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Singapore is a food lover’s paradise, and if you enjoy exploring cafés, bars, and restaurants, finding the right neighborhood to live in is essential. Whether you’re looking for a brunch café, rooftop bar, or Michelin-star restaurant, Singapore has vibrant dining districts to suit every taste.

If you love socializing, food-hopping, and enjoying Singapore’s buzzing nightlife, this guide will help you discover the best areas for dining and entertainment. Plus, we’ll show you how Casa Mia Coliving offers fully furnished homes in these prime locations so you can enjoy the best of the city right at your doorstep.

Best Neighborhoods in Singapore for Cafés, Bars, and Restaurants

1. Tanjong Pagar – The Ultimate Food & Drink District

  • Why Live Here? Tanjong Pagar is one of Singapore’s most famous dining districts, packed with restaurants, bars, and cafés. Whether you’re craving Korean BBQ, Japanese izakayas, or craft cocktails, this area has it all.
  • Transport: Tanjong Pagar MRT (East-West Line)
  • Highlights: Keong Saik Road, Club Street, Amoy Street
  • Best Bars: Native, Gibson, Jigger & Pony (Asia’s Best 50 Bars)
  • Best Cafés: Bearded Bella, Grids & Circles, Alchemist
  • Budget: 💲💲💲 (Mid-to-high)
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2. Holland Village – The Best Area for Socializing & Weekend Brunch

  • Why Live Here? Holland Village is a vibrant hub for cafés, bars, and brunch spots, making it the perfect area for foodies and social butterflies. It’s a popular choice among expats and young professionals.
  • Transport: Holland Village MRT (Circle Line)
  • Highlights: Chip Bee Gardens, Lorong Mambong
  • Best Bars: Wala Wala, The Pit, 6 Drunk Men
  • Best Cafés: Baker & Cook, Sunday Folks, % Arabica
  • Budget: 💲💲💲 (Mid-to-high)
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3. Orchard & Somerset – Best for Upscale Dining & Nightlife

  • Why Live Here? Orchard is not just for shopping—it’s home to high-end restaurants, rooftop bars, and luxury cafés. If you love fine dining, cocktail lounges, and being in the heart of the city, Orchard is the place for you.
  • Transport: Orchard & Somerset MRT (North-South Line)
  • Highlights: Emerald Hill, Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery
  •  Best Bars: Alley Bar, The Other Room, Manhattan Bar
  • Best Cafés: Merci Marcel, Oriole Coffee + Bar, Dal.Komm Coffee
  • Budget: 💲💲💲💲 (High-end)
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4. Robertson Quay – Best for Riverside Dining & Wine Bars

  • Why Live Here? Robertson Quay offers a relaxed riverside atmosphere, perfect for wine bars, brunch cafés, and European-style restaurants. It’s a quiet yet lively area, ideal for weekend brunch or evening drinks by the river.
  • Transport: Fort Canning MRT (Downtown Line)
  • Highlights: Robertson Walk, The Quayside
  •  Best Bars: Wine Connection, Verre, Public House
  • Best Cafés: Toby’s Estate, Common Man Coffee Roasters, Kith Café
  • Budget: 💲💲💲 (Mid-range)
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5. Joo Chiat & Katong – Best for Local Food & Heritage Cafés

  • Why Live Here? Joo Chiat is a cultural hotspot known for Peranakan heritage, local hawker food, and indie cafés. If you enjoy exploring historic shophouses, eating at Michelin Bib Gourmand hawker stalls, and café-hopping, this area is for you.
  • Transport: Eunos & Dakota MRT (East-West & Circle Line)
  • Highlights: Peranakan Shophouses, Katong Square
  •  Best Bars: The 1925 Brewing Co., The Cider Pit, Rabbit Carrot Gun
  • Best Cafés: Brawn & Brains, Baker’s Well, The Neptune
  • Budget: 💲💲 (Affordable to mid-range)
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Why Choose Casa Mia Coliving in These Foodie Neighborhoods?

At Casa Mia Coliving, we offer a hassle-free living experience for expats, students, and young professionals.

  • Fully furnished private rooms
  • High-speed WiFi & weekly cleaning included
  • Transparent, all-inclusive rent (no hidden fees!)
  • Access to a vibrant community & exclusive events
  • Flexible lease terms – No long-term commitments required!
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If you love cafés, bars, and restaurants, Singapore has the perfect neighborhood for you.

 If you want the ultimate food & drink district, live in Tanjong Pagar.

 If you love brunch & socializing, Holland Village is your spot.

 If you enjoy upscale dining & nightlife, Orchard & Somerset are ideal.

 If you prefer riverside dining, Robertson Quay is perfect.

 If you’re a local food enthusiast, Joo Chiat & Katong are great choices.

With Casa Mia Coliving, finding a home near your favorite cafés and restaurants is easy.

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Best Neighborhoods in Singapore for Cafés, Bars, and Restaurants
1. Tanjong Pagar – The Ultimate Food & Drink District
2. Holland Village – The Best Area for Socializing & Weekend Brunch
3. Orchard & Somerset – Best for Upscale Dining & Nightlife
4. Robertson Quay – Best for Riverside Dining & Wine Bars
5. Joo Chiat & Katong – Best for Local Food & Heritage Cafés
Why Choose Casa Mia Coliving in These Foodie Neighborhoods?
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Eugenio Ferrante
Eugenio Ferrante

I am Eugenio, co-founder at Casa Mia Coliving and a "serial expat" (I lived in Milan, St. Louis, New Delhi, Toronto, Chicago, Seattle and Singapore). When I am not busy with our members and prospective members, you can find me running around the Singapore Botanical Garden, sometime alone, sometime with my two sons.