Local strokes for all things Singapore
Sightseeing
Quiet hilly neighbourhood to walk about. It used to be home to schools and it's actually also the back access to the Istana. There is a small park there, but you can get great views over Dhoby Ghaut
Mount Sophia
Mount SophiaQuiet hilly neighbourhood to walk about. It used to be home to schools and it's actually also the back access to the Istana. There is a small park there, but you can get great views over Dhoby Ghaut
Definitely worth a visit. The outdoor areas are free for roaming. The domes require entry fees.
565 locals recommend
Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens DrDefinitely worth a visit. The outdoor areas are free for roaming. The domes require entry fees.
It's a good one time visit! If it's it your first, I definitely recommend it. Awaiting for them to add more things to this rainforest feature
15 locals recommend
Cloud Forest
18 Marina Gardens DrIt's a good one time visit! If it's it your first, I definitely recommend it. Awaiting for them to add more things to this rainforest feature
This Dome has seasonal exhibits. So usually on the local festive dates (Lunar New Year, Hari Raya, Christmas etc) will have a flower exhibition thematic to the holidays! Definitely worth a visit!
18 Marina Gardens Dr
18 Marina Gardens DriveThis Dome has seasonal exhibits. So usually on the local festive dates (Lunar New Year, Hari Raya, Christmas etc) will have a flower exhibition thematic to the holidays! Definitely worth a visit!
An example of old colonial housing in the area, that has been preserved for arts and history.
9 locals recommend
Emily Hill
11 Upper Wilkie RdAn example of old colonial housing in the area, that has been preserved for arts and history.
Iconic Temple that Buddhist/Taoist visit regularly! Iconic in its area, and possibly the reason why Bugis has slowly become the 2nd Chinatown!
22 locals recommend
Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Temple
178 Waterloo StIconic Temple that Buddhist/Taoist visit regularly! Iconic in its area, and possibly the reason why Bugis has slowly become the 2nd Chinatown!
Adjacent to Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, this Indian Temple is also an iconic structure in the Bugis/Waterloo area! An iconic landmark too!
11 locals recommend
Sri Krishnan Temple
152 Waterloo StAdjacent to Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, this Indian Temple is also an iconic structure in the Bugis/Waterloo area! An iconic landmark too!
Food Scene
Lovely setup by the Strangers Group (one of the more established coffee people). The food is great here, worth a try!
13 locals recommend
Curious Palette
64 Prinsep StLovely setup by the Strangers Group (one of the more established coffee people). The food is great here, worth a try!
They serve really good food here! Although on the pricey side, but worth a shot!
12 locals recommend
Symmetry
9 Jln KuborThey serve really good food here! Although on the pricey side, but worth a shot!
Old Nyonya
1 Kadayanallur StGood Food Market worth travelling for. Local delights!
Touristy food centre, but at least the food quality is not too bad! May come off a bit pricey, but to enjoy the gardens and matching it with good local food!
22 locals recommend
Satay by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens DrTouristy food centre, but at least the food quality is not too bad! May come off a bit pricey, but to enjoy the gardens and matching it with good local food!
Cups N Canvas
139 Selegie RdGood place to do art stuff, canvas painting, and have a cuppa!
Good alfresco diner serving up Mediterranean-style food snugged behind an Art Building.
26 locals recommend
Artichoke
161 Middle RdGood alfresco diner serving up Mediterranean-style food snugged behind an Art Building.
Arts & Culture
The name spells it all! Worth a couple hours visit. And if you're in the area during Nights Fest, this place lights up pretty!
425 locals recommend
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford RdThe name spells it all! Worth a couple hours visit. And if you're in the area during Nights Fest, this place lights up pretty!
They have ongoing and changing exhibits. Worth a visit! Plus it's right next to Marina Bay Sands!
372 locals recommend
ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
6 Bayfront AveThey have ongoing and changing exhibits. Worth a visit! Plus it's right next to Marina Bay Sands!
Another one of our Art Scene Icon here. Admittedly small, but its architecture dates back near the colonial days!
92 locals recommend
Singapore Art Museum
71 Bras Basah RdAnother one of our Art Scene Icon here. Admittedly small, but its architecture dates back near the colonial days!
Apart from catching performances in the theatres, on weekends there are usually live bands by the bay, and next to it is Makan Sutra Street.
112 locals recommend
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
1 Esplanade DrApart from catching performances in the theatres, on weekends there are usually live bands by the bay, and next to it is Makan Sutra Street.
This restored building houses Singapore's iconic cinema and art scene. Now hosts a bunch of cool restaurants and eateries too!
32 locals recommend
Capitol Piazza
13 Stamford RdThis restored building houses Singapore's iconic cinema and art scene. Now hosts a bunch of cool restaurants and eateries too!
Wanna check out some exhibits or history on our Asian heritage? This is it! It also resides right between our central business district, and the esplanade.
