Coffee Club
For reliably good coffee and chow, just head to Coffee Club. Celebrated for their range of award-winning classic gourmet coffees and good food, must-tries include the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee and the signature dessert, the Muddy Mud Pie.
Astor Bar
Wind down your evening with a fiery Chilli Padi Mary in this ultra swanky bar with its rich red leather armchairs, dark wooden tables and walls, and contemporary artwork from Pablo Picasso. Run out of leave days? Pretend you’re on holiday at these hotel bars with memorable tipples and a view to match.
Steeples Deli
A veteran to the deli scene, Steeple’s Deli has been around for more than 26 years and is known for being the first deli in Singapore. The reuben sandwich is highly recommended for its tasty pastrami meat, while the deli’s thick milkshakes are a hot favorite too. but note—the deli’s usually packed to the brim […]
Alley Bar
Yuppies and expats flock to this hangout, bobbing their heads to down-tempo and lounge tunes. We love its high vaulted ceiling and long, sleek bar. The margaritas here definitely keep things at a high as well.
il Lido Lounge Bar
ilLido Lounge Bar is stylish and contemporary with an ambience that is decidedly witty, flirty and eclectic. Sleek, chic and overlooking the lush golf course, the bar is the perfect spot for all-night soirees with friends, romantic rendezvous for two, and even corporate entertaining. Open all day, lounge on designer furniture and Philippe Starck stools, […]
Brauhaus Restaurant & Pub
This 21-year-old establishment has grown from a hole-in-the-wall pub that serves great brews to a fancy gastro pub that keeps professionals working around the Novena area happy with their extensive beer menu and dishes such as German pork knuckles and sausages.
Buckaroo BBQ & Grill
This place may be difficult to find; but once found, Buckaroo’s hearty southern US cuisine compels you to return. Though not exactly the healthiest way to dine, the onion rings and chili smothered deep-fried chicken wings are immensely satisfying—just ask the crowds who flock here.
Madras New Woodlands Restaurant
Dating back to 1983, Madras New Woodlands Restaurant is one of Singapore’s most well known Indian vegetarian restaurants. Small and slightly squishy, the restaurant feels authentic, something which is accentuated by the wide assorment of dhals, curries and chutneys ladeled onto your metal tray. Make a beeline too for their vegetarian biryani and mock mutton […]
Blu
Chef de Cuisine Kevin Cherkas’ “progressive dining” (read: More emotive molecular gastronomy) concept is designed to impress. His touch is inspired, daring and creative, and he personally takes note of your specific preferences to deliver the best dining experience possible (the stunning view also helps). Check out funky signature dishes such as The Egg Came […]
Handlebar
Catering to bikers, this offbeat bar and restaurant gets really packed on weekends as bike enthusiasts trade stories and get their bikes gussied up. The food is good too—illustrious examples being the 400-gram tenderloin steak; beer butt chicken; special BBQ pork ribs; and Ace burger. Alternatively, if you like your food grilled over a charcoal […]