When the sun dips below the skyline and the last laptops snap shut, Raffles Place undergoes a transformation. Singapore’s business district, better known for boardrooms, briefcases, and brisk lunch meetings, shifts into a lively playground of clinking glasses, glowing storefronts, and after-hours camaraderie. This festive season, that transformation gets its own spotlight with the inaugural Raffles Place Christmas Crawl, a brand-new nighttime experience celebrating the precinct’s growing reputation as one of Singapore’s most vibrant social hubs.

Launched by Raffles Place Alliance, Singapore’s pilot Business Improvement District (BID), the Christmas Crawl invites office workers, friends, and holiday revelers to explore a curated lineup of bars, bistros, and spirited hideaways nestled between the towers. Running from 24–29 November and 1–6 December, the crawl promises a rotating roster of venues, flavours, and themes, making every night a little different from the last.

For just $30, crawlers receive three welcome drinks across three unique stops, with exclusive drink deals available along the way. The experience is organised by the team behind Singapore Pub Crawl, best known for their hit Boat Quay crawls, bringing their signature blend of fun, discovery, and social sparkle to the Central Business District.

Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues-turned-friends, catching up with people you haven’t seen all year, or simply looking to unwind in fresh surroundings, the Christmas Crawl serves as an easy, playful way to toast the season, without the hassle of planning.

The participating venues read like a map of Raffles Place’s evolving nightlife identity:

The Autobus @ Raffles Place, Republic Plaza
A post-work haven with 22 rotating taps of craft beer and over 100 wines—ideal for those who like variety with their victory laps.

RASA Space, Republic Plaza
Avant-garde, sensory and theatrical. Designed by Berlin’s famed Studio Karhard, this 6,000-square-foot playground pairs arresting interiors with Southeast Asian–inspired cocktails, including a lapsang souchong negroni that’s already turning heads. Gelato included.

Social Bar & Bistro, Republic Plaza
A favourite among cocktail devotees and non-drinkers alike, offering alfresco charm, a diverse menu and warm, attentive service.

Hydeout, Ocean Financial Centre
A spirited stop where bold Indian flavours meet easy-drinking bar favourites—perfect for groups who like their evenings with a little heat.

Vibe Bistro, One Raffles Place
Local classics get a modern remix, blending East and West in a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting.

Taylor Adam, One Raffles Place
A speakeasy hidden behind a bespoke tailor’s storefront: equal parts mystery, elegance and finely crafted cocktails.

Beyond the beverages, the event captures the seasonal spirit of reflection, celebration, and reward, a moment to mark a year’s effort with good company and glowing glasses. Raffles Place Alliance hopes the Christmas Crawl becomes a new holiday tradition, showcasing the district not just as a financial engine, but as a social sanctuary after dusk.

Tickets are available now, and with limited nights and changing routes, early booking is encouraged. Gather your people, or meet new ones along the way, hand raise a glass to the season where good times flow and the city shines a little brighter.

The Raffles Place XMAS Crawl 2025 runs from 24th to 29th November 2025, and 1st to 6th December 2025. Tickets available here