53 locals recommend
Asian Civilisations Museum
1 Empress PlWanna check out some exhibits or history on our Asian heritage? This is it! It also resides right between our central business district, and the esplanade.
Shopping
Family oriented mall, has good variety of food, and shopping. Also situated above Dhoby Ghaut MRT station which is an interchange! Super convenient!
301 locals recommend
Plaza Singapura
68 Orchard RdFamily oriented mall, has good variety of food, and shopping. Also situated above Dhoby Ghaut MRT station which is an interchange! Super convenient!
A cinema resides here, and its right next to Bugis Street. This mall acts as an extension for Bugis Junction, and a younger hipper crowd. Wouldn't boast of much to shop, but definitely have some interesting things to eat and see.
115 locals recommend
Bugis+
200 Victoria StA cinema resides here, and its right next to Bugis Street. This mall acts as an extension for Bugis Junction, and a younger hipper crowd. Wouldn't boast of much to shop, but definitely have some interesting things to eat and see.
A relatively big mall that has an exhibition wing and its interconnectedness with the malls by the marina
93 locals recommend
Suntec City station
A relatively big mall that has an exhibition wing and its interconnectedness with the malls by the marina
Another established mall that has undergone the test of times and constantly upgraded and refurnished itself over the many years.
67 locals recommend
Marina Square
6 Raffles BlvdAnother established mall that has undergone the test of times and constantly upgraded and refurnished itself over the many years.
Entertainment & Activities
A quiet night? Why not spending time at one of our Cinemas, just a 10 minute walk away. Worth every single bit of it where normal ticket prices ranges between $8-$13.
107 locals recommend
The Cathay Cineplex
A quiet night? Why not spending time at one of our Cinemas, just a 10 minute walk away. Worth every single bit of it where normal ticket prices ranges between $8-$13.
Golden Village Plaza
68 Orchard RdAnother Cinema nearby housed in Plaza Singapura. Options!
Getting Around
Currently the newest and closest station to our apartment. This station gives you access to the Downtown Line (Blue)
12 locals recommend
Rochor MRT station (DT13)
Currently the newest and closest station to our apartment. This station gives you access to the Downtown Line (Blue)
One of the transit stations that are close to us, that gives you access to the 2 lines. East-West Line (Green), and Downtown Line (Blue)
124 locals recommend
Bugis Street
3 New Bugis StreetOne of the transit stations that are close to us, that gives you access to the 2 lines. East-West Line (Green), and Downtown Line (Blue)
Probably second, in terms of proximity. This station gives you access to the Circle Line (Yellow)
12 locals recommend
Bras Basah station
Probably second, in terms of proximity. This station gives you access to the Circle Line (Yellow)
One of the busiest stations that are close to us, that gives you access to the 2 lines. East-West Line (Green), and North-South Line (Red)
16 locals recommend
City Hall MRT
One of the busiest stations that are close to us, that gives you access to the 2 lines. East-West Line (Green), and North-South Line (Red)
One of the transit stations that are close to us, that gives you access to the 3 lines. North-South Line (Red), North-East Line (Purple), and the Circle Line (Yellow)
65 locals recommend
Dhoby Ghaut station
One of the transit stations that are close to us, that gives you access to the 3 lines. North-South Line (Red), North-East Line (Purple), and the Circle Line (Yellow)
Drinks & Nightlife
Joo Bar
5 Tan Quee Lan St Korean concept bar, with some interesting bites!
A decent place to hang out, and it boast a nice al-fresco environment. Can get a bit hot and humid though!
Look out for this 风和日丽 sign! You can't miss it (:
17 locals recommend
Loof
331 North Bridge RdA decent place to hang out, and it boast a nice al-fresco environment. Can get a bit hot and humid though!
Look out for this 风和日丽 sign! You can't miss it (:
Great bar to chill and hang out by the bay. High levels so stunning views await!
39 locals recommend
LeVeL33
8 Marina BlvdGreat bar to chill and hang out by the bay. High levels so stunning views await!
Cause this place is worth a visit. They have a basement and a rooftop bar.
9 locals recommend
Mr Punch Public House
26 Seah StCause this place is worth a visit. They have a basement and a rooftop bar.
Quite a few reviews on this, haven't personally been there. But perhaps worth a trip down?
10 locals recommend
The Mad Men Attic Bar
11 North Canal RoadQuite a few reviews on this, haven't personally been there. But perhaps worth a trip down?
A majestic rooftop bar! Worth the visit to have a view of the marina from the CBD side
86 locals recommend
Altimate
1 Raffles PlA majestic rooftop bar! Worth the visit to have a view of the marina from the CBD side
Wine and Dine at Robertson Quay. A more chill and relaxing environment.
90 locals recommend
Robertson Quay
Robertson QuayWine and Dine at Robertson Quay. A more chill and relaxing environment.
Clarke Quay
3 River Valley RdParty it up on the weekends here!