Dog Friendly Cafes & Food Places Around HortPark - Henderson Waves Bridge Trail

Planning a hike with dog along the Henderson Waves – Southern Ridges – HortPark – Kent Ridge Park trail? If you have no time to pack food, here are some cafes and restaurants within 3 – 8 min drive of the HortPark that you can consider to eat at ;)

Donna and Cookie at the Henderson Waves Bridge

Hunger pangs?

5 food places to visit while exploring HortPark trail with dog

Paddy Hills
Otoko Ramen
The Tea Party
Colbar
Handle Bar at Gillman Barracks

1. Paddy Hills – Contemporary menu & coffee

Address: 38 South Buona Vista Road Singapore (5 min drive from HortPark)
Opening hours: Weekday 10.30am – 5pm, Weekend 9am – 5pm, Dinner 6 – 9.30pm daily
Contact: Facebook

Paddy Hills offers a contemporary menu with specialty coffee and hand brew bar. I first visited this place at lunchtime on a workday and we enjoyed the food. The presentation was delightful which made the dining experience a wonderful respite from the workday.

Our mains at lunch

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Our coffee paddy hills dog friendly cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

Needless to say, I enjoyed it so much we returned for dinner when P and Donna came to pick me up from work one day.

The outdoor seating before the shopfront where we could sit with dog at Paddy Hills

Disappointingly, we found the dinner menu not to be as extensive as the lunch menu. I enjoyed lunch more than dinner there.

Our mains at dinner

paddy hills - dog friendly cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

It seems the menu has changed again when I last visited, assuming the menu on Paddy Hills’ facebook page is updated. See the menu and prices here.

Wall art on the exterior wall of Paddy Hills

If you do visit, remember to take a photo at the side of the shophouse where Paddy Hills is located in. Just for fun :)

2. Otoko Ramen – Warm, comfort food

Address: 321 Alexandra Road #01-16 Singapore (5 min drive from HortPark)
Opening hours: Daily 11.00am – 10.00pm
Contact: Facebook

Caveat: I haven’t eaten at many ramen places in Singapore, but so far, Otoko Ramen is my favourite. ;)

otoko ramen - dog friendly cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

The outdoor seating before the shopfront where we could sit with dog at Otoko Ramen.

They have only a few choices of soup base to choose from, with the option to add sides at additional cost. Each table also comes with a bowl of free hard boil eggs.

dog friendly otoko ramen - cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

My ramen before additional sides

My ramen after adding buttered corn and wakame, and one free hard boiled egg. :P

Colleague’s ramen with a spicy soup base and said bowl of free hard boiled eggs :P

Food has stayed consistent with my return visit. I can see myself going again and again. Hot soupy ramen is too great a comfort food on rainy days for me not to go. :P

Portions are big for me, so we usually ask for less noodles. #justsaying

Check out Fresh from the Foodies’ Mouth for a detailed review

3. The Tea Party – Air-conditioned comfort on a hot day

Address: 103 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore (3 min drive from HortPark)
Opening hours: Weekdays 08.00am – 10.30pm; Weekends 10.30am – 10.30pm
Contact: Facebook

Hot day and looking for air-conditioned comfort for you and your dog? Head over to The Tea Party cafe.

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Donna feels very hot, mom. Let’s go in!

We visited on a weekday evening and pretty much had the place to ourselves.

What the shopspace looks like inside The tea Party cafe

dog friendly the tea party cafe - cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

I ordered something simple for dinner – fried rice with an egg.

dog friendly the tea party cafe - cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

You’re not going to share, are you? Mom?

4. Colbar – a “Colonial Bar” that’s a jungle hideout

Address: 9A Whitchurch Road Wessex Estate (8 min drive from HortPark)
Opening hours: Tues to Sun, 11am – 10pm (closed on Mondays)
Contact: Facebook

We ate simple fare that was more expensive than average… for simple fare. But this is a nice rustic coffeeshop hideaway to just sit and chill. See menu and prices here.

dog friendly Colbar - cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

5. Handlebar – a biker-themed bar

Address: 10 Lock Road Singapore (3 min drive from HortPark)
Opening hours: Tue-Thu, Sun 12.00pm – 12.00am; Fri – Sat 12.00pm – 1.00am (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: Facebook

I’ve actually not been to Handle Bar at Gillman Barracks, but I’ve been to the one near Sembawang Park. You can read about Handle Bar near Sembawang Park here. This outlet is no longer there, since it has moved to Gillman Barracks.

The Handle Bar at Gillman Barracks continues to allow dogs at their outdoor seating.

We love handle bar, they will bring a bowl of ice cold water bowl for the dogs even without asking… Love their ‘slap yo’ mama pork chop’ and their ‘cocaine wings’!!!! Delish! 😊
– Lim LP on facebook

dog friendly handle bar - cafe and eating places near hortpark, henderson waves, southern ridges, kent ridge park

Donna at Handle Bar near Sembawang Park

At just 3-minutes drive away from HortPark, both Handle Bar and The Tea Party Cafe are the nearest eating places around the HortPark.

@walkwithsushi: Masons, Revolution Coffee, Portico Host and DW Workshop are also dog-friendly eating places near HortPark! 😄🐶

So now, you will have no worries where to eat with dog if you go hiking along the Henderson Waves – Southern Ridges – HortPark – Kent Ridge Park trail. Have a great adventure and come back to tell me about it!