Guidebook for Singapore
Food Scene
Canton Paradise at The Star Vista
1 Vista Exchange GreenAll-day dim sum till 9pm; multiple outlets across Singapore
A great supper spot for chicken wings and grilled stingray, closes at 2am; no air-conditioning
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Newton Food Centre
500 NewtonA great supper spot for chicken wings and grilled stingray, closes at 2am; no air-conditioning
Salted and Hung
12 Purvis StAussie charcuterie that does a fantastic weekend brunch
This and Amoy Street offer a great mix of cafes, restaurants, bars and casual lunch spots
Telok Ayer Street
Telok Ayer StreetThis and Amoy Street offer a great mix of cafes, restaurants, bars and casual lunch spots
Non Entrée Dessert Cafe
204 Rangoon RdCreative and decadent desserts
Known for its chicken rice and local food; five minutes on foot
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Boon Tong Kee @ Balestier
Balestier RoadKnown for its chicken rice and local food; five minutes on foot
Drop by this traditional coffee wholesaler right across the road for regional and South American beans at great prices
Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory
328 Balestier RdDrop by this traditional coffee wholesaler right across the road for regional and South American beans at great prices
Not the cheapest option but plenty of food and drinks in this laidback quarter - I'd avoid PS Cafe because the food's always disappointing
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Dempsey Hill
Not the cheapest option but plenty of food and drinks in this laidback quarter - I'd avoid PS Cafe because the food's always disappointing
Great sangria and decent, alternative cuts of steak; located within Sugarhaus at Serene Centre and open from 6-10pm
Fat Belly – Alternative Steakhouse
10 Jalan SereneGreat sangria and decent, alternative cuts of steak; located within Sugarhaus at Serene Centre and open from 6-10pm
Island Creamery
559 Bukit Timah RdUnique, local ice cream flavours
The Affogato Bar
1 Bukit Timah RdGreat affogato and dense, chocolate-based ice cream
Try a traditional rice dumpling from this 24/7 stall if you're waiting at the bus stop opposite Balestier Towers; my preference is the mini Hokkien
Eastern Rice Dumpling | Dong Yuan Bak Chang
300 Balestier RdTry a traditional rice dumpling from this 24/7 stall if you're waiting at the bus stop opposite Balestier Towers; my preference is the mini Hokkien
Head here if you'd like to give durians a go - I'm not into them but the Black Pearl variety's mild enough to stomach
Lian Hua Chun Fruits
279 Balestier RdHead here if you'd like to give durians a go - I'm not into them but the Black Pearl variety's mild enough to stomach
Combat Durian
206 Balestier RdMore durians
Drinks & Nightlife
Specialises in gin but tends to get really busy after 9pm (the Airbnb address is wrong - it's on the second floor of 73 Amoy Street)
Dapper Coffee
73A Amoy StreetSpecialises in gin but tends to get really busy after 9pm (the Airbnb address is wrong - it's on the second floor of 73 Amoy Street)
Native
52A Amoy StSmall but well-made cocktails, all scavenged and sourced from Southeast Asia
Sugarhall
19 Amoy StExcellent food and rum-based drinks
If you're at the National Gallery and want a good view of downtown Singapore
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Smoke & Mirrors
If you're at the National Gallery and want a good view of downtown Singapore
Head here, but book in advance or be prepared to queue, for unparalleled night views of the city
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Altimate
1 Raffles PlHead here, but book in advance or be prepared to queue, for unparalleled night views of the city
Sightseeing
Iingcinga ngaseBay
18 Marina Gardens DrEsplanade - Izitolo zaseBay, Singapore
1 Esplanade DrParks & Nature
I-MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Lornie RoadPopular jogging spot
Iziko lezithole zaseSingapore
1 Cluny RdDrop by the orchid garden
Arts & Culture
I-National Gallery Singapore
1 St Andrew's RdIziko lezobomi nezolimo eMarina Bay Sands
6 Bayfront AveLibrary @ Orchard
277 Orchard RoadShopping
Cornerstone of local literature, though you'll be able to find international authors as well
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BooksActually
44 Upper Weld RoadCornerstone of local literature, though you'll be able to find international authors as well
Woods in the Books
46 Yong Siak StCharming bookstore a few doors down from BooksActually; mostly children's books
Entertainment & Activities
Across the road, on the top floor of Shaw Plaza
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Shaw Theatres Balestier
04-04 Balestier RdAcross the road, on the top floor of Shaw Plaza
Sentosa
Good for a day out