Bitters & Love

Chinatown & the CBD


Look for the bottle-shaped lights and Free the Robot signage, swing open the door and dive into this affable, oft-damn-loud cocktail den, home to some of the city's top barkeeps. Forget the drinks list. Simply rattle off your mood, favourite flavours or spirit base and let the team work their magic. For something local, request a rum-based, tea-infused Kaya Toast.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chinatown & the CBD attractions

1. Thian Hock Keng Temple

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Surprisingly, Chinatown’s oldest and most important Hokkien temple is often a haven of tranquillity. Built between 1839 and 1842, it’s a beautiful place,…

2. Thian Hock Keng Mural

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Spanning 44m, this mural, painted by Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong (accountant by weekday, artist by weekend), tells the story of Singapore's early…

3. Singapore Musical Box Museum

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Walk through music history and be captivated by the exquisite melodies of these antique music boxes, some more than 200 years old. Peer into the inner…

4. Al-Abrar Mosque

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Incorporated in a row of shophouses, Al-Abrar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Singapore. At prayer times worshippers often spill out onto the…

5. Siang Cho Keong Temple

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Small, Taoist Siang Cho Keong Temple was built by the Hokkien community in 1867–69. Left of the temple entrance you’ll see a small ‘dragon well’: drop a…

6. Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple

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The name of this Taoist temple translates as Calm Sea Temple, which serves as a reminder that this area was once lapped by waves. Upon reaching dry land,…

7. Jamae Mosque

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The mint-green Jamae Mosque welcomes hundreds of worshippers each day. The current building was completed between 1830 and 1835, and is considered one of…

8. Sri Mariamman Temple

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Paradoxically in the middle of Chinatown, this is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, originally built in 1823, then rebuilt in 1843. You can't miss the…