Cluny Court

The expat in me loves Cluny Court. It’s a bummer I don’t stay near Bukit Timah, and the last time I was there I was running errands with no time to browse. But I want to go back to there so bad!
It’s a small mall, but they have some really cute (and expensive) shops that are geared towards western tastes. There are also some restaurants, so if you’re hungry after your walk through the Botanic Garden and are willing to spend a little, you can stop by here.
The second story has a lot of boutique stores, with a mix of home décor, clothing, jewelry/​accessories, hair salons, and spas. There were a few empty units when I visited, so hopefully more new businesses will take over the space in the future.
The first floor also has notable shops like the Straits Wine Company and beautiful décor store Bungalow 55. Come with your credit cards as these places can be $$$!

Cluny Court is located just outside Botanic Garden MRT station, its conveniently situated and with Cold Storage and Gastonmania restaurant in sight, you know where it is. A 2-​story traditional shop house reveals its age and these days, and its always nice to see such building around, reminding you of the good old days. It may not popular with the masses, but it has its own attributes that make it more attractive (in my opinion) than the next door building — Serene Centre. Entering the building, you can take the escalator up to the 2^nd level, there are a few shops and a café and its good to get away from the crowded places as this is usually pretty quiet most of the time. The ones you see coming here often are probably those living nearby.
There are some more shops at the first level, you can check them out too. Overall, its nice to have such buildings around and hope it remains like this in the near future. Money can buy almost everything but definitely not memories.
Around this area, you can also head down to Coronation Plaza which is a junction away or the Adam Road Foad Centre which is across the main road from where it is facing,

I like the public washroom in Cluny Court. Maybe because it is in this old building and retains much of its colonial character. There are not many stalls but it is sufficient as this place does not attract much shoppers. The wash basins are in the middle of the washroom set in a circle, and there is a full length mirror plus a long ledge to set your bag while you touch up or check your teeth for spinach or whatever. And there are pretty lamps lending an almost homely feel to it. None of the cold generic and sterile washrooms in other big malls.
I do not like the car park. It is tiny and is often full and since there is no huge sign to indicate it is full, sometimes you can be stuck there if you cannot reverse out.
I would say this place serves the people living nearby with a Cold Storage and a few cafes which are better for the morning crowd. Most serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. The only full fledged restaurants there will be Relish which specializes in burgers and Bar Bar Black Sheep at the back which serves 3 types of cuisines (Thai, Indian and Western). There are also a bakery (Simply Bread — has excellent sticky roll), hair salon, nail salon, drycleaner, and several specialty shops.
It is an interesting place to explore for non run of the mill shops and items. Just don’t expect too much from it.
It is across from the Botanic Garden MRT and the Botanic Garden entrance by Bukit Timah Road. So it is quite easy to access this place if you do not drive.

One of the few remaining places in Singapore where you can truly enjoy a quiet afternoon. Indeed this is the go to place for many expat mums but beyond that, it is one of the few places that has managed to escape the media’s attention and crazy crowd influx making it the perfect place for weekend coffee. Besides Simply Bread, Da Paolo and Relish, there is a small Cold Storage for basic grocery needs. If you’re looking for unique furniture, the second floor is practically a showroom with unique pieces that are sure to spruce up your home!