Guidebook for Singapore
Entertainment & Activities
United Square has many stores selling quality kids' products, as well as learning and play centres for kids. There is also Cold Storage supermarket, drug stores and a hardware store here.
51 locals recommend
United Square Shopping Mall
101 Thomson RdUnited Square has many stores selling quality kids' products, as well as learning and play centres for kids. There is also Cold Storage supermarket, drug stores and a hardware store here.
Shopping
Sporting goods galore, and of course, food options aplenty. Has a gym and outdoor basketball court as well.
69 locals recommend
Velocity
238 Thomson RdSporting goods galore, and of course, food options aplenty. Has a gym and outdoor basketball court as well.
Everything Else
One of the largest and most well-known public hospitals in Singapore with the busiest accident and emergency department in the country.
26 locals recommend
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jln Tan Tock SengOne of the largest and most well-known public hospitals in Singapore with the busiest accident and emergency department in the country.
The first private hospital in Singapore founded in 1961, Mount Alvernia is known for its obstetric and paediatric services.
6 locals recommend
Mount Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson RdThe first private hospital in Singapore founded in 1961, Mount Alvernia is known for its obstetric and paediatric services.
Sightseeing
Popular among nature lovers, The MacRitchie Nature Trail and Reservoir Park features a 'TreeTop walk' across a 250-metre free-standing suspension bridge.
12 locals recommend
MacRitchie Trail
Popular among nature lovers, The MacRitchie Nature Trail and Reservoir Park features a 'TreeTop walk' across a 250-metre free-standing suspension bridge.
A unique enclave steeped in Indian culture, this is the place to find authentic Indian cuisine that will fire up your senses!
128 locals recommend
Little India Stn station
A unique enclave steeped in Indian culture, this is the place to find authentic Indian cuisine that will fire up your senses!
Essentials
One of the oldest hawker centres in Singapore, Pek Kio market has great local fare that is unbelievably cheap. Be sure to also visit the traditional 'wet market' selling fresh produce.
15 locals recommend
Pek Kio Market & Food Centre
41A Cambridge RdOne of the oldest hawker centres in Singapore, Pek Kio market has great local fare that is unbelievably cheap. Be sure to also visit the traditional 'wet market' selling fresh produce.
Delicious, handcrafted artisan bread that brings together the best in Japanese, European and Taiwanese baking.
Duke Bakery
101 Thomson RdDelicious, handcrafted artisan bread that brings together the best in Japanese, European and Taiwanese baking.
Food Scene
Specialty coffee and quality food by local artisan bakers. Opens Sun-Thurs: 8.30am-9pm/ Fri & Sat: 8.30am-10.30pm
7 locals recommend
Craftsmen Specialty Coffee (Thomson)
173 Thomson RdSpecialty coffee and quality food by local artisan bakers. Opens Sun-Thurs: 8.30am-9pm/ Fri & Sat: 8.30am-10.30pm
A specialty coffee house offering a good range of hearty breakfast items and sandwiches all day. Opens Tues-Thurs: 8am-6pm/ Fri: 8am-10.30pm/ Sat: 9am-10.30pm/ Sun: 9am-6pm
12 locals recommend
The Clue-less Goat
189 Thomson RdA specialty coffee house offering a good range of hearty breakfast items and sandwiches all day. Opens Tues-Thurs: 8am-6pm/ Fri: 8am-10.30pm/ Sat: 9am-10.30pm/ Sun: 9am-6pm
An ice-cream parlour that serves unique flavours born and bred in Singapore, like Horlick balls and Mao Shan Wang Durian. Their liqueur range of flavours is a must-try too. Simply "udderlicious."
11 locals recommend
Udders Ice Cream (Novena)
155 Thomson RdAn ice-cream parlour that serves unique flavours born and bred in Singapore, like Horlick balls and Mao Shan Wang Durian. Their liqueur range of flavours is a must-try too. Simply "udderlicious."
This is the 2nd branch opened by the famous Ah Chew Desserts from Liang Seah Street. One of the best places to go to for traditional Hong Kong desserts such as Mango Sago with Pomelo.
7 locals recommend
Ah Chew Desserts 阿秋甜品
181 Thomson RdThis is the 2nd branch opened by the famous Ah Chew Desserts from Liang Seah Street. One of the best places to go to for traditional Hong Kong desserts such as Mango Sago with Pomelo.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harry's is the go-to bar for beers, wines and cocktails paired with modern comfort food. Sports telecast and live entertainment available too. Opens Sun-Thurs: 12pm-11pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm-1am
6 locals recommend
Harry's Novena
238 Thomson RoadHarry's is the go-to bar for beers, wines and cocktails paired with modern comfort food. Sports telecast and live entertainment available too. Opens Sun-Thurs: 12pm-11pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm-1am