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This vibrant nightspot features a neon-lit dance floor & DJ music, along with comedy shows. People often mention show, Kumar, good, music, crowd,


Address

20 Upper Circular Rd, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, Singapore 058416

Website

www.ikigai.sg

Contact

+65 6786 6228

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.60 (79 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: show (11) Kumar (8) good (8) music (8) crowd (6)
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  • 3/5 Adalius D. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 94 reviews
    Went to catch Kumar live. Funny as hell. But the seat that I was allocated to was at the back and couldnt really hear him at times. Best to seat in the middle.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Chris F. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 17 reviews
    Bought pre allocated seats tickets to watch Kumar. The showtime indicated 7pm to 10.30pm. Arrived at 7.01pm, the entrance was not ready. There was only one queue. It's now 7.28pm and we are still i the queue. Is this a marketing gimmick to have a long queue to attract curious passersby attention? What's the point of paying more for pre allocated tickets and sti made to queue with the other walk in patrons? It is 7.31pm and we are still queuing. They should have clearly indicated the showtime and not say 7pm! I am sure i will enjoy Kumar, just not the venue. Update: seated inside now, its 7.57pm but the show has not started. What a waste of time! They should have indicated the exact show time!!! Another update: Kumar is great!! He started at 8pm, so just come at 7.55pm! .
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Shirley O. 7 years ago on Google β€’ 729 reviews
    Thursdays free flow of vodka while stocks lasts fr 11pm-1am ;) Shots at $10 but we missed it by one min because we were in the queue and they were inflexible about it. Songs were not to our liking
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Samantha C. 7 years ago on Google β€’ 242 reviews
    I've been here only once for a film screening event. I like that they hold a range of interesting events and that they support local artists and film-makers. It's a pretty small space and the drinks are good but service could be improved.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melody F. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 37 reviews
    5 stars for the kumar show! Get the pre-allocated tix so you don't have to stand throughout the show and you get 1 free drink. It states 7pm so that everyone can get seated and get their drinks before the actual show starts. Had a blast!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Tim L. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 14 reviews
    Bouncer was terrible and weirdly dogmatic. I've always thought to maybe check this place out since I live in Riverwalk, but tonight he wouldn't even let me cross the sidewalk for 3 meters to my apartment so I had to go all the way around and cross the street just to get to my own room (10 minute detour). These people are crazy.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Thomas L. 8 years ago on Google β€’ 160 reviews
    Good club that used to feature lots of drumnbass. Nowadays it's more often chill music, but they still have nice ladies night and a cheap entrance fee. The dance floor is quite small though

  • 4/5 Serene L. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 109 reviews
    Went for the Comedy show and it’s worth it. But SGD 18 for a pint of blanc beer seem quite expensive.. lol

  • 2/5 Stephanie S. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 21 reviews
    Pro: free flow vodka on Thursdays from 11-1 for ladies. Con: they treat everyone in the bar like criminals. There was someone checking our table with a flashlight every 5 minutes (barging in, breaking up our group.) They also yelled at me for taking a drink to their outdoor patio (even though my cup was empty and no one told me I couldn’t). The lady was extremely aggressive. Top notch place? Definitely not. Worth free booze? Maybe, but arrive with some patience.

  • 4/5 dhinesh c. 7 years ago on Google
    Good music and good crowd with nice ambience. Good for a rocking party or just a chill out

  • 4/5 Huiyi N. 6 years ago on Google
    Small place but nice crowd. Service is ok.

  • 4/5 Alex C. 5 years ago on Google
    4 start for hosting the comedy kuma show! But lack of sit amd space is quite a problem. It was good that the comedian gave us a good laugh!

  • 4/5 hoe s. 7 years ago on Google
    Attended the launch of rhta media.academy

  • 4/5 Ricardo E. 5 years ago on Google
    small n cozy

  • 3/5 WilzWorkz Wilson W. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to chill

  • 5/5 troy W. 7 years ago on Google
    Gd music young chix

  • 4/5 liling t. 7 years ago on Google
    Was there for the Christmas standup show from The Latecomers. Had a good l laugh and enjoyed the entertaining show.

  • 5/5 Prasanth S. 7 years ago on Google
    Came here for the Kumar show. Hilarious! Worth going. Definitely recommended.

  • 1/5 Joe P. 6 years ago on Google
    Terrible service, poor bar staff. Would not recommend.

  • 3/5 Desmond L. 7 years ago on Google
    Indie music with indie crowd.

  • 2/5 Tanner C. 7 years ago on Google
    It was S$30 cover and a really tiny place. All they played was electronic but the kind that was impossible to dance to. Drinks were S$15. Prices are pretty normal but just seemed over hyped.

  • 4/5 Bernard T. 7 years ago on Google
    Trendy place to party the night away!

  • 5/5 Syafiq R. 7 years ago on Google
    Great crowd, especially on Thursdays. Music is usually great. Despite the small area, the surrounding makes up for it.

  • 4/5 Ferdinand R. 8 years ago on Google
    Nice Club with a good crowd.

  • 5/5 Cheryl O. 3 years ago on Google
    Ikigai is a cozy spot located along Riverwalk. If you enjoy delicious Japanese cuisines, Sake and a beer, you're in for a treat! Don't expect comedy or Kumar. This place has taken over the old Canvas club.

  • 4/5 TD K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to laugh out with Kumar show together with drinks.if they can keep food and l snacks counter inside the bar itself or do table service would be better.

  • 1/5 Elana H. 5 years ago on Google
    Super vague advertising. Timing of RSVP closure not stated specifically. Denied free entry due to "RSVP closure" even tho RSVP ticket did not clearly state closure timing. Wasted my night will never visit this trashy club again lmao

  • 5/5 Desmond L. 6 years ago on Google
    Comedy shows are good.

  • 1/5 Ben D. 5 years ago on Google
    Selling 330ml glasses of Asahi as pints! No!

  • 5/5 Meng C. 5 years ago on Google
    Watching Kumar performance

  • 1/5 Alun W. 5 years ago on Google
    Was denied entry reguardless of getting in via RSVP. We were told nothing about limited slots and arrived relatively early (11+) but were still told to pay full cover. Wasted a night

  • 3/5 Lim F. 5 years ago on Google
    Was here for POPTART event. Price of drinks are on the high side. Aircon seems weak when crowd starts packing in.

  • 5/5 Mohamad Faraz M. 4 years ago on Google
    no complains! period.

  • 1/5 Jomari G. 4 years ago on Google
    The music was not good. They keep playing arabian music.

  • 5/5 James T. 5 years ago on Google
    ? Awesome Venue ?

  • 5/5 Ho J. 5 years ago on Google
    It's awesome

  • 5/5 Zi Han C. 5 years ago on Google
    Features great trance DJs

  • 5/5 YP T. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the cosy setting and clean environment. Really enjoyed the stand up comedy in this setting.

  • 2/5 S. M. 4 years ago on Google
    Well over priced drinks ($17 for a beer) and limited selections so BYO or have a few before hand. Attracts some great comedians also other than just a night club venue.

  • 5/5 Olya A. 5 years ago on Google
    Free flow for ladies on certain days. Good music

  • 1/5 Louis C. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 12 reviews
    I was at Canvas with 6 other friends at 2.30am on National Day. The club was going to close at 3am and we were bullied into buying a bottle of Veuve by a very rude waitress. Even after buying a bottle of champagne; she had the temerity to rudely hurry us to finish the bottle. Terrible. AVOID this place like the plaque. Plenty of great bars and clubs in Singapore; just not Canvas.

  • 5/5 Karen K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, awesome music! My friend hafiz introduced me to this place! Will come here again soon!


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