Thevar 2 ★ ★ 4.8
Chef Mano Thevar's two-Michelin-star South Indian restaurant. Traditional flavours through European technique: spice-forward sauces and seasonal produce.
Fine Dining in Robertson Quay
Meta 2 ★ ★ 4.8
Chef Sun Kim's two-Michelin-star kitchen; Korean tradition through Japanese minimalism and Western technique. No. 39 in Asia's 50 Best 2025.
Casual Dining in Robertson Quay
Artichoke ★ 4.3
Chef Bjorn Shen has reinvented his beloved Middle Eastern kitchen as a retro pizza parlour inside the New Bahru creative cluster. The same bold spicing and irreverent energy that built Artichoke's reputation, now applied to pies with za'atar, labneh and slow-cooked lamb.
Order: ["Za'atar lamb pizza", 'Hummus with pine nuts', 'Knafeh dessert']
Tip: Weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm is lively and the pizza oven gets going early. Walk-ins sometimes available.
Super Loco Robertson Quay ★ 4.1
A vibrant Mexican cantina on the Singapore River waterfront with a terrace that catches the evening breeze. Tacos, quesadillas and slow-cooked meats come alongside a serious margarita and mezcal list. The weekend brunch with bottomless cocktails is one of Robertson Quay's most popular social occasions.
Order: ['Al pastor tacos', 'Chicken quesadilla', 'Classic margarita']
Tip: The riverside tables on the terrace are first-come first-served. Weekend brunch runs 10am to 3pm and books up fast.
Huevos at New Bahru ★ 4.0
A lively Mexican kitchen inside the New Bahru creative cluster on Kim Yam Road, serving tacos, burritos and quesadillas made with fresh, seasonal produce. The kitchen uses Singapore's excellent fish and seafood to create localised takes on Baja-style recipes that work surprisingly well in the heat.
Order: ['Fish tacos', 'Breakfast burrito', 'Agua fresca']
Tip: Located in the same New Bahru complex as Artichoke, making it easy to visit both on the same outing. Open for Saturday-Sunday brunch.
Cafés in Robertson Quay
Common Man Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5
The Martin Road flagship of Common Man Coffee Roasters has been setting the tone for Singapore's specialty coffee scene since 2013. Australian-inspired brunch plates and house-roasted single-origin espresso in a bright industrial space beside the Singapore River. A reference point for every independent cafe that followed.
Order: ['Flat white with house blend', 'Corn and bacon fritters', 'Seasonal filter']
Tip: Open weekdays only for the coffee-forward crowd. The Martin Road location remains the most focused on coffee quality; other branches trade more on atmosphere.
PPP Coffee at New Bahru ★ 4.3
The New Bahru outpost of PPP Coffee (formerly Papa Palheta), Singapore's pioneering specialty coffee boutique, now housed in a creative cluster on Kim Yam Road. The retail selection of in-house roasted single-origins is one of the deepest in the city. The bar serves both espresso and filter; knowledgeable staff who will guide first-timers.
Order: ['Single-origin espresso', 'Filter of the day', 'Take-home retail beans']
Tip: PPP Coffee also runs the widely respected roastery and training academy for baristas. Visit the Funan Mall location for a central city option.
Carrotsticks and Cravings ★ 4.0
A healthy-leaning cafe and deli at Robertson Quay serving wholesome breakfast and brunch dishes including smashed avocado, breakfast burritos, grain bowls and fresh-pressed juices. Light-filled and popular with the Robertson Quay health-conscious crowd. The turmeric latte is a reliable order.
Order: ['Smashed avocado toast', 'Breakfast burrito', 'Turmeric latte']
Tip: Good option for a lighter brunch after a weekend run. Weekday mornings are calm and well-suited to working from a laptop.
Coffee Roasters in Robertson Quay
Common Man Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5
The roastery anchor of Singapore's most successful specialty coffee group. Beans are roasted on-site at the Martin Road flagship and distributed to all eight Singapore cafes. The house blend is designed for clarity and sweetness across all milk-based drinks; the seasonal single-origin programme brings new origins on a quarterly rotation.
Tip: Retail beans and accessories are available in-cafe. The roastery team runs barista courses; see the website for upcoming training sessions.
PPP Coffee ★ 4.4
Formerly Papa Palheta, PPP Coffee is Singapore's longest-running specialty coffee importer and roaster, bringing the first wave of serious single-origin espresso to the city in 2009. The New Bahru cafe is the current flagship; the roastery and barista academy sit at the same complex. The retail range covers origins across Africa and South America.
Tip: The barista academy runs courses from beginner to professional. The Funan Mall location is convenient for CBD workers.
Wine Bars in Robertson Quay
Drunken Farmer ★ 4.3
The natural wine alter-ego of Common Man Coffee Roasters, taking over the Martin Road space from evening onwards. Sourdough pizzas made from a 160-year-old starter and a rotating selection of natural wines from genuine small-batch producers make this one of Singapore's most approachable wine bars for the uninitiated.
Wine focus: Natural wine and biodynamic, sourdough food pairings
Order: ['Pet-nat by the glass', 'Sourdough pizza', 'Seasonal natural wine pairing']
Tip: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm. The daytime Common Man Coffee space transforms completely by evening. Arrive early for the best pizza selection.
Le Clos Wine House ★ 4.4
The reincarnation of beloved French brasserie Clos Pasoh, reborn in the New Bahru creative cluster with over 800 labels. Grower champagnes, large-format French wines and a strong Rhone selection underpin the list. Open daily from 10am to midnight, making it one of the most flexible wine venues in the city.
Wine focus: French-led, 800+ labels, grower champagne
Order: ['Grower champagne by the glass', 'Burgundy by the bottle', 'French charcuterie and cheese']
Tip: One of few wine bars open from 10am daily. The New Bahru cluster on Kim Yam Road combines well with Artichoke and PPP Coffee for an extended food outing.
Cooking Classes in Robertson Quay
PPP Coffee Barista Course ★ 4.5
The training academy arm of Singapore's pioneering specialty coffee roaster, running beginner to advanced barista courses from the New Bahru premises. The academy has trained most of Singapore's professional baristas; the beginner introduction course covers espresso extraction, milk texturing and basic coffee science.
Tip: The beginner course is accessible to complete coffee novices. Advanced courses require prior experience. Book on the PPP Coffee website.
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