Nightlife in Little India is not something that first comes to mind when you think about this vibrant, multicultural neighborhood. Although Little India is an incredible place – famous for its beautiful temples, deliciously curries and multitude of bargain shopping opportunities – foreigner-friendly bars are not exactly its forte.

Nightlife in Little India is not something that first comes to mind when you think about this vibrant, multicultural neighborhood. Although Little India is an incredible place – famous for its beautiful temples, deliciously curries and multitude of bargain shopping opportunities – foreigner-friendly bars are not exactly its forte.

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Prince of Wales Backpacker Pub

This bar, doubling up as a backpacker hostel, is the go-to place for travellers in the Little India area. The whole Aussie-themed and run pub oozes a genuinely feel-good, non-pretentious vibe that wouldn’t be too out of place on Bangkok’s backpacking Mecca of Khao San Road. Nightly live music performances, cheap beers and a big communal area with TVs and games spark up lively conversation, all making the Prince of Wales Backpacker Pub the best of its type in Little India.

Zsofi Tapas Bar

With its impressive ‘buy one drink, get one tapas free’ offer, Zsofi Tapas Bar inevitably pulls in its fair share of budget backpackers looking to make their precious Singaporean dollars go that little bit further. As well as frugal travellers, expect trendy locals as well as some less budget-conscious tourists all cramming into the small and funky downstairs room to enjoy the exquisite range of Spanish treats and selection of draft beers and cocktails. Find Zsofi Tapas Bar on Dunlop Street, just off Little India’s main Serangoon stretch and a few minutes’ walk from Little India MRT.

Curry and Beer

One popular night time activity for Little India’s locals is to head to the food court area around the House of Tan Teng Niah. Built-in tables and chairs sit in the shadow of the award-winning, multi coloured Tan Teng Niah house, meaning you can enjoy your curry (bought from one of the nearby vendors) whilst enjoying the frantic, yet pretty surroundings. If you want to go for the really local experience, grab a can of ‘Knock Out’ Indian-brand beer from a nearby shop to wash down your food and make your journey home all the more fun.