’s most established Mexican cantinas, it’ll be remiss to visit without digging into its signature tacos, including the moreish chorizo and beef brisket (S$10) and piquant baja fish (S$11).
Everything is best savoured with the absolutely refreshing frozen lime margarita, which is available for S$13 for a glass or S$55 for a whole jug if you show up between Mondays to Thursdays, 3pm to 7pm, for happy hour!
10. Open Farm Community
130E Minden Road
Open: Monday to Friday (12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm), Saturday and Sunday (11am to 4pm, 6pm to 11pm)
Why visit? This gorgeous farm-to-table restaurant is not only known for its urban garden concept, but also for its eco-friendly ethos and tranquil outdoor area that allows pets.
While already a popular brunch spot for fur parents, the idyllic glasshouse restaurant is even more entrancing at night, thanks to the selection of wines and spirits flowing freely that pair wonderfully with the small and large plates on its menu.
Price range: $$$$
Crowd favourites: With majority of the produce sourced locally or regionally, diners can expect the freshest dishes such as the signature pan-roasted chicken leg (S$36) or roasted barramundi (S$36).
Other than the farm-to-table culinary aspect, Open Farm Community also serves a unique “farm-to-glass” garden cocktail (S$23) that focuses on various herbs ranging from marigold to pandan.
11. Raku Inu Bistro and Bar
Flora Vista 7, 01-17, Ang Mo Kio Street 66
Open: Tuesday to Sunday (12pm to 10.30pm)
Why visit? What’s special about Raku Inu Bistro and Bar? Opened by grooming specialist Raku Inu, this gastropub is hidden away in an industrial part of Yio Chung Kang and features a diverse selection of Thai food. This affiliation with Raku Inu obviously means the bar is pet-friendly, too!
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: Thai food is the main feature here, with a sprawling menu filled with authentic and affordable signatures ranging from paid thai (from S$7) to grilled Thai pork jowl (S$17).
More importantly, what sets this apart from other pet-friendly bars and cafes is its dog menu that’s tailored to your doggos’ palate. There’s a delicious krapow (S$10) with carrots, greens and your pet’s choice of protein (pork, chicken or beef).
12. Yamato Izakaya
Oxley Bizhub, 01-92, 65 Ubi Road 1
Open: Monday to Saturday (11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm), Sunday (11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 9.30pm)
Why visit? When we talk about bars, of course we can’t miss out on Japanese izakayas. While most izakayas are littered around the CBD, Yamato Izakaya is a unique case: It’s located in the far-flung industrial area of Ubi.
However, that also means there’s more space, evident by the spacious outdoor area at this pet-friendly bar that allows the doggos a bigger space to roam.
Price range: $$$
Crowd favourites: It’s a Japanese food enthusiast’s haven here at Yamato Izakaya: The menu boasts an assortment of dishes ranging from the rich and soupy classic tonkotsu broth ramen (S$17.90) to smoky binchotan-grilled delights such as the not-frequently-served unagi hitsumabushi (Nagoya-style grilled eel on rice, from S$37.90).
13. The Dempsey Project
Block 9, Dempsey Road, 01-12
Open: Sunday to Thursday (8am to 9pm), Friday and Saturday (8am to 10.30pm)
Why visit? As with many Dempsey Hill locations, The Dempsey Project is a conducive, pet-friendly bar for both brunch and nights out. This luxe bistro’s al fresco sees a regular flow of pet owners bringing their furry friends over when they’re craving a chill wine-fuelled evening.
Price range: $$$$
Crowd favourites: While The Dempsey Project has no shortage of beloved bistro dishes such as truffle mushroom risotto (S$29) and its selection of Neo-Neapolitano pizzas (from S$26), it also specialises in meticulously curated platters that go perfectly with wine.
These range from the dainty truffle cheese platter (S$46 for two) to the hearty Middle Eastern feast (S$62 for two) to complement the wine list.
14. Druggists
119 Tyrwhitt Road
Open: Monday to Thursday (4pm to 12am), Friday to Sunday (3pm to 12am)
Why visit? Druggists is the pet-friendly bar to visit to be if you’re a craft beer fan staying in the Kallang-Lavender region in Singapore. This Jalan Besar bar mainstay is a popular spot for beerheads, dating couples, and fur parents who want to have a pint while chilling with their pets.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourites: Indulgent grub is the name of the game at Druggists, which feeds guests a variety of bar-friendly fusion dishes that include smoked salmon tacos (S$18 for three) and a tau yew bak burger featuring a tender braised pork collar (S$19).
But tipples still reign supreme here — there are 23 rotating craft beers on tap, a plethora of classic cocktails and esoteric Asian spirits and meads that will make sure you walk out feeling really happy.
For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on kid-friendly restaurants to bring your children and all the cool new openings in September that you should check out.
All eateries mentioned in this article except for Orh Gao Taproom are on the GrabFood delivery service and offer free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited.
They can also be found on GrabFood Dine-in.
You can also book a ride to the all the pet-friendly bars mentioned in the article.
Evan Mua
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Evan started off writing about food on Instagram, before joining outlets such as Buro and Confirm Good to pursue his passion. His best work usually comes after his first whisky shot in the morning.
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