Chijmes

Situated in the compound of an old girls’ convent school, Chijmes today is one of Singapore’s premier wine and dine destinations. You can’t help but find something you’ll like to eat here with restaurants boasting Turkish, Western, Continental, Italian, Chinese, South American, Tapas, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisines, as well as wine bars, discos and pubs to party the night away in. Address: 30 Victoria Street. Tel: +65 6337 7810. Getting there: City Hall MRT, exit A (via Raffles City). Bus – 2, 12, 33, 81, 147, 190, 520, 851, 960. 5 minutes walk to: The Padang, St Andrews Cathedral, the Armenian Church. Le Baroque – Live Rock & Pop While Chijmes has always been one of Singapore’s top nightlife destinations, it will never be the same again since local rock icon Douglas Oliveiro started playing at Le Baroque with his band Satellite. After a few years playing at Bar None, Douglas O, as he is known, comes to La Baroque Singapore’s undisputed king of rock. Address: 30 Victoria Street, B1-07 Fountain Court, Chijmes, Singapore 187996. Tel: (65) 6339 6696. Dinner: 6pm-11pm daily. Drinks: 5pm-3am.   Bobby Rubino's Ribs, steaks, salads and sandwiches Tel: +65 6337 5477 Opening hours: Noon to 10.30pm, Sun-Tue, Noon to 1am, Wed-Sat   Capella This Italian restaurant gives the traditional Italian menu a modern interpretation, reflecting contemporary tastes and sophistication of diners. Tel: +65 6334 9928. Unit: #01-29   Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria Carnivore’s long skewers of succulent Beef, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Ribs and Seafood are cooked in the tradition of the ranchers of Southern Brazil. Tel: +65 6334 9332. Unit: 01-29A   Esmirada Grill & Wine Bar Continental Mediterranean cuisine. Tel: +65 6336 3684 or 6836 6090 Opening hours: 6pm to midnight Unit: #01-17   Gatsby Bar & Restaurant Continental cuisine Tel: +65 6337 3533 Opening hours: 5pm to 1am on weekdays, 5pm-2am, Fri and Sat Unit: #B1-09   Insomnia Live music bar serving Western cuisine Tel: +65 6338 6883 Opening hours: 11am to 5am Unit: #01-21/22/23   La Cave Wine Bar & Restaurant Wine bar and restaurant Tel: +65 6337 9717 Opening hours: 6pm to 12am (until 2am on Wed, Fri and Sat) Unit: #B1-10   Lei Garden Restaurant Cantonese cuisine Tel: +65 6339 3822 Opening hours: 11.30am to 3pm (lunch); 6pm to 11pm, Sundays 11am-3pm Unit: #01-24   Pizzeria Giardino Pizza This pizza joint offers 19 different thin-crust wood-fired pizzas made from fresh dough by expert Italian pizza makers. Tel: +65 6338 8711. Unit: 01-30   Tatsu Sushi Japanese cuisine Tel: +65 6332 5868 Opening hours: 12pm to 2.30pm (lunch); 6.30pm to 10.30pm (dinner); Closed on Sunday Unit: #01-16