Grid lights, engine roars, and a skyline glowing electric blue: the Singapore Grand Prix turns the Marina Bay waterfront into the one weekend a year when this city becomes a giant floodlit racetrack. If you are picking where to watch it all unfold with a drink in hand, the venue you choose shapes the night almost as much as the seat you eventually get at the actual circuit.
We’ve rounded up six of the best rooftop bars in Singapore that give you a genuine view of the street circuit, or at least the closest thing to it once you’re a few storeys up instead of pressed against the fencing. Some sit almost directly above the track, others trade a few degrees of viewing angle for better cocktails or a table you can actually book weeks out. A handful double as proper dinner spots too, so if you’d like to sit down for a full meal before the lights come on, our guide to fine dining in Singapore covers where else in the city does a special night justice.
Below, we get into what each bar does well, what a typical night there costs, and how to think about picking the right one depending on whether you want a head-on view of the cars, a spot for photos, or simply somewhere with atmosphere that happens to be nearby.
Quick Picks: Best Rooftop Bars For F1 Weekend In Singapore
- Best for an unobstructed track view: VUE, where floor-to-ceiling windows put the circuit almost at eye level.
- Best for skybar spectacle: CÉ LA VI, the highest-profile rooftop on the bay, built for a big night out.
- Best for craft beer with a view: LeVeL33, Asia’s highest urban microbrewery, with a laid-back deck.
- Best for a proper Italian dinner first: LAVO, rooftop dining that doesn’t feel like an afterthought to the bar.
- Best for waterfront romance: Monti at 1-Pavilion, right along Collyer Quay and closer to the water than most.
- Best for skyline over circuit: 1-Arden, one of the tallest rooftops in the city, better for the skyline than the cars.
1. LeVeL33
Best for: Craft beer with a wide Marina Bay view
Estimated price: From around S$20 to S$40 per person for beer and bar bites
Website: LeVeL33 Craft Beer Restaurant & Bar Singapore
Location: 8 Marina Boulevard, #33-01, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Singapore 018981
Why it made the list:
LeVeL33 bills itself as the world’s highest urban microbrewery, and on a normal night that is mostly a novelty. During F1 weekend, the 33rd floor deck becomes one of the more sensible ways to be near the action without queuing for a grandstand seat. The brewery tables sit guests right along the glass, and the sheer height of Marina Bay Financial Centre gives a wide, sweeping view across the water toward the circuit rather than a single narrow sliver of it.
What keeps LeVeL33 on this list, beyond simply being another rooftop with a view, is that it is genuinely built around drinking well instead of only looking good in photos. The in-house brewed beers are properly made, and the deck seating means you are not stuck behind glass all night if the weather cooperates. It is also one of the more relaxed options here. Dress code is smart casual, not club strict, and walk-ins have a chance outside peak race hours, though booking ahead for the Saturday night race is still the safer move.
What to note: Expect a minimum spend or table deposit on the Friday practice and Saturday race nights specifically.
Image Credit: LeVeL33
2. VUE
Best for: The most unobstructed, head-on view of the circuit
Estimated price: Mains from around S$38, cocktails from S$24
Website: VUE Bar & Grill Rooftop Restaurant Singapore
Location: 50 Collyer Quay, OUE Bayfront, Singapore
Why it made the list:
Perched atop OUE Bayfront, VUE’s floor-to-ceiling glass wraps almost the full width of the dining room, and on race weekend that glass happens to frame a head-on, complete view of the Marina Bay street circuit. It is the closest thing on this list to watching from a private box, minus the ticket price of an actual grandstand seat.
The kitchen leans into binchōtan-grilled European fare, so this is not really a casual pop-in for a quick drink between sessions. It works best as a sit-down dinner booked around the start of the race, giving you time to eat before the lights and noise properly kick off below. Because the view here is one of the most direct of any venue in this guide, window tables get requested heavily during Grand Prix weekend, so lock this one in early instead of hoping to turn up on a whim.
What to note: Window and terrace seats are the whole point of a visit here, so specify this when booking instead of assuming it comes automatically.
