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Sizzling street eats served up on dinner trays, inventive flavour combos from Michelin-starred chefs, zero-waste cocktails and nostalgic sweet treats, there’s an endless array of ways to tantalise your tastebuds in Singapore.
The Lion City is home to hundreds of must-visit restaurants, bars and hawker centres that represent pretty much every cuisine you can think of—so here are just a few top spots to get you started.
Drink & Dine
Marcy's
Set in the heart of Chinatown, Marcy’s delivers Euro bistro vibes with moody lighting, marble tables and cosy booths you’ll want to linger in. Tuck into decadent modern seafood like Hokkaido scallop crudo, red prawn mafaldine and lobster Wellington. It’s a dreamy date-night spot—especially with a cocktail (or three) from their curated list.
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In Singapore, where one cocktail can cost more than dinner, happy hour is your budget’s best friend. Hot tip: head to Parliament Bar for $10 highballs, Autobar for $8 cocktails and Las Palmas for two hours of endless spritzes for $48.
If you’re chasing a kaleidoscope of culture, Singapore delivers in spades. Spend an afternoon winding your way through the city’s history in sprawling heritage buildings, inspect ancient treasures and dazzling artworks up close, and delve deep into the afterlife in an immersive theme park.
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For paid attractions, keep your eyes peeled for bundle passes that offer up a discount for multi-site visits.
In the buzzing metropolis of Singapore, there’s never a quiet moment on the city’s cultural calendar. Neon-lit light shows, heart-racing sports, mind-blowing art, and new creative hubs popping up, if it’s fresh and exciting? It’s happening in the Lion City.
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You can wander through the 160-year- old UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens for free. Spot adorable otters frolicking by the lake, breathe in the scent of local herbs, fruits and flowers that permeate the air, and catch a live concert at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage.
Steeped in culture and absolutely brimming with world-class eats, late-night sips, colourful murals, towering skyscrapers and electrifying events, there’s a reason Singapore is loved by clued-in celebs and culture seekers alike.
From speakeasies masquerading as convenience stores to culture-rich neighbourhoods, we’ve rounded up the best things to eat, drink, do and see in Singapore on your next city escape.
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Mama Diam
It might look like a humble provisions store, but behind shelves of CDs and magazines lies a hidden speakeasy serving cocktails inspired by the ‘90s and nostalgic childhood treats. Sip on a Vanilla Coke—white rum, coke reduction and vanilla milk—or try the PB White Rabbit Sundae, shaken with peanut butter whisky. Feeling peckish? The soft shell crab bao and Hainanese pork chop will hit the spot.
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Amoy Street
Food Centre
This two-storey hawker centre is packed with Michelin-recommended eats that’ll have you doing a happy dance with every bite. It’s a favourite with locals, so swing by around 10:30am to beat the lunchtime rush. To skip the indecision, head straight to Hong Kee to slurp rich beef noodles, J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff for deep fried goodness and Hoo Kee Rice Dumpling for glutinous rice parcels.
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Maxwell Food Centre
For a truly authentic dining experience in Singapore, you can’t go past this hawker centre buzzing with over 100 sizzling stalls, scents and so much satay. Don’t miss the Michelin-recommended Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake, famous for its golden pockets filled with pork and prawn. And for just $1, you can fry up your own dough fritters at Hum Jin Pang—they’re unreal.
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Fura
Tucked away on the second floor of a shophouse on buzzing Amoy Street, this is the kind of spot you’ll want to settle into for the night. The bar serves up a menu of innovative, sustainability-focused cocktails—each one built around a star future food ingredient. Think a savoury margarita infused with mealworms or their signature jellyfish martini. Don’t skip the snacks either: the local leafy green ragout with torched corn is a total flavour bomb.
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Air CCCC
Set on 40,000 square feet of lush greenery in Dempsey Hill, AIR—short for Awareness, Impact and Responsibility—is rooted in sustainability, serving contemporary Southeast Asian plates brimming with local produce from its own garden. From the lofty, light-filled second floor, feast on Kampong ("village") chicken with tropical slaw and golden spice pumpkin with caramelised coconut cream.
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National Gallery Singapore
Culture buffs, prepare to be spoiled, Singapore’s National Gallery is home to over 8,000 works of Southeast Asian art, some dating back to the 19th century. Housed in the beautifully restored former City Hall and Supreme Court, the architecture is just as impressive as the art. Don’t forget to leave room (and time) for a meal at Odette, the gallery’s three Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Asian Civilisations Museum
Carve out at least half a day to dive into the Asian Civilisations Museum—Southeast Asia’s only museum dedicated to the region’s rich artistic heritage and the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans. Wander past treasures from an ancient Arab shipwreck, explore striking textiles from Chinese silks to Javanese batiks, join a free guided tour, or drop into immersive pop-ups and hands-on art workshops.
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Haw Par Villa
Part fever dream, part moral compass, this eight-acre art park is truly unique. Created in the 1930s by Tiger Balm tycoon Aw Boon Haw, this technicolour wonderland features over 1,000 surreal sculptures designed to teach traditional Chinese values. Don’t miss the infamous 10 Courts of Hell, a twisty (lowkey terrifying) maze that shows exactly what happens to naughty souls in the afterlife. And if you’re really vibing it, you can even stay the night.
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Chinatown
Heritage Centre
One of the coolest things about Singapore? Its rich cultural melting pot. Tucked inside three beautifully restored shophouses in the heart of Chinatown, this museum lets you step back in time and discover the stories, traditions and resilience of the community that shaped the neighbourhood. With interiors thoughtfully recreated from the 1950s, you’ll get an authentic peek into the lives of Chinatown’s earliest residents.
