Rock, blues and jazz aficionados, get your dose of live music at this cool new venue. Nestled in the lush, artsy compound of Gillman Barracks, The Blackbird Singapore is bringing seriously good music and vibes with a regular programme of live band performances, social dance nights, and even improv and stand-up comedy sets.
The music programming runs the gamut of classic rock and easy-going acoustic tunes from the likes of Reverie, Chris, Rene, Surath, and more. Your best bet is to stay updated on Blackbird's weekly schedule on Instagram, but as a rule, classic blues nights happen every Sunday – bands that have played include Jack & Rai, Raw Earth, PennyLane and The Day Trippers. And for those who like to boogie, join Havana Social Club on Tuesday for an exciting social dance night to invigorating Cuban and Latin American music.
On the food front, expect finger-licking bar bites like fried chicken wings (a favourite), battered prawns with wasabi mayo, a selection of pizzas and more. And what's live music without some booze to raise the atmosphere even more. Swig beers, nurse cocktails, or go for the spirits (they have running promotions with the likes of Hendrick's and Balvenie). Ladies, pop down on Tuesdays for 1-for-1 drinks.