Be Aware of the Alcohol Consumption Regulations.
This is definitely one of the top Things about Singapore You Should Know. In order to reduce public disturbances, Singapore enacted a series of harsh liquor control legislation in 2015. The following statutes apply:
- From 10.30 p.m. until 7 a.m., alcohol use is prohibited in all public spaces. From 10.30 p.m. to 7 a.m., retail establishments are not allowed to offer takeaway alcohol. Licensed pubs are not included in the definition of "public spaces."
- The laws in Geylang and Little India are more stringent. From 7 a.m. on Saturdays to 7 a.m. on Mondays, public drinking is prohibited at these locations. From 7 p.m. on the eve of a public holiday until 7 a.m. the next day, public drinking is prohibited. On weekends, shops in these two locations are not permitted to sell takeaway alcohol after 7 p.m.
These restrictions, as strict as they may appear, essentially state that you can only drink at licensed establishments during the hours in question.