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Peranakan Museum
Step into the colourful world of the Peranakans, where Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian traditions blend into one vibrant culture. Spread across three floors, you’ll uncover the diverse roots of the Peranakan identity, before exploring family life, and feasting traditions. Finally, dive into the Style gallery, a dazzling showcase of batik, beadwork, fashion, and jewellery. Keep your eyes peeled for their roster of pop up exhibitions too.
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Street Art Tour
Singapore’s eclectic hoods are bursting with incredible street art, splashed across laneways and stretched over building walls. From large-scale murals in Little India and Chinatown to the colourful corners of Katong-Joo Chiat, there's much to explore. Delve deeper on a three-hour walking tour with Singapore local Jaclynn Seah, where she’ll reveal the hidden stories behind the artworks and explain how street art has evolved within Singapore’s famously strict laws.
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Brass Lion Distillery
Sip your way through a flight of handcrafted gins (even non-gin lovers will fall for the Pahit Pink) at Singapore’s first micro-distillery. After tickling your tastebuds, take a behind-the-scenes tour to see how local botanicals give each bottle its unique Singaporean twist. Feeling inspired? Head to their onsite gin school and craft your own custom blend from scratch.
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New Bahru
Housed in a beautifully restored former high school, this breathtaking structure is now the home of Singapore’s leading and rising homegrown creatives. Nestled amongst the building’s storied corridors, you can discover local talents across dining, retail, enrichment and wellness. Must visits include Italian eatery Somma, 70-seat wine house Le Clos, leather specialists Crafune and Hideaway for a dreamy massage.
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Grand Prix
Season Singapore
For a bucket list-worthy experience, snag a ticket to the greatest night race on the planet. Watch the pros tear through the city streets, weaving past Singapore’s most iconic landmarks. When the chequered flag drops, the city lights up. Think: massive headliner gigs, buzzing street parties, and non-stop action into the early hours. Pro tip: arrive a week early to catch all the pre-race events and epic activations.
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Coffee Raves
Swap your cocktail for a cappuccino, coffee clubbing is all the rage in Singapore right now. Picture this: a DJ spinning back-to-back sets, the crowd swaying blissfully to the beat, baristas slinging top-notch brews, and the vibes? Absolutely immaculate. To join the fun, hit up BeansNBeats, who pop up everywhere from retail spaces to rooftops, blending underground music with award-winning coffee beans. An epic party minus the hangover? Say less.
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Kapo Factory
Don’t be fooled by its industrial shell, Kapo Factory is where the cool kids hang. Nestled in Tai Seng, this 1970s block has reinvented itself as a buzzing creative hub. Inside, you’ll find everything from a ceramic studio offering pottery classes, vinyl record stores, open-air art spaces and quirky concept shops. There’s even a tattoo studio if you’re after a permanent reminder of your adventures.
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Hoods To Explore
Some of Singapore’s most amazing destinations are the ones you won’t find in a standard guidebook.
From lush countryside escapes and bohemian enclaves where creatives converge, to vibrant districts where you can immerse yourself in Peranakan culture, these are the island’s most under-the-radar neighbourhoods worth exploring.
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Singapore is home to a world-class public transport system that costs as little as $AU2 per trip, so if you’re neighbourhood hopping, head straight to the train station and save your hard-earned cash for indulgent eats and next-level sips.
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Dempsey Hill
A green oasis just outside the city, this former nutmeg plantation turned military camp is now an enclave of cool eateries, shops, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Kick things off at Open Farm Community—a leafy haven with lawn bowls, sculptures, and flavour-packed bites. Got a sweet tooth? Head to the neon-pink dream that is the Museum of Ice Cream. Prefer history? Explore the distinct red-bricked St George’s Church—built in 1910 as a garrison church it was converted to a civilian church after the departure of British troops from Singapore.
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Katong Joo Chiat
To truly soak up Peranakan culture (and feast while you’re at it), make a beeline for this colourful hood. Start with a visual treat at Katong Antique House, packed with heirlooms from the past century, then wander Koon Seng Road and swoon over its pre-war shophouses. On Joo Chiat Road, vibrant murals spill across the walls, before you tuck into Nyonya rice dumplings at Kim Choo Kueh Chang and slurp-worthy laksa at 328 Katong Laksa.
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Kampong Gelam
Kampong Gelam is a guaranteed good time, where live music venues, indie boutiques, and late-night eats (don’t miss The Coconut Club’s nasi lemak) sit side-by-side centuries-old landmarks like the majestic Sultan Mosque. The streets here are always abuzz with energy and colour, especially around Haji Lane and Arab Street, the city’s unofficial graffiti hub, where bold murals and street art unfurl.
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Emerald Hill
Just a stone’s throw from the action of Orchard Road, Emerald Hill is a sweet slice of history perfect for a stroll and a sip. This peaceful pocket is lined with candy-coloured shophouses adorned with Peranakan tiles and ornate timber screens unique to the area. Once you’ve had your fill of gawking (and snapping pics), settle in at Alleybar (tucked amongst the shophouses) for cocktails and authentic Peranakan bites.
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Tiong Bahru
Rich in history, this dynamic ‘hood (home to Singapore’s oldest housing estate) is filled with independent boutiques, record shops, cafes slinging smooth brews and urban art—keep an eye for Australian artist Mike Makatron’s street murals. Wander past 1930s art deco buildings, then feast at Tiong Bahru Market’s 80+ hawker stalls. Don’t miss the Michelin-recommended chwee kueh (steamed rice cake) at Jian Bo Shui Kueh.
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