Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm | Saturday: 9am – 1pm | Sunday & PH: Closed
Curated by Jennifer Choi · Marketing Director & Neighbourhood Resident, Dentalis · 52 Craig Road, Tanjong Pagar
Tucked between Tanjong Pagar and Chinatown, the Craig and Duxton enclave hums with quiet character — a neighbourhood where art, architecture, and wellness intertwine.
Each shophouse tells a story: facades washed in morning light, slow espresso rituals behind open windows, laughter spilling from bars as evening descends. By day, design-led cafés, Michelin-starred kitchens, and independent ateliers fill the streets with purpose. By night, discreet cocktail rooms and vinyl lounges glow softly under heritage lamps.
Local Tip: Begin at 8 Craig Rd, loop towards Duxton Hill — you'll pass nearly a dozen coffee sanctuaries within five minutes on foot.
Morning Rituals · Movement & Meaning
The Ice Bath Club68 Duxton RdCold plunge therapy. A baptism of focus and renewal to start the day grounded.
Cold Plunge SG89 Neil RdAnother cold water immersion option — perfect for recovery and mental clarity.
Ziva Yoga59B Duxton RdCalm, mindful spaces. Breathwork and movement for slower alignment.
Wunderbody Pilates8 Craig RdContemporary Pilates in a light, considered studio environment.
Cafés & Breakfast Corners
Morning in Duxton has its own rhythm — the gentle hum of espresso machines, the perfume of freshly baked pastries, sunlight slipping through timber shutters.
Bonjour by Ma Cuisine39 Craig Rd · Michelin-Star KitchenThe French way: buttery croque madames, soft omelettes, refined warmth.
Bearded Bella8 Craig RdMelbourne brunch culture — hearty, generous, quietly joyful.
Monument Café75 Duxton RdSingle-origin brews in warm wood interiors. Hidden behind it: Cat Bit Club.
Cococean73 Duxton RdSunlit holiday vibes with a dessert-inspired menu.
Book Bar57 Duxton RdLiterature meets latte culture. Contemplative, quiet, deeply civilised.
Koki Bakery & Brew Bar60A Duxton RdMatcha strawberry muffins that taste like nostalgia. Worth the queue.
Butter tgt76A Duxton Rd · UpstairsA quiet hideaway for bakes and journaling. Easy to miss, worth finding.
Beauty, Wellness & Calm Spaces
Dentalis · 52 Craig Rd
Calm, Art-Led Dental Rituals
At Dentalis, dentistry becomes design — a sensory experience where care feels human, not clinical. Within a restored shophouse, curated art, soft light, and gentle music invite you to exhale.
Guided by the philosophy that care is an art form, every treatment blends clinical precision with quiet hospitality. From full check-ups and whitening to smile design, Dentalis transforms routine maintenance into a mindful ritual — a moment to reset in the heart of the city.
Book Your Dentalis Reset Visit →Creature of Habit61A Duxton RdConsidered beauty rituals in a thoughtfully curated space.
Sankakkei Hair & Scalp75A Duxton RdJapanese scalp and hair care — methodical, precise, restorative.
Dr Lynette Tay Psychological Health77A Duxton RdWellness in serene stillness. Part of the Duxton Wellness Triangle.
Slow Fashion & Independent Design
Beyond its cafés, Duxton-Craig hides an atelier culture — slow, deliberate, crafted with care.
Why & Co46A Craig RdFine men's shoes. Considered, personal, quietly assured.
Made Suits / Edit Suits & Co45B Craig Rd / 35A Duxton RdBespoke tailoring. Two ateliers, one street.
Eden + Elie77 Duxton RdHandcrafted artisanal jewellery celebrating modern heritage.
Pierre Frey36A Craig RdA shophouse filled with the tactile beauty of Parisian textiles.
Midday & Evenings · Eat, Sip & Savour
Rappu Handroll Bar52/53 Duxton RdPrecision and intimacy in six seats. One of the best handroll bars in the city.
Marcy's39–40 Duxton RdCoastal refinement in a shophouse glowing amber at dusk.
Etna49/50 Duxton RdAn enduring Italian favourite. Handmade pasta, Tuscan generosity.
The House Chung Dam70–72 Duxton RdKorean fine dining with artful restraint and considered plating.
Ma Cuisine39 Craig Rd · MichelinFor date nights. Elegant, atmospheric, effortlessly French.
Fortuna Terrazza10 Craig RdMediterranean ease. Perfect for golden-hour aperitifs.
Nightfall & Conversations · Hidden Bars & Lounges
When night falls, Duxton feels cinematic — puddles reflecting neon, music drifting between open doors.
Casper.sg59 Duxton RdArt, sound, and cocktails in ever-changing moods.
RPM D.Spoke Music Lounge16 Duxton RdA Japanese vinyl bar where shochu meets Miles Davis. Seek it out.
Behind the Green Door97 Duxton RdLive jazz. Come alive after dark.
Goodbye, Alibi53A Duxton RdHumour and highball confessions. Unexpectedly excellent.
Art, Architecture & Heritage
Tong Mern Sern Antiques51 Craig RdA time-capsule of curiosities. Architecture meets artefact.
COSPACE Gallery26 Duxton RdContemporary works in a conserved shophouse. Regular exhibitions.
Slowboat Vinyl Café / Fotomat45A Craig Rd · Singapore's First Vinyl Listening Café~$30 for an hour of listening plus a drink. 600 records spanning pop, jazz, blues, hip-hop, Cantonese and Japanese vinyl. Their viral -86°C coffee became an unexpected cultural moment in late 2025.
Stay a While · Boutique Hotels
Duxton Reserve83–88 Duxton RdColonial romance with a contemporary edge.
Mondrian Singapore Duxton16A Duxton HillJungle Ballroom · Bottega di Carna · Araya ★ · Canyon Club rooftop bar.
Hot Tip: End the night with a foot reflexology session at Le Kaki Wellness (Blk 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza #01-07) — the quiet reset locals swear by.
Duxton isn't just a neighbourhood — it's a mood, a rhythm, a quiet confidence. Here, heritage coexists with creativity, and the simplest rituals become artful. At the heart of it all, Dentalis remains a gentle reminder that self-care, like art, belongs to everyday life.
Jennifer Choi
Marketing Director · Dentalis · Neighbourhood Resident
I wrote this not just as someone who markets Dentalis, but as someone who lives and works in these shophouses daily. Every café, gallery, and hidden bar here tells a story — and I'm proud to call this corner of Craig and Duxton my canvas.
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Located at 52 Craig Rd — 5 minutes from Maxwell, Tanjong Pagar, and Outram Park MRT. The gallery is open during clinic hours. No appointment required to visit the art.