Guidebook for Singapore
Food Scene
Gastronomia restaurant + further on the same street you can try the Pizza bar (more affordable). Enjoy their great pizzas inside or on the terrace
10 locals recommend
Da Paolo La Gastronomia Pte. Ltd.
43 Jln Merah SagaGastronomia restaurant + further on the same street you can try the Pizza bar (more affordable). Enjoy their great pizzas inside or on the terrace
Original Sin Restaurant
01-62 Jln Merah SagaGood vegetarian option
2 Lorong Mambong
2 Lorong MambongFor Dim Sum all day long
La Nonna Holland Village
26/26B Lor MambongItalian restaurant with 1-for-1 lunch offer
There are plenty of Sushi Tei (Sushi, Udon/ Soba, etc.) in Singapore but in this one there is -in general- no queue and an al fresco area
10 locals recommend
SUSHI TEI
7 Holland AveThere are plenty of Sushi Tei (Sushi, Udon/ Soba, etc.) in Singapore but in this one there is -in general- no queue and an al fresco area
Bistro Petit Salut
44 Jln Merah SagaFrench food
At the second level of a shophouse, Chef Janice Wong been making waves in the Singapore Food scene with her interpretation of sophisticated “fine dining” desserts.
10 locals recommend
2am:dessertbar
21A Lor LiputAt the second level of a shophouse, Chef Janice Wong been making waves in the Singapore Food scene with her interpretation of sophisticated “fine dining” desserts.
The Daily Scoop is one of the first few ice cream places selling local homemade ice creams - more than 40 flavors ... Nb ice-cream is an easier way to get an introduction to durian taste ;-)
11 locals recommend
The Daily Scoop
43 Jln Merah SagaThe Daily Scoop is one of the first few ice cream places selling local homemade ice creams - more than 40 flavors ... Nb ice-cream is an easier way to get an introduction to durian taste ;-)
Great for lunch and dinner (Chinese food and dim sum) and perfect for Sunday brunch - booking advised
8 locals recommend
Chopsuey Cafe at Dempsey
10 Dempsey RdGreat for lunch and dinner (Chinese food and dim sum) and perfect for Sunday brunch - booking advised
Brasserie Gavroche
66 Tras StOne of the best French restaurant in Singapore
Affordable wines and french 'bistro' food (try the croque-monsieur) ... or for a real french breakfast with homemade croissant (week-ends only)
45 locals recommend
Café Gavroche
69 Tras StAffordable wines and french 'bistro' food (try the croque-monsieur) ... or for a real french breakfast with homemade croissant (week-ends only)
Great for lunch or breakfast/brunch. Inside can be noisy but the outside area -among the vegetation- is a peaceful place. Walk in only & crowded during week-end (Sunday particularly) so go early
20 locals recommend
PS.Cafe at Harding
28B Harding RdGreat for lunch or breakfast/brunch. Inside can be noisy but the outside area -among the vegetation- is a peaceful place. Walk in only & crowded during week-end (Sunday particularly) so go early
This is the place to enjoy Chili Crab or Pepper crab, the best Singaporean iconic food ever ever ever
10 locals recommend
Long Beach DEMPSEY
25 Dempsey RdThis is the place to enjoy Chili Crab or Pepper crab, the best Singaporean iconic food ever ever ever
Portico Platos
73A Ayer Rajah CrescentFor meat lovers... chic
Sightseeing
A relax 'boho' pedestrian street for shopping or having a drink . Drink: Bar Story, Maison Ikkoku, Blu Jazz, ... - Shop: Soon Lee and following ones in the street
69 locals recommend
Haji Lane
Haji LaneA relax 'boho' pedestrian street for shopping or having a drink . Drink: Bar Story, Maison Ikkoku, Blu Jazz, ... - Shop: Soon Lee and following ones in the street
At least to see the Long bar (oldest bar in Singapore) and enjoy an Singapore sling in the patio
Amazing brunch with free flow of champagne
31 locals recommend
Raffles Hotel station
At least to see the Long bar (oldest bar in Singapore) and enjoy an Singapore sling in the patio
Amazing brunch with free flow of champagne
Singapore boat-shaped trademark !
Casino, Shops, Fine Dining Restaurants, Infinity Pool...See the whole of Singapore from the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark (day) or from Ku De Ta (night/ drink)
530 locals recommend
Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront AveSingapore boat-shaped trademark !
