Baia

Esplanade Mall’s iconic rooftop is getting a spruce-up with a new bar that’s taking over all 5000 square feet of the space. The first thing you’ll notice at Baia is the sweeping view of the Marina Bay area – plus points if you opt for a seat by the patio. The bar is named after the ancient holiday resort city frequented by the Roman aristocracy, so expect no less than an atmosphere of reverie and celebration, amped up with DJ performances every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. 

In line with the Romanesque and Mediterranean theme, the cocktail list sees three categories – Sol, Nox, and Mosaics. Baia enlists the help of Proof & Co, the consultancy behind successful venues like 28 HongKong Street, to craft its tipples. Try a vibrant Campari drink called Strombolian ($24) from the Sol section, or a rich blend of aged cognac, espresso and vanilla choco in Eclipse from the Nox section. Alternatively, order up a punch bowl like the Oasis Punch ($188) with St. Germain and Prosecco to share.