Dashplorer Guide to Farrer Park
Welcome to the guide for Farrer Park, the first area for you to explore as a Dashplorer! Why did we choose Farrer Park as the first area in Singapore to be featured? Well, that’s because this area is not only culturally-rich, it’s also located in the central region of our country. So, aside from tall modern buildings, you can also expect plenty of shophouses that are as unique as they are artistic 🎨
Stepping into Farrer Park is like seeing art come to life. Think huge murals on the walls of buildings and colourful lights lining the street at night 🤩 Itching to explore this fascinating area? Let’s get right into it with these hidden gems we found in Farrer Park that we can’t wait for you to fall in love with!
Bars 🍺
Everyone loves bars with unique concoctions and instagrammable interiors. If you’re always on the hunt for such bars to hang out and catch up with your friends in on a Friday night after work, we know just the right places for you! Grab your friends and explore these bars in Farrer Park now 🍻
MIRAGE – THE PARLOUR
(Photo credit to IG @theparlourmirage)
Tucked away amongst other shops in the long stretch on Owen Road is Mirage – The Parlour. Walking into Mirage, you’ll immediately feel the cozy vibes enhanced by dim lighting and wooden tones. Aside from the NFT artworks displayed via digital screens on their wall, another distinctive feature of Mirage is their craft beers that are served straight from the taps 🚰 If you’re looking for a modern bar with a 10/10 playlist where tasty craft beer is uniquely prepared, Mirage is your place.
Address: 140 Owen Rd, Singapore 218940
Instagram: @theparlourmirage
Facebook: @theparlourmirage
MAMA DIAM
(Photos credit to IG @mamadiam.prinsep)
Do you remember the mama shops from your childhood? A bar like none other, Mama Diam has a shopfront that looks just like these mama shops. Mama shops are convenience stores usually found in the void decks of Singapore’s HDB flats in the 1980s to early 90s. Hiding behind this nostalgia-inducing front is a speakeasy bar that serves drinks inspired by our local favourites (with a twist!). You can travel back in time to the stress-free days with a glass of Milo Old Fashioned or reconnect with classics through the Sng Mei (sour plum) Potion topped with haw flakes 🍸
Address: 38 Prinsep St, Singapore 188665
Instagram: @mamadiam.prinsep
Facebook: @mamadiam.prinsep
BAR STORIES
(Photo credit to IG @barsstoriessg)
At Bar Stories, you’ll feel like you’re home. The interior has a minimalist style with off-white tones, giving off a cozy and homely vibe. But what sets Bar Stories apart from other bars is their lack of a cocktail menu. The mixologist will customise your drink(s) according to your ‘mood, taste and palette’, making sure the drink is one-of-a-kind and unique to you. This intimate service promises you a sense of belonging in this bar 🏠
Address: 55-57A Haji Ln, Singapore 189248
Instagram: @barstoriessg
Facebook: @barstories.sg
TENANTS’ FAVOURITES
POCHA IN A FOREST
Recommended by a Dasher who loves all things Korean, Pocha in a Forest replicates Korean bistros that are inside a little tent (called pojangmacha) and sells Korean street food and drinks 🍢
“I like the cozy vibes of the Korea-inspired bar, especially the little tent inside the bar, which was such a nice touch! It brought Seoul to Singapore for me and their signature Frozen Beer is definitely a must-try.”
Address: Prinsep St, #36 #01-01 Singapore 188648
GINETT RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Another bistro with high praises from a Dasher is Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar, a French establishment with delicious French cuisine that comes with a twist! Expect premium meats, cold cuts and cheese 🥩
“As someone who came from France, I found myself missing my hometown food and though Ginett gives French food a twist, they’re still very much able to satisfy my craving. It helps that the interior is very intimate with the orange-ish lighting.”
Address: 200 Middle Rd, Singapore 188980
Food 🍜
Every good guide has a ‘Food’ section – yes or yes? 😉 Singapore is known as a ‘food paradise’ because locals love food so very much, and any international friends who come here are bound to fall for our local delicacies! If you’re searching for good food like us, hang tight as we introduce you to places to eat in Farrer Park 🍲
BRUNCHES CAFE
Equipped with vintage-esque decor and furniture to give a rustic feel is Brunches Cafe, a cozy and homey cafe that serves great Western cuisine. Aside from the yummy pasta, what you can look forward to in this humble bistro are the various antiques they display, from collector’s figurines to gramophones! The owner and staff are friendly and welcoming so feel free to talk to them to learn more about the antiques 😍
Address: 96 Rangoon Rd, Singapore 218381
Instagram: @brunchescafe
Facebook: @BrunchesCafe
Check out our coliving spaces here
APHRODITE WAFFLES & GELATO
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There’s always room for dessert, yes? Aphrodite Waffles & Gelato is an ice-cream cafe that boasts adventurous flavours you’ve probably never thought of. In this white, minimalistic place where splashes of colour come from flowers and (you guessed it!) ice-cream, you can expect flavours like Goat Cheese, Drifting Snowflakes Jasmine and Aphrodite (Blue Cheese Chocolate) 🍨
Address: 106 Desker Rd, Singapore 209628
Instagram: @theaphroditesg
Facebook: @theaphrodite.sg
WARM UP CAFE
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Just back from your vacation or haven’t gotten your passport renewed? Anywho, if you’re missing overseas trips, step into Warm Up Cafe to feel like you’re in Thailand 🇹🇭! They sell authentic and popular Thai food and drinks like boat noodles, mookata and everyone’s favourite iced green milk tea. Oh, and you get to choose either the air-conditioned indoors seating with neon lights and photo walls or the alfresco outdoors with artificial grass carpet and Thai-style furniture!
