High above Raffles Place, NOVA Rooftop Bar occupies Level 63 of OUE Sky at 1 Raffles Place. It is presented by the venue as Singapore’s highest rooftop bar: a central-CBD destination built around drinks, food, reservations and recurring music programming. NOVA is best approached as a late-opening skybar rather than a quick sightseeing stop, with an 18+ entry rule and a smart-casual dress code.
What NOVA is
NOVA brings a distinctly vertical version of central Singapore nightlife to the top of a 63-floor building. Its operator describes the venue as 63 floors above ground with 360-degree panoramic views across the city. That scale is part of the proposition, but the space is also structured as a social bar: food and drinks are core to the offer, while recurring music programming gives it a more energetic character than a purely lounge-led rooftop.
The Raffles Place setting makes NOVA especially relevant for visitors staying around the Civic District, Marina Bay or the central business area, as well as for locals meeting in the CBD. It is a destination with a defined arrival point rather than an open-air terrace encountered while walking through a neighbourhood.
Location and arrival
NOVA is located at OUE Sky, 1 Raffles Place, Level 63, Singapore 048616. The key practical detail is the level: allow time to enter the building and travel up rather than treating the venue as a street-level bar. If you have made a reservation, keep the booking details accessible during arrival.
Raffles Place is Singapore’s financial centre, so the character of the surrounding area changes markedly outside office hours. NOVA’s elevated setting provides a self-contained destination above that rhythm. For broader context on where rooftop venues sit across the region, browse Rooftop Asia’s city guides.
Hours: which days run latest
NOVA’s published opening times distinguish between its standard and late-night schedules:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday: 6pm–1am
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 6pm–3am
The bar is not listed as open on Wednesday? It is: Wednesday is among the 3am nights. The days not included in the published schedule are not assumed here, so check directly with NOVA if your visit falls around a public holiday or if you need confirmation for a particular date.
Its 6pm opening means the venue can work for an early drink or a longer stay. The later Wednesday, Friday and Saturday finish makes those days more suited to guests seeking the music-led side of NOVA’s programme. Reservations are one of the venue’s stated core services, making them the sensible route when a specific date or group arrangement matters.
Entry, dress and accessibility
NOVA states that guests must be 18 or older. The published dress code is smart casual. Those two details matter more than trying to over-specify a wardrobe: arrive in attire that fits a polished rooftop bar environment and meets the venue’s stated requirement.
The venue also says it is wheelchair accessible with advance notice. Guests who require accessible arrangements should contact NOVA ahead of the visit so the team can prepare for arrival at the building and access to the Level 63 space. For the venue’s current operational guidance, including the official FAQ, see NOVA’s visitor information.
How to frame a visit
NOVA suits a visit where the high-floor setting and after-dark atmosphere are both part of the occasion. The 360-degree city outlook is a major feature, but the bar’s food, drinks and music programming mean it is not simply a place to go up, take in the surroundings and leave. Build enough time into the visit to settle in rather than treating it as a brief stop between ground-level venues.
For a more relaxed experience, an earlier arrival after the 6pm opening may be preferable. For guests drawn to the later-closing schedule and programmed energy, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the relevant published nights. In either case, use NOVA’s reservation channel for the latest availability and any requirements that may apply to your party.
Keep exploring Singapore and Asia
NOVA offers one expression of Singapore’s rooftop scene: a high-altitude CBD bar with a late-night dimension. To compare rooftop settings in other Asian cities and find location-specific guides, start with Rooftop bars by city in Asia.