The official after-work drink stop for finance professionals from nearby Shenton Way, Harry's biggest claim to fame is that it was bank-buster Nick Leeson's favorite bar. But don't let the power ties put you off. Harry's is a cool place, from airy riverside seating, to cozy tables next to the stage. Harry's is known for its live jazz and R&B music, which is always good. Of all the choices along Boat Quay, Harry's remains the classiest; and even though it's also the most popular, you can usually get a seat. Upstairs, the wine bar is very laid-back, with plush sofas and dimly lit seating areas. Recently, Harry's outposts have been opening all over the city: Harry's @ Esplanade, Esplanade Mall #01-05/07, 8 Raffles Ave. (tel. 65/6334-0132), Harry's @ HarbourFront, HarbourFront Centre, #0-1-64 Maritime Square (tel. 65/6271-8234), Harry's @ Orchard, Orchard Towers, #01-05 and #02-08/09, 1 Claymore Dr. (tel. 65/6736-7330), Harry's @ Holland V, Holland Village, 27 Lorong Mambong (tel. 65/6467-4222), and two branches at Changi Airport. Open Sunday to Thursday 11am to 1am, Friday and Saturday 11am to 2am. Happy hour daily 11am to 9pm.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Singapore & Malaysia, 6th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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