Drinks & Nightlife
Dapper Coffee
73A Amoy StreetFantastic cocktails
Historic, iconic colonial-era bar, relocated from their original location at Hang Jebat Lane. Used to be a canteen for the British army. They now serve a formidable array of craft beer and cider, along with coffee and Western food. Busy on weekends, quiet on weekday afternoons.
10 locals recommend
Colbar
9A Whitchurch RdHistoric, iconic colonial-era bar, relocated from their original location at Hang Jebat Lane. Used to be a canteen for the British army. They now serve a formidable array of craft beer and cider, along with coffee and Western food. Busy on weekends, quiet on weekday afternoons.
Food Scene
Nylon Coffee Roasters
4 Everton ParkThey take their coffee very seriously!
Jimmy Monkey
Near to my space, with excellent coffee and food. Busy on weekends.
One of the best places to eat tonkotsu (bone broth) ramen in Singapore. Can be packed during lunch hours.
9 locals recommend
Sanpoutei ramen
253 Holland AveOne of the best places to eat tonkotsu (bone broth) ramen in Singapore. Can be packed during lunch hours.
Open-air eatery with many small restaurants in one location. Popular with those working nearby in the tech scene and INSEAD students. Also has an excellent craft beer bar.
8 locals recommend
Timbre+
73A Ayer Rajah CrescentOpen-air eatery with many small restaurants in one location. Popular with those working nearby in the tech scene and INSEAD students. Also has an excellent craft beer bar.
Parks & Nature
Singapore's first UNESCO heritage site and a must-see for nature lovers. The cafe Case Verde inside does fantastic brunches.
125 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens MRT Station
Singapore's first UNESCO heritage site and a must-see for nature lovers. The cafe Case Verde inside does fantastic brunches.
Hort Park
33 Hyderabad RdCharming park by the sea, facing the Singapore Strait.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford RdSingapore Art Museum
71 Bras Basah RdEntertainment & Activities
A great selection of indie and award-winning films of the non-blockbuster nature.
12 locals recommend
The Projector
6001 Beach RdA great selection of indie and award-winning films of the non-blockbuster nature.
Getting Around
Take the bus no. 191 from outside my place to reach One-North train station, which connects you to the Circle Line.
12 locals recommend
One North Station
Ayer Rajah AvenueTake the bus no. 191 from outside my place to reach One-North train station, which connects you to the Circle Line.
Commonwealth train station is a 10-minute walk away from my place, and near to street food stalls and Sheng Siong, a 24-hour supermarket.
7 locals recommend
Commonwealth MRT Station
375 Commonwealth AveCommonwealth train station is a 10-minute walk away from my place, and near to street food stalls and Sheng Siong, a 24-hour supermarket.
Shopping
Has the Cold Storage supermarket which stocks more imported items like duck fat, French butter, organic grains, etc. Also has clothing and shoe stores.
Kai Life
211 Holland AveHas the Cold Storage supermarket which stocks more imported items like duck fat, French butter, organic grains, etc. Also has clothing and shoe stores.