Cultured, delicious and fun things to do at The Fullerton Heritage

[Sponsored] Home to The Fullerton Hotel, The Fullerton Waterboat House, Clifford Pier and Customs House, The Fullerton Heritage is easily one of Singapore’s most iconic precincts. Add to that modern developments like The Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Fullerton Pavilion and One Fullerton, and you have a vibrant waterfront lifestyle destination boasting more than 30 restaurants, bars and cafés. Here are eight occasions when it’s the perfect place to visit.

Whether it’s a reunion dinner, a birthday celebration or just an impromptu gathering, there’s nothing like a meal at a seafood restaurant to bring the whole family together. The Fullerton Heritage has a number of places to offer including the contemporary Cantonese establishment Jing Seafood Restaurant, modern Chinese restaurant Jade, the classic Palm Beach Seafood and the American-style seafood bar and grill The Pelican. 

Even with the busy schedules most of us have these days, it’s always important to find time to catch up with our friends. What better way to do that than with a few drinks? Among the watering holes at The Fullerton Heritage are the diner-style OverEasy, Japan-inspired Kinki, gin specialists Barnacles, Mexican venue Super Loco, Asian brasserie Longtail, dazzling rooftop bar Lantern and The Landing Point, where artisanal cocktails are the order of the day.

Need a lunch venue to impress that big-deal client? The Fullerton Heritage has you covered. There’s the two-Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant Shoukouwa, La Brasserie—which has a breezy al fresco terrace and a private dining room—and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, serving southern Italian cuisine with spectacular views of the Marina Bay area from the eighth floor of The Fullerton Hotel.

Completed in 1928, the Fullerton Building, the present day Fullerton Hotel, has witnessed some of the most significant moments in Singapore’s history. This makes it the perfect starting point for the heritage tours that take place on Monday and Thursday to Sunday each week. Head to The Fullerton Heritage website to register for The Fullerton Monument Tour and A Maritime Journey Tour. Be sure to visit the newly unveiled Fullerton Heritage Gallery and the rotating Fullerton Art exhibitions as well.

What could be better than a lazy afternoon tea session to unwind during the weekend? The Fullerton Heritage has a variety of teatime options for you: Head to The Courtyard at The Fullerton Hotel for traditional English afternoon tea accompanied by live music, The Clifford Pier for Singapore heritage afternoon tea and The Landing Point for exquisite evening tea.

You don’t have to wait for your anniversary to spend an evening at one of Singapore’s best restaurants. Dinner at modern European landmark 1919 Waterboat House, Emmanuel Stroobant’s Saint Pierre, contemporary Italian establishment Forlino or grill and whisky bar UsQuBa is a special occasion all on its own. To really pull out all the stops, book a private dining experience at the one-of-a-kind Lookout at Customs House.

Looking for an all-in-one dinner and drinks destination for a great night out? Look no further than the latest establishment to open at The Fullerton Heritage, Monti. Monti serves up multi-regional Italian fare and craft cocktails accompanied by live DJ sets in the unique setting of The Fullerton Pavilion.

Take a break without leaving Singapore with the staycation deals available at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore—gazetted as a national monument in 2015—and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. Located on the waterfront, close to the attractions of the Civic District, a staycation here gives you the opportunity to be a tourist at home with your every need taken care of by two of the country’s best hotels. Check out the festive season, family and wellness packages available at both properties.