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Emerald Hill

Off Orchard Road, Singapore, Singapore
800 736 2000
Ranked #77 of 295 attractions in Singapore
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Historic Sites
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Greater Manchester
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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Area of beautiful buildings in so called Chinese Baroque architectural style off the Orchard Road in Singapore. Some beautiful wood carved window shutters, lush plants in the front courtyards. But high rise buildings construction site across the side road makes it looking threatened. In spite of returning in search of number 2 building which should be opened to public, with... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Emerald Hill or Peranakan Place is a small alley off Orchard Road not far from Somerset MRT. It's where you find small bars and restaurants. Further up on the left you'll find No5, Que Pasa and Ice Cold Beer. The drinks are great, they have happy hour, a DJ and Singapore's best chicken wings. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

This is a wonderful hidden gem RIGHT RIGHT NEXT to Somerset Centrepoint (you will see 2-storey old shophouses, just turn in and you will be transported back in time). A must visit for lovers of colonial era architectures or those looking to escape from the crowds at Orchard! The architecture is beautiful, many lovingly restored by present day owners who... More

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singapore
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

Check out the architecture here, it's just located near the Somerset MRT station. And of course, the many hangout places for cool pubs and restaurants! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012
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I got the feeling that this small area just off Orchard Road was a very old part of Singapore. Quaint old buildings housed nice little pubs for the most part. It seemed like a great spot to enjoy a drink in relative peace, just metres from the hectic Orchard Road. Emerald Hill is a nice area and a great spot... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011
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Quaint and simply delightful to look at. Walk around the area and have a drink at #5..converted from one of those old shophouses, or if you like wine, go to Que Pasa next door. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011

We decided to take a walk along Emerald Hill as it was near our hotel. Its now a conversation area and features Chinese baroque architecture. The wealthy Chinese community used to reside there and today you can take a serene walk along the colourful terraced houses (some of them now converted to bars) and get away from the hustle and... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011

Great pubs! Fills up fast so get there early evening if you'd like a table. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2011
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We visit Emerald Hill practically every weekend and the place in general is great.Last night, 4 of us went to the Outdoors, Peranakan,at Emerald Hill for the first time ever When we complained of slow service, the manager, Eddie said "why dont you leave then?" . We asked for the bill and the manager actually walks past our table swearing... More

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Berlin, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2010
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