meet our

neighbours
 Nestled atop
the newly-
renovated
Funan mall,
lyf Funan
Singapore puts
you in the heart
of Singapore’s
revitalised
Civic District.
Whether you’re dropping by for a quick
holiday or staying for a few months, revel in
cultural and historical landmarks scattered
across our city centre, easily accessible
by foot or via City Hall MRT station just
a stone’s throw away.
Discover all things local within 2km of
lyf Funan Singapore in this specially curated
guide, created for three types of travellers:
• First Timers
• Culture Pushers
• Gastronomers

Whether you’re a lover of heritage sites,

lesser-known indie entertainment venues,
or iconic food haunts, your unforgettable
journey around Singapore begins here.
Slather on the sunscreen and grab your
power banks—let’s get started!

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first timers
New here? Embark on the quintessential
Singaporean adventure of sights, sounds, and
sensations most familiar to the locals. Filled with
a dynamic blend of food, art, nature and heritage,
you’ll be living like a local by the end of it!
60m away

Fort Canning Park FREE!

A historical hilltop landmark and nature reserve located

in the heart of the Civic District. Serves as an important
green lung for the city, and a popular venue for a myriad of
outdoor events.
ADDRESS
Singapore 179618
Fort Canning Park is bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise,
Clemenceau Avenue, and River Valley Road

OPENING HOURS 24 hours daily; Park lighting hours: 7pm–7am

ONLINE Website

290m away

National Kitchen by
Violet Oon Singapore $$

Widely recognised as an authority on Peranakan cuisine,

Violet Oon’s prolific background as a chef, restaurateur, and
food writer culminates in this distinctive luxurious dining
hall—a modern celebration of authentic local flavours.
Vegetarian options available

ADDRESS 1 St. Andrew’s Road, #02-01 National Gallery

Singapore (City Hall Wing), Singapore 178957
OPENING HOURS LUNCH 12pm–2:30pm daily TEA 3pm–5pm daily
 INNER 6pm–10:30pm daily
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CONTACT +65 9834 9935 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website
370m away

Timbre X @ The Arts House $$

An intimate bar nestled in a gazetted national monument

along the Singapore River—perfect for drinks, pizza, pasta,
and tapas with a city-spangled view. Holds nightly musical
performances.
ADDRESS 1 Old Parliament Lane #01-04, Singapore 179429
OPENING HOURS Sun–Mon: 6pm–12am; Tue–Thu: 6pm–1am;
Fri: 5:30pm–2am; Sat: 6pm–2am
CONTACT +65 6336 3386 (AFTER 5PM) / [email protected]
ONLINE Website

470m away

Asian Civilisations Museum $

A heritage museum dedicated to studying the rich cultural

diversity and historical connections within Asia, and
between Asia and the world.
ADDRESS 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
OPENING HOURS Sat–Thu: 10am–7pm; Fri: 10am–9pm
CONTACT +65 6332 7798 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website

660m away

Long Bar (AT RAFFLES HOTEL) $$$

The birthplace of the original Singapore Sling cocktail,

housed within Singapore’s oldest, most distinguished hotel.
ADDRESS 328 North Bridge Road, #02-01 Raffles Arcade,
Singapore 188719
OPENING HOURS 11:00am–11:00pm daily
CONTACT +65 6337 1886 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website
760m away

MINT Museum of Toys $$

The first and only museum in the world dedicated to the

showcase of vintage toys and childhood memorabilia from
the mid-19th to mid-20th Century.
ADDRESS 26 Seah Street, Singapore 188382
OPENING HOURS 9:30am–6:30pm daily
CONTACT +65 6339 0660
ONLINE Website

1200m away

Lau Pa Sat $$

An iconic hawker centre (‘Old Market’) for all local cuisine

cravings, known as one of the oldest Victorian design
structures in Southeast Asia. A prime example of colonial
architecture built in the 19th century.
Satay Street (AT LAU PA SAT) $$

An al fresco dining area that comes to life as Boon Tat

Street closes every evening, serving up a spread of local
satay (grilled meat on skewers served with peanut sauce).
Reminiscent of Singapore’s street food culture in the 1950s.
ADDRESS 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
OPENING HOURS LAU PA SAT 24 hours daily SATAY STREET 7pm–late daily
1210m away

Chinatown Food Street $$

An al fresco dining area in the heart of Chinatown serving

up local favourites like char kway teow and oyster omelette,
along with a diverse spread from other cultures
in Singapore.
ADDRESS Smith Street, Singapore 058938
OPENING HOURS 11am–11pm daily
ONLINE Website

