Singapore date ideasThe calm end of the river. Brunch spots, wine bars and a riverside walk that turns a single drink into a whole evening if you want it to.
9 places, each checked to be open, with the nearest MRT and the price.
@ STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery
Robertson Quay, Singapore
A contemporary print and paper gallery in a riverside warehouse with rotating exhibitions. A walk through takes 30 to 45 minutes and leaves you with something to talk about.
After: Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at The Pier is a short walk along the river for dessert.
41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236 · Map
@ Laurent Bernard Chocolatier
Robertson Quay, Singapore
A chocolate café on the riverside known for hand made chocolate cakes and ice cream. Sharing a cake and a hot chocolate by the water makes an easy hour.
After: STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery is next door if you meet before it closes.
80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-11, The Pier at Robertson, Singapore 239013 · Map
@ Po
Robertson Quay, Singapore
Modern Peranakan cooking in a restored 1895 warehouse. The signature popiah (S$32) is assembled at the table, which is a natural icebreaker, and the room is dim and cosy.
After: Walk along the river to Robertson Quay after dinner.
320 Havelock Road, The Warehouse Hotel, Singapore 169628 · Map
Pick three dates you would say yes to and let the right person pick one. Agree on a time, both confirm, and go. No chat, ever.
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@ The Book Cafe
River Valley, Singapore
A book lined café open since 2000, with comfy sofas and all day breakfast. Low key and quiet, it suits a long, easy conversation over coffee.
After: Stroll along the Robertson Quay riverside after; it is a minute away.
20 Martin Road, #01-02, Seng Kee Building, Singapore 239070 · Map
@ Zion Riverside Food Centre
Tanglin, Singapore
A small 32 stall hawker centre by the river with a Michelin Bib Gourmand listed prawn noodle stall and a well known char kway teow. Cheap, quick and unfussy.
After: Walk east along the river to Robertson Quay after.
70 Zion Road, Singapore 247792 · Map
@ Robertson Quay Riverside Walk
Robertson Quay, Singapore
Walk the promenade on both banks of the Singapore River and cross the Alkaff Bridge, painted with bright circles by artist Pacita Abad. It is free and easy to extend or cut short depending on how it is going.
After: Stop at Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at The Pier for dessert on the way.
Alkaff Bridge, Robertson Quay, Singapore 238252 · Map
@ Botany
Robertson Quay, Singapore
A plant filled riverside café serving brunch plates, pasta and organic wine from morning until 10pm. Works for a weekend brunch date or an early dinner.
After: Walk a few minutes east along the river to cross the Alkaff Bridge.
86 Robertson Quay, #01-03, Singapore 238245 · Map
@ Common Man Coffee Roasters
River Valley, Singapore
The flagship café of a well known Singapore roaster, with all day brunch and greenery around the building. Weekend mornings are busy; a weekday coffee is calmer.
After: Walk two minutes to the river and cross the Alkaff Bridge.
22 Martin Road, #01-00, Singapore 239058 · Map
@ Super Loco Robertson Quay
Robertson Quay, Singapore
A Mexican cantina with tacos and margaritas on the riverfront. It gets lively later in the evening, so book an early table if you want to talk.
After: Cross the Alkaff Bridge right outside for a short walk along the river.
60 Robertson Quay, #01-13, The Quayside, Singapore 238252 · Map
Pick three dates you would say yes to and let the right person pick one. Agree on a time, both confirm, and go. No chat, ever.
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STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, Laurent Bernard Chocolatier and The Book Cafe on this page all come in under S$30 a person.
STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, Laurent Bernard Chocolatier and Po are indoors, so the plan survives a storm.
The places on this page are nearest to Fort Canning MRT, Havelock MRT and Great World MRT.
You plan three real dates like these. People who would say yes to one of them like it, and you pick who to match with. Then you agree on a time and both confirm. There is no chat, ever.