Parliament is a dive bar on the second floor of 18 Teck Lim Road in Singapore, described on its own site as "Like No Other" and built around "bridging genres & generations." The bar leans into an unpretentious, playful identity — no three-piece suits and vests here — offering Bulletproof Classics, an inspired selection of Signature cocktails, a Colossal Fried Chicken Sandwich, and a soundtrack meant to set the tone for the night.
Parliament publishes its own tongue-in-cheek house rules, the "Statutes of Parliament," covering everything from a "No Rip-Off" pricing policy and a preference for character-filled (rather than clear) ice, to a "Karaoke Courage Clause" that rewards a badly sung song with a pity drink on the house, and a nod to its mismatched chairs setting the tone for equally freewheeling conversations.
Beyond regular nights out, Parliament positions itself as a venue for birthdays, office happy hours, and other celebrations, with cocktails and hearty food meant to keep the night going. To find it, guests are told simply to head to the second floor through the glass and metal door, and "follow the music."
Tucked away on the second floor of 18 Teck Lim Road, Parliament describes itself as "Like No Other," a dive bar built on the idea of "bridging genres & generations." There's no dress code pretension here — as the bar puts it, three-piece suits and vests aren't the vibe. Instead, Parliament leans into Bulletproof Classics, an inspired selection of Signature cocktails, a Colossal Fried Chicken Sandwich, and a soundtrack designed to keep the energy up through the night.
Parliament has its own set of tongue-in-cheek house rules, which it calls the "Statutes of Parliament." The "No Rip-Off" Policy promises prices so fair you'll feel like you're the one getting a deal. The "Clear Ice Conspiracy" pokes fun at the idea of clear ice being some kind of premium standard, insisting instead that character-filled ice is priced accordingly. The "Karaoke Courage Clause" actively encourages singing off-key, with the promise of a pity drink on the house for a sufficiently bad performance. And the bar's mismatched chairs get their own shoutout too, framed as an invitation to equally mismatched conversations — aliens, ghosts, or the age-old pineapple-on-pizza debate are all fair game.
Food-wise, Parliament's headline dish is the Colossal Fried Chicken Sandwich (also referred to as the Colossal Fried Chicken Burger) — a chipotle-spiced, crispy fried chicken thigh nestled between soft, pillowy buns, described by the bar itself as "not for the faint of heart" and large enough that you might question whether it's a sandwich or a challenge. On the drinks side, the menu is organised around Bulletproof Classics and an inspired selection of Signatures, with a dedicated Spirits section for those who want to go deeper.
Beyond a regular night out, Parliament positions itself as a destination for birthdays, office happy hours, and any celebration in between, with an "endless flow of crafty cocktails and hearty grub" meant to fuel the night. For anyone looking to turn an event into something memorable, the bar invites enquiries by email to get the planning started.
Parliament is located at 18 Teck Lim Road #02-01, on the second floor, Singapore 088390. True to its playful tone, the directions are simple: head up to the second floor, through the glass and metal door, and "just follow the music." The bar is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 5pm to midnight.
For reservations, Parliament uses an online booking system via SevenRooms. For general enquiries, WhatsApp is available, alongside phone and email contact, and the bar keeps an active Instagram presence for anyone who wants a preview of the atmosphere before their first visit. With its irreverent house rules, hearty signature dish, and cocktail-forward menu, Parliament pitches itself less as a polished cocktail lounge and more as a place where the conversation — and the night — is meant to run a little wild.