Dempsey Hill
Dempsey Hill
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kim buay p
Singapore, Singapore13,871 contributions
Sept 2020
We walked here from Alexandra Canal Linear Park taking the fields behind the Queenstown Library and then Ridout Road. There are wonderful good size bungalows to admire along the route such as No 23, 31 and 35 Ridout Road as well as No 2 Pierce Drive and No 2 Pierce Road. Opposite No 2 Pierce Road is a cemented path leading to Dempsey Hill.
There are many restaurants here with a wide choice of different kinds of food. We were glad to visit PS cafe with its delicious food and lovely cosy ambience when seated outdoor. St George church in the nearby Tanglin Village is worth a look too.
There are many restaurants here with a wide choice of different kinds of food. We were glad to visit PS cafe with its delicious food and lovely cosy ambience when seated outdoor. St George church in the nearby Tanglin Village is worth a look too.
Written 11 September 2020
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nicholasw329
Singapore, Singapore96 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Love this area! Just gives you a break from modern Singapore.
Throw back to our colonial-era. St George’s Church is still there - a red bricked, non-AC church, think it was built in the 1930s? - a rare find in Singapore. However, the old interfaith servicemen’s chapel, that is now White Rabbit restaurant. They’ve kept and restored the mosaic tiled floor, stained-glass windows and wrought-iron ceiling beams. Great night ambience, food and drinks.
Also, Junior Flying Club, where as a boy, I was into aero modeling and spent many a Saturday morning - that’s now Au Petit Salut, another wonderful restaurant. Most of these eateries offer al fresco dining with a view of lush greenery, like PS Cafe or The Wine Connection too.
Be adventurous. You just have to hunt for them, sprawled across a 5 to 6 SqKm, so be prepared to walk and expect to be hot and sweaty if you’re not driving. Unless you tuck into AC and have a snack / drink between your walkabout here. More like a coffee/ snack-shop about :)
Extend your exploration of the area into Tanglin Hill and you’ll see some lovely huge bungalows on sprawling land. Most are private property so don’t wander in, even if their gates are open!
Restaurants, many great ones, cafes, high-end grocers, an ice cream shop, kids activity corners, art galleries, kindergartens and the weekend farmers market that pop up. You’d probably find designer soda water and caviar here easily. Try Hubert’s Butchery - great grocery section! Even the fields and pitches are still used and a hive of activity most weekends or evenings, used by soccer, rugby and maybe even cricket clubs. I’ve seen them!
Classic and sports car clubs love to gather in the weekend mornings here for their owners to show off their pride and joy. Just come by and see. Want to see 25 Lamborghinis in all colours? You might... or maybe 25 Minis or the HOGs. Harley Davidson Owners club of Singapore.
Parking is free and just a walk from Botanic Gardens if you’re in the neighborhood. This place is literally a 10 minute drive from Orchard Rd!
I remember this well as Tanglin Barracks, CMPB. When army trucks and land-rovers were a common sight here. What is Como restaurant today was the large assembly hall where we boys took our oath to serve and defend Singapore for our national service enlistment. That was March 1987 for me! Yes, you said your National pledge, then have your heads shaven and finally kitted up with your “Alibaba” duffel bags and off you’re sent to your assigned unit on then 3-tonne Bedford trucks!! Yes Encik!! (‘Endearing’ term for Company Sergeant Majors)
Today, this is a very upmarket chic & glamorous enclave. It’s still relaxing, with old haunts like Muthu’s Curry and the furniture shops. Yup they’re still there! What’s gone is the old six-hole golf course. That’s becoming the new MRT station in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office - now that building, that was Army HQ for me and MinDef. The public has no access there today, unless you’re on diplomatic business.
Hope the powers-that-be keep this place the same as long as possible. In fast developing and land-hungry Singapore, it’s just a matter of when... so enjoy it while it lasts.
If you like it here at Dempsey, try Gillman Barracks too. It’s off Alexandra Rd and the Labrador area. Not as commercial, more galleries and design offices, equally relaxing.
Throw back to our colonial-era. St George’s Church is still there - a red bricked, non-AC church, think it was built in the 1930s? - a rare find in Singapore. However, the old interfaith servicemen’s chapel, that is now White Rabbit restaurant. They’ve kept and restored the mosaic tiled floor, stained-glass windows and wrought-iron ceiling beams. Great night ambience, food and drinks.
