2024 Balestier Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
Hidden bicycle-themed cafe in Balestier!
Tucked away from the main streets of Balestier, @wheelersyard is a retro bike café housed in a giant industrial warehouse 🚴
Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick snack, there's bound to be something to satisfy your every craving
𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗚𝗗𝟭𝟬
Bursting with umami goodness, this light bite went super well with our 🍺 The crispy cauliflower florets were coated in a light beer-infused batter and topped with a generous sprinkle of furikake
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗣𝗔 𝗦𝗚𝗗𝟭𝟬
Really enjoyed this refreshing IPA from Archipelago Brewery, which was crisp with tropical hints (tip: you can get one pint for SGD10 with every order of a light bite)
𝟲𝟬𝗼𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗚𝗗𝟮𝟬
The tender sous vide chicken breast was beautifully garnished with crunchy roasted hazelnuts and shio konbu. The accompanying grilled corn added a delightful smokiness while the mashed potato was ULTRA creamy 🤤 But the pièce de résistance was the hazelnut milk foam, which harmoniously tied all the flavors and textures together
𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗚𝗗𝟭𝟴
Topped with sweet caramelized banana, a colorful array of assorted fruits and a scoop of vanilla (or chocolate) ice cream, the thin heart-shaped waffles were buttery with a crispy golden-brown exterior and drizzled with luscious caramel sauce, just PURE BLISS 👏🏻
✨ 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 @𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚.𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨.𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨
📍 Wheeler’s Yard
28 Lorong Ampas, Singapore 328781
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stay in a loft style hotel @ Balestier
#celebratewithtrip
if you are looking for a place to stay in Singapore at under $100/night and want one with a comfortable double bed and sofa, stairs like a loft, also has essentials like fridge and safe, then do consider fragrance hotel at Balestier.
room was also clean with a mini balcony with seats as well, Recommended! :)
address
fragrance hotel Balestier
255 Balestier Rd, Singapore 329710
Find all you need @ Dojin convenience stall
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if you are looking for a place to do quick shopping at Balestier - do check this place out. while store front is small, first thing you spot will be ferrero rocher gift chocolate in tree shaped design - ideal for gift.
there are also other things like eureka popcorn in salted egg flavour, small packs of candies that can be eaten on the go, Singapore’s very own Irvin’s salted egg chips -> made into instant noodles now ;) do try!
address
Dojin Minimart
228 Balestier Rd, Singapore 329688
affordable staycation,near many Bak Kut Teh
#muststay #staywithgoodfood
Balestier is home to many famous Bak Kut Teh like Ng Ah Soo, Founders Bak Kut Teh. If you are looking for a stay in Singapore and would like to try this item called Bak Kut Teh which may not be available back home, do consider a stay at Reddoorz at Balestier.
Stay is affordable with all basic amenities included. Also quiet and has a window view.
Apart from Bak Kut Teh, chicken rice which is another local must try and a 24 hour food court, hawker Centre are all within walking distance.
Do check this place out if you want something around $60 for a night stay in Singapore, as it is clean and convenient. Recommended for food lovers.
A Heritage Food Trial In Balestier
Many tourists in singapore head to places like orchard Road, chinatown, lau pa sat or bedln for good local food.
But do you know that there is a 24hour balestier food market located at 411 balestier Road, singapore 329930 where you are able to find many worthy stalls to try. There are many local singapore food that you can try like singapore famous chicken rice, Braised duck rice, Miao Sin Popiah and carrot cake where this was once known to be the best popiah stall, Mee sua and many other local delicacies here. You will definitely be spoiled for choice and further more this is 24 hours, a great supper place too!
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Balestier Heritage Trail
#outdooradventure
This is the Balestier Heritage Trail which is a walking tour and you can do it yourself. We were staying at Aloft Singapore at Novena and across the street is the starting point for this trail. We explored the heritage and cultural sides of Balestier and combined it with our food trail. There are many monumnets along this trail and we come across many worship places. We also explore the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall and see many olden style shophouses. It was a fun outdoor adventure and we did it at our own pace. The weather was great during our adventure too.
Eternal life Baptist church
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The eternal life Baptist church is located at the Kim keat Lane which is nearby to the Whampoa and balestier area. You are welcome to join in to learn more about their teachings. On every sunday, they do have Mandarin and English services in the morning, as well as a children's programme for them. For the youth programme , it will be held on a Saturday. Every first sunday of the month, they also have prayers in the morning too. On the respective weekdays morning, they also have conversation class too.
Balestier Heritage Trail
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The balestier heritage trail includes the Maha sasanaramsi Burmese Buddhist temple. Right outside the main building of the Buddhist temple, you can find a gong there where you can hit after you have visited the Buddhist temple. You can show your respect there. After taking a walk from the holiday inn suites novena all the way to the balestier heritage trail at the Burmese Buddhist temple, it was an hour of walk and exploration. I get to learn more things and discover more about the balestier street and it's heritage trail .
Lighting Fixtures
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The Balestier street is well known for having several retailers selling lighting fixtures as well as showering essentials. You can visit several retail outlets along the balestier street to find the bathtub design that you want. There are many shops there. It is at least a five minute walk along the street where you can find lots of shops that are selling the same category of items. You will definitely be spoilt for choice. Take your time to choose the one you like. You will be able to find one there too.
Cafe Pan Fresco
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Pan Fresco Cafe
Address - 360 Balestier Rd, #02-08 Shaw Plaza, Singapore 329783
Ambiance/Facilities - bakery cafe
Highlights - affordable bakes
Avg. Price per Person - $10/pax
Rating - 5/5
Nestled within Shaw Plaza Mall in balestier, on the 2nd floor, comes a new bakery cafe called Pan Fresco. Talk about sweet smelling yummy pastries and coffee, this place has just that. Pan Fresco is a simple, quaint cafe that also sells pastries that's affordable to all. You can get French loaf and garlic butter baguette for less than $2, assorted buns for less than $2.50, which is a steal. Grab a coffee and enjoy your moment at the cafe's quiet corner.
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