Discover the Vibrant Charm of Boat Quay
Experience the vibrant culture, stunning views, and culinary delights of Boat Quay, Singapore's historic riverside hub.
Boat Quay, Singapore's historic riverside quay, is a bustling hub of culture, dining, and nightlife, offering stunning views of iconic landmarks and a taste of local history.
A brief summary to Boat Quay
- Bonham St, Singapore, Central Area, 049782, SG
- +6567366622
Local tips
- Visit during the evening for a beautiful view of the skyline lit up.
- Try local dishes at the outdoor hawker stalls for an authentic taste of Singapore.
- Take a river cruise to see the iconic landmarks from the water.
- Explore the nearby Clarke Quay for more nightlife options.
- Consider visiting on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds.
Getting There
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Walking
From Chinatown MRT Station (NE4/DT19), exit the station and head towards Pagoda Street. Walk along Pagoda Street until you reach Smith Street, then turn left onto Smith Street. Continue walking until you reach Upper Cross Street. Turn right onto Upper Cross Street and walk straight until you reach the junction with Hong Lim Park on your left. Cross the road at the traffic lights towards Hong Lim Park. Continue straight along Upper Cross Street until you reach a large intersection with Clarke Quay on your right and Boat Quay on your left. Cross the road at the lights, and walk down towards Boat Quay along the Singapore River until you arrive at Bonham Street, where Boat Quay is located.
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Public Bus
From Chinatown, head to the nearest bus stop, which is located on New Bridge Road (Bus Stop ID: 05151). Take bus number 175 or 80. After about 5-10 minutes, get off at the bus stop at Clarke Quay (Bus Stop ID: 05141). From there, walk towards the riverfront, and follow the riverside path along the Singapore River. You will reach Boat Quay in approximately 10 minutes. Keep an eye out for Bonham Street, where the entrance to Boat Quay is located.
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Bicycle
If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from one of the many bike-sharing services available in Chinatown. Start at the nearest bike docking station, and head towards North Bridge Road. Continue along North Bridge Road, and then make a left onto South Bridge Road. Follow South Bridge Road until you reach the Singapore River. Once there, turn right and follow the river path until you reach Boat Quay. It should take about 15-20 minutes depending on your cycling speed.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
CapitaSpring
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Pilcrow - Western Grill, Dessert & Cocktail Bar
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Standbeeld van Luitenant-gouverneur van Bencoolen Sir T Stamford Bingley R
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Raffles Pl
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7 Wonders Hostel @ Boat Quay
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Cavenagh Bridge
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Mirror Balls sculpture “24 Hours in Singapore”
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The River Merchants
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The First Generation
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Dalhousie Obelisk
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Heritage Collection on Boat Quay (South Bridge Wing)
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Mural
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Heritage Collection on Clarke Quay
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Tall Tree In The Eye
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The Lighthouse
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Unmissable attractions to see
Fat Sparrrow sculpture
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Singapore Pub Crawl
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Flatiron House Singapore
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River Cruise
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Yueh Hai Ching Temple
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Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles
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Raffles' Landing Site
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Ho Chi Minh Monument
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Points of View. Sculpture. Anthony Cragg
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Asian Civilisations Museum
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Green Oasis - CapitaSpring
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Sky Garden at CapitaSpring
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Essential places to dine
Harry's Boat Quay
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Dark Horse Japanese Restaurant & Bar
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Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore (Boat Quay)
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Dallas Restaurant and Bar (Boat Quay)
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Charlie's Restaurant & Bar (Boat Quay)
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Vespetta Italian Restaurant
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Cottage & Kettle @ Boat Quay
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Braci
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Shrimp Prawn Seafood
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My Little Spanish Place (Boat Quay)
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Kinara Boat Quay
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Co Chung Vietnamese Restaurant Boat Quay- Authentic taste of Vietnam
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Izakaya Shindo
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Restaurant Ibid
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Eat Sum Thing
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
DAWN
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Eko Life (Clarke Quay)
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Puzzletopia @ Clarke Quay
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Parisine Singapore
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Cross Street Exchange
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Woods Pharmacy Pte Ltd
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Unique Women's Clothing
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Ya Kun Kaya Toast
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DAISO & THREEPPY @ Clarke Quay Central
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Huggs Coffee
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Guardian Health & Beauty - Clarke Quay Central
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LUMINE SINGAPORE
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Ming Electronics & Souvenir
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Kai Kai Gifts
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DON DON DONKI @ Clarke Quay Central
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
The Penny Black
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beGIN
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The Public House
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Cosy Bar
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Ballroom by Barbary Coast
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Taylor Adam
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Anthology
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Skinny's Lounge
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Offtrack
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The Secret Mermaid
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Sugarhall
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28 HongKong Street
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Platform. 好花好水
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Bitters & Love
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Employees Only Singapore
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