Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar
A sophisticated rooftop bar offering panoramic harbor views from the 29th floor of Carlton City Hotel
Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar is Carlton City Hotel Singapore’s rooftop bar on Level 29 at 1 Gopeng Street in Tanjong Pagar. The venue is positioned for sunset drinks and relaxed evening gatherings, with panoramic harbour and skyline views, contemporary furnishings and ambient lighting. Its menu covers bar bites, platters, small plates, pizza, bottled and draught beers, craft beers, wines, spirits, whisky, cocktails, mocktails and shooters. Published prices include bar bites from about $12, cocktails around $20 to $23, mocktails at $14 and draught beer from about $15 to $20 before service charge and GST. The bar also markets itself for social events such as birthdays, celebrations and intimate parties. Opening hours listed are 4pm to midnight from Sunday to Tuesday, and 4pm to 1am from Wednesday to Saturday.
Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar offers a refreshing escape from the bustling city below. Located 29 floors up, this hidden gem combines breathtaking harbor views with a carefully curated drink menu. The bar's understated elegance and daily happy hour specials make it a favorite among both locals and tourists seeking a more refined drinking experience.
Selected for its strategic location offering unparalleled harbor views, generous happy hour offerings, and commitment to maintaining an upscale yet approachable atmosphere. While not as heavily marketed as other rooftop bars, Cooling Tower has carved out its niche by providing consistent quality and value in the competitive Singapore bar scene.
The editors' scorecard - 78/100
Premium harbor views and daily extended happy hour offerings
Competent service but room for improvement in consistency
Convenient location near Tanjong Pagar MRT with hotel parking
Competitive pricing during happy hour but standard prices are steep
Traditional approach to rooftop dining with limited unique offerings