Image Credit: VUE
3. CÉ LA VI
Best for: A big, dressed-up night out with skyline views
Estimated price: General admission from around S$40, cocktails from S$26
Website: CÉ LA VI SkyBar Singapore
Location: 1 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands Tower 3, 57th floor
Why it made the list:
CÉ LA VI’s SkyBar is probably the most recognisable rooftop silhouette in Singapore, sitting alongside the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool 57 storeys up. It is not subtle, and it is not meant to be. This is the venue for people who want their F1 weekend to look and feel like an event, with DJs, a dressed-up crowd, and a sweep of the bay taken in almost all at once.
Because CÉ LA VI typically runs its own race weekend programming, it tends to be busier and pricier than the other bars on this list, and the vibe leans closer to a club night than a quiet drink with a view. That is exactly the appeal for some visitors, and exactly why others might prefer a table at LeVeL33 or VUE instead. General admission gets you in the door, but a table booking arranged in advance gives you a guaranteed spot instead of standing room only.
What to note: Dress code is strictly enforced on race weekend nights, and entry can be capped once the venue reaches capacity.
Image Credit: CÉ LA VI
4. LAVO
Best for: Italian rooftop dining that treats the meal as seriously as the view
Estimated price: Minimum spend from S$30 per guest, mains from around S$40
Website: LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar Singapore
Location: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands Tower 1, Level 57
Why it made the list:
LAVO sits on the same tower as some of the bay’s best-known viewpoints, but the difference here is that dinner comes first. This New York import serves generous, wood-fired Italian-American plates before the room shifts into rooftop bar mode later in the evening. For F1 weekend specifically, that means you can book a table for dinner at a reasonable hour and still be settled in with a cocktail once the circuit lights come on.
The wraparound terrace gives a wide skyline view instead of a direct line to any single corner of the track, so this is less about spotting individual cars and more about soaking in the atmosphere of the whole bay lit up for race weekend. Social hour pricing on quieter nights makes it one of the more approachable options here if the minimum spend on the actual race nights feels steep.
What to note: A minimum spend applies per guest and rises on Friday and Saturday during the Grand Prix.
Image Credit: LAVO / Tao Group Hospitality
5. Monti at 1-Pavilion
Best for: Waterfront elegance closer to the water than most rooftops
Estimated price: Mains from around S$32, cocktails 30% off before 7pm
Website: Monti At 1-Pavilion Singapore
Location: 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Pavilion, Singapore 049327
Why it made the list:
Monti trades height for proximity. Instead of sitting dozens of storeys up, it occupies the glass pavilion right along the Collyer Quay waterfront, which means the room sits low enough to feel like part of the bay instead of looking down at it from a distance. For F1 weekend, that translates into a view that takes in the water, the passing crowds and a slice of the circuit’s glow, without the vertigo of the taller venues on this list.
The Italian menu and lounge setting make it an easy choice for a relaxed dinner that does not revolve entirely around the race, and the daily happy hour before 7pm is a genuinely useful window to grab a table before the pre-race crowds arrive. It is a good pick for anyone who wants proximity to the action without needing to book a skyscraper rooftop weeks in advance.
What to note: Being at ground level instead of on a high floor, this is the pick for anyone who prefers atmosphere over altitude.
Image Credit: Monti at 1-Pavilion
6. 1-Arden
Best for: The tallest, widest skyline view in this list
Estimated price: Cocktails from around S$24, happy hour 6pm to 9pm daily
Website: 1-Arden Rooftop Bar Singapore
Location: 88 Market Street, #51-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Why it made the list:
1-Arden sits at the top of CapitaSpring, one of the tallest buildings in the Central Business District, and the view reflects that. This is more about taking in the whole of Singapore’s skyline at once than picking out individual corners of the circuit. Garden-to-glass cocktails and a genuinely striking setting make it worth the trip even without the race as an excuse.
Because the bar sits some distance from the circuit itself, it works best for anyone treating F1 weekend as a reason to be out in the city instead of a chance to watch the cars pass directly below. Wednesday ladies’ nights and Friday DJ sets mean it also has a life well beyond race weekend, which makes it a reasonable pick if you prefer a rooftop that is not solely built around one weekend a year.
