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Jun 16, 2023 · Discover the best spots for food and drinks at Boat Quay, a charming enclave along the Singapore River. From fusion tapas and ramen to oysters and cocktails, here are 11 places to check out.
Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank. It spans from the shophouses near UOB Plaza, stretching along one bank of the Singapore River, all the way till Elgin Bridge .
- The Penny Black. Designed and built to scale to its sister pub in England, The Penny Black was crafted there and shipped piece by piece to Singapore. It was then assembled at its current location, the first establishment in the long line of pubs, cafes and restaurants at Boat Quay.
- Hans Im Glück. Translating to “Lucky Hans”, Hans Im Glück is a German burger specialist named after a Brothers Grimm story and wants to make you its lucky patron.
- The Mask Restaurant and Bar. How could we not include an establishment that has some of the most reasonably-priced drinks in the area? The Mask Restaurant and Bar can serve up to 200 people at once across indoor and outdoor space that takes up close to 4,000 sq.
- Dallas Restaurant & Bar. Dallas Bar & Restaurant takes the contemporary bar-bistro concept to a new level with its two branches at some of the most desirable real estate in Singapore: Boat Quay and Marina Bay Sands.
During the day, there is much to explore here from the tunnel with art murals between Boat Quay & Clarke Quay to the luxurious Fullerton Hotel and the historical Asian Civilisations Museum. By night, the pubs and restaurants come alive with tourists the main patrons.
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- 1 Bonham Street Uob Building, Singapore
- The Dragon Chamber. What looks like an upscale kopitiam from the outside leads to a modern Chinese eatery once you walk through the beer fridge. The Dragon Chamber is a secret restaurant that blurs the line between street food and fine dining, so menu stars include Wagyu Truffle Beef Hor Fun ($32++) and The Dragon Mountain ($98++), where premium seafood gets deep-fried and crusted with Sichuan peppercorns, garlic and soybean.
- Braci. Voted as one of the world’s best Italian restaurants by 50 Top Italy, Braci is also a one Michelin-starred destination that is perfect for special occasions.
- O Chicken & Beer. Few things go as well with ice cold beer as Korean fried chicken, and if you agree, then go to O Chicken & Beer.
- Lumo. New kid on the Boat Quay block Lumo is a restaurant and a bar perfect for a TGIF treat. Occupying the lower floor of a shophouse, this spacious destination is cleaved into two: one side for the bar, and the other for the open kitchen where chefs toy with smoking grills and woodfire as they ready your order.
On the banks of the Singapore River and only a few minutes walk from the Merlion Fountain of Marina Bay, Boat Quay comprises of a row of old colonial style low rise buildings housing a large number of bars and restaurants with a very wide variety of cuisines.
But Boat Quay has being revitalised in recent years, shedding its previous image to one that’s more hip and family-friendly. Not convinced? We scoured the area to bring you 10 must-visit places to go in new Boat Quay during the day.
