Bars & pubs are primarily drinking establishments that serve alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption at the premises.

Characteristics Of Bars & Pubs
Statistics & Trends
Government Programmes & Assistance
Licences & Permits
Laws & Regulations
National Events & Competitions
Trade Associations
Key Government Agencies

Characteristics Of Bars & Pubs

• Bars & pubs primarily serve alcoholic beverages. Typically:
  
  
  • alcoholic beverages are immediately consumed at the premises.
  • food and non-alcoholic beverages are secondary offerings.

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Statistics & Trends

• Compared to other types of establishments, bars & pubs have the lowest profitability ratio (2.8%) and the lowest average remuneration per employee. Here are some statistics and trends that you may be interested in:
  
  
  • Overview Of The F&B Industry
    The F&B sector, including bars & pubs, contributed S$1.7 billion or 0.9% to Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2005.
    
    
  • Snapshot: Bars & Pubs
    A snapshot of the number of establishments, number of workers, operating receipts, profitability ratio, etc.
    
    
• For more statistics and trends, please refer to the F&B Industry Statistics & Trends section.

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Government Programmes & Assistance

• Bars & pubs can tap into all of the programmes and assistance available to F&B establishments. For a full list of these, please refer to the F&B Programmes & Assistance section.

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Licences & Permits

Bars & pubs must obtain these licences and permits to operate or carry on certain business activities in Singapore.

Essential Licences & Licence Compliance For Bars & Pubs

• Food Shop Licence
  Bars & pubs retailing food and non-alcoholic beverages must also obtain this licence.
  
  
• Liquor Licence
  Bars & pubs must obtain liquor licences to sell/retail alcoholic beverages for consumption at the premises.
  
  
• Liquor Licence (Extension Of Operating Hours)
  Bars & pubs who wish to extend the operating hours permitted under their liquor licences must apply for extension of operating hours.
  
  
• Public Entertainment Licence
  Bars & pubs require this licence for live performances, dancing, playing of recorded music and other forms of public entertainment at their premises.
  
  
• Points Demerit System For F&B Establishments
  Food shop licensees who violate environmental health regulations will get demerit points which may lead to licence suspension or revocation.
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