Top 5 Places to Visit in Singapore

With a whole gamut of exciting and quirky hangout joints in the form of discotheques, coffee bars and shopping locales, Singapore’s youngsters are spoiled for choice. Long hours spent at work or taking classes in the country’s many educational Meccas can take its toll. But if you’re young and ‘with it’ you can really get footloose and fancy free in Singapore. Here’s how.

 

Wala Wala Cafe Bar

This is one of the coolest addresses in Singapore’s chic Lorong Mambong area. The place to be in if you’re hip and happening, Wala Wala is an atmospheric cafe bar, which serves great drinks and great music. A popular haunt with the locals, it also gets a fair share of the expat crowd that comes here for its smashing cocktails, its uber cool music floor and its terrace seating. A great place for those who want to just soak in the atmosphere and have a relaxed conversation with friends or just dance the blues away.

Where: 31 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village

La Baroque

A shining beacon of hope and entertainment for all night birds in Singapore, La Baroque, as the name suggests, is inspired by 17^th century France. The French influences resonate everywhere from its ambience, to the sensually designed bar counter with its inviting couches and high stools, to the delectable menu. This classy watering hole caters to a sophisticated crowd and is one of the most popular joints in the Chijmes area. Choose to sit inside the bar and enjoy the live music by the in-house band Shagies, or head out for an al fresco dining experience and some great cocktails. The alcohol and the fun never stop flowing here!

Where: 30 Victoria Street, Chijmes

Shots

From its ultra-modern almost sterile ambience, to the offbeat offerings on its menu, there is nothing ordinary about Shots. Not in the least the wonderful works of art displayed on the walls – an interesting potpourri of photographs taken by the cafe’s owner. Shots is most popular among youngsters for its inviting list of desserts, especially cakes that taste heavenly and are easy on the pocket. Head here for lively talking sessions over chilled glasses of your favourite coffee.

Where: 8 Ann Siang Hill

Wave House

An exciting destination for adrenaline junkies, Wave House in Sentosa Island brings you the thrills of a beach destination, right here in tropical Singapore, without the incumbent dangers of drowning. The Double FlowRider and FlowBarrel create artificial waves, which can be curbed and mounted even if you’re not a trained surfer. Trainers and instructors are always at hand to help you get over the phobia. And once you’ve built yourself an appetite, head to the adjoining California-style restaurant for a great meal.

Where: 36 Siloso Beach

Haji Lane

This is not one place but a whole street of quirky, trendy and hip places. From designer garments and antique shops to sorbet and shisha cafes and tarot cards readers, Haji Lane is a queer assortment of bohemian chic. It’s tiny and unmarked and can be easily missed by all except those who come seeking it – in other words the young and the restless. Go here for an extraordinary shopping experience, especially if you’re looking for something hat ke.

Where: Arab Street area

Any holiday to Singapore promises to be an experience you’ll cherish. So make your flight and hotel bookings to Singapore today!