Casino, Shops, Fine Dining Restaurants, Infinity Pool...See the whole of Singapore from the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark (day) or from Ku De Ta (night/ drink)
Not my favorite for eating/going out (except Fullerton restaurant by the river/al fresco ) but to include in a walk to enjoy the river side, feel the energy of CBD and see some colonial monuments
134 locals recommend
Boat Quay
Bonham StreetNot my favorite for eating/going out (except Fullerton restaurant by the river/al fresco ) but to include in a walk to enjoy the river side, feel the energy of CBD and see some colonial monuments
Rehabilitated docks/warehouses in restaurants, bars & nightclubs open almost all night long & mainly for tourists The bridge is the only place where young people gather to chat, drink & enjoy music
115 locals recommend
Clarke Quay
Clarke QuayRehabilitated docks/warehouses in restaurants, bars & nightclubs open almost all night long & mainly for tourists The bridge is the only place where young people gather to chat, drink & enjoy music
A relax neighborhood, getting trendier and trendier every month: restaurants, bars, designer shops
6 locals recommend
Tanjong Pagar Plaza
A relax neighborhood, getting trendier and trendier every month: restaurants, bars, designer shops
Best on Sunday, when you can have a glimpse of 'Incredible India'
128 locals recommend
Little India Stn station
Best on Sunday, when you can have a glimpse of 'Incredible India'
A historic building located in Singapore's CBD. It is a great food court to include during City Center visit (1 street pedestrian by night for 'al fresco' experience)
69 locals recommend
Telok Ayer Market
18 Raffles QuayA historic building located in Singapore's CBD. It is a great food court to include during City Center visit (1 street pedestrian by night for 'al fresco' experience)
Built in 1835 and designed by Singapore’s pre-eminent architect of the time, George Drumgoole Coleman, the oldest church in Singapore is an elegant ode to Neo-Classical architecture.
Armenian Church Of St. Gregory The Illuminator, Singapore
60 Hill StBuilt in 1835 and designed by Singapore’s pre-eminent architect of the time, George Drumgoole Coleman, the oldest church in Singapore is an elegant ode to Neo-Classical architecture.
With its distinctive red-and-white brick building, this is Singapore’s oldest surviving fire station and is also known as Hill Street Fire Station.
Central Fire Station
62 Hill StWith its distinctive red-and-white brick building, this is Singapore’s oldest surviving fire station and is also known as Hill Street Fire Station.
Singapore’s oldest existing Hindu temple sits in the heart of Chinatown, and was built in 1843 by specialized craftsmen from Southern India.
17 locals recommend
Sri Mariamman Temple
244 South Bridge RdSingapore’s oldest existing Hindu temple sits in the heart of Chinatown, and was built in 1843 by specialized craftsmen from Southern India.
This historic mosque sits in what was once the heart of Malay royalty in Singapore, Kampong Glam. Then walk around in Muscat St. Arab St. Bagdad St & Haji Lane for Oriental and laid-back vibes
13 locals recommend
Masjid Sultan
This historic mosque sits in what was once the heart of Malay royalty in Singapore, Kampong Glam. Then walk around in Muscat St. Arab St. Bagdad St & Haji Lane for Oriental and laid-back vibes
Also known as the Arts House at Old Parliament, this restored building, built in 1827, is a multi-disciplinary arts venue today.
The Arts House
1 Old Parliament LnAlso known as the Arts House at Old Parliament, this restored building, built in 1827, is a multi-disciplinary arts venue today.
Botanic Gardens MRT Station
Do not miss the Orchids Garden !
Souvenirs shops, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple & Jamae Mosque. Restaurants & bars around in Tras street, Duxton rd, Keong Saik,Ann Siang Rd or Club street (car-free during WE nights)
259 locals recommend
Chinatown MRT Station
New Bridge RoadSouvenirs shops, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple & Jamae Mosque. Restaurants & bars around in Tras street, Duxton rd, Keong Saik,Ann Siang Rd or Club street (car-free during WE nights)
The Maghain Aboth Synagogue is a gem providing both a snapshot of history and a glimpse into a rich culture.
Maghain Aboth
24/26 Waterloo StThe Maghain Aboth Synagogue is a gem providing both a snapshot of history and a glimpse into a rich culture.
Arts aficionados, don’t miss the Asian Civilisations Museum, with its original neo-classical architecture
53 locals recommend
Asian Civilisations Museum
1 Empress PlArts aficionados, don’t miss the Asian Civilisations Museum, with its original neo-classical architecture
Merlion
Singapore symbol... the mix of a mermaid and a lion
Pop over to the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay. Revel in the spectacular views from the Supertree Grove amid lush gardens. Escape from the tropical heat at the cooled conservatories
565 locals recommend
Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens DrPop over to the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay. Revel in the spectacular views from the Supertree Grove amid lush gardens. Escape from the tropical heat at the cooled conservatories
The nation’s oldest museum features exhibitions that investigate 700 years of Singaporean history, and is also the custodian of 12 national treasures including the Singapore Stone.
