Octapas at CQ @ Clarke Quay
Location: River Valley Rd, #01 - 07 Trader's Market, Singapore 179024
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Octapas - Spanish tapas bar and restaurant at Trader's Market, Clarke Quay, Singapore.
Octapas - Spanish tapas bar and restaurant at Trader's Market, Clarke Quay, Singapore.
Octapas at River Valley Rd, #01-07, Trader's Market, Singapore 179024, is a Spanish tapas restaurant and bar, the flagship brand of El Mesa Group. Octapas is known for hot and cold tapas, paellas and traditional sangrias, with riverside outdoor seating at Clarke Quay with Marina Bay Sands views and live entertainment daily.The restaurant offers a speakeasy early-dinner option and late-night bar hours, open from 10am to 10pm with late-night hours on weekends. Its Trader's Market location places it at Clarke Quay.
For Spanish tapas and paella in Singapore, Octapas at Trader's Market offers a riverside tapas bar at Clarke Quay.
Operating Hours
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Overall Rating
Based on 900 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Jason Garbutt
A bit disappointed by the policy in that all staff think after emptying your beer glass you will run off and demand payment. In effect, we are all thieves. Not a good way to operate and accuse people of non-payment. Would I come again? No. Not to be treated in such a manner.
Marc Singh
The food was just terrible. We had the sliders and the prawns, and the taste and quality was so low. However, no complaints about the drinks, service, and atmosphere.
Felicia Tan
Please don't organise any events with this bar! The staff is completely unprofessional and rude. I was organising a Halloween pub crawl on 1st Nov.
John Jackson
Always check your bill over there. It wasn't my first time here.
Positive Reviews
Claire
I love this place so much. I love the music. The band is just amazing. Love the songs. The DJ, she's damn awesome! It was an amazing birthday night. Service was fantastic. My friend and I got tequila shots on the house (first round).
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Octapas
Octapas Restaurant
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Octapas by El Meson
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Octapas Bar Entrance
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Octapas by El Mesa
The exterior of a restaurant called Octapas by El Mesa, located at North Boat Quay. The storefront is black with gold trim. A sign with the restaurant's name and a mermaid-like figure is visible above the entrance. There is an outdoor seating area with tables and chairs. A promotional banner for Johnnie Walker Gold Label is displayed outside.
Octapas Spanish Tapas Bar
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Octapas Restaurant
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Octapas by El Mesa
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Octapas Restaurant
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Octapas Restaurant
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The Riverfront Block D
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Street Scene with Colorful Buildings and Outdoor Dining
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Fish with Vegetables
A white plate holds a piece of pan-seared fish topped with broccoli florets and diced carrots. A dollop of creamy sauce with visible capers is on the side, with a light yellow sauce drizzled around the fish.
Outdoor seating area with colorful buildings
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Outdoor dining area at night
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Fried Dumplings and Mojito
A plate of fried dumplings garnished with crispy fried shallots and chopped scallions sits on a wooden table. A small dish of dipping sauce is to the right. In the background, a glass of mojito with mint and lime, and a glass of beer are visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor dining area at night, with blurred lights and seating in the background.
Appetizer Platter
A wooden board holds several spring rolls and a bowl of roasted potatoes with dips. A small dish of ketchup is also visible.
Fried Fish with Broccoli and Carrots
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Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Two fresh spring rolls, filled with lettuce and a light-colored filling, are served on a rustic ceramic plate. The rolls are drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce and topped with chopped peanuts. The plate is set on a wooden surface, and a coaster with the text "PREMIUM BEER" is visible in the background.
Iced Tea with Lemon
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Shrimp Dish
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Black Rice with Octopus and Peppers
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Shrimp Bruschetta
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Shrimp Toast
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Seared Scallops with Salsa
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Seafood Paella
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Fried Calamari
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Nighttime Riverfront Scene with Boats and Buildings
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Chicken Skewers
Two skewers of grilled chicken, glazed with a dark sauce, are served on a large green leaf atop a dark slate plate. The skewers are placed on a wooden table, with a blue glass and coasters visible in the background.
Garlic Shrimp
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Drinks and Menu at a Bar
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Restaurant Information Cards
A collection of four business cards, each featuring the name, address, reservation number, and private booking email for a different establishment: Highlander Bar & Restaurant, Octapas Spanish Tapas Bar, The Queen & Mangosteen, and Little Saigon Bar & Restaurant. Each card also has a corresponding graphic or logo on the right side. The cards are laid out on a patterned surface.
Table Setting with Food and Drinks
A table is set with plates, cutlery, glasses of beer and whiskey, and a candle. A basket of spring rolls and a bowl of bone marrow with corn are visible. The table has a patterned tablecloth.
High Half Promotion
A sign displays a "High Half" promotion from 12pm to 9pm. It also advertises 50% off on various drinks including Octapas Horny IPA, El Mesa Pinoy Lager, Housepour Spirits, Asahi/Carlsberg (Draft), Red Sangria, Wine by Glass, and Cava by Glass. There are also offers for bottles of liquor and Heineken beer. A graphic of a bull is also present.
Singapore River at Night
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Tapas Dish with Menu
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Black Rice with Octopus and Peppers
A close-up overhead shot of a paella pan filled with black rice. The rice is topped with sliced grilled octopus, strips of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and green peas.
Sizzling Pork Sisig
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Meatballs in Sauce
A bowl of meatballs in a red sauce is served with a spoon. A menu is visible in the background.
Skewers with Dipping Sauce
Five grilled meat skewers are arranged on a dark slate platter lined with a green banana leaf. A small white bowl of dipping sauce, containing chopped onions and herbs in a dark liquid, is placed at the top of the platter. A blue glass and a coaster with a logo are visible on the wooden table in the background.
Bar Interior
The interior of a bar with brick walls, a long wooden bar, and high stools. Bottles of alcohol are displayed on shelves behind the bar. Decorative pendant lights hang from the ceiling. There are framed pictures on the wall and a large wooden table in the foreground.
Seafood Paella
A close-up shot of a seafood paella served in a black pan, with a city skyline and waterfront in the blurred background. The paella is topped with large shrimp, mussels, and clams, and garnished with fresh herbs. The restaurant's logo,
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