New Bahru: Ultimate Guide For Families With Kids

Do you like openings as much as we do? If yes, you just can’t miss this one. Although the official grand opening of this new location is scheduled for September, there are already a lot of details and open tenants. And we can’t wait to share those details with you! Let’s check the New Bahru: Ultimate Guide for Families With Kids by BusyKidd!

About New Bahru

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It is undoubtedly one of the most long-awaited openings of 2024 since New Bahru is Singapore’s newest creative cluster by The Lo & Behold Group, which houses more than 40 of our city’s leading homegrown brands. From dining and shopping to learning and playing – New Bahru has something for everyone. And we suppose this lifestyle cluster is going to become your family’s favourite place to visit for a fun-filled weekend.

New Bahru is situated in the former Nan Chiau High School. Despite the refurbishment, the building still retains its significant history and spirit of discoveries, explorations, and creativity.

This venue aims to become a cradle of lifestyle, wellness, retail, dining, and more. The first wave of outlets is already open. Others will open gradually.

There are a lot of interesting things to see and do with your family at New Bahru, so we invite you to check them out together.

Dine at New Bahru

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Your day at New Bahru will undoubtedly be exciting and eventful – and very energy-consuming. So now is a perfect moment to take a break and recharge yourself, especially since the choice of dining outlets at the creative cluster is truly impressive. Something authentic or modern, local delicacies or Mexican flavours, or just a cup of aromatic coffee – what would you like today?

Artichoke

Artichoke invites everyone to enjoy New School Middle Eastern food by local culinary icon Bjorn Shen. The Chefs’ Selection ‘Feed Me’ is a must-try. By the way, Artichoke serves Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 3 PM, so it’s a great place to dine before you continue to explore New Bahru.

ATIPICO | Room #15

Unusual, uncommon, different – it’s all about ATIPICO. It is a paradise for all the curious ones, and their cakes, bread, and pantry will literally take your breath away. Come for brunch or dinner – get your portion of an aesthetic pleasure and delectable food.

Dearborn

Dearborn is known for its fantastic handcrafted granola, and it is ready to launch its flagship store. And not just a store, but a microbakery and an all-day breakfast café. Your kids will love having a healthy and tasty breakfast at New Bahru’s Dearborn!

Huevos

For authentic Mexican delights and a lively atmosphere, visit Huevos, deservedly considered the best Mexican restaurant in Singapore. Please yourself with new, mouthwatering dishes you won’t find anywhere else.

Keirin Buck

It is a new concept by Keirin Buck (Le Bon Funk) that will impress everyone with its innovativeness and creativity. It is absolutely worth your attention, so be sure to add this dining outlet to your must-visit list.

Kotuwa

Do you know what Sri Lanka tastes like? Well, it boasts a generous and vibrant dining culture. At New Bahru, this casual restaurant will offer a refreshed menu and a full-fledged cocktail bar. You’ll be amazed by the taste of Sri Lanka.

Mirko Febbrile

Mirko Febbrile can’t wait to present his new concept at New Bahru. We are sure it will be authentic, innovative, and truly mouthwatering. This intriguing secret is about to emerge, so follow the announcements.

Odem

It is the newest artisanal Makkoli restaurant and bar that showcases craft brewers from different regions in Korea and serves mouthwatering Korean cuisine. It’s a great venue to try something new and enjoy a delicious lunch, brunch, or dinner.

One Fattened Calf Burgers

We suppose this place doesn’t need any description since its tasty burgers with fluffy potato buns and grinding grass-fed beef are known throughout Singapore. And, yes, One Fattened Calf Burgers can’t wait to greet you and feed you at its new outlet in New Bahru.

One Prawn & Co

For Asian seafood connoisseurs, there is a welcoming One Prawn & Co restaurant with a charming atmosphere and a great selection of Asian seafood delicacies. Be sure to try your favourite dishes in a modern interpretation.

PPP Coffee

PPP Coffee is ready to become a true haven of incredible aroma and high-quality taste for all coffee lovers. An all-day dining menu and a pastry program are also available. It is such a great place for nice talks and a delicious time.

San Shu Gong Chao Yue

For new tastes and impressions, head to San Shu Gong Chao Yue. This restaurant specializes in Southern Chinese cuisine and offers traditional dishes prepared and served in an unexpected way. How about something smoky?

The Coconut Club

It is The Coconut Club’s third venue – and it will have even more mouthwatering dishes on its menu. Of course, you can treat yourself to local favourites as well. Get ready, as you’ll be amazed by this collaboration.