Address: 110 Mackenzie Rd, Singapore 228708
Instagram: @warmupcafe.sg
Facebook: @warmupcafesg
TENANTS’ FAVOURITES
SAKUNTHALA’S
A Dasher had great things to say about Sakunthala’s, so of course we had to go try it and boy, must we say that this Indian restaurant lived up to our expectations. With tons of food on the menu, you’ll be spoilt for choice but trust us when we say you must try the butter chicken and chicken masala 🥘
“You guys have to try out Sakunthala’s if you’re doing a guide on food in Farrer Park! It is one of the more authentic Indian restaurants in the area and I find myself going back again and again for the Mutton Mysore.”
Address: 66 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218570
JIA BIN (KLANG) BAK KUT TEH
We can’t introduce good food in Farrer Park without mentioning our local delight – bak kut teh, especially this highly recommended one by a Dasher! Jia Bin’s signature dish may be the traditional herbal bak kut teh but they boast a variety of other dishes like dry bak kut teh, spicy pork belly and hua diao wine chicken 🍖
“Their herbal bak kut teh may be popular, but what made me their regular customer is the spicy pork belly. It’s so sinful yet soooo good.”
Address: 62 Rangoon Rd, Singapore 218352
Things to Do 👣
Aside from places to eat, are you also always looking for things to do in Singapore? We know that desperation to cure boredom all too well 👀 Our country may be small but there is actually a myriad of fun activities to engage in. Without further ado, let’s get started on trendy and entertaining things you can do in Farrer Park 🥳
MANGAWORK
(Photo credit to IG @mangawork.sg)
Want to reminisce the good ol’ days when you spent the noon binging manga (Japanese comics) such as Naruto, Bleach and the still-ongoing One Piece? Check out MangaWork and the private spaces they provide for individuals who are looking for a clean and cozy environment to read and rest! The white and wooden tones of their furnishing along with a carpeted floor make for a quiet space that is also suitable for working outside of office and home 💼 (P.S. The Napper Rooms and Thinker Rooms are looking real comfortable with their tatami chair and beanbag!)
Dashers’ Perks: 1 free hour for any room configuration, claim here!
Address: 291 Serangoon Rd, #02-00, Singapore 218107
Instagram: @mangawork.sg
Facebook: MangaWork.sg
HEARTROOM GALLERY
(Photo credit to IG @heartroomgallery)
An activity that has been trending these past few years is art jamming, where people come together to create a work of art. If you’re ready to let the artist in you go wild, check out Heartroom Gallery. There’s something for everyone – from Acrylic Art Classes to Manga Drawing Classes to Chinese Brush Painting Classes 🎨 – so you’ll definitely find a form of art you love here!
Address: 41 Cambridge Rd, #01-17, Singapore 210041
Instagram: @heartroomgallery
Facebook: @heartroom.gallery
WILDFLOWER STUDIO
(Photo credit to IG @consider.the.wild.flowers)
Combining the concepts of art jamming and cat cafe, Wildflower Studio is the perfect place for you if you’re interested in both painting and playing with furry little kitties! The studio offers 3 kinds of art jamming sessions for all ages and all of them promise interaction with the resident felines so sign up now for a relaxing time filled with art and kitties 🐱
Address: 56A Niven Rd, Singapore 228405
Instagram: @consider.the.wild.flowers
Facebook: @wildflowerstudio.sg
TENANTS’ FAVOURITES
HOUSE OF TAN TENG NIAH
Named after the person who constructed it, the House of Tan Teng Niah is a colourfully vivid building built in 1900 as a Chinese villa. After 100+ years, it’s now a commercial space that is also a popular photo spot that our Dasher guarantees to be Instagram-worthy 📸
“I think anyone who likes to take photos, whether for the ‘gram or just as a hobby, should give this place a visit. It’s simply too beautiful as a background!”
Address: 37 Kerbau Rd, Singapore 219168
AIRZONE
Ready to get your adrenaline pumping? Airzone is the place to go! This elevated playground is hard to miss, with nets hanging between floors in City Square Mall. Get through your initial fear and you’ll find yourself happily drowning in the ball pit and going down the slides in no time 🛝
“Though it was scary at first and even embarrassing to be playing amongst kids, I have to say that I don’t regret playing at Airzone! Throwing balls at my friends while being suspended in the air made me feel like a child again.”
Address: 180 Kitchener Road, #02-K4, K10, 208539
Are you excited to explore the spots we listed? Because we sure are! There are so many hidden gems that we didn’t even know of before we started to explore and we’re so eager for you to enjoy them 🥺 To make things even more enticing, we’re giving away $100 off a Dashplorer’s rent! Simply share with us your experience in one of the places in our guide here, and you might just win the prize 😍