What to note: The circuit view here is more skyline than track-level, so pair it with a race broadcast on your phone if you want to follow along lap by lap.
Image Credit: 1-Arden
What We Looked At When Choosing These Rooftop Bars
- Actual sightlines to the circuit: we prioritised bars with a genuine or near-direct line of sight to the track over ones simply marketed as having an “F1 view.”
- Ease of booking during race weekend: whether walk-ins have any realistic chance, or whether a table needs to be locked in well ahead of time.
- What a night actually costs: minimum spend, cover charges and menu pricing that is disclosed clearly rather than buried until the bill arrives.
- Whether food is genuinely part of the deal: we distinguished bars built around a full dinner from ones built purely for drinks and a view.
- How each venue handles the crowd: capacity, dress code and general atmosphere once the room fills up on the actual race nights.
How To Choose The Right Rooftop Bar For F1 Weekend
- Decide if you want the race or the skyline: a head-on view of the track and a wide, glamorous skyline shot are not always the same venue.
- Book earlier than feels necessary: tables at the venues with the clearest track views tend to go first, often weeks before race weekend itself.
- Match the venue to the night: a quieter Friday practice session suits a laid-back deck, while Saturday’s night race suits the busier, more dressed-up rooms.
- Factor in minimum spend before committing: race weekend pricing at several of these venues sits above their usual rates, so check current terms when booking.
- Check the dress code: some rooms are genuinely smart casual, while others enforce a stricter code once the evening crowd arrives.
Getting To And From These Venues On Race Weekend
Road closures around Marina Bay and the Central Business District start days ahead of the race itself and tend to catch first-timers out. Several roads around Raffles Place, Collyer Quay and the Bayfront area shut earlier in the evening than usual, which affects both driving and where taxis and ride-hailing pickups are able to stop.
The most reliable way to reach any of these venues on race nights is the MRT, with Raffles Place and Bayfront stations putting most of them within a short walk. If you are driving, plan to arrive well before the roads close for the evening, and check the official road closure map published ahead of the Grand Prix each year rather than relying on a regular map app, which will not always reflect the temporary closures.
Final Thoughts
Whichever rooftop you end up at, race weekend in Singapore has a way of making even an ordinary Tuesday feel like an occasion, and picking the right vantage point is really about matching the mood you want rather than chasing a single “best” view. A quieter dinner with a wide skyline is just as valid a way to spend the night as pressing up against the glass for every lap. Book early, dress for the crowd you are walking into, and the rest tends to sort itself out once the lights come on over the bay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix to visit these rooftop bars?
No. None of the venues in this guide require a race ticket, and all of them operate as normal bars and restaurants that anyone can book. They simply happen to sit high enough, or close enough to the water, to catch some of the circuit action or its atmosphere without a grandstand seat.
Which rooftop bar has the best direct view of the F1 circuit?
VUE and LeVeL33 tend to offer the clearest, most direct sightlines of the venues covered here, thanks to their height and position relative to the track. CÉ LA VI, LAVO and 1-Arden lean more toward a wide skyline view, while Monti at 1-Pavilion sits closest to the water rather than high above it.
How far in advance should I book a table for F1 weekend?
For the Friday practice sessions, a week or two ahead is usually enough. For Saturday’s night race, several weeks ahead is safer, especially for window or terrace seats at the venues with the most direct circuit views, since these get requested first.
Are these rooftop bars family-friendly during race weekend?
A few, such as LeVeL33 and LAVO, welcome families for an earlier dinner before the room shifts into a livelier bar atmosphere later at night. Others, particularly CÉ LA VI on race nights, lean toward an adults-only, nightlife crowd, so check directly with the venue if you are planning to bring children.
Will road closures around Marina Bay affect getting to these venues?
Yes. Roads around the Marina Bay street circuit close progressively in the days leading up to the race, and access by car becomes more limited closer to the event. Public transport, particularly the MRT to Raffles Place or Bayfront, is the most dependable way to reach any of these venues during race weekend.