Top 10 spots for students in Singapore
Relax, rev up and re-tox: there's plenty to distract students in Singapore. Why study when you can be out having fun on the cheap? Here are 10 cool ways for students to put off that essay for one more day.
Wave House Sentosa
Looking to ride some waves? Wave House Sentosa is the place. Synthesizing skateboarding and wakeboarding styles, The FlowBarrel and Double FlowRider create sheet waves for surfers à la Dogtown and Z-boys.
The FlowBarrel promises some hardcore surfing at speeds of up to 50 kph, while the Double FlowRider gets first-timers off to a good start.
Not simply a surfer’s paradise, Wave House Sentosa hosts regular beach parties with occasional live concerts. Past performers include LMFAO, Lil’ Jon and The Far East Movement.
36 Silosa Beach Walk. Find out more about prices at www.wavehousesentosa.com
Wala Wala, Holland Village
Away from the live music, the bar’s terrace is where acoustic musicians add background noise.
One other bonus? A 300-minute happy hour that starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.
Holland Village, 31 Lorong Mambong. For a full music schedule, check out www.imaginings.com.sg
Butter Factory, One Fullerton
The factory is split into two rooms -- Bump throbs with hip-hop, Fash has a more indie-rock bent to it.
Both are especially packed with college students on Wednesday nights -- ladies enter free with free flow of alcohol from 10 p.m. till 1 a.m -- downing shots, gyrating around the poles and dancing to the infectious beats of the resident house DJ.
Butter also hosts various international acts, with previous performers including Chingy and the Bangkok Invaders.
Butterfactory is at One Fullerton.Visit www.thebutterfactory.com
Tom’s Palette, Beach Road
Ice cream parlors that infuse their icy, creamy creations with a local flavor have become a top student hangout.
Established by a husband-and-wife duo, Tom’s Palette offers over 90 flavors including the exotic and delicious Salted Egg and Sarsi; new flavors are launched every week and ice cream class is held on Sundays.
Better yet, Mr. Chronos -- a partner at Tom’s Palette -- has extended a 10 percent discount for college students from SIM, NUS, NTU, NUS, Republic and Temasek Polytechnic.
From S$2.80-S$4.70 per scoop. #01-25 Shaw Leisure Gallery, 100 Beach Road. Visit www.tomspalette.com.sg
Spizza, Club Street: Bukit Timah: Jalan Kayu
College students love a slice of pie and even more so when a flash of a student ID grants a 15 percent discount.
Spizza has become a hot favorite with gourmet toppings such as proscuito, beef carpaccio and rucola salad topping the list of popular wood-fired pizzas.
With outlets across the island and reasonably priced pizzas from S$17 to S$22, it's no wonder the Club Street and Balmoral Plaza outlets have become particularly popular with the big kids.
For full location details visit www.spizza.sg
Le Baroque, CHIJMES
It's well known that booze is way too expensive in Singapore. So where do teens and 20-ssomethings go to dance and get beyond buzzed cheaply? Le Baroque.
Pay S$20 for all-you-can-drink Monday and Wednesday nights from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and boogie the buzz away to the live band.
Occasionally, you might see a 60-year-old breaking out the moves but aside from that curious occurence, Baroque is popular among students from SMU, NUS and particularly the exchange students.
B1-07 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St. Visit www.lebaroque.com.sg
Shots, Ann Siang Road
The college set likes to come here to catch up with friends in the late afternoon, or just spend the day browsing the art magazines on the shelves as they savor their handcrafted java.
As dusk falls, sake replaces espresso; and do try the signature Café Coretto or Sakegatto.
From S$3.80-S$5.80 per shot. 8 Ann Siang Road. Visit www.shots.com.sg for more information
Players, Boat Quay
Players models itself as a bar for drinking games. Diversions here include beer pong, flip cup and local diversions involving dice and other paraphernalia.
Players hosts up to three (beer) pong tables, and a tower of beer costs S$56, hence the place is packed out on weekend nights.
29 Carpenter St., Boat Quay. Visit www.players.com.sg for more details
St. Games, Handy Road
Wondering where you can play Rock Band with your friends? St. Games is the joint you’re looking for.
It's a video games café sporting the latest equipment and a menu that includes Rock Band and Rayman Rabbids.
St. G is crowded with tertiary students after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays. Be sure to call and make a reservation.
#04-18 The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, +65 6397 2285
Haji Lane, Arab Street
Mention Haji Lane, and college students are sure to respond with words like shisha (or hookah), shopping, food and alcohol.
The eclectic hood is packed with shops selling vintage clothes, indie records and Egyptian food; add in an occasional cult street brand, and you've got a swatch of the unique fabric that makes up Haji Lane.
Check out Mono+, the Blog Shop and Wicked Laundry for shopping. Al-Tazzaq Egyptian Restaurant serves succulent shish kebabs. Come nightfall, breathe in the sweet smell of shisha wafting from the numerous streetfront cafés. Shisha costs between S$12 and S$15.
Near Kampong Glam, Arab Street. Al-Tazzaq restaurant is at 24 Haji Lane. Nearest MRT to Haji Lane is Bugis Station
