The mere mention of Orchard Street in Singapore thrills the ardent shopper travelling to the city state and its amazing shorefronts lure in even the most disinterested pedestrian. Subsequent to an exhilarating day of shopping in the city, one would surely wish to wind down and enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. The Holland Village in Singapore is just the right place for this!
Deriving its name from Hugh Holland, an architect and an actor at the turn of the 20th century, Holland Village is a popular attraction amongst the local youth. Having realised its potential, a number of world renowned eateries and a series of shops have established themselves at the enclave to cater to the ever rising demand. For those in the mood for a tea break or a coffee date, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is ideal. For those pursuing a meal, the well known chain, Subway, makes some of the best submarines and sandwiches around. What better way to end your meal than with an ice cream cone from Haagen-Dazs?
Holland Village has experienced many firsts as well. For instance, the first gourmet coffee shop of the city state, known as Coffee Club, opened in Holland Village in 1991. Due to being in business for over twenty years, the outlet has firmly established themselves as a favourite amongst the frequent visitors to the enclave. The Village even caters to vegetarians, and is home to chic vegetarian dining. One of the most well known restaurants, Original Sin, has built themselves quite a solid reputation for their original and delicious vegetarian dishes.
Conveniently, Holland Village is also home to supermarkets, antique shops, banks and, most importantly, shopping malls. The Holland Road Shopping Centre and Holland V Shopping Mall attract hundreds of teenagers to its doors every day. Making this popular hangout unique are the numerous art galleries, novelty and gift shops and gourmet restaurants that keeps tourists coming back for more. Even if you are residing at a 5 star hotel in Singapore, the food scene at the Village is unparalleled with diverse cuisines and an abundance of choice that you are unlikely to enjoy unless you are staying at a luxury hotel in Singapore such as the award winning city resort: Sheraton Towers Singapore.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
