I'll Drink To That: The Cygnet Hour At QT Singapore Is The Chicest Happy Hour In The CDB

Celebrate International Women’s Day with your best pals over $10 tipples and bar bites at Cygnet Bar.

Published: March 7, 2025

I'll Drink To This: The Cygnet Hour At QT Singapore Is The Chicest Happy Hour In The CDB

If you know, you know. And if you don’t? Consider this your exclusive tip-off. In the heart of Singapore’s bustling central business districts, tucked away within the effortlessly stylish QT Singapore, lies a hidden gem that’s quietly redefining the after-work scene. The Cygnet Hour at Cygnet Bar isn’t your average happy hour—it’s a $10 cocktail affair, an ode to New York City’s golden-hour buzz, and quite possibly, the best-kept secret among those who know where to go when the workday winds down.

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The drinks menu is curated, featuring three spirit-forward cocktails that rotate regularly, a highball option for something lighter, and the classics—beer, house wine, and prosecco—all at just $10.

Here, cocktails aren’t just served; they’re shaken tableside with the kind of confidence and flair that make even a midweek drink feel like an occasion. As a sweet gesture, every guest is welcomed with a complimentary serving of freshly cooked fries with their drink order.

The bar bites are equally affordable at just $10 a plate. The current lineup includes Mini Lobster Rolls, Jamón & Cheese Bikini Sandwich, Tater Tots, and Fresh Oysters (which are priced at $1 a pop on Wednesdays).

Some places are meant to be discovered, not advertised. The Cygnet Hour has an effortlessly cool, insiders-only vibe, making it the kind of spot you almost don’t want to share—I personally like to come to Cygnet Bar to take work calls and write my stories—until you realise that a place this good deserves a seat at every It-girl’s social calendar.

Part of what makes it special is the setting. QT Singapore is already known for pushing the boundaries of playful luxury, and Cygnet Bar carries that same energy: laidback, stylish, and quietly confident. Then there’s the music. Curated by Andrew Lewis of Digital Wax, the playlist leans into ‘90s Brooklyn hip-hop and R&B, making it the perfect sonic backdrop for the kind of unfiltered conversations and carefree laughter that only happen over good drinks.

With International Women’s Day around the corner, now is the perfect excuse to uncover The Cygnet Hour for yourself. Because let’s be honest, women deserve more than just another generic happy hour.

The Cygnet Hour runs daily from 4pm to 7pm. Cygnet Bar is located at QT Singapore, 35 Robinson Road. For bookings, visit www.cygnetsingapore.com.