92 bars & clubs in Clarke Quay to extend liquor trading hours till 4am on Thursdays & Fridays
This was the result of a one-year pilot of revitalisation measures in the area.
On Aug. 18, 2025, the Singapore government approved a one-year pilot project that extended liquor trading hours to 4am on Thursday and Friday nights within Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, and Upper Circular Road. The decision came following a joint press release by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of National Development, and Ministry of Home Affairs.
The measure was introduced on Aug. 18, 2025, and was praised for its potential to boost tourism and nightlife offerings, generate employment, and make the area more appealing to both locals and tourists. The pilot's success has led the government to formalize the change, with the measures set to take effect from Aug. 18, 2026. Alvin Tan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Development, stated that the extension of trading hours would bolster the vibrancy of the nightlife sector and create job opportunities.
The two key revitalisation measures include permitting new change of use applications for bars, pubs, and nightclubs in the Boat Quay Historic District, along with the extension of liquor trading hours to 4am on Thursday and Friday nights. Moreover, the road closures at Circular Road for events and pedestrian-friendly activities have resumed.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority approved 37 new nightlife uses in the Boat Quay Historic District during the pilot period, with all approved proposals granted a temporary permission period of up to three years. Local stakeholders have assisted in maintaining law and order throughout the pilot, with business owners continuing to apply for relevant approvals post the formalization of the revitalisation measures.
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