Bar in Singapore, Singapore

Nutmeg & Clove

1,310Pearl Points

Cocktail-First Pick

About Nutmeg & Clove

Nutmeg & Clove is a strong Singapore pick for a drinks-first night when awards credibility matters more than rooftop views or hotel-lounge ease. Book it for a date or small cocktail-focused group; look elsewhere if the plan needs outdoor space, a full dinner substitute, or a lower-effort walk-in evening.

Nutmeg & Clove is a Singapore bar with confirmed international recognition, including World's 50 Best Bars #28 (2024), Asia's Best Bars #6 (2024), Top 500 Bars Best Bars #105 (2025), and a Tatler 2025 Best Bars Asia-Pacific listing. The verified dress code is smart casual, so it is best approached as a planned bar visit rather than an ultra-casual stop.

The strongest grounded case for Nutmeg & Clove is its awards profile. Beyond that, public-facing planning details should be checked directly with the venue before you build an evening around specific seating, food, pricing, or service expectations.

Book for confirmed recognition

The clearest reason to prioritise Nutmeg & Clove is its place among recognised bars in Singapore and Asia. If you are comparing the tone of the night, consider whether you want a dedicated bar with a smart-casual standard or another nearby option such as Cloud 9, Club InterContinental Lounge, Last Word, or Writers Bar.

That distinction matters for value. The verified information supports Nutmeg & Clove as an award-recognised Singapore bar, but it does not verify specific claims about views, seating format, menus, prices, food, or service style. Plan around the confirmed recognition and smart-casual dress code, then confirm practical details with the venue.

Who should choose it over an easier Singapore night out

Choose Nutmeg & Clove if the priority is visiting a recognised Singapore bar and the group is comfortable with a smart-casual setting. Do not treat it as a verified restaurant substitute, a confirmed rooftop experience, or a venue with published food, seating, or pricing details based on the information available here.

For broader planning, use Our full Singapore bars guide to compare other bar formats, then pair the night with Our full Singapore restaurants guide or Our full Singapore hotels guide if the decision is part of a longer itinerary. Travellers building a wider Singapore trip can also scan other Singapore experiences and dining options, though this booking belongs in the bar column.

The practical verdict: Nutmeg & Clove makes sense when the brief is an award-recognised Singapore bar with a smart-casual dress code. If the night depends on specific food, views, pricing, seating, or booking conditions, verify those details directly before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nutmeg & Clove good for groups?

The verified details do not confirm a specific group format, seat count, or private-party setup. It is best considered an award-recognised Singapore bar with a smart-casual dress code; groups should confirm booking and capacity details directly with the venue.

What's the crowd like at Nutmeg & Clove?

The verified information does not define the crowd. Its confirmed recognition, including World's 50 Best Bars #28 (2024), Asia's Best Bars #6 (2024), Top 500 Bars Best Bars #105 (2025), and Tatler's 2025 Best Bars Asia-Pacific listing, supports its reputation as a notable Singapore bar.

Is the food good at Nutmeg & Clove?

The verified details do not confirm a food menu, cuisine, dishes, or dining format. Plan around Nutmeg & Clove as an award-recognised bar, and check directly with the venue for current food information.

Do I need a reservation at Nutmeg & Clove?

The verified details do not confirm a reservation policy. Because Nutmeg & Clove has confirmed recognition from World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's Best Bars, it is sensible to check the venue's official channels before visiting. The location should be treated simply as Singapore.

Is Nutmeg & Clove good for a date?

It can be considered for a planned bar visit if an award-recognised Singapore setting and smart-casual dress code suit the occasion. Specific ambience, seating, and service details are not verified here, so confirm practical expectations with the venue.

Does Nutmeg & Clove have happy hour deals?

The verified details do not confirm happy hour deals, prices, or promotions. Check the venue's official channels for current information before planning around a specific offer.

Location

8 Purvis St, Singapore 188587

Singapore, Singapore

Compare Nutmeg & Clove

The Complete Picture: Nutmeg & Clove and Peers

Venue	Awards	Booking Difficulty
Nutmeg & Clove	Top 500 Bars Best Bars #105 (2025); World's 50 Best Bars #28 (2024); World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #6 (2024); Tatler 2025, Listed in Best Bars Asia-Pacific	Near Impossible
Last Word		Unknown
Cloud 9		Unknown
Club InterContinental Lounge		Unknown
Les Crayères		Unknown
Writers Bar		Unknown

What to weigh when choosing between Nutmeg & Clove and comparable nearby venues.

Also Consider

Last Word, Notable alternative
Cloud 9, Notable alternative
Club InterContinental Lounge, Notable alternative
Les Crayères, Notable alternative
Writers Bar, Notable alternative

How It Compares

Against Last Word and Cloud 9, Nutmeg & Clove is the stronger choice when the goal is a recognised cocktail room with international awards weight. Choose Last Word or Cloud 9 when the brief is lower-friction and less centered on the bar's reputation.

Club InterContinental Lounge and Writers Bar make more sense for a hotel-lounge mood, especially if comfort, pacing, and a softer setting matter more than chasing a high-demand cocktail booking. Nutmeg & Clove is better for guests who want the evening to feel more bar-led than lounge-led.

Les Crayères is the better cross-shop if ambiance is the priority and the group wants something quieter in tone. For value, Nutmeg & Clove is easiest to justify when everyone is ordering cocktails and cares about the program; for mixed groups with light drinkers, one of the hotel-style peers may be the safer spend.