425 locals recommend
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford RdThe nation’s oldest museum features exhibitions that investigate 700 years of Singaporean history, and is also the custodian of 12 national treasures including the Singapore Stone.
Singapore’s largest indoor ‘wet’ market, selling an incredible array of produce and hard-to-find ingredients.
26 locals recommend
Tekka Centre
Bukit Timah RoadSingapore’s largest indoor ‘wet’ market, selling an incredible array of produce and hard-to-find ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best rooftop in Singapore, amazing view, chic and relax place... just perfect for any occasion
10 locals recommend
Lantern
80 Collyer QuayOne of the best rooftop in Singapore, amazing view, chic and relax place... just perfect for any occasion
Everything Else
Doctors
Mondays - Saturdays, 9 am to 10 pm
Sundays, 5 pm to 10 pm
Tel: 6469 8938
6 locals recommend
OneDoctors Family Clinic (HV)
253 Holland AveDoctors
Mondays - Saturdays, 9 am to 10 pm
Sundays, 5 pm to 10 pm
Tel: 6469 8938
Dental practice / By appointment only
Tel: 6475 1028
Email: info@smilepoint.com.sg
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri : 9am to 7pm
Wed : 2pm to 7pm
Sat : 9am to 5pm
Sun : Closed
Smilepoint Dental Holland Village
43 Jalan Merah SagaDental practice / By appointment only
Tel: 6475 1028
Email: info@smilepoint.com.sg
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri : 9am to 7pm
Wed : 2pm to 7pm
Sat : 9am to 5pm
Sun : Closed
Essentials
Cold Storage Holland Village
211 Holland Ave24h/ 7 days
Shopping
The local 5th Avenue or Champs-Elysees... Only luxury boutiques and malls (basement 1 = food courts), showing you that Shopping is a National Sport here... particularly during week-ends
423 locals recommend
Orchard Road
Orchard RoadThe local 5th Avenue or Champs-Elysees... Only luxury boutiques and malls (basement 1 = food courts), showing you that Shopping is a National Sport here... particularly during week-ends
Arts & Culture
The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is known for arts performances. Locals call it ‘the durian’, for its unique architecture that seems to resemble the prickly fruit.
112 locals recommend
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
1 Esplanade DrThe Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is known for arts performances. Locals call it ‘the durian’, for its unique architecture that seems to resemble the prickly fruit.
Catch world-class touring exhibitions at the ArtScience Museum at the Marina Bay Sands® integrated resort.
372 locals recommend
ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
6 Bayfront AveCatch world-class touring exhibitions at the ArtScience Museum at the Marina Bay Sands® integrated resort.
Get to know the fascinating heritage of the Peranakans, or Straits Chinese. Their hybrid culture mixes Chinese and Malay practices, food, art and clothes.
34 locals recommend
Peranakan Museum
39 Armenian StGet to know the fascinating heritage of the Peranakans, or Straits Chinese. Their hybrid culture mixes Chinese and Malay practices, food, art and clothes.
This independent multidisciplinary arts space showcases contemporary pieces ranging from photography & paintings to installation pieces or performance arts pieces, theatre shows, live music
The Substation
45 Armenian StThis independent multidisciplinary arts space showcases contemporary pieces ranging from photography & paintings to installation pieces or performance arts pieces, theatre shows, live music
Nestled in a four storey Art Deco heritage building, this innovative gallery founded by Swiss art dealer Frédéric de Senarclens exhibits the works of contemporary artists
Art Plural Gallery
38 Armenian StNestled in a four storey Art Deco heritage building, this innovative gallery founded by Swiss art dealer Frédéric de Senarclens exhibits the works of contemporary artists
16 art galleries housed in former colonial army barracks includes well-known names like Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Michael Janssen Gallery & Pearl Lam Galleries but also the Centre for Contemporary Art
16 locals recommend
Gillman Barracks
9 Lock Rd16 art galleries housed in former colonial army barracks includes well-known names like Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Michael Janssen Gallery & Pearl Lam Galleries but also the Centre for Contemporary Art
Housed in the 19th century mission school of the St. Joseph’s Institution, the museum has amassed one of the world’s largest public collections of contemporary Southeast Asian artworks since 1996
92 locals recommend
Singapore Art Museum
71 Bras Basah RdHoused in the 19th century mission school of the St. Joseph’s Institution, the museum has amassed one of the world’s largest public collections of contemporary Southeast Asian artworks since 1996
Housed in a restored 19th century warehouse, the largest print workshop in Asia holds seasonal exhibits and sells prints by artists from around the world
Singapore Tyler Print Institute
80 Raffles PlHoused in a restored 19th century warehouse, the largest print workshop in Asia holds seasonal exhibits and sells prints by artists from around the world