1450m away

Haji Lane $$

Singapore’s original indie neighbourhood lined with

independent fashion boutiques, Middle Eastern cafes, and
clubs. Doubles as an Instagram haven, adorned with street
art and vibrant colours.
ADDRESS Singapore 189212

1500m away

Red Dot Design Museum $

A boutique museum featuring the world’s largest exhibition

of contemporary product and communication design. All
exhibits are winners of the international Red Dot Design
Award—one of the world’s leading design competitions.
ADDRESS 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940
OPENING HOURS 10am–8pm daily
CONTACT +65 6514 0111 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website
1740m away

Gardens by the Bay $$

Singapore’s premier horticultural attraction and icon,

showcasing garden artistry through looming Supertrees
of over 700 plant species, along with three public gardens
ranging from temperate grasslands to tropical forests—
sprawled over 250 acres of land.
ADDRESS 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
OPENING HOURS OCBC SKYWAY 9am–9pm daily 5am–
OUTDOOR GARDENS
2am daily COOLED CONSERVATORIES 9am–9pm daily
CONTACT +65 6420 6848 /
[email protected]
ONLINE Website

1750m away

Tea Bone Zen Mind $$$

A specialty tea house located within two 20th century

shophouses, featuring a blend of Art Deco and Chinese
Baroque architectural styles. Deals in fine quality Chinese,
Japanese, and English teas—along with artisanal teaware.
ADDRESS 98 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229374
OPENING HOURS Mon–Sat: 11am–7pm
Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

CONTACT +65 6334 4212 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website
culture pushers
Appreciate the finer things in life? Wander down
vibrant alleyways to the city’s coolest spots—
from landmarks of national significance to
homegrown businesses, get to know the lesser-
known stories of Singapore!
290m away

National Gallery $$

A national museum holding the world’s largest public

collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, with
a focus on Singapore’s culture and heritage in relation to
other Asian cultures and the world.
ADDRESS 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
OPENING HOURS Sat–Thu: 10am–7pm; Friday: 10am–9pm
CONTACT +65 6271 7000 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website

300m away

The Substation $$

Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts centre,

known for its experimental programming, exhibitions, and
initiatives that lead and support cultural conversation.
ADDRESS 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936
OPENING HOURS OFFICE HOURS Mon–Fri: 10am–7pm
CONTACT +65 6337 7535 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website

700m away

Basheer Graphic Books $$$

A specialty bookstore where you can find design books

and magazines about architecture, interior design,
landscape design, graphic design, animation, fashion,
typography, and photography.
ADDRESS 231 Bain Street, Bras Basah Complex #04-19,
Singapore 180231
OPENING HOURS 10am–8pm daily
CONTACT +65 6336 0810 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website
700m away

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay $$$

Singapore’s premier arts centre for local and international

performing arts including dance, music, and theatre.
Free performances and visual art exhibitions almost daily.
ADDRESS 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
OPENING HOURS BOX OFFICE & INFORMATION COUNTER 12pm–8:30pm daily
CONTACT +65 6828 8377 (8:30am–6:00pm daily)
ONLINE Website

850m away

Asian Film Archive $$

A creative hub for the Asian film community, promoting the

widespread critical appreciation of film as an art form. Hosts
an array of screenings along with cultural and educational
film-related programmes.
ADDRESS Level 4, National Library Building,
100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
OPENING HOURS OFFICE HOURS Mon–Fri: 10am–6pm
Closed on Saturday & Sunday

CONTACT +65 6777 3243 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website
1000m away

The Moon $$

A diverse cafe and bookstore specially curated to address

historical gender imbalances in Anglophone publishing,
with a focus on writers and artists of colour. Hosts wellness
workshops, an LGBTQ+ book club, and pop-ups regularly.
ADDRESS 37 Mosque Street, Singapore 059515
OPENING HOURS Sun–Thu: 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat: 11am–12am
CONTACT [email protected]
ONLINE Website

1010m away

STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery $$

A cutting-edge gallery showcasing artistic experimentation

through the mediums of print and paper. Holds a variety of
dialogues, screenings, workshops, and guided tours.
ADDRESS 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236
OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri: 10am–7pm; Sat: 9am–6pm;
Sun: 10am–5pm
Closed on Public Holidays

CONTACT +65 6336 3663 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website

1180m away

DECK $$

An independent photo exhibition space for photography

enthusiasts, constructed within 19 shipping containers to
save space in our small city.
ADDRESS 120A Prinsep Street, Singapore 187937
OPENING HOURS Tue–Sat: 12pm–7pm; Sun: 12pm–5pm
Closed on Mondays

CONTACT +65 6734 6578 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website
1250m away

