It’s almost the end of December… how did we get here so fast? No idea. But regardless of whether 2016 was your best year ever and you wanna hold on to every last moment or you can’t wait to get it over with and move on to 2017, there’s no better time to party it up than New Years’ Eve.
So throw all your inhibitions to the wind and count down the seconds to 2017 with your favourite party buddies. Here’s our list of the best rooftop shindigs, beach bashes and crazy fun club nights in town – take your pick and cheers to the new year!
Round up your kakis for a casual night out at the Looftop and stuff yourself silly with dude-Sin nosh like bak chor mee grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburger yakitori meatballs and Twisties charred corn. Then wash down all the grease with Asian-flavoured cocktails featuring ingredients such as pandan, Milo and kaya, and boogie the year away with balloons and beats.
Dec 31, 9am-2am at Loof. $35, includes two drinks, balloons and confetti.
Snag a front row view of the majestic fireworks over the bay at this new Mexican resto’s NYE fiesta. Throw on your best tropical threads for an Acapulco-style seaside cantina countdown with frozen margaritas and the beats of funk, disco and house.
Dec 31, 7pm-1.30am at Super Loco Customs House. Party: $47, includes one drink; Dinner: $139, includes eight dishes and a welcome margarita.
For a splash of beachside fun without the throngs of half-naked, fully-drunk party-goers, wander over to Coastes and Sand Bar for a barbecue spread of grilled seafood, juicy meats and sweet treats. Then clink your $10 house pour glasses to the end of 2016 as local band Retro Groove plays classic ’80s and ’90s hits.
Dec 31, 6pm-late at Coastes and Sand Bar, Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Adults $70, children $35.
Now at the 45th floor of the Singapore Land Tower, Bianco’s second NYE bash is all about banging beats, bottles of fizz and fireworks lighting up the sky. Oh, and don’t forget to turn up in white, or you’ll be the odd one out dressed in colour.
Dec 31, 7pm-4am at Skyline Club & Lounge. Pre-sale: $88; at the door $88-$108, all include two house pours.
Capella Under the Stars – A Tale of Lights
Stay classy – dress up for an enchanting evening of theatrical acts, a cappella tunes and light performances at elegant restaurant The Knolls, where you’ll toast to 2017 with free flow glasses of bubbly, house wines and beer. From there, stroll over to the hotel’s gorgeous cascading pools for prime photo ops.
Dec 31, 10pm at The Knolls, Capella Singapore. $258.
Ever fantasised about drinking your weight in booze but stopped yourself just in time before you burned a hole in your wallet? Well… this New Year’s Eve, you can go right ahead and get smashed for the relatively teeny price tag of $50, ’cause the beach bar at Wave House Sentosa will be serving up free flow alcoholic (and non-alcoholic, if you really must) drinks all night long. Just make sure you don’t blackout before the countdown starts.
Dec 31, 6pm-6am at Wave House Sentosa. $50 before Dec 20, includes free flow drinks.
For a chic goodbye to 2016, head to this chill pool party and dance till your feet ache to wicked beats by DJs like Jeck Hyde — then make a beeline back to the bar for more booze-fuelled fun (that is, if you get the free-flow deal).
Dec 31, 5pm-2am at HI-SO Rooftop Pool Bar, SO Sofitel Singapore. $20, includes one drink; $140 for free flow house pours from 9pm-midnight.
Couldn’t care less about NYE and revellers reminiscing about every last detail of their entire year? Hit up this underground club for a night filled with tech house and techno by DJ/producer Simon Baker. And if the two drinks included in your cover charge aren’t enough to make you forget about 2016, kyo’s ‘Happier Hour’ from 10pm to midnight offers one-for-one house pours at $16.
Dec 31, 10pm-4am at kyo. Non-members $28, includes two drinks.
Rock your best stylish threads for a festive soiree at the world’s highest alfresco bar. The 360-degree views are yours for the night, which will rev into action with tunes by DJ Lindo Martinez, followed by seven-piece party band Acoustic Trip and guest DJ Jochen Miller. For more of a club vibe, head downstairs to Altimate’s NYE shindig.
Dec 31, 6pm-4am at 1-Altitude. 6pm-9pm: $68, includes one house pour and one NYE cocktail; 9pm-midnight: $300, includes free-flow premium pours; after midnight: $88, includes one house pour and one glass of champagne.
The sky high rooftop space transforms into a grand masquerade ball for the last night of the year, and that means glamorous gowns and black-tie sophistication. (Okay, maybe not that extravagant, but you get the gist). You’ll wanna dress to impress, ‘cause there’ll be mirrors adorning every nook and cranny of the club, which will shine bright like a diamond in ebony and gold. And ready those cameras to capture the sparkling fireworks over Marina Bay once the clock strikes twelve.
Dec 31, 9pm-late at CÉ LA VI. SkyBar: 6pm-9pm $68, 9pm onwards $98; Club Lounge: Pre-sale $148, at the door $198. All cover charges include one glass of champagne.
Toast to 2017 as you drink in the shimmering panoramic views of Marina Bay with a backdrop of house melodies by DJ Kaye from local electronic music collective Darker Than Wax. The midnight finale takes the form of vibrant fireworks, and each guest will get face masks from homegrown brand Allies of Skin to kick off the new year with a fresh glow.
Dec 31, 9pm-2am at Smoke & Mirrors. $98 for indoor access only, includes one glass of champagne or wine.
Bored of your usual haunts? Hit up new Clarke Quay club lounge/alfresco bar/Chinese restaurant (that was just named one of Singapore’s best new F&B openings of 2016 by The Straits Times) for a night filled with the thumping beats of this year’s top hits. And yes, you’ll have to turn up in white for this shindig — unless you prefer to stand out in colour. Best dressed guest walks away with a prize.
Dec 31, 9pm-5am at VLV. $38, includes one drink.
For the ultimate cheesy extravaganza, get tix to this countdown on the world’s largest floating stage. The line-up’s a pretty random mix of names like the soulful Alicia Keys and Hoobastank (of ‘The Reason’ fame) alongside Asian acts such as Rainie Yang, Shin, Penny Tai, Eric Chou, Joi Chua and Chriz Tong. But hey, if you’re a fan of ‘em all, more power to you. Plus, you’ll get a prime view of the eight-minute dazzling fireworks display at midnight.
Dec 31, 5pm-1am at The Float @ Marina Bay. $48-$218.
Not too keen on getting turnt and puked on by one of the gazillion sweaty bodies at a massive rave? Hit up the final silent disco of 2016, where you can plug in and adjust the volume on your party music of choice. As usual, three DJs helm the decks to spin disco beats on the green channel, house tunes on the blue channel and rock grooves on the red channel. Then there’s the added bonus of taking off your headphones to chat with your friends in normal speaking voices.
Dec 31, 8pm-1am at Kult Kafe. $35-$45. Tickets limited to 300.
At Sentosa’s annual year-end party, you’ll find yourself immersed in 12 hours of merrymaking madness, with non-stop electronic beats by Dutch DJ Quintino and local DJs behind the decks. As usual, make a splash in the giant foam pool before dancing the year (and all its sorrows) away with the sand between your toes and glittering fireworks in the sky.
Dec 31, 6pm-6am at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. $55-$100.
Live the high life and splurge out on tix for the Sands SkyPark observation deck, where you’ll be treated to the sight of twinkling fireworks over the waters. The alfresco party features live entertainment, party packs and photo memories – it’s pretty much like ringing in the new year as if you’re a tourist (if that’s your kinda thing).
Dec 31, 10pm-2am at Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands. $198, includes a glass of champagne.
