Ipanema World Music Bar is a live music bar at 139 Cecil Street, #12-01, in Chinatown, Singapore. It has a 4.5 rating from 345 Google reviews. Its listing describes live bands, DJ nights, free entry and a Sunday teadance, and says the bar has run since 1999.
Live music bars in the CBD usually fill from early evening, and the busiest nights are often Friday and Saturday. Many regulars arrive early to get a table near the stage, and it helps to check the band or DJ schedule before you go. Free-entry nights are a good way to try a bar before you commit to a longer evening. Sound can be loud near the stage, so ask for a quieter table if you want to talk.
For live music and a drink in Chinatown, this long-running bar is a lively spot near the city's offices and restaurants.