When you live in a place nicknamed the ‘Garden City’ with constant sunny weather throughout the year, it’s hard not to embrace the vast amounts of green spaces Singapore has to offer. Singaporeans may complain about the heat, but consider this: PICNICS ALL YEAR ROUND! Singapore pretty much has the ideal climate for picnics, which is great news for all picnic lovers! You guys can organise a picnic practically anywhere you like, whenever you like!
Grab yourself a picnic blanket, some moreish nibbles, and laze away under the sun!
Perfect Picnic Spots
For a quick and easy picnic, why not head down to some of Singapore’s most iconic gardens to soak up some vitamin D?
Gardens By The Bay
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Take a leisurely stroll through its culturally diverse themed gardens, bask in the sheer beauty of the Flower Dome with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, or stand amongst the iconic, environmentally sustainable Supertree Grove. Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular destinations in Singapore and perfect to watch the world go by as you picnic away with loved ones. A handy tip may be to venture to the Gardens by the Bay East for a more open space with spectacular views.
Botanic Gardens
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Escape the city vibes and head directly into nature at Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stunning green space is a stone’s throw away from Orchard Road and provides city-dwellers a much-needed respite. There are so many spots to place a picnic; just be sure to bring some sunblock and umbrellas to give you adequate protection from harmful UV rays. Botanic Gardens is a serene place to slow down and unwind, soaking in nature’s beautiful surroundings and spending some quality time in the fresh air with friends and family.
Fort Canning Park
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Fort Canning Park is one of the country’s most historical landmarks with a bountiful amount of rich cultural history for you to sink your teeth into. From historical Malay royal heritage to holding some relics of the British colony, Fort Canning Park’s most recent claim to fame is its position as the place to be for epic musical concerts. Fort Canning Park has something for everyone, from its pristine mowed lawns, to walking trails that take you through over a hundred years of remnants from an era now long passed. Head towards the Hill and be part of history for a day. After your historical tour, whip out the picnic basket and sit down to makan with your kakis.
Now, take the stress out of preparing a picnic basket and head on over to get food from places below! Whip up your perfect picnic meal in a fraction of the time!
Inspiration for a Great British Afternoon Tea
Fancy Delights
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From cookies and desserts, to Soy Bean drinks and their special egg tarts. Venture out and try a variety of sweet and savoury tarts for your picnic to add that special Singaporean touch to your menu. From egg tarts flavoured with Strawberry, Apple cinnamon and even Durian, to cheesecake tarts with Espresso, Peppermint and Longon. They even have savoury pot pies and bread-puddings. Afternoon tea sorted!
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Temptations Cakes
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What’s an afternoon tea picnic without a piece of cake? Wow your fellow guests with their signature Chocolate Etoile cake. Pick from a variety of other options, from chocolate ganache to dainty fruit-filled tarts and pastries; the hardest task will be to choose which ones to bring along to the picnic! Life hack: bring EVERYTHING!
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Craving Sushi?
Maki-san
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Become an architect of your own maki rolls by choosing exactly what you want in them. Perfect for a picnic, these bite-sized morsels of deliciousness are great for a grab-n-go option. For that healthy picnic vibe, the salads are just as awesome as the rolls. Maki your ideal picnic delight with a multitude of bases, essentials and toppings rolled up with chewy rice and placed in a pretty box. Don’t forget some wasabi!
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Kushi Sushi
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From their delectable California handrolls to their crab roll makimono. Feast your eyes on the delicious Japanese cuisine they lay before you at their fun kiosk-style sushi bar.
There is a hot menu too if you fancied steaming bowls of udon noodles or style it up with variety and go for a tasty bento box.
Waa Cow Sushi Bar
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This is not your typical average-tasting donburi; this is mouth-watering, premium Japanese-inspired rice bowls with such huge tasty flavours, you’ll need a time-out! With their amazing wagyu beef and delicacies such as mentaiko beef sushi, this sushi bar is renowned for serving Singapore’s first flame-torched donburi! Get a bowl to-go and indulge your taste buds with some remarkable food at your picnic.
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Picnic like you’re in Europe
Gastronomia Da Paolo
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Go gourmet for your picnic and indulge in a fantastic array of freshly-made Italian food like it is straight out of Roma! The oven-baked pizza, variety of pastas with the freshest of ingredients and the grilled sandwiches are perfect for a quick bite. This Italian eatery boasts a selection of mouth-watering sweet treats too, with pastries and bakes including their signature Tiramisu. Let’s not forget about the true authentic Italian Gelato! Listen to your cravings and go Italiano. You will not regret it as it is simply magnifico!
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Knicker + Bockers Pizza
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Pizza party in the park; you can’t get any better than that!
From The Big Apple NYC to the Big Red Dot; this eatery offers a menu like no other. Knicker + Bockers Pizza offers a wide variety of pizzas with quirky names: The Millenial, NYPD Blues, Ali Baba… we aren’t going to spoil things for you so head down to try what these flavours are! They also have baked pasta dishes like the Gangsta Pasta! Whether it is a pizza or a pasta you are hankering for, you are sure to find something fun here!
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Pasta e Fromaggio
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Get a taste of Italy right here in Singapore. With pizza made by hand on a daily basis and the pasta made from scratch, Pasta E Formaggio brings authenticity to each and every dish they make, from the Prosciutto e Funghi pizza to their Spaghetti alla Carbonara. Let your taste buds be whisked away to the hills of Tuscany and beyond with this delicious menu.
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Be adventurous on your next picnic; try something new and exciting. Bon Appetit!
