Guidebook for Singapore
Drinks & Nightlife
Stunning views from Singapore's tallest building / highest alfresco bar in the World. Expensive - about 30 SGD entry (with one free drink). Open everyday 6 pm - Late. 5 mins walk from home.
86 locals recommend
Altimate
1 Raffles PlStunning views from Singapore's tallest building / highest alfresco bar in the World. Expensive - about 30 SGD entry (with one free drink). Open everyday 6 pm - Late. 5 mins walk from home.
Bustling evening bar with live jazz/soul music. Ok food but more for drinks. Haji Lane area is generally a fun place at night, less mainstream than Clarke Quay.
19 locals recommend
Blu Jaz Cafe
11 Bali LnBustling evening bar with live jazz/soul music. Ok food but more for drinks. Haji Lane area is generally a fun place at night, less mainstream than Clarke Quay.
Cocktail bar 2 mins walk from home. It's designed as a "Speakeasy" so easy to miss - look for the no. 28 above the door. Expensive cocktails (~20SGD) but delicious.
7 locals recommend
28 Hong Kong Street
28 Hongkong StCocktail bar 2 mins walk from home. It's designed as a "Speakeasy" so easy to miss - look for the no. 28 above the door. Expensive cocktails (~20SGD) but delicious.
Delicious cocktails - tell the barman what flavors you like, and leave the rest to him. ~20 SGD per drink.
11 locals recommend
Arab Street
Arab StreetDelicious cocktails - tell the barman what flavors you like, and leave the rest to him. ~20 SGD per drink.
Stunning views from the top of MBS. Entry fee is ~30SGD with one free drink - so expensive, but better value than the skypark 30 SGD no free drink). MBS tower 3, Bayfront MRT.
50 locals recommend
CÉ LA VI
HotelStunning views from the top of MBS. Entry fee is ~30SGD with one free drink - so expensive, but better value than the skypark 30 SGD no free drink). MBS tower 3, Bayfront MRT.
Lots of bars / restaurants along the river - just stroll along and see which one takes your fancy. Varying cuisine. Avoid the expensive seafood. Peaceful by day, but busy in the evenings.
134 locals recommend
Boat Quay
Bonham StreetLots of bars / restaurants along the river - just stroll along and see which one takes your fancy. Varying cuisine. Avoid the expensive seafood. Peaceful by day, but busy in the evenings.
Food Scene
One of our Favorites. Homely Italian restaurant. Lovely food. Main course + wine = 50 SGD. Need to book ahead for Fri/Sat evening. T:62240091. 5 mins by Taxi, or close to Telok Ayer MRT.
No Menu Restaurant
23 Boon Tat StOne of our Favorites. Homely Italian restaurant. Lovely food. Main course + wine = 50 SGD. Need to book ahead for Fri/Sat evening. T:62240091. 5 mins by Taxi, or close to Telok Ayer MRT.
Aussie restaurant / bar. Great for breakfast/brunch. Full cooked breakfast / wraps / salads plus smoothies / Aussie Beer. Live sports on TV. 3 mins walk from home.
11 locals recommend
Boomarang
52 Circular RdAussie restaurant / bar. Great for breakfast/brunch. Full cooked breakfast / wraps / salads plus smoothies / Aussie Beer. Live sports on TV. 3 mins walk from home.
Wonderful Dim Sum restaurant. Best to go for lunch. Can get very busy on Sat/Sun, but usually quiet during the week. Will cost about 20 SGD per head.
6 locals recommend
Yum Cha Chinatown
20 Trengganu StWonderful Dim Sum restaurant. Best to go for lunch. Can get very busy on Sat/Sun, but usually quiet during the week. Will cost about 20 SGD per head.
"Bak Kut Teh" is pork rib herbal soup! A local delicacy, this restaurant is a Singapore institution! ~10SGD per head. Open 9am-9pm, closed Monday. Very long queues for dinner, best for lunch/breakfast
14 locals recommend
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh 11 New Bridge Road
11 New Bridge Rd"Bak Kut Teh" is pork rib herbal soup! A local delicacy, this restaurant is a Singapore institution! ~10SGD per head. Open 9am-9pm, closed Monday. Very long queues for dinner, best for lunch/breakfast
Starbucks
6 Eu Tong Sen StOpen 7.30am - Late.
Cheap and Cheerful, and just across the street! Malay-Chinese food ~3 SGD per head. Tiger beer is also ~6SGD per bottle if you're fed up with paying exorbitant prices!
Ali Baba Eating House
125 E Coast RdCheap and Cheerful, and just across the street! Malay-Chinese food ~3 SGD per head. Tiger beer is also ~6SGD per bottle if you're fed up with paying exorbitant prices!
Hawker Centre - lots of different food stalls selling local delights. Excellent Hainanese Chicken Rice. 20 mins walk, or 5 mins on Bus
44 locals recommend
Old Nyonya
1 Kadayanallur StHawker Centre - lots of different food stalls selling local delights. Excellent Hainanese Chicken Rice. 20 mins walk, or 5 mins on Bus
Taiwanese chain taking the world by storm. Delicious steamed dumplings (xio long bao) and noodle dishes. ~20SGD per head. Ground floor of Chinatown Point, 10 min walk from home or Chinatown MRT.
133 New Bridge Rd
133 New Bridge RoadTaiwanese chain taking the world by storm. Delicious steamed dumplings (xio long bao) and noodle dishes. ~20SGD per head. Ground floor of Chinatown Point, 10 min walk from home or Chinatown MRT.
Essentials
NTUC Fairprice - nearest supermarket selling groceries, toiletries etc. In the basement of Chinatown Point. 10 mins walk, or Chinatown MRT.
112 locals recommend
Chinatown Point
133 New Bridge RdNTUC Fairprice - nearest supermarket selling groceries, toiletries etc. In the basement of Chinatown Point. 10 mins walk, or Chinatown MRT.
Shopping
ATM machines, Bakery, Burger King, Subway, Starbucks, Clarke Quay MRT, foodcourt in basement, Japanese restaurants on 2nd floor.
68 locals recommend
Clarke Quay Central
6 Eu Tong Sen StATM machines, Bakery, Burger King, Subway, Starbucks, Clarke Quay MRT, foodcourt in basement, Japanese restaurants on 2nd floor.
Sightseeing
Lots of hiking trails around this reservoir. The standard loop is ~11km but you can do more/less. Lots of jungle wildlife, and recommended tree top walk. Bus 851 from Clarke Quay. Bring water.
141 locals recommend
MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Lornie RoadLots of hiking trails around this reservoir. The standard loop is ~11km but you can do more/less. Lots of jungle wildlife, and recommended tree top walk. Bus 851 from Clarke Quay. Bring water.
Classic colonial heritage. Lovely to stroll around before the obligatory Singapore sling at the Long Bar (~30SGD!). Ah Tengs Bakery serves delicious bites, and the gift shop has some great souvenirs.
31 locals recommend
Raffles Hotel station
Classic colonial heritage. Lovely to stroll around before the obligatory Singapore sling at the Long Bar (~30SGD!). Ah Tengs Bakery serves delicious bites, and the gift shop has some great souvenirs.