Trendy yet laid-back, Holland Village has long been a go-to for everything from cafe hopping to late-night drinks. But beyond its well-known bars and brunch spots, this neighbourhood is packed with hidden gems, quirky finds, and unexpected experiences.
Whether you’re planning a casual date, a chill weekend hangout, or just exploring somewhere new, here are the best things to do in Holland Village.
1. TAKSU Gallery
Holland Village’s most quietly brilliant gallery, but most people walk right past it.
Tucked into the conservation shophouses of Chip Bee Gardens, TAKSU has been quietly championing contemporary Southeast Asian art for over two decades.
The gallery rotates exhibitions regularly — painting, sculpture, mixed media — with a roster of both established and emerging regional artists whose work you won’t find anywhere else in Singapore.
Free admission.
Location: 43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-72, Singapore 278115
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Sat: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 12-6pm
2. MyX
Part cafe, part record store, part library — you have visit this super vibey spot when you’re in Holland Village
Beyond coffee, MyX runs a vinyl listening lounge where you can request records from their curated collection and enjoy them through quality speakers while you settle in. There’s also a lending library stocked with titles that actually reflect interesting taste, not just bestseller filler.
Location: 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-46, Singapore 278116
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue-Fri: 11:30am-10:30pm
Saturday: 11am-11:30pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm
3. Independent Market
Singapore’s independent design scene, under one roof at Holland Village.
If you’ve been meaning to shop local, this is the place. Independent Market brings together a curated selection of Singapore-grown labels — fashion, accessories, homewares, stationery, and more — all made by local designers and independent makers.
Location: 211 Holland Avenue, Holland Road Shopping Centre #03-01, Singapore 278967
Opening hours: 10:30am-7pm
4. Lim’s Legacy
The antique shop that’s been in Holland Village longer than most of its regulars have been alive.
Lim’s has been part of Holland Village since 1959, and the collection inside reflects that kind of accumulated history. Asian ceramics, furniture, textiles, lacquerware, figurines — the shop is a proper trove if you appreciate objects with a story!
Location: 211 Holland Avenue #02-02, Holland Road Shopping Centre, Singapore 278967
Opening hours: 10am-8pm
5. Bynd Artisan
For a crafty little activity, check out this leather and bookbinding workshop at Holland Village.
Spend a few hours making a wallet, notebook cover, or journal from scratch. You choose your materials, learn the technique, and before you know it, you’ve spent the whole afternoon there!
Workshops from $68!
Location: 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-54, Singapore 278116
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 12-9pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-9pm
6. One Holland Village Art Trail
The One Holland Village development made an unusually serious commitment to public art, and the results are worth seeking out.
11 pieces of art around the neighbourhood, with the centrepiece being Dale Chihuly’s Singapore Sun — a chandelier of over 1,500 hand-blown glass pieces in an explosion of colour that hangs inside the mall.
Outside, seven more large-scale installations are spread across the development, plus eight bespoke public art benches commissioned from Singaporean artists.
Location: 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748
Opening hours: Outdoor installations open 24 hours
7. Chip Bee Gardens
The most photographed street in Holland Village that most visitors still manage to overlook.
Just a few minutes from the main Holland Village stretch, Chip Bee Gardens is a cluster of restored colonial black-and-white bungalows shaded by mature trees — the kind of neighbourhood you’d miss if no one told you to look.
Beyond an Instagrammable spot, wander down Jalan Merah Saga and into Maker’s Village, to check out a small creative enclave of studios and artisan shops.
Location: Jalan Merah Saga, Singapore 278115
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
8. Museum of Ice Cream
A sugar-coated theme park that goes harder than it has any right to.
Don’t let the name fool you into thinking this is just a photo opportunity. The Museum of Ice Cream Singapore spreads across twelve rooms, each with a distinct theme and a corresponding dessert or experience — from a sprinkle pool you can dive into to interactive installations that take the ice cream premise somewhere genuinely surreal. It’s designed for adults who’ve kept their inner kid relatively intact.
Tickets start from $35 for Singapore residents, $43 for general admission.
Location: 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 248837
Opening hours:
Mon-Tue: 10am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-3pm
Thursday: 10am-2:30pm
Fri-Sun: 10am-7pm
9. The Yard Dempsey
An adult-friendly gymnastics and fitness space that makes you feel like a kid again.
Hidden inside the Dempsey cluster, The Yard runs gymnastics, tumbling, and Ninja Zone sessions in a proper gym setup — think trampolines, foam pits, and obstacle courses, offered for both kids and adults.
You don’t have to treat it like a proper workout. While their guided classes have touted great reviews, you could simply book a free-use session and blow off some steam with your friends!
Location: 72 Loewen Road, Singapore 248848
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:30am-7:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am-2:30pm
10. Singapore Botanic Gardens
One of the world’s only tropical botanic gardens inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and it’s free to enter.
The Botanic Gardens needs no introduction, but it still rewards a proper visit rather than just a familiar stroll. The National Orchid Garden, tucked within the grounds, holds over a thousand species and sixty thousand hybrids — it’s one of the most comprehensive orchid collections anywhere in the world. Go early on a weekday to avoid the crowds and catch the garden at its most peaceful.
Free admission. National Orchid Garden: Tickets start from $5 for Singapore residents, $15 for international visitors.
Location: 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
Opening hours:
Main gardens: 5am-12am
National Orchid Garden: 8:30am-7pm
Best cafes, restaurants and bar at Holland Village
11. Warabimochi Kamakura
Japan’s most obsessed-over dessert chain — and the Holland Village queue hasn’t gone away.
Warabimochi Kamakura landed in Singapore in early 2024 and the flagship One Holland Village outlet has been busy ever since. The signature dessert is warabimochi — a jelly-soft, translucent sweet made from bracken starch, served chilled and dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour) or matcha. It’s lighter than you expect and far more interesting than the queue would suggest.
They sell out regularly, so go before 3pm if you want to be safe. Takeaway available.
Location: 7 Holland Vlg Wy, #01-54, One, Singapore 275748
Opening hours: 11:30am-9:30pm
12. Bao Er Cafe
The viral Balestier favourite has finally opened its 70-seater restaurant right outside the Holland Village MRT station. It is a more spacious version of the original, serving what many consider to be the “best kaya toast in Singapore”, and personally, one of the best Hokkien Mees.
Location: 24A Lorong Mambong, Singapore 227681
Opening hours: 7am-10pm
13. Frankie and Fern’s
Set on a cosy rooftop of Holland Road Shopping Centre, Frankie and Fern’s is a new cafe popular amongst cafe-hoppers, that features Scandinavian-inspired decor.
The menu includes brunch classics like the Granola Breakfast Bowl ($15) and unique options like Duck Croquettes ($13). If you come by on the weekdays for lunch, from 1.30am to 4pm, you can also enjoy their $35 bundle that includes a starter and main.
Location: 211 Holland Ave, Holland Road Shopping Centre #04-03, Singapore 278967
Opening hours:
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wed-Thu: 9.30am-5pm
Friday: 9.30am-5.30pm, 6-9.30pm
Saturday: 9.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am-5.30pm, 6-9.30pm
14. Sweet Cheeks Holland Village
The popular artisanal gelato brand has officially launched its newest outlet at Holland Village, but there’s more to ice cream.
The interior is designed to look like a Korean-style art exhibition, featuring a massive red “ice cream scoop” sculpture and industrial steel accents. It is also one of the few cafes in the area that is fully pet-friendly indoors, making it a top pick for pet owners.
Location: 24 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277683
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 12-11pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-1am
Sunday: 12-11pm
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