River

Riverside Festivities From exquisite dining to watering holes with live entertainment, the is home to a plethora of activities waiting to be discovered.

he lifeblood of Singapore waterway and you’ll see why to admire. is the river. In the early Singapore River offers a sense Outside the museum is Tdays when the city was of romance and the heartbeat of Raffles’ Landing Site, the a British outpost, Singapore the city. location where Singapore’s River was the colony’s main founding father, Sir Stamford trade artery and the centre of its START Raffles, first set foot in 1819. commercial activity. Today, the Head across the bridge to banks of the river are still abuzz, After exiting 2 UOB Plaza and you’ll be though the bustle of entrepôt MRT, head over Singapore’s greeted by two sculptures: the trade has been replaced with oldest bridge, the 142-year-old 3.8-metre tall Salvador Dali’s an array of cultural spots, Cavanagh Bridge, to the 1 Homage to Newton and the restaurants and after-dark Asian Civilisations Museum, playful Bird by Fernando hangouts. It’s also a place of the first in Southeast Asia to Botero. World class art, right romance. Riverside cafés and bring together an integrated in the heart of the city. restaurants develop a charm perspective of pan-Asian Along the river banks in of their own and old bridges cultures and civilisations. between Maybank Tower and become a perfect, picturesque Wandering through the exhibits 3 Fullerton Hotel, you’ll see spot for couples. Best explored here can make for a great mid- the “People of the River’” in the afternoon and into the afternoon date. Whether it’s a sculptures, which depict what night, Singapore River has it majestic yellow robe once worn river life was like during the all—idyllic views, fascinating by the emperor of China or early days of Singapore. history, incredible art, and terracotta figures from some of Continuing your afternoon amazing food and drink. Take these early civilisations, you’re walk west will take you to a quiet stroll along this lovely sure to find something beautiful 4 , a collection of Singapore River

Bernard, which sells locally produced chocolates. The late- night café here (it’s open every night until at least 11pm) is popular for its chocolate tarts, which some swear to be the best in town. If you’re into wines, stop by 9 Wine Connection Tapas Bar & Bistro. This bistro offers 34 wines by the glass and 150 wines by the bottle alongside a selection of food, including desserts. Boat Quay For a taste of Japan, lovely conservation shophouses, stomach with some hearty Irish Orihara Liquor Shop & Bar is which are transformed into a dishes alongside a beer or two. a cosy bar that offers a shocking bustling scene at night filled For more beers, nearby range of sake—over 300 types! with bars, restaurants and clubs Beer Market is great fun—the Tasting flights are available as where you can really feel the prices of their 23 different types well. Damotory Korean Wine after-dark pulse of Singapore. of beers rise and fall every House is another option for Dinner around the area can half hour in accordance with those who prefer something be had across the road from consumer demand. different. Enjoy classic Korean 5 MRT at Song As far as nightclub action dishes like kimchi pancake Fa Bak Kut Teh, which serves goes, Attica offers a lively party and bulgolgi, as well as an up its signature peppery pork atmosphere with overseas guest impressive range of tipples rib soup to daily crowds of local DJs spinning the decks. Also such as aged ginseng wines. foodies. check out Aquanova, which Another choice for wines Another alternative for dinner provides an extensive menu of is 10 Verre Wine Bar, housed is further down at