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What To Do In Singapore’s Haji Lane: Fashion, Food, And Fun
- How To Get There
- What To Do
- Admire the colourful and vibrant street art
- Snap some photos with your friends, family, or by yourself at One Click Studio
- Pet and play with puppies at What The Pug
- Where To Eat
- Meomi Cat Cafe
- Momolato
- Good Luck Beerhouse
- Mamacitas
- The Halal Corner
- Coffee Donkee
- Where To Shop
- Crafune
- Bella Kini
- Hygge
- LuntG
Kampong Glam is one of the most popular districts in Singapore thanks to its numerous trendy cafes, lively bar scene, and artsy local shops. Within the district is an equally vibrant enclave called Haji Lane, a narrow alley typically considered a lifestyle hub.
You’ll find lots of vintage fashion stores, animal cafes, tattoo shops, casual bars, and many restaurants serving up halal-friendly Indian and Malay cuisine. Let’s not forget about the street art scene too!
If you’re visiting Singapore for the first time, Haji Lane is one place you must visit to really immerse yourself in the island’s art and food scene. To make it easier for you, here’s a guide to the area!
How To Get There
By Train: If you’re using the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), you can alight at Bugis MRT Station and walk for approximately 10 minutes to reach Haji Lane.
By Car: There is very limited street parking along Haji Lane, as it is a narrow alley within Kampong Glam.
If you’re bringing a car, we highly suggest parking your car at the Aliwal Street Car Park or the Public Car Park along Sultan Gate, then walk westwards to Haji Lane.
By Bus: The bus lines that serve or pass near Haji Lane are Bus 21, 24, 25, 30, 7, and 966. You can alight at Bedok Reservoir Road or Lengkong Tiga and walk two to five minutes to reach Haji Lane.
What To Do
Admire the colourful and vibrant street art
– From didierjabamathieu
One of the most defining features of the vibrant Haji Lane is its art-clad walls. As you walk through the numerous trendy cafes, shops, and restaurants, you’ll quickly notice that the walls are filled with street art—some hiding between alleys!
Taking the time to take pictures and pose next to these murals is one of the best things to do in Haji Lane. After all, the area is known among locals as the birthplace of Singaporean street art!
You’ll find works made by artists like Didier Jaba Mathieu and Mohammad Azlan Ramlan (Ceno2) adorning the back walls of famous cafes and bistros like the Piedra Negra and the Blu Jaz Cafe.
| Tip: When you encounter a mural, don’t rush. Take your time admiring it. Some street artists are known to leave hidden messages or leave spots for visitors to interact with the artwork! |
Snap some photos with your friends, family, or by yourself at One Click Studio
Address: 33A Haji Lane, 2nd Floor, Singapore 189226
Contact Details: +65 9720 1989
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm
One Click Studio is a self-photo studio in Singapore that lets you take photos against colourful or cute backgrounds and props. The studio’s founders aimed to create a safe space for people to capture memories without the pressure of time and money.
As the name suggests, the studio enables guests to take photos by themselves with just one click. The most basic package costs $35 and gives you and one other person 15 minutes of unlimited shooting and editing.
You’re given enough time to choose your backdrop, filters, and props around the studio before you start shooting. Although the basic package is made for two people, you can add an additional person for just $10!
| Tips: One Click Studio allows guests to take pictures with their pets with packages starting at $55 a session. This includes 20 minutes of unlimited shooting for two people and one pet, plus six printout copies. Any additional pet incurs a $20 fee. If you don’t like the regular printout versions of your photos, you can also ask the staff to get a Polaroid print of them instead. Rates start at $10 per copy! |
Pet and play with puppies at What The Pug
Address: 80 Haji Ln, Singapore 189271
Contact Details: +65 6293 3350
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
They call themselves a cafe, but What The Pug is so much more than a place to get coffee. It’s actually one of Singapore’s most popular petting cafes where visitors drop by and pet the adorable pugs inside.
Instead of letting visitors order drinks and have the dogs run free around them, anyone who drops by has to pay an entrance fee of $28 per person. The ticket is inclusive of 45 minutes of petting, a Polaroid photo as a souvenir, and a drink.
Slots need to be booked in advance through this page. There is no age limit to participate in the petting sessions, but children should always be accompanied by an adult when approaching the pugs (but don’t worry, they’re super friendly!).
| Tips: Rescheduling your petting session at What The Pug must be done 24 hours in advance, or else your ticket will be forfeited if you fail to show up. There is also an option for a Multi-Day Pass that comes with 6 petting sessions. These sessions can be split between other customers at a flat rate of $20 per person. |
Where To Eat
Meomi Cat Cafe
Address: 668 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188801
Contact Details: +65 6296 0339
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Do you love all things cats and kittens? You might find your next coffee paradise at Meomi Cat Cafe, a cat-themed cafe in Haji Lane that’s frequented by actual cats!
