nightlife
the guide
What a Craic We're a long way from Ireland, but that's no bar to fun at during the St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival. The threeday party will feature a variety of live music by homegrown and Irish bands, a slew of fringe activities, as well as lots of Guinness. Mar 14-16. Boat Quay, 6222-9846, S(049820), www.singapore-river. com/stpatricksday2014. MRT: Clarke Quay.
CLUBS
buzzy hip-hop offerings. The star is Velvet Underground, which has been revamped to include a VIP lounge and dance space, and outside is alfresco chill-out space Wine Bar. 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988, S(169420), www. zoukclub.com. MRT: Somerset.
KyO— Occupying the basement of
a building, this sleek club with Japanese-influenced interiors features a striking 24-meter bar stocking premium liquor, bubbly and sake. Music-wise, expect a roster of local and international DJs showcasing a dfferent genre each night of the week. B/F, Keng Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 6222-5001, S(069535), www.clubkyo.com. MRT: Raffles Place.
WINE BARS
Zouk—Still the place to see and
be seen in after two decades, its diverse music offerings caters to all. Main floor Zouk is where weekly global dance DJs take to the floor and Phuture has its
verre wine bar
VERRE WINE BAR— Located in a
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refurbished warehouse on the
quieter side of Robertson Quay, Verre has over 750 labels mostly from small, family-owned artisanal vineyards in its walk-in cellar. #01-05/06, 8 Rodyk St., 6509-1917, S(238216), www. verre.com.sg. MRT: Chinatown. WINE CONNECTION CHEESE BAR— One of the most
popular wine spots in town, this contemporary 190-seater offers 40 kinds of matured farm cheeses flown in from Europe as well as over 250 vino labels at wallet-friendly prices. #0105 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6235-1279, S(237995), www.wineconnection.com. sg. MRT: Clarke Quay.