Wild Oats @ Punggol Park
The brainchild behind the prime hang-out spot for northeastern folk is none other than celebrity chef Wilin Low. Cocooned in the heart of Punggol Park, it brims to the rafters with a hodgepodge of nearby residents and curious epicureans from islandwide who flock to this relatively quiet suburb for fusion bar nosh like otah bruschetta and exotic drinks like the lychee beer.
Charlie’s Corner
If you want to chill out in your wifebeater, berms and Havaianas on a lazy Sunday afternoon with a couple of your oldest mates, the unpretentious vibes of this popular watering hole will suit you to a tee. A fixture in Changi since the late 70s, this is one of the first pubs to serve a smorgasbord of malty brews from around the world. While quaffing a beer or three, don’t forget to tuck into their hearty home-cooked Hainanese-inspired Western fare like their classic Fish & Chips.
Sunset Grill & Pub
This is for all intrepid folks to try at least once in their lifetime. The last thing you need is a bout of dengue, so tank up on insect repellent before treking about 2 km into the Seletar Camp. Expect a timewarped Singapore stuck in the early 80s as you immerse in the surreal charm of abandoned hangars before reaching this joint (they even have tacky tablecloths). Be prepared to tank up on jugs of beer for liquid courage as you negotiate their insanely spicy buffalo wings.