If you’re a cat owner, then this place is one of the best places to catch a breather or take a coffee break with your furry one. The cafe sells chocolate cakes, waffles, croissants, and drinks like coffee and tea starting at $2 a pop.
Guests wanting more can opt for a special admission at $13 for adults and $7 for children, granting access to the café to enjoy cat companionship. Bring your own cat for a 60-minute play session with their resident felines.
| Tips: Each entry fee at the Meomi Cat Cafe comes with a complimentary drink. Guests who stay longer than 60 minutes will be charged another $5 for an extra 30 minutes of cat playtime. The best time to visit Meomi Cat Cafe is between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. This is usually when the cats come out to play with guests instead of taking their naps! |
Momolato
Address: 34 Haji Ln, Singapore 189227
Contact Details: +65 8883 7968
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 12:00 pm to 2:00 am, Sunday, 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Need a place to cool yourself down after exploring Haji Lane in the heat? Stop by Momolato for scoops of cold and creamy gelato and ice cream waffles!
The gelato and ice cream shop boasts over 300 flavours, ranging from local favourites to seasonal infusions like strawberry, blue pea, and yuzu lemon. A lot of their offerings are halal-certified and made with vegan-friendly ingredients too.
A few of their most popular flavours include the sea salt roasted Sicilian pistachio, Speculoos triple blend chocolate, blue pea Hokkaido vanilla creme brulee, and the Himalayan osmanthus mango passionfruit. One scoop starts at $15 a serving!
| Tip: Momolato offers delivery services for guests living in Singapore. If you order items with a total value of $75 and above, your delivery fee will be waived. Moreover, the typical delivery lead time is two to three days, but if you order items before 3:00 pm, you can get your orders within the next 24 hours (except Sundays and public holidays). |
Good Luck Beerhouse
Address: 9 Haji Lane, Singapore 189202
Contact Details: +65 8028 4804
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Good Luck Beerhouse was established in 2016 as a 100% local craft beer taproom for people with a palate for all sorts of beer. Aside from ice-cold beer starting at $16, they also serve cocktails and sake for anyone needing a harder drink after a long day.
The food they serve here is inspired by the Asian street food scene, so you’ll mostly find grilled meat and barbecues on their menu. There are dim sum platters, fries, nachos, burgers, stir-fried noodles, and skewered seafood also available.
If you can’t decide on what craft beer to try on tap, you can check out their tap menu to read about a specific brew’s notes and flavours. Some are fruity and sweet, while others are boozy and heavy, so choose wisely!
| Tip: Good Luck Beerhouse’s Happy Hour runs every Monday to Friday until 7:00 pm. Guests can enjoy two glasses of beer for the price of one during the promotion period. Moreover, promotions for sake run all day. You get two shots of sake for the price of one as well! |
Mamacitas
Address: 11 Haji Ln, #189204, Singapore 189204
Contact Details: +65 9061 9962
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Mamacitas offers authentic Costa Rican cuisine, a rarity in Singapore. Serving both locals and tourists for over 14 years, the restaurant has maintained its menu consistency despite challenges like pandemic-related closures and relocations.
Aside from serving authentic Costa Rican meals, Mamacitas strives to serve lactose-free, fructose-free, gluten-free, and halal-friendly dishes for diners with strict dietary preferences.
Popular dishes include chalupas (masa, cheese, meat, lettuce, and salsa in a shell), tapas, pupusas (cornmeal), and ceviche (raw fish in citrus juice). For meals on the go, you can order their signature burritos with meat or vegan fillings at $19 a pop!
| Tips: Happy Hour at Mamacitas runs every Monday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. During this time, bottled beers and select wines by the glass are priced at $18 for two orders. Tequila shots cost only $40 for 5 shots and whole bottles of white or red wine cost $100 for two! Every Monday at 6:00 pm, Mamacitas hosts Conga Night, a weekly event hosted by a Conga musician wherein guests can dance the night away. Table reservations are highly recommended during this event! |
The Halal Corner
Address: 63 Haji Lane, Singapore 189256
Contact Details: +65 8779 4566
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Frequent visitors to Haji Lane may have observed that many of its eateries are halal-friendly, often specialising in Indian or Malay cuisine. Among the popular spots for halal-friendly dining in the area is The Halal Corner.
At The Halal Corner, enjoy innovative halal-friendly takes on dishes like Wagyu burgers, spicy carbonara pasta, and garlic butter noodles. Don’t miss their signature Carbonara Mr. John—a beef slice loaf sandwich topped with carbonara sauce priced at just $13.