Also, Junior Flying Club, where as a boy, I was into aero modeling and spent many a Saturday morning - that’s now Au Petit Salut, another wonderful restaurant. Most of these eateries offer al fresco dining with a view of lush greenery, like PS Cafe or The Wine Connection too.
Be adventurous. You just have to hunt for them, sprawled across a 5 to 6 SqKm, so be prepared to walk and expect to be hot and sweaty if you’re not driving. Unless you tuck into AC and have a snack / drink between your walkabout here. More like a coffee/ snack-shop about :)
Extend your exploration of the area into Tanglin Hill and you’ll see some lovely huge bungalows on sprawling land. Most are private property so don’t wander in, even if their gates are open!
Restaurants, many great ones, cafes, high-end grocers, an ice cream shop, kids activity corners, art galleries, kindergartens and the weekend farmers market that pop up. You’d probably find designer soda water and caviar here easily. Try Hubert’s Butchery - great grocery section! Even the fields and pitches are still used and a hive of activity most weekends or evenings, used by soccer, rugby and maybe even cricket clubs. I’ve seen them!
Classic and sports car clubs love to gather in the weekend mornings here for their owners to show off their pride and joy. Just come by and see. Want to see 25 Lamborghinis in all colours? You might... or maybe 25 Minis or the HOGs. Harley Davidson Owners club of Singapore.
Parking is free and just a walk from Botanic Gardens if you’re in the neighborhood. This place is literally a 10 minute drive from Orchard Rd!
I remember this well as Tanglin Barracks, CMPB. When army trucks and land-rovers were a common sight here. What is Como restaurant today was the large assembly hall where we boys took our oath to serve and defend Singapore for our national service enlistment. That was March 1987 for me! Yes, you said your National pledge, then have your heads shaven and finally kitted up with your “Alibaba” duffel bags and off you’re sent to your assigned unit on then 3-tonne Bedford trucks!! Yes Encik!! (‘Endearing’ term for Company Sergeant Majors)
Today, this is a very upmarket chic & glamorous enclave. It’s still relaxing, with old haunts like Muthu’s Curry and the furniture shops. Yup they’re still there! What’s gone is the old six-hole golf course. That’s becoming the new MRT station in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office - now that building, that was Army HQ for me and MinDef. The public has no access there today, unless you’re on diplomatic business.
Hope the powers-that-be keep this place the same as long as possible. In fast developing and land-hungry Singapore, it’s just a matter of when... so enjoy it while it lasts.
If you like it here at Dempsey, try Gillman Barracks too. It’s off Alexandra Rd and the Labrador area. Not as commercial, more galleries and design offices, equally relaxing.
Written 1 September 2019
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felix640
Singapore, Singapore90 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
Dempsey Hill might be slightly far out and hard to reach without a car but the variety of restaurants that await you is worth the Trip.
From Spanish to Chinese Food, this place have it all. Great for dates by the way.
If your in singapore do make this a stop.
Be warned though, the prices here can be steep, so keep Budget in mind.
Besides food there are also furniture shops here
From Spanish to Chinese Food, this place have it all. Great for dates by the way.
If your in singapore do make this a stop.
Be warned though, the prices here can be steep, so keep Budget in mind.
Besides food there are also furniture shops here
Written 12 November 2017
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Arabella K
Japan148 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Dempsey Hill has blossomed over the last 11 years. We always loved the atmosphere with its many trees and historical value. It is now more vibrant with lights, art gallery, restaurants, shops, and a lot more people. We love eating at Blu Kouzina and then going to Little House of Cakes for their red velvet.
I gave the place 4 stars because there is no walking path and the cars drive quickly.
I gave the place 4 stars because there is no walking path and the cars drive quickly.
Written 21 July 2018
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Pedro de Pedra
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,123 contributions
Sept 2013 • Family
Just off Holland Road, past the Singapore Botanical Gardens you will find Dempsey Hill, also known as Tanglin Village. It is a hip gathering of many informal chic restaurants, bars, furniture shops, galleries, and a delicatessen. Set in former army barracks in a lush green scenery as if the interior of a country, it is unique for Singapore like you are in another place. Public is well off but informal at the same time. The atmosphere reminds me of Leblon in Rio de Janeiro, although the surroundings are completely different. Clearly a place to see and be seen. As there are so many good restaurants and bars to choose from it is an ideal place to just go to and then make your pick. Also ideal for Saturdays and Sundays strolling plus brunch / lunch / drinks / dinner.
