Running along the Singapore River, Boat Quay is a happening spot and comes truly alive in the evenings especially on the weekends.
There’s much to do in the vicinity like getting a massage, tucking into a gourmet meal or simply enjoying a few tipples with your friends. Let us take you through the best places to hang out when you’re at Boat Quay. Image Credit: MXG Classics
Cat Cafe
Inspired by cat cafes in Japan, the owners of Cat Cafe brought this concept to Singapore and this has been a place for furry cuddles ever since. You’ll find furballs of all ages, colour and size as well as warm drinks like coffee and hot chocolate. This cafe lets you spend the entire day for cuddles at S$32 or S$12 for one hour. They’ve also got delicious desserts, smoothies, juices available so you can replenish yourself amidst all the cat love. - Image Credit: Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa Facebook Page
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109 Teochew Yong Tau Foo
Get a piping hot, wholesome bowl of goodness at 109 Teochew Yong Tau Foo at unbelievable prices. This is absolute comfort food for many and we’re sure you’ll enjoy it as well. The foo bowl can come with soup, dry or with laksa and you’ll find the tofu super silky and soft making it an absolute plus. We love the broth so we prefer ordering our foo bowl with soup and this is a good option with the cold season settling in. - Image Credit: Oyster Diaries Website, CBD good eats
Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore
Bringing you the flavours of Italy, Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore strives to bring you the most delicious pizzas and pastas on the island. And we do agree, their fare does come through and is best paired with some wine. Amongst their range of pasta, we recommend Tortellini Alla Bolognese and Bisque Di Aragosta made with lobster meat simmered in a tomato sauce. We also love their Pizza Lecce with bacon, sundried tomato ricotta and an oozing egg in the centre. Their Tiramisu Al Mascarpone E Caffe is made in the traditional way but their other desserts are equally divine. - Image Credit: Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Facebook Page, amazing antipasto platter!
My Little Spanish Place
we always feel something complex because if we share about this restaurant too much, it will be too crowded... I'm serious. This restaurant is a gem. One of our favorite in the Boat Quay area. Food is tasty, fresh and authentic with a twist, and wait till your experience the hospitality of the staff. Additionally, lunch is a super good deal. Overall, nothing to say bad. We love this restaurant and hope they can such keep such high standard after the curse of Covid.
w. www.mylittlespanishplace.com.sg/
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub
Singapore’s first Irish pub has sassy vibes and absolutely amazing fish and chips. Binge on Molly’s Famous Fish & Chips made with fresh white fish fillets dipped in a special house batter and deep fried till they get crispy on the outside and develop a nice, buttery flavour on the inside. Give it a good squeeze of lemon and enjoy it with their golden steak-cut chips and tartare sauce. They’ve got a bunch of tipples, Irish Whiskeys on their drinks menu but what shines is their cocktails and we’d go with Molly’s Espresso Martini any day. - Image Credit: Molly Malone's Irish Pub Singapore Facebook Page
a. Boat Quay, 56 Circular Road 049411
The Penny Black
Not just a reminiscent of a traditional Victorian London pub, The Penny Black was designed, built and sent from England. Cherish this piece of tradition and let the vibe sink in as you sway to the upbeat music and enjoy the quaint Boat Quay views. Order a straight drink or a glass of wine and sit back to enjoy the delicious fare. We recommend their 1950’s Classic Burger made with Irish Mature Cheddar, mustard remoulade and pickled red onion with a chilled beer or a hearty breakfast of English Fry Up with thick bacon and the works. - Image Credit: The Penny Black Facebook Page
Dallas Restaurant & Bar
For those of you who love binging on bar bites but would like a little more extensive wine list than regular bars should definitely head to Dallas Restaurant & Bar. You can order wine by the glass or by bottle and order their fabulous Fish and Chips made with a snapper and served with Dallas fries, salad and tartar sauce. They’ve also got an array of tasty snacks like Jalapeno Croquettes, Dallas Chicken Wings and Salt & Pepper Calamari. Our house favourite is the Dallas Wagyu Burger with an extra patty made with swiss cheese and special sauce. - Image Credit: Dallas Restaurant & Bar Facebook Page
The Mask Restaurant & Bar
Groove to the peppy music as you help yourself to several rounds of tipples and sumptuous food at The Mask Restaurant & Bar. They’ve got an in-house DJ playing the latest beats and crowd favourites as well as a good collection of spirits to pick from. Their menu is dominated by Indian favourites like Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken, Gobhi Manchurian and Samosa; and while they’re all splendid we also enjoy relishing their Spicy Minced Beef Pizza, Mask Chicken Guacamole Burger, The Gourmet Truffle Fries and Braised Lamb Shank. - Image Credit: The Mask Restaurant and Bar Facebook Page
Mogambo
Consider yourself the king or queen of handling booze? Go for a crazy 15 shot challenge at Mogambo, pick from any of their lip-smacking flavours, and if you drink them all your name plaque goes up on their wall! This fun-packed bar welcomes you with a party vibe and plenty of tipples to keep the high going. Their food menu is pretty basic but each of the bar bites they serve is delicious. We love going for their BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Prawn Paste Wings, Beef Chilli Cheese Fries and Traditional Tortilla Chips with Homemade Beef Chilli Cheese & Salsa. - Image Credit: Mogambo Bar & Restaurant, Singapore Facebook Page
BQ Bar
Located at a pristine riverfront locale, BQ Bar is perfect for a brunch. Their menu is full of succulent kebabs and Indian-style bar bites like Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhaji, Cheese Naan & Curry Dip. We recommend going down there with your friends, ordering chilled tipples and tucking into one of their platters. We love Dharma’s Mixed Platter featuring beef tenderloin, fish tikka, shish kebab, chicken tikka, spring rolls, cheese naan & cajun fries. You’d definitely enjoy the classic cocktails on their menu like caprioska, Singapore sling, long island iced tea and martini. - Image Credit: BQ Bar Facebook Page, mini skewer platter - a variety of beef tenderloin, chicken tikka, lamb shish, fish tikka and pork sausage, served with mint yoghurt sauce.
