Singapore: 10 Things to Do

Back in the '50s, Dempsey Hill was home to the British Army. These days, the former barracks, set amidst lush jungle, have been transformed into a fine collection of restaurants, bars, art galleries, epiceries and spas. Recently, the long abandoned garrison church was reopened as the White Rabbit, a restaurant and bar serving up Euro comfort food. After extensive renovations, its lofty interiors are now a mood-lit bolt-hole that heaves with tout le monde. When people aren't busy air-kissing and waving to one another across the crowded dining space, they're tucking into chef Daniel Sia's cleverly re-imagined classics, like macaroni and cheese drizzled with truffle sauce and a deconstructed Black Forest cake. After dinner, head up the hill for a chilled mojito at Margarita's.

• 1. The White Rabbit
  39C Harding Road, Singapore 249541; 65-6473-9965 1.305112103.81344 thewhiterabbit.com.sg
• 2. Margarita's
  Block 11, Dempsey Road, #01-19, Singapore 249673; 65-6471-3228 1.305613103.809813