Last Word
BUGIS, Singapore
Bar in Singapore, Singapore
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Shophouse Cocktail Depth
Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Last Word is worth prioritising if the brief is a serious Singapore cocktail bar for two rather than a loud rooftop or hotel lounge. Its 2024 Asia's Best Bars recognition gives it credibility, but the real appeal is the tighter drink-first format. Book with a backup plan if timing is fixed.
About Last Word
Last Word in Singapore was listed as World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #93 in 2024. The smart-casual dress code is useful to know before you go.
A Singapore bar with a confirmed 2024 recognition
Last Word's clearest public trust signal is its World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #93 placement in 2024. That is enough to put it on the radar for people considering notable bars in Singapore, but it should not be stretched into unsupported claims about what the visit will feel like, what will be served, or how easy it will be to book.
If the plan includes dining elsewhere, the Singapore restaurants guide is the better planning companion; if the bar is the main event, the Singapore bars guide helps compare it with other Singapore options.
Who should keep Last Word on the shortlist
Keep Last Word on the shortlist if a confirmed Asia's Best Bars recognition and a smart-casual setting are enough to justify further research. For a different kind of comparison, Cloud 9, Club InterContinental Lounge, Nutmeg & Clove, and Writers Bar may also be worth reviewing, depending on the kind of Singapore outing you are planning.
Last Word is a recognized Singapore bar with a smart-casual dress code.
For broader premium planning, you can also pair the bar decision with the Singapore hotels guide and keep the rest of the itinerary flexible.
Planning details
- Location
- 8 Purvis St, #02-01, Singapore 188587
- Website
- lastword.sg
- Phone
- +65 9187 5719
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Last Word sits on the second floor of a colonial shophouse on Purvis Street and embodies a quiet, sophisticated approach to cocktails. A citywide shift from theatrical speakeasy tactics to transparent, technically rigorous programmes: this is a bar that leads with sourcing logic, category knowledge and consistent execution. The setting, removed from heavy foot traffic and reached by stairs, reinforces an intimate, deliberately atmosphere. Its placement on Asia's 50 Best Bars list underlines a reputation built through industry respect and sustained craft, not viral moments.
Best For
This is a place for focused, intentional drinking: people who seek out well-crafted cocktails and appreciate programme depth. The bar’s discreet second-floor siting and emphasis on technical execution make it suitable for date nights and quieter social hangs where conversation and drink detail matter. Because Last Word registers on regional peer-voted lists, it also appeals to visiting cocktail-minded guests and locals who follow the scene’s reputational markers. Last Word rewards those who come looking for craft, consistency and a thoughtful bar experience.
Ordering Tips
Ordering at Last Word leans into the bar’s stated strengths: programme rigour and technical craft. Expect cocktails that reflect careful sourcing and execution, and frame your choices around technique and flavour intent rather than theatrics. If you want a sense of what the team values, ask about the programme or which drinks showcase their sourcing and methods. Because the venue is intentionally located off busier corridors, treat it as a sought-out appointment rather than a walk-in moment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit with warm soft lighting, cozy and intimate setting evoking old-school elegance and refined dignity, perfect for deep conversations amid sultry jazz.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Sultry Jazz
- Spirits Focus
- Gin
Signature Pours
- Last Word
- Bloody Mary
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 8 Purvis St, #02-01, Singapore 188587
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nutmeg & Clove, Notable alternative
- Cloud 9, Notable alternative
- Club InterContinental Lounge, Notable alternative
- Les Crayères, Notable alternative
- Writers Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Singapore
Last Word is the pick for a smaller, drink-focused night where ambience and cocktail credibility matter more than hotel polish. Nutmeg & Clove is the stronger cross-shop if the group wants a more overtly Singapore-themed cocktail experience, while Last Word is the cleaner choice for a quieter date or a sharper two-person stop.
Cloud 9 and Club InterContinental Lounge make more sense when comfort, hotel service, or an easier group setup matters. Last Word is harder to plan around, so it suits drinkers who are willing to work for a tighter bar experience. If booking certainty is the priority, the hotel-leaning options are safer.
Les Crayères and Writers Bar are better fits for a more polished, sit-back evening. Last Word is the better value play for guests who want the spend to feel concentrated in the cocktail program rather than the setting. If the night is a date, choose Last Word for intimacy; if it is a hosted client drink, Writers Bar is the more conservative call.
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Compare Last Word
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Last Word | Singapore | 2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #93 |
| Nutmeg & Clove | Singapore | No published awards |
| Cloud 9 | Singapore | No published awards |
| Club InterContinental Lounge | Singapore | No published awards |
| Les Crayères | Singapore | No published awards |
| Writers Bar | Singapore | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Last Word?
Last Word is in Singapore, has a smart-casual dress code, and was ranked World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #93 in 2024.
Do I need a reservation at Last Word?
Because Last Word has a confirmed World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #93 (2024) ranking, it is sensible to check availability directly before visiting.
Is Last Word good for a date?
It may be worth considering if a recognized Singapore bar with a smart-casual dress code fits the plan.
What's the crowd like at Last Word?
The grounded details are its Singapore location, smart-casual dress code, and World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #93 recognition in 2024.
