Culture Square
An independent art gallery showcasing affordable, accessible work by local emerging artists. Culture Square offers a platform for Southeast Asian emerging artists to launch their careers. Through events at the art gallery, the team aims to connect artists with art buyers to encourage interaction and education. Artists come from near and far: Singapore, Indonesia, the […]
Chameleon
Dempsey is notoriously difficult to get out of if you’re not the driving type (which you shouldn’t be, not after all these drinks). The resident nightspot of this neck of the woods, Chameleon is where you’ll want to go, should the urge to shake your booty to R&B anthems strike. This space does double duty […]
DOM Lounge
This super-luxe lounge channels the plush lifestyle of the Russia nouveau riche. Complete with lush drapes, high-backed chairs, wrought-iron accents and a solid clientele of pretty young things, this ornate lounge is the perfect palace for champagne-popping debauchery. It also doubles up as a tea room (open daily), so head over if you like your […]
1 Market By Chef Wan
We’re a nation that’s big on celebrity chefs and most folks would happily dine at any eatery helmed by a big name. In the case of Malaysian TV star Chef Wan, this devotion is hardly justified. His halal buffet restaurant 1 Market by Chef Wan has attracted flocks of adoring fans from Singapore and around […]
SUR Nuevo Latino Kitchen
The Singapore River has enjoyed a revival of late, and adding to the buzz are a handful of recent arrivals to North Canal Road. Among them is this South American eatery, housed in a rustic two-story space with an open-concept kitchen and eclectic, mismatched furniture; opt for the second floor if you’re after a more […]
Ladies Night at DOM Lounge
Groups of six ladies get a bottle of premium vodka on the house, while groups of 12 get two bottles and a table. Other freebies: goodie bags for the first 50, and great prizes (think iPad Minis and Burberry wallets) for the best-dressed. Reservations absolutely recommended.
Gramophone (The Cathay)
Many will be well-acquainted with this household brand carrying current music and movies.
The Beacon
Local crooner John Molina, frontman of Krueger, is the face of this new bar, where his band plays live sets three times a night, six nights a week (Sunday is their day of rest). If you need a fix of rousing live music to take your mind off work, this is a decent spot in […]
Zilli
For something easy and timeless, try French brand Zilli’s Spring/Summer pieces on for size. Their resort-inspired collection is made from exceptional fabrics, coupled with espadrilles and sandals, combined with uber-luxurious beach bags (made from glazed lambskin) that bring the art of idling with elegance to a whole new level. Its cross-strap sandals with waterproof gripped […]
Club Monaco
Warm, bright and modern, the 2,600 sq. ft. boutique is divided into two key sections—menswear and womenswear. Lounge seats, vanity desks, ethnic carpets and potted plants on shelves give the store a homely-cosy vibe, like stepping into a larger-than-real-life closet.