Street Bar @ Food Republic Beer Garden ~ local hotspot with live band performances

St. James Power Station

3 Sentosa Gateway near Vivo City

Harbourtront, Singapore 

Signage found at the interlinked bridge from Vivo City to St. James Power Station

Balong and I can’t deny that we were already exhausted and weary because of the whole day trip in Universal Studios in Sentosa Island. Don’t get me wrong, we enjoyed the whole trip it’s just that most of our tour around the themed park consist of kilometers of walking, thus my feet already wanted to give up and would like to lay down somewhere (ahahaha!). Just take this, we had a long leisurely walk in Sentosa Boardwalk in the morning around 9:30am then we headed straight to Universal Studios from 10:00am till 10:00pm and another walkathon at 10:45pm from Sentosa to Vivo City via Sentosa Boardwalk all over again! May be if we will combined all the walkings that we’ve been through, we already roamed around Singapore (ahahaha!).

food republic BEER GARDEN located in St. James Power Station

But anyway, we had a BLAST! We enjoyed every minute of our adventure in Universal Studios and one of the best days of our stay here in Singapore. We spent one whole day starting from queuing in the entrance to buy the tickets until Hollywood after Hours wherein we watch a live pyrotechnic shows that serves as one of the highlights to be fond of at the themed park. We did try most of the rides except that Balong was hospitalized because of vertigo while riding the ‘Battlestar Galactica in Sci Fi City zone (ahahaha!). But in totality, it was one awesome trip we did! If given a chance to comeback then we’ll surely come without hesitations.

Live band performances awaits you on your way in.

After roaming until the last minute inside the Universal Studios we headed straight home around 10:3opm, we supposed to watch the Crane Dance but the two cranes lovers were already sleeping when we passed on (ahahaha!). Because of ‘mini-disappointment’ of not witnessing the show, our friends Llowel and Lemwuel invited us to have dinner in Food Republic Beer Garden at St. James Power Station. I don’t know at first where the location is but I read it from somewhere that it is a non-stop dance party in one roof and that’s sounds awesome. I may be too exhausted but if we talked about disco then I can still stand and do some wiggle you know (ahahaha!).

Hawkers stall at its best lining up just besides St. James.

From Sentosa Island, we decided to take the Sentosa Boardwalk instead of taking  the monorail. I guess we are just too lazy to go to the station as you need to go back where the USS main gate is. We already spent half a mile to the bay where the Crane Dance is held, thus we decided to continue walking. It’s another mile to endure haiiissssstt! (ahahaha!).

When we arrived at the boardwalk (set aside the weariness), it was one awesome place to enjoy your night out. There are so many people around and seems enjoying the scenery. The surroundings at night is impecabbly beautiful yet the weather is strikingly humid and haggardness to the highest level is so evident in most of our pics (ahahaha!).

Examples of stalls that can be found within the vicinity.

Just a suggestions, if you’re not in a hurry to and fro Sentosa Island, the wooden boardwalk is the best way to enjoy. The travel time is no less than 15 minutes depending on how fast or slow you are in walking of course. (ahahaha!). If you want a bit of exercise or simply in a tight budget then this is a must try. Don’t worry about a thing as there is a travellator on both sides and what you have to do is stand still and let the travellator walk on behalf of you (ahahaha!). We may be tired of a long day tour but the least we can do is to enjoy the scenery along with other locals and international tourist wandering the boardwalk.

Large amount of people were in there and we're lucky to find a good seats just close enough to the stage.

The entire boardwalk is covered with canopies; thus rain or shine is the least of your worries. This is the first themed boardwalk in Southeast Asia so if you have ample time to indulge then try to have a brisk walking in here. You can save a dollar plus lost  few calories believe me. The passage is divided into 4 themed zone but I myself is in doubts because it seems that all its sections are the same. One thing am sure of, there is a ROCK GARDEN (ahahaha!).

