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    Team Klook
    Team Klook
    Last updated 17 Jul 2023
    Bar interior and a man mixing drink

    Source: BluJaz Cafe and Timbre x S.E.A. Facebook

    Jam your heart out, Swifties!

    Filipinos love to sing and when out of the country it’s high time to let inhibitions go and enjoy to their hearts' content. Hence, there is no doubt that a trip to Singapore is a perfect chance to travel and to showcase hidden talents in the city’s open mic bars and cafes! Especially if you're headed to the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, what better way to hype yourself up before the concert than singing your favorite There are a couple that caught our eye with amazing interiors, superior stages, and glorious food and drinks too!
    Here’s a roundup of our top picks here!
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    1. Kult Yard

    This outdoor café bar in Chinatown Singapore used to be a police barracks and one of the best open mic bars in the city. As the sister outlet of Kult Kafe, Kult Yard is popular for its strong advocacy in promoting all forms of art through art exhibitions displayed in the cafe and allowing open mic sessions for both locals and tourists.
    Kult Yard table area
    Source: Kult Yard Facebook
    Bar Counter
    Source: Kult Yard Facebook
    A one of a kind mixed-concept cafe complements its retro-futurist ambiance with a special fusion of funk, soul, reggae, latin, and disco tracks, and you'll definitely groove in a progressive and lively spot that celebrates art, music, food, and drink in one!
    Kult Yard
    Address: 195, 01-54 Pearl's Hill Terrace, Singapore 168976
    Contact Information: +65-8361-1848

    2. Timbre x S.E.A.

    Timbre X S.E.A. strives to bring together Singapore’s regional music, cuisine, and drinks. Housed in a heritage hall used for parliamentary meetings, this restaurant is beyond what you can S.E.A. A riverside dining and drinking experience featuring live bands and open mic sessions, as well as powerful birthday songs that give tourists a welcoming impression. This refreshing open mic venue offers exclusive Thai mojito, chendol cocktail, and a wide variety of draft beers and wines that are worth trying.
    Bar and Restaurant facade
    Source: Timbre x S.E.A. Facebook
    Man mixing a drink
    Source: Timbre x S.E.A. Facebook
    Timbre x S.E.A.
    Address: 1 Old Parliament Lane, #01-04 The Arts House, Singapore 179429
    Contact Information: +65-6336-3386

    3. BluJaz Cafe

    Started as a burger shop in 2004, BluJaz Cafe is now a booming cafe that also runs as an open mic venue in Singapore vying for excellent service in food, art, and music. This popular three-story cafe is also known for having the best DJ and band performances for a chill night stop. Unlike the traditional open mic for musicians and aspiring singers, this event promotes spoken-word poetry rather than singing, although musicians are still highly welcomed.
    Inside BluJaz Cafe
    Source: BluJaz Cafe Facebook
    Table area in the street
    Source: BluJaz Cafe Facebok
    You can definitely jazz around with its popular live jazz music and inexpensive food and beer compared to other nearby pubs and bars. A rare find in Singapore where every cafe and bar is worth visiting!
    BluJaz Cafe
    Address: 11 Bali Ln, Singapore 189848
    Contact Information: +65-9003-6045

    4. The Music Parlour Pte Ltd.

    The Music Parlour Pte Ltd. empowers songwriters to perform their own compositions in an environment conducive to musical appreciation. This open mic venue is a musical sanctuary for artists and bands, as well as a popular destination for singers and songwriters to celebrate a music-centered community through small festivals.
    Music instrument inside bar
    Source: The Music Parlour Pte Ltd. Facebook
    Beer in a mug
    Source: The Music Parlour Pte Ltd. Facebook
    Definitely, a safe space for aspiring singer-songwriters to start a dream in such a humbling place. This open mic bar is also the perfect spot to get listened to by strangers who share the same love and passion for music. Who knows, your talent might get discovered here!
    The Music Parlour Pte Ltd
    Address: 3 Coleman Street #04-20 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore , 179804, Singapore
    Contact Information: +65-8511-6989

    5. The Beast - Southern Kitchen & Bourbon Bar

    Home to southern American comfort food in Singapore, The Beast is a tourist-favorite restaurant and bar that offers both an eating and drinking avenue for both locals and tourists. With its daily acoustic live sessions and open mic performances, the resto-bar, contrary to its name, promotes a chill and calm ambiance. You’d get full from eating, which probably includes almost everything that makes your mouth drool, or get drunk from a variety of alcohols to choose from— they are pretty well-known for their 30 bourbon whiskeys and homemade liquor stored in oak barrels.
    People singing in street
    Source: The Beast - Southern Kitchen & Bourbon Bar Facebook
    Beer cellar
    Source: The Beast - Southern Kitchen & Bourbon Bar Facebook
    If you're excited enough to enjoy your tourist experience, who knows, you might just be brave enough yourself and sing at their open mic sessions. It'll probably be a night to remember!
    The Beast - Southern Kitchen & Bourbon Bar
    Address: 17 Jln Klapa, Singapore 199329
    Contact Information: +65-6295-0017

    6. STAGE

    STAGE guarantees quality food and good music in one place, following in the footsteps of resto-bars that provide a home for promising singer-songwriters as an open mic bar. Their live bands are probably their hallmark, and tourists consistently laud their wonderful experience with food, drinks, and music while spending their best time and vacation in Singapore.
    Bar Facade
    Source: STAGE Facebook
    People in stage
    Source: STAGE Facebook
    Unlike previous open mic venues, this one is an Italian resto! Their menu is filled with various Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, breads, and more. Evidently, they are also one of the busiest businesses in Singapore all week since they are open from Mondays to Sundays!
    STAGE
    Address: 60 Prinsep St, Singapore 188664
    Contact Information: +65-8533-3817

    7. Timbre At The Substation

    Experience bar snacks, ice-cold drinks, and soulful performances in Singapore's most acclaimed live open mic bars! The Timbre at The Substation has long advocated for Singapore's thriving music industry, hosting rock, pop, and acoustic bands for both local and international customers. You may enjoy their variety of international foods and a broad choice of alcoholic beverages to choose from.
    Al fresco dine-in
    Source: Timbre At The Substation Instagram
    Timbre at the Substation is home to some of the best local bands in Singapore, including 53A and Goodfellas. The open-mic venue makes innovative use of a covered open-air space behind the substation building, assuring customers a lively and fun experience in the city.
    Timbre At The Substation
    Address: 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936
    Contact Information: +65-6338-8030

    8. The Merry Lion

    Open mics aren't just about grooving yourself out of music, because if you love to make people laugh, you can actually show off your comedic side at one of Singapore's top comedy bars!
    Crowd in a restaurant
    Source: The Merry Lion Facebook
    Man doing an open mic
    Source: The Merry Lion
    The Merry Lion features local veteran comedians and worldwide stars such as Yuriko Kotani and Kavin Jay. Meanwhile, Sundays are for the audience to showcase their pocket jokes and pick-up lines. This popular Singaporean open mic bar is definitely newbie-friendly since almost 40 regular newbies entertain local and foreign guests weekly. Probably they found joy in making others laugh with a bucket of beer!
    The Merry Lion
    Address: The Merry Lion, #03-00 8B Circular Rd., 049364 Singapore
    Contact Information: 9066-1655
    IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels. 

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