ArtScience Museum $$

A futuristic museum with an ever-changing line-up of

international exhibitions that push the boundaries of
science, art, and technology.
ADDRESS 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
OPENING HOURS 10am–7pm daily
CONTACT +65 6688 8888 /
[email protected]
ONLINE Website

1300m away

Atlas Bar $$$

The go-to gin and champagne bar for a quintessential 1920s

Art Deco experience—the paragon of Jazz age elegance,
complete with glamorous interiors.
ADDRESS 600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square,
Singapore 188778
OPENING HOURS Mon–Thu: 10am–1am; Fri: 10am–2am;
Sat: 3pm–2am
Closed on Sundays

CONTACT +65 6396 4466 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website
1300m away

The Parkview Museum FREE!

A stronghold for contemporary art that alternates between

solo shows, thematic exhibitions, and special exhibitions
from local and international contemporary artists.
ADDRESS 600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square Level 3,
Singapore 188778
OPENING HOURS Mon–Sat: 12pm–7pm
Closed on Sundays

CONTACT +65 6799 6971 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website

1400m away

Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop $$

The only bookshop-cum-café offering locally-themed books

that are about Singapore, written by Singaporeans, or
published by Singaporean publishers. PS: get your fix of
Singapore-style coffee here!
ADDRESS 45 Maxwell Road #01-01, Singapore 069118
OPENING HOURS HUGGS COFFEE Mon–Fri: 7am–5pm; Sat: 10am–2pm
EPIGRAM BOOKSHOP Mon–Fri: 10am–7pm;
Sat: 10am–2pm
Closed on Sundays

ONLINE Website
1920m away

The Projector $$

Singapore’s most renowned independent arthouse cinema

screens a mix of local films, indie selections, and cult classics
in an atmospheric theatre restored from the 70s.
ADDRESS 6001 Beach Road, Golden Mile Tower #05-00,
Singapore 199589
OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri: 6pm–8:30pm;
BOX OFFICE
Sat–Sun: 1pm–8:30pm
CONTACT [email protected]
ONLINE Website
gastronomers
Already thinking of your next meal? Prove your
salt as the ultimate foodie by feasting your way
through diverse Singaporean dishes, from the city’s
iconic hawker centres, to swanky rooftop bars!
310m away

JUMBO Seafood $$$

Known for their classic chilli crab, this specialty seafood

restaurant serves a variety of live seafood dishes prepared
in familiar local and Hong Kong styles.
ADDRESS 20 Upper Circular Road, #B1-48 The Riverwalk,
Singapore 058416
OPENING HOURS LUNCH 12pm–3pm daily DINNER 6pm–12am daily
CONTACT +65 6534 3435
ONLINE Website

370m away

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh $

An affordable spot for tender pork ribs cooked in a clear,

peppery Teochew-style soup, along with an assortment of
braised side dishes. Free soup refills available.
Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016–2018

ADDRESS 11 New Bridge Road #01-01, Singapore 059383

OPENING HOURS Tue–Sun: 9am–9:15pm
Closed on Mondays

CONTACT +65 6533 6128

ONLINE Website
430m away

JAAN by Kirk Westaway $$$

Perched on the 70th floor of one of Asia’s tallest hotels,

JAAN by Kirk Westaway showcases British dining in a
refreshing new light with seasonal ingredients from the
world’s best gourmet producers.
Vegetarian options available · Awarded 1 Star in the Singapore Michelin Guide 2018

ADDRESS Level 70 Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road,

Singapore 178882
OPENING HOURS LUNCH Mon–Sat: 11:45am–1pm
DINNER Mon–Sat: 6:45pm–8pm
Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

CONTACT +65 6837 3322 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website

500m away

CHIJMES $$

A dining complex of restaurants, cafes and bars specialising

in diverse cuisines like Japanese, Balinese, Western,
Brazilian, and more. Housed in the second oldest colonial
building in Singapore.
ADDRESS 30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996
OPENING HOURS Opening hours vary across various establishments

ONLINE Website
840m away

Annalakshmi Restaurant $$

A pay-as-you-wish vegetarian Indian buffet restaurant,

run by volunteers for over 17 years. All proceeds go to
charitable causes.
Vegetarian

ADDRESS 20 Havelock Road, #01-04 Central Square,

Singapore 059765
OPENING HOURS LUNCH 11am–3pm daily DINNER 6pm–9pm daily
CONTACT +65 6339 9993

970m away

Shinji by Kanesaka $$$

An offshoot of award-winning Chef Shinji Kanesaka’s 1

Michelin Star sushi restaurant in the glitzy Ginza district
of Tokyo, Shinji by Kanesaka features an ever-changing
omakase menu and Edomae-style sushi.
Awarded 1 Star in the Singapore Michelin Guide 2018

