1-Altitude
RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore
Bar in Singapore, Singapore
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1-Altitude at 1 Raffles Place is the go-to rooftop option in Singapore's CBD for groups wanting a skyline backdrop to a celebratory round or after-work drinks. The view is the product here, not the cocktail program. Easy to book, smart-casual dress, worth one or two rounds for the occasion; but not the destination if serious drinks are the priority.
About 1-Altitude
Who Should Book 1-Altitude
1-Altitude is the right call if you want a rooftop bar experience in Singapore's CBD with a view that does the heavy lifting. First-timers to Singapore looking for a high-impact, low-effort evening; drinks above the skyline after a long day of meetings, or a celebratory round with a group who wants spectacle over substance; will find it delivers on that specific brief. If you are after serious cocktail craft or a quiet conversation over a well-priced drink, look elsewhere.
What to Expect
Situated at 1 Raffles Place in the heart of the financial district, 1-Altitude positions itself as one of the higher open-air bars in Singapore's central skyline. The draw is architectural: the view over Marina Bay and the city grid is the main event. The bar experience itself is secondary. For a first-timer, that trade-off is worth understanding before you arrive, you are paying a location premium, not a cocktail premium.
Expect the kind of venue that fills with after-work crowds on weekday evenings and larger groups on weekends. The atmosphere is festive and loud rather than intimate. If you are planning a conversation-heavy evening, the ambient noise and open-air setting will work against you. For a milestone toast, a work anniversary, a birthday round, a send-off, the setting earns its keep.
Value Per Round
With no specific pricing data available, it is fair to apply the general rule for high-altitude rooftop bars in Singapore's CBD: expect to pay a meaningful premium over street-level bars for the same category of drink. That premium buys you the view and the occasion, not necessarily better liquid in the glass. If the view is the point, the price is justifiable for one or two rounds. Running a full evening here purely for the drinks program would be hard to defend against what Analogue or 28 HongKong Street offer at comparable or lower spend.
Practical Details
Reservations: Easy to book; walk-ins are generally manageable, though groups should book ahead for weekend evenings. Dress: Smart casual is the standard expectation for rooftop venues at this address. Getting there: Raffles Place MRT is directly below, arrival is direct from anywhere in the city. Budget: Plan for rooftop CBD pricing; one or two rounds is the sweet spot for value. For broader options across the city, see our full Singapore bars guide, our full Singapore restaurants guide, and our full Singapore hotels guide. If you are exploring beyond Singapore, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Julep in Houston are worth knowing for your next destination. You can also browse our full Singapore wineries guide and our full Singapore experiences guide for more options.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Raffles Pl, Singapore 048616
- Website
- 1-altitude.com
- Phone
- +65 6438 0410
The take
The Take
The Vibe
1-Altitude operates as a rooftop observatory more than a conventional bar: its entire design argument is the view. Perched 282 metres above the street, the open-air platform frames the Financial District in one direction and Marina Bay in the other, turning engineered urban spectacle into the venue’s primary draw. The writing stresses place and verticality over craft arguments; unlike cocktail rooms that foreground technique, 1-Altitude’s thesis is altitude and panorama. The result is a modern, scenic rooftop whose energy comes from the cityscape below as much as from the crowds it attracts.
Best For
This is a venue for people who come for the view as much as the drinks: after-work and weekend crowds from the CBD dominate the scene, and the bar reads as an evening destination for celebrations and late-night outings. The address in Raffles Place anchors it to Singapore’s financial life, so expect a metropolitan mix of office groups and visitors seeking skyline spectacle. It suits bookings that want a high-elevation backdrop—think celebratory drinks, after-work gatherings and special-occasion nights focused on atmosphere and vistas rather than intimate conversation.
Ordering Tips
Treat the visit like a viewing experience first and a drinking destination second: plan to arrive during peak after-work or weekend hours to share the buoyant crowd energy and panoramic sightlines. The description emphasizes the drinks list being pitched at an after-work market, so ordering is oriented around cocktails and evening drinks rather than a curated tasting menu. Because the venue’s argument is its height and outlook, give yourself time to circulate the open-air platform and take in the skyline—the view is the primary amenity to enjoy alongside whatever you order.
Venue details
Ambiance
Striking minimalist decor with real trees amid glass and slate, vibrant atmosphere with live bands, DJs, dance floor, and jaw-dropping sunsets.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
- Music
- Live Bands and Djs Playing 90s Hits to Current Music
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Temasek Smash
- Floral in Bloom
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Native; Notable alternative
- 28 HongKong Street; Notable alternative
- Analogue; Notable alternative
- Anti:Dote; Notable alternative
- Atlas; Notable alternative
Bar context
How 1-Altitude Compares
For cocktail quality, 1-Altitude cannot compete with what Singapore's dedicated bars deliver. 28 HongKong Street remains the benchmark for serious cocktail craft in the city; the program is tighter, the prices are more defensible per drink, the environment rewards conversation rather than working against it. If the purpose of the evening is the drinks themselves, 28 HKS is the better booking at almost any price point.
Analogue and Anti:Dote both offer more considered drinking experiences with stronger value per round than a rooftop CBD bar can typically justify. Atlas is the one peer that matches 1-Altitude on occasion and spectacle; the gin tower and grand lobby create a comparable sense of event; but Atlas adds a serious spirits program to that backdrop, which makes it the stronger choice if you want both atmosphere and quality in the glass.
1-Altitude wins on one variable: the open-air skyline view. No competitor on this list offers that specific combination of altitude and outdoor setting in the Raffles Place location. If the view is the explicit reason for the booking; a milestone anniversary, a visitor's first Singapore evening, a group that wants a memorable backdrop; 1-Altitude is the right call. For everything else, the bars above will serve you better.
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| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| 1-Altitude | No published awards |
| Native | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 · #80Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1032025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #452025 World's 50 Best Bars · #842024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #312024 World's 50 Best Bars · #672023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #422023 World's 50 Best Bars · #832021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #14 |
| 28 HongKong Street | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #318Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2782024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #782023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #242023 World's 50 Best Bars · #592022 Asia's Best Bars · #492021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #212020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #302019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #21 |
| Analogue | 2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #352024 World's 50 Best Bars · #472023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #152023 World's 50 Best Bars · #782022 Asia's Best Bars · #37 |
| Anti:Dote | 2016 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #43 |
| Atlas | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 1-Altitude located?
1-Altitude is located in Singapore, at 1 Raffles Pl, Singapore 048616.