Shop at New Bahru

Well, you can spend hours wandering from one retail outlet to another. New Bahru brought together an incredible selection of local talents that create masterpiece clothes, accessories, jewelry, and more. Whether you need something stylish to make your home even cozier, a present for your friend, a surprise for your significant other, or something special for yourself, you’ll definitely find your ideal option at one of New Bahru’s welcoming stores.

So be sure to visit

Beyond The Vines Design House – for clothes for the whole family, accessories, bags, and many useful things with simple yet stylish designs. It’s going to be the company’s largest store.
Crafune – for leather goods and engaging workshops. Customize your work and create something special.
CS Fresh – for fresh food for true foodies. This supermarket has everything fresh, tasty, and healthy – from organic and gourmet food products to baby products.
Curious Creatures – for fine and demi-fine jewelry. The store has something special for every occasion. Besides, Curious Creatures organizes seasonal workshops.
MAKE by GINLEE – for fashion and lifestyle products. By the way, all items are made ‘on demand’ to minimize waste. MAKE by GINLEE also offers interesting and useful in-store workshops.
Morning – for specialty capsule coffee from around the world. It is Morning’s first physical store, and it invites all visitors to take part in its exciting workshops, sampling sessions, and events.
OM – for Ong Shunmugam’s diffusion line. Designed specially for the tropics.
Omno – for luxury personal care. Your body, skin, and hair deserve some special treatment – and you will find it at Omno’s flagship store in New Bahru.
r y e – for womenswear. Dresses, tops, trousers, skirts – everything is well-crafted, stylish, and inspiring.
Soilboy – for curated plants and handmade ceramics. Admire innovative plant installations and participate in hands-on workshops.
Sojao Home Goods Store – for home goods. You’ll fall in love with the brand’s organic cotton bedding.
Studio Yono – for art and design objects. To bring style and coziness to your home.
The Sea Apple Create Store – for kids’ apparel, merchandise, and gifts. By the way, you can co-design unique items together with your little ones. It’s going to be an exciting process.
Woods In The Books – for picture and illustrated books. There’s also a great choice of toys, greeting cards, presents, and more.

Get Fit at New Bahru

While shopping is responsible for good mood, this section is about good health, both physical and mental, and good looks. From healing massage and sauna to personal training programmes and fitness classes for kids – New Bahru sports outlets have it all.

Mobilus

It is the first outlet of this inclusive fitness community that will be open throughout the day. By the way, Mobilus also offers functional fitness classes for little athletes. Are you ready for a family fitness day?

Hideaway

The latest wellness concept by The Trapeze Group, Hideaway is a sanctuary of complete relaxation and rejuvenation. With modern massage treatments, private and semi-private cold plunges, and traditional saunas, it’s going to be an ideal place to forget about the hustle and bustle of life and recharge your body and mind.

Off Duty Pilates

Off Duty Pilates offers various classes – from basic Reformer classes to advanced Pilates workouts – to meet your personal needs and fitness level. This kind of work will bring lots of pleasure and benefits and positively affect your body and mood.

Surge

Surge provides one of Singapore’s best personal training programmes to help you transform yourself and your life. New Bahru’s outlet will become its new flagship.

Learn and Have Fun at New Bahru

Undoubtedly, it is the most anticipated part for your little ones. New Bahru gathered Singapore’s favourite brands, ensuring fun and educational time for kids, and we bet your children would like to explore them all.

Chalk N Pencils

It is a premier art school and a fine art studio – and a place for kids and parents to get creative and express themselves. Join exciting family art workshops to create true masterpieces, have fun together, and become even closer. Toddlers are welcomed too.

Kiztopia Prestige

The newest Kiztopia Prestige will probably be the main reason your kids love New Bahru. It has a brand-new concept, stylish interior, exciting play areas perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, engaging workshops and learning programmes, and a whole lot of surprises. Did we mention that Kiztopia Prestige has a lovely café where you can enjoy snacks and drinks?

The Orange Tree Preschool

It is the second outlet of The Orange Tree Preschool, the bilingual infant care and childcare centre. Preschool’s programmes include the Full Day Programme and the Full Day Programme With Extended Care. By the way, The Orange Tree Preschool in New Bahru has a gourmet lab where little chefs can get acquainted with the world of food science.

Thrive

Thrive is an after-school care community by Julia Gabriel, where kids can relax, learn, play, and enjoy sports and other activities in a welcoming, safe environment. Enrichment programmes are available in English and Mandarin.

By the way, there’s also a nice outdoor communal play space where your little ones can run, climb, jump, and blow off their energy before or after your tour of New Bahru. They can have fun on a slide, a trampoline, a swing, and more.

As you can see, each family member will find stores, dining outlets, and activities to their liking, so you should definitely be among the first visitors of this newest creative cluster in Singapore.

Follow the announcements – and get ready for the New Bahru Grand Opening!