Babasan
Culinary adventures create magic at times and we’ve found some of it in the menu of Babasan, a restaurant celebrating Peranakan cuisine by playing around with its flavours along with Japanese and Western dishes. The result is lip smacking dishes like Laksa Chilli Crab Mantou, Beef King Don with yakiniku dressing & onsen egg, UNI Cream Seafood Ramen served with uni ball, clams, ikura, prawns, crabmeat & tobiko. They make a delicious variety of Yakitori with a choice of unagi, pork belly, beef wrapped enoki or garlic on a stick. End your meal with Yuzu Muah Chee with soybean and sour plum powder with coconut ice cream. - Image Credit: Babasan Facebook Page
a. 50 Circular Rd, Singapore 049405
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Braci
Braci serves up delicious Italian food and while you can even order it online, we recommend a seat at their rooftop bar. Start your evening with a cocktail like Pisco Pasión and the gorgeous city view. We love their Stracciatella for Foie Gras Semifreddo and recommend the Taglioni with scampi and sea urchin sauce if you’re opting for pasta. Their Black Pork with trumpet zucchini, figs and homemade pancetta is an absolute delight. While their Raspberries & Cantaloupe is a brilliant finish to their meal you can even opt for their Tiramisu cocktail made with Mozart Chocolate liqueur, Frangelico & homemade coffee liqueur. - Image Credit: Braci Facebook Page
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Southbridge
A perfect spot for a date night, Southbridge boasts of spectacular and tranquil views of the Singapore River and the skyline. They serve a selection of oysters flown from across the globe and choicest of champagnes, prosecco and craft cocktails to go with the critters. We love indulging in their gin and usually go for their Rosemary Baby made with gin & berry vodka, rosemary syrup and egg white. Amongst the oysters, our comfort zone is their Mignonette with banana shallot & sherry vinegar. Do go for their Octopus Taco, Triple Cheese Truffle Bikini, Smoked Pork Taco and Chicken Karaage with sriracha mayo. - Image Credit: Southbridge Facebook Page
Hom Yoga
Get a respite from your daily schedule and rid yourself from those unwanted neck and shoulder strains with some yoga. One of the most prominent yoga studios on the island, Hom Yoga has a fantastic space, a peaceful ambience and all possible amenities you require before, after and during your session. Their trained teachers specialise in various forms of yoga like Vinyasa Flow, Hot Flow, Hatha, Anusara and Ashtanga to name a few. You can also go for Yin & Meditation which stretches and energises the body and calms the mind. - Image Credit: Hom Yoga Facebook Page
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Tom Yum Kungfu
Satiate all your Thai food cravings without holding back at Tom Yum Kungfu, an eatery at Boat Quay. Start off with some Garlic Chicken, Thai Prawn Cakes, Papaya Salad and a wholesome Tom Yum Soup with prawn or chicken. They make an amazing Marinated Pork Collar as well as Siam Spicy Chicken, Deep Fried Kangkong, Spicy Mussels and Thai Sambal Fish. To go with rice, they have delicious curries like Panang Pork Curry, Green Fish Curry and Panang Beef Curry. There’s plenty more to try here and you’re definitely going to be spoilt for choice, so just go according to your appetite and choice of meat. - Image Credit: Tom Yum Kungfu Facebook Page
a. 16 Circular Rd, Singapore 049372
MXG Classics
MXG Classics serves multiple kinds of Mala Xiang Guo with a local twist, available in five pot bases. Order their signature sides and booze to pair. Satisfy your cravings for Mala Xiang Guo and craft beers on tap. It is not a secret after three people know it. Irish oysters in the house! Order them today. Limited quantity of Fresh Oysters Daily with special in-house sauce. Delicious
Barbary Coast
Enjoy dinner and drinks in a plush setting at Barbary Coast, a splendid place divided into a watering hole and a palatial ballroom for an opulent dining experience. Their cocktails are mind blowing in flavour and we recommend going slow, for you won’t even realise when the high will sneak up on you. Pair these potent deceivers with some beef with caramelised spinach onion, beef broth, puff pastry and aged comte. Their other appetizers are just as good, be it the Cubano Style Pork with a coffee bbq sauce or House Nachos with chili con carne and bottomless queso. - Image Credit: Barbary Coast Facebook Page
a. 16 North Canal Rd, Singapore 048828
Kinara