Be ready to be captivated by the voice of the performers.

There are so many dining outlets mushrooming around albeit costly. However, if you have enough money to spoil then try to enjoy in ‘The Wine Company’, Gelateria Venezi, and the Queens. We were on a tight budget, thus eating out here is not in our itinerary (ahahaha!). The least we can do is take a scenic walk and took many photo opportunities along the way.

Huge umbrella's like this can be found in every corner as the weather in here is unpredictable.

The walkway passage is pretty decent, spacious and you can even have picnic in here if you bring your own food along. Available seats are everywhere that give you  a perfect view of the whole Keppel harbour. There are some arts pieces like the mesh wire sculpture that beautifies the whole walkway too.

After few minutes of wandering, at last we arrived in Vivo City with lots of sweat covering our faces. I felt sorry for Balong because his shirt is even covered with sweat too (ahahaha!). It’s almost midnight but the weather didn’t change a bit (WHEW!). We spent almost 30 minutes in the boardwalk and another 30 minutes in Vivo City while waiting for Llowel withdrawing some cash in the ATM. I asked them where St. James is and they said it’s just after the bridge.

These are what we order so far, sweet and sour squid, fried chicken wings, and deep fry noodles with seafoods.

Am really wasted to tell you, but since we were all hungry, we left in a hurry to go to St. James Power Station (ahahaha!). There is an interlinked pedestrian bridge that direct us in  which is located in the 2^nd floor of Vivo City. We were like walking in a flash just to be at the place right away (ahahaha!). It’s quite hard to locate the passage if you’re new to the area but you can ask any of the staff  or locals in there and pretty sure they will be glad to serve you then.

The fried noodles with seafood toppings.

I thought we will get inside the Power Station but rightly after I saw from the bridge that there are local hawkers on the side of the building, it comes to me directly that  we will eat outside (ahahaha!). In fairness, the place is cozy, open air and there are so many hawkers stall lining up. We’ve seen lots of tourist having a couple of drinks while I was too anxious to order just to regain the lost charges we had for the whole day (ahahaha!).

I just forgot what is the name of this but it has noodles and fresh veggies with fried chicken strips.

Self Service is the right word as you’re the one who will lined up and buy whatever food you prefer. There are list of menus presented on the signage usually and you just have to pin point what you want and voila they will cook it for you. The wait is just around 10 minutes depends on the food that you order of course.

Singapore is known for satay with peanut sauce.

We ordered satay with peanut sauce, fried chicken wings, sweet and sour squid and fried noodles with seafood toppings. As any local hawker fare, it’s like you’re having a picnic outside while there is a band playing. It’s good for them to have this concept, we spent only a few amount of money but having a band playing in front of you is way too perfect for the setting.

Right after we finished our dinner it's time to enjoy the live band.

I have to admit, I am too hungry to think about the singer but after dinner that’s the time that I appreciate the song (ahahaha!). Definitely, if you’re not really picky about food choices, Food Republic Beer Garden is the best place to dine after a long day in Sentosa. There are so many restaurants around but if you’re on a budget then think again. What I like about hawker foods they do sell local fare cuisine that I fond the most. One of the purpose why we visit Singapore is not just about attraction but also to indulge in their authentic local flare..

They have plenty of singers that fills the night with R&B songs.

By the way, the street bar not only serves food and beverages but they also offers beers, wines, champagnes, premium spirits, cocktails and mocktails. Their operating hours usually starts from 6pm until 5 am.

You will truly enjoy the food while listening to the live performances. Plus factor is the cool breeze coming from Keppel harbour.

Once done partying inside St,. James Power Station or after a long way in Sentosa this is the best to visit in. Price wise which brings you in to the palate of Singapore. It’s just one of the flare that I love the most in Singapore, their local cuisine.

That’s it for now. Have a great day/ night everyone.

Our night ended with a 'Sweet hello'

Cheerss!!!

Enan signing off.

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