What are the best things to do in Kampong Glam?

Visit Sultan Mosque, walk Haji Lane Back Lane for the murals, and eat at Zam Zam, The Coconut Club or a cafe on Arab Street.

Can tourists visit Sultan Mosque?

Yes. It welcomes visitors with guided tours, but it is an active place of worship, so dress modestly and check visiting times.

Where can I get a drink on Haji Lane?

Black Sheep & Co at 26 Haji Lane is open daily from noon to midnight, and Bar Stories at 55 Haji Lane serves bespoke cocktails.

Where can I have coffee in Kampong Glam?

Rocks Cafe on Arab Street and Rumifolks on Bali Lane both serve coffee.

Kampong Glam and Haji Lane: Mosque, Murals, Cafes

Sultan Mosque, mural lanes, cafes and Haji Lane bars, with straight-line distances from Mondrian Singapore Duxton.

Kampong Glam packs a short walk into a small area, with Haji Lane Singapore at its centre: the Sultan Mosque on Muscat Street, the mural-lined lanes behind Arab Street and a run of cafes and bars sit within about 300 metres of each other.

From Mondrian Singapore Duxton the mosque is 3.2 km north-east in a straight line, so it is a short ride rather than a walk. Chinatown is worth a separate day for the temples and hawker centres of Chinatown.

The mosque and the lanes

Sultan Mosque

Sultan Mosque at 3 Muscat Street is an Islamic house of worship in the Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District.

It welcomes visitors with guided tours, and it is an active place of worship, so dress modestly and check visiting times before you go.

Haji Lane Back Lane

Haji Lane Back Lane is a pedestrian lane behind Arab Street, where painted walls and large floral murals line the narrow path.

Paths connect toward the mosque, and the surrounding boutiques sell Persian carpets, Turkish lamps and other Middle Eastern goods.

Coffee, brunch and a long lunch

Rocks Cafe

Rocks Cafe at 98 Arab Street is a second-floor coffee shop reached through a back alley entrance.

The kitchen does French toast, the drinks list includes affogatos and an ube matcha latte, and the room hosts miniature painting with pop-up vendors.

Rumifolks on Bali Lane is a cafe with books to browse, indoor and outdoor seating, and pandan and tiramisu lattes. Evenings bring live band sets, with burgers and truffle fries on the menu.

The Secret Garden by Zeekri on Baghdad Street serves beef bourguignon, lamb shoulder steak and fish and chips in a garden-style dining room, open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Dinner in a 1908 shophouse

Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant

Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant at 697 North Bridge Road serves traditional Malaysian and Indian dishes from a colourful 1908 shophouse.

Pair it with a walk to the mosque, which is a few steps away.

The Coconut Club at 269 Beach Road is an informal Singaporean restaurant built around coconut milk recipes.

Drinks on and around Haji Lane

Black Sheep & Co at 26 Haji Lane is a bar and grill open daily from noon to midnight, pouring Guinness on draught and local craft beer from Brewlander. Charcoal-grilled dishes and bar bites like chicken tenders and truffle fries come from the kitchen.

Bar Stories at 55 Haji Lane is an intimate cocktail bar serving original, bespoke drinks in a minimalist room.

Planning your visit

Start at the mosque, walk the lanes while the light is good, eat lunch on Baghdad Street or Arab Street, and keep Haji Lane for the evening. Check the mosque's visiting hours and dress guidance before you go.

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