ADDRESS 76 Bras Basah Road, Lobby Floor,

Carlton Hotel Singapore, Singapore 189558
OPENING HOURS LUNCH Mon–Sat: 12pm–3pm (last order at 2pm)
DINNER Mon–Sat: 6pm–10pm (last order at 9pm)
Closed on Sundays

CONTACT +65 6338 6131 /

[email protected]
ONLINE Website
1370m away

Maxwell Food Centre $

A go-to food centre loved by locals and tourists for

affordable and authentic hawker fare. Particularly well-
known for Tian Tian Chicken Rice, whose head chef beat
Gordon Ramsay in a cook-off in 2013.
ADDRESS 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
OPENING HOURS 8am–2am daily
Opening hours vary across individual stalls

1600m away

Bao Makers $

This quaint dining concept specialises in traditional steamed

Chinese buns, filled with a cohesive selection of local and
international flavours.
Vegetarian options available

ADDRESS 4 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089261

OPENING HOURS LUNCH Mon–Sat: 12pm–3pm
DINNER Mon–Thu: 6pm–10pm; Fri–Sat: 6pm–11pm
Closed on Sundays

CONTACT +65 6291 2330

ONLINE Website
looking for the
best watering
holes in town?
If you’re counting on a nightcap to round
off the night, be glad you’re in the heart
of Asia’s cocktail capital. Pick your poison
from our curated list of bars and pubs,
with a spot for every crowd—from intimate
speakeasies, to luxurious liquor lounges.
290m away

Smoke & Mirrors $$

Perched atop the National Gallery, this rooftop bar is

known for its panoramic views of the downtown Singapore
skyline, and creative cocktails with unconventional flavour
combinations that will surprise and titillate your palate.
ADDRESS 1 St. Andrew’s Road, #06-01 National Gallery
Singapore, Singapore 178957
OPENING HOURS Mon–Thu: 3pm–1am; Fri: 3pm–2am;
Sat, Public Holidays & Eve of Public Holidays:
12pm–2am; Sun: 12pm–1am
CONTACT +65 9380 6313 /
[email protected]
ONLINE Website

470m away

Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall $$

Nestled within a conserved shophouse along the Singapore

River that was once home to dock workers, Ah Sam Cold
Drink Stall features nostalgic decor that harks back to
our migrant history. This bar specialises in locally inspired
cocktails paired with street food staples.
ADDRESS 60 Boat Quay, Singapore 049848
OPENING HOURS Mon–Thu: 6pm–12am; Fri–Sat: 6pm–2am
Closed on Sundays

CONTACT +65 6535 0838

ONLINE Website
640m away

Loof $$

Named after the Singaporean mispronunciation of “roof”,

Loof is a trendy rooftop bar that exemplifies local culture
with cocktails reminiscent of Southeast Asian flavours, and
a diverse food menu.
Vegetarian options available

ADDRESS 331 North Bridge Road, #03-07 Odeon Towers

Extension Rooftop, Singapore 188720
OPENING HOURS Sun–Thu: 5pm–1am; Fri–Sat: 5pm–2am
CONTACT +65 6337 9416 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website

830m away

1-Altitude $$$

At 282 metres above sea level, the world’s highest al fresco

bar offers spectacular 360-degree views of the city. Revered
for their line-up of exquisite cocktails, with live sets from
top local bands and world-renowned DJs.
ADDRESS 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
OPENING HOURS Sun–Tue: 6pm–2am; Thu: 6pm–3am;
Wed, Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holiday: 6pm–4am
CONTACT +65 6438 0410 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website
1220m away

Operation Dagger $$

Ranked 6th on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, this modern

speakeasy specialises in culinary-inspired drinks. Head
Bartender Luke Whearty elevates the experience with
homemade tinctures, aromatic smoke, vinegars, and
Southeast Asian spices.
ADDRESS No. 7 Ann Siang Hill #B1-01, Singapore 069791
OPENING HOURS Mon–Sat: 6pm–12am
Closed on Sundays

CONTACT +65 6438 4057 / [email protected]

ONLINE Website

1230m away

Oxwell & Co $$

An apothecary-inspired British bar and restaurant housed in

a four-storey conservation shophouse at Chinatown, known
for their draft cocktails. Features a scenic rooftop bar with
an edible garden specially grown for their food and drinks.
ADDRESS 5 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069688
OPENING HOURS 12pm–12am daily
CONTACT +65 6438 7036 / [email protected]
ONLINE Website
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