The Singapore Cocktail Crossover (SGCX) makes its debut from 9–14 June 2026 as a citywide celebration of cocktail culture, unfolding across Singapore and turning neighborhood bars into an integral part of the experience.
For six consecutive days, guests can explore a series of collaborations and activities led by bars, bartenders and lifestyle partners, designed to be experienced interactively and collectively. The opening four days unfold through curated pop-ups and takeovers across the city’s heritage districts. Meanwhile, the final two days bring guests together at the newly opened METT Singapore that offers a refined backdrop to drink, connect, and celebrate the city’s evolving cocktail culture in Singapore’s heritage setting.Guests can explore a curated international and regional line-up of The World’s & Asia’s 50 Best Bars, which include:
- Bar Leone (Hong Kong) No.1 World’s 50 Best Bars 2025
- Zest (Seoul) No.16 World’s 50 Best Bars 2025
- Hope & Sesame (Guangzhou) No.29 World’s 50 Best Bars 2025
- Sip and Guzzle (New York City) No.39 World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 & Three Cents Best New Opening Award 2025
- G.O.D. (Bangkok) No.26 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025
- Drywave Cocktail Studio (Bangkok) No.5 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 & Disaronno Highest New Entry Award 2025
- Caretakers Cottage (Melbourne) No.19 World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 & The Best Bar in Australasia 2025
The overall initiative is driven by four industry heavyweights whose expertise spans the full spectrum of cocktail culture: acclaimed bartenders Peter Chua of Night Hawk and Vijay Mudaliar of Native and Analogue Initiative, alongside Henry Stonham and Caryn Cheah, who bring deep experience in event creation, hospitality leadership, and large-scale logistics.
Through curated programmes, cross-industry collaborations, and immersive experiences, SGCX invites both emerging voices and established names to shape the future of cocktail culture in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