This place is much, much nicer than the more derelict and somewhat chaotic Holland Village.
This place is much, much nicer than the more derelict and somewhat chaotic Holland Village.
Written 5 September 2013
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Bobbie A
London, UK13 contributions
Jul 2019
We liked everything about this place from the first time we tried it to our final night in Singapore. The food is delicious,
Margaritas are lethal and there is live music Fridays and Saturdays and if you have consumed enough Margaritas then you can dance. The owners Ushu and Patrick are a great couple and will do everything they can to make sure that you will have a great night
Margaritas are lethal and there is live music Fridays and Saturdays and if you have consumed enough Margaritas then you can dance. The owners Ushu and Patrick are a great couple and will do everything they can to make sure that you will have a great night
Written 9 December 2019
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Cheryl Angelo
Surabaya, Indonesia62 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Lovely place to visit good restaurants or cafes around. But it was a shame that they are doing the road work. DAYLIGHT ROAD WORK! That’s ridiculous! The whole area is so dusty and made you think twice to have a lunch there because of the smell and dust. They should have done this work in the midnight.
Written 22 October 2019
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Steph
15 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Consistent , quality Italian food. Truely delicious!
Pizza made with fresh dough and freshly bake with a revolving oven. The first in singapore that I know of.
Meat balls are so fresh and delicious!
Of course the pasta is excellent.
I truely enjoyed my lunch/brunch with good wine!
And the best chocolate gelato, rich taste of chocolate for chocolate lovers!
Great Cheese selections with special cheese soak In malt whisky , Barolo etc..... 😋
Pizza made with fresh dough and freshly bake with a revolving oven. The first in singapore that I know of.
Meat balls are so fresh and delicious!
Of course the pasta is excellent.
I truely enjoyed my lunch/brunch with good wine!
And the best chocolate gelato, rich taste of chocolate for chocolate lovers!
Great Cheese selections with special cheese soak In malt whisky , Barolo etc..... 😋
Written 7 October 2019
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ozallens
Hornsby, Australia209 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
We went here on a rainy evening and can’t say we felt it was worth the cab ride. Yes, it’s set in an old army barracks area converted into restaurants but it has ended up as an enclave of expensive tourist focused restaurants that have very little to do with the feel of Singapore - they could be anywhere.
We went to one restaurant and there was a 40min wait. Went to another and was told 15mis, but we were then actually seated nearly straight away. It was a Mexican place and was ok, nothing special.
We went to one restaurant and there was a 40min wait. Went to another and was told 15mis, but we were then actually seated nearly straight away. It was a Mexican place and was ok, nothing special.
Written 8 November 2017
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Yeanny
Yeanny68 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
My friend and I decided to try the afternoon tea buffet at House @ Dempsey Hill after reading positive reviews online. The setup of the buffet table is inviting and displays the savoury and sweet pastries well. The ambiance of this place makes it a relaxing and charming environment for chit chatting with friends over small delicate pastries with a cup of tea. Friendly and great service from the staff and I really enjoyed the savoury pastries. They even had special of the day where staff serves it directly to each customer. However I do find the sweet pastries and cakes a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I am looking forward to the new changes which will be rolled out soon.
Written 17 August 2015
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I will go to Dempsey Hill next week. I would like to ask is that very hard to get a taxi leaving Dempsey? Cause I come with my mother and she may not walk to long to find a taxi. And we don’t have a Singapore phone number to call taxi. What can we do if we want to leave after visiting?
Written 6 August 2019
You’re best to call the galleries. These are private and have events that sometimes are closed to the public. Mostly modern and contemporary art. Mocca sometimes has a “season of” and whomever they are partners with to feature artists.
Written 1 September 2019
Till what time r the restaurants open in Dempsey hill ??
Written 29 December 2016
wide range of places there, most should be open to 10, bars presumably later - if you google map it you can go to individual websites
Written 29 December 2016
Can you catch the Metro to Dempsey Hill?
Written 4 October 2016
Yes/ No. You can take the MRT to a closest station Orchard. Then take a bus 7 from Orchard Boulevard and it’s a 10min ride and it’s one stop after Gleneagles Hospital. You can walk up towards Muthu’s Curry or Hubert’s Butchery
Written 1 September 2019
Can give you two options. Margaritas where you can go for Mexican ,nice choice of vegetarian and PS cafe with nice outdoor seating choice.
Written 31 March 2016
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