Craving for some Malai Kofta, Naan and Chaas? Kinara is all set to wow you with its North Indian delights. Start off with a soothing Crab Soup, Hara Bhara Kebab and Subz Punjabi Samosas. Starters like Fish Amritsari, Kebab Tashtari and Chicken Tikka are a must have if you’re planning to have a round of cocktails. Their menu is extensive and they make sure all their patrons, be it a biryani lover to a rasmalai junkie, no one is disappointed. Our staple order is Adraki Chop, Dal Kinara, Lucknowi Biryani and a round or two of Kulfi. - Image Credit: Kinara Facebook Page
a. 57 Boat Quay, Singapore 049846
BK Eating House
Had one too many to celebrate the weekend? Head on to BK Eating House for the perfect after drinks or even next day hangover meal of Bak Chor Mee. Regulars love this 24-hour hawker stall and even love their Signature Dry Mee Sua, Mee Goreng Pattaya and Dry Ban Mian. All in all, the place will fill you up with a tasty, flavour-packed meal and if you’re new, you’ll get to experience some shiok Singapore street food. - Image Credit: BK Eating House Facebook Page
Harry’s
One of the coolest bar scenes on the island happens at Harry’s and you should definitely head out here for some chilled draft beer. They serve kickass bar bites and we love their tender and smoky Tandoori Chicken Bites with mint yoghurt dip, red onion and capsicum, and when we’re famished, Curried Lamb Shank with sauteed capsicum, haricot vert and basmati rice. If you’re sharing, go for their Wings Platter, a mix of wings with signature sauce, soy-glazed and sriracha. We also love how they add a little blueberry jam to their Berry Long Island Tea, a fiery concoction and a must try. - Image Credit: Harry's Singapore Facebook Page
a. Clarke Quay, 3D River Valley Road, #01-01 179023
Ramen Bar Suzuki
If you love broths full of umami flavour, do make a trip down to Boat Quay and order a bowl of ramen at Ramen Bar Suzuki. They specialise in Tonkotsu Soup which entails simmering pork in the broth for several hours and this gives it a rich, wholesome taste. You can go for the Pure White Tonkotsu Ramen or if you like it spicy, try their Cardinal Red Tonkotsu Ramen made with spicy miso. We also recommend their Sakura Pink Tonkotsu Ramen with a blushing pink colour owing to three kinds of shrimps used in making the broth. - Image Credit: Ramen Bar Suzuki Facebook Page
Hans im Glück
Hans im Glück is a German burger bar at heart and its decor and vibe is a refreshing one with greenery all around. Sit back and breathe in the cool Singapore air as you tuck into gourmet burgers and we recommend going for their Juicy Beef Burgers made with 100% beef, fresh salad, red onions, fresh tomatoes and their secret sauce and pair it with aged cheddar cheese and bacon. They also make amazing vegan and vegetarian burgers and tasty, crunchy salads. A brunch here would-be perfect owing to their fruity cocktails and thirst quenchers. Do indulge in their German cinnamon sugar pancakes with vanilla ice cream & apple compote. - Image Credit: HANS IM GLÜCK German Burgergrill Facebook Page
a. Boat Quay, 71, Singapore 049860
w. hansimglueck-burgergrill.sg/
The Public House
Home to a variety of fantastic gins, The Public House serves tipples and potent cocktails and is our go-to bar in Boat Quay. The place gets quite popular on the weekends but you can also come down for a few drinks after work. Pair these with their finger-licking bar bites Beef Chilli Cheese Fries, Beef Satay and Buffalo Wings. Do try their Traditional Tortilla Chips with Cheese & Salsa and ask them for Homemade Chilli Beef as an add-on and your taste buds would thank you for this riot of flavours. They also serve kickass mains if you find yourself famished. - Image Credit: The Public House Facebook Page
Sabaai Sabaai
Transport yourself from the hullabaloo of the island city to a soothing massage parlour, Sabaai Sabaai. They offer Thai-style massages and spa treatments so indulge yourself for as long as you like. If you’re short on time, you can take most of their massages for 30 minutes and be on your way. However, we recommend you come here planned and take their Thai Signature, an oil-free rhythmic massage which is sure to rejuvenate you. This therapy focuses on relieving muscle tension and leaves you in a deep state of calmness. - Image Credit: Sabaai Sabaai Thai Massage Website
a. 49A Boat Quay, Singapore 049838
Meat and Green
Packing a punch in each of their salads, Meat and Green is all about eating healthy. We love their Chilli Crab and Fish Salad, Pulled Pork Bakkutteh Salad and Lamb Vindaloo Salad. These salad bowls can prove to be a complete meal as each serving comes with quinoa and a vegetable bowl. Do drizzle and mix with their special dressing which makes the salad oh so tasty! We also love indulging in their extra special, Epic Beef Mac N Cheese which comes with a vegetarian option and is worth every sinful bite. - Image Credit: Meat And Green Facebook Page
a. 38 Circular Rd, Singapore 049394