Moreover, The Halal Corner also serves pizza, snack platters, quesadillas, and chicken wings for diners who just want a quick bite. For those with a sweet tooth, you can order their caramel ice cream pancakes or double chocolate ice cream waffles for $12!
| Tip: The Halal Corner doesn’t serve any alcohol, but they do serve up non-alcoholic “shots” in their birthday package. The package comes with 6 shots, one waffle ice cream to share, and two sparklers which are good for two to six people. For larger groups, their $50 birthday package comes with 12 shots, one waffle ice cream, plus four sparklers. This package is good for six to twelve people! |
Coffee Donkee
Address: 51 Haji Ln, Singapore 189244
Contact Details: +65 8920 2055
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:15 am to 7:15 pm
Coffee Donkee is a haven for coffee lovers who appreciate the different brews the world has to offer. Although they mainly specialise in Japanese coffee beans, they also serve blends made from South American and African beans.
If you don’t know much about coffee, they have coffee drip bags across different brews that you can try. They cost $10 for a set of 3 different roasts that they offer and $27 for a pack of 10.
Coffee Donkee is more than just a favourite spot for coffee on Haji Lane. The co-founder travels to Japan to find quirky or vintage ceramic and porcelain mugs for customers to use when ordering coffee, so each cup is truly unique!
| Tips: There’s a Wi-Fi connection in the cafe in case you need to get some work done while out and about. Note that the coffee they make at Coffee Donkee is hand-brewed, so orders can take a little longer to fulfil each time. This is especially true if you order pour-over coffee! The cafe staff lets you choose what cup or mug to use for your coffee if you order for dine-in. Some items are for sale if you’re interested! |
Where To Shop
Crafune
Address: 38 Haji Ln, #02-01, Singapore 189231
Contact Details: +65 9107 5168
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Seeking distinctive gifts for friends? Consider crafting personalised wallets, cardholders, and other leather goods at Crafune!
With premium vegetable-tanned Italian leather, this workshop empowers you to customise and construct one-of-a-kind leather items using high-quality materials that age gracefully.
Advance booking is essential for workshops to ensure craftsmen can prepare the necessary materials and tools. Standard classes commence at $85, while more intricate workshops for larger designs start at $150!
| Tip: For just $120, you can reserve a couples’ session where you have the flexibility to select a variety of small leather goods to craft alongside your partner. However, please note that this promotion is exclusively offered from Monday to Thursday! |
Bella Kini
Address: 69 Haji Ln, Singapore 189262
Contact Details: +65 6291 6128
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Are you ready to face the heat by taking a dip in the pool? Don’t forget to don your new bikini from Bella Kini’s swimwear collection!
This local swimwear brand sells bikinis and swimwear items in a wide range of styles, colours, and patterns. If you’re looking to flaunt your beach bod in a suit that compliments your body, you’re likely to find a pair from Bella Kini’s display.
That’s because the staff members will help you narrow down your choices based on your comfort level and size. Aside from bikinis, they also have modest swimwear, one-piece suits, surfing tops, and beach coverups!
| Tips: If you need help deciding on what suits your body, let the staff members know and they’ll send over their resident stylist to mix and match swimwear sets, accessories, and even beach dresses for you to try on the spot. Unfortunately, they don’t sell Muslim-friendly swimwear, but they do have coverups, dresses, and accessories that you can use to layer up your outfit! |
Hygge
Address: 672 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188803
Contact Details: +65 8163 1893
Operating Hours: Monday to Tuesday, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm, Wednesday to Saturday, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm
Formerly a café and now transformed into a lifestyle boutique, Hygge offers a delightful array of products spanning from quirky home decor to handcrafted accessories and handbags.
Their collection is curated from various sources all over the island with many customizable items for customers to personalise with their initials or small designs. There is also a small collection of colourful stationery if you’re a fan of them!
Since their transformation, Hygge has become one of the trendiest places to find cool souvenirs for your friends and family back home. A bestseller is the colourful plates adorned with Singaporean phrases and icons like hawker stalls and the Merlion.
| Tip: Currently, Hygge operates on an in-store basis only. You can find some items in their collection on their Instagram page, but online orders are not accepted. Occasionally, you can find updates about clearance sales where item prices are 50% off. Check their Instagram page to get the latest sale and collection updates! |
LuntG
Address: 2 Haji Lane, #02-02, Singapore 189195
Contact Details: +65 8048 6865
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
If you have a penchant for fashion, especially local brands founded by aspiring young designers, then LuntG is a brand you should keep tabs on. Founded by designer Geri Luntungan, LuntG specialises in small-scale and handmade asymmetrical clothing.
Geri’s creations are a menagerie of different fabrics like denim, wool, cotton, and leather, but are expertly stitched together. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but each garment is designed as a statement piece.
His store along Haji Lane usually features capsule collections and some of his latest releases. You’re free to try on some of his work on display, and even top the outfit off with some of LuntGs accessories!
| Tips: LuntG’s Haji Lane branch works as both a studio and store. Each piece in the store is made in one standard size, but since they’re also a studio, they can tailor-fit the garment to your size once you make a purchase. Most of the items there are made to order with options to customise the fabric or design. Check out their Instagram page for updates on collections and announcements on made-to-order designs! |
