FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay revolutionizes the traditional supermarket concept, creating Singapore's most innovative hybrid grocery-dining destination that celebrates Clarke Quay's rich trading heritage through a sophisticated warehouse-inspired design. This groundbreaking retail concept blends the historical charm of Singapore's former trading port with contemporary shopping and dining experiences, operating daily from 8am-11pm with extended midnight hours on weekends. Located just five minutes from Clarke Quay MRT station, this flagship store represents NTUC FairPrice's vision for the future of retail, where premium grocery shopping seamlessly integrates with world-class dining and entertainment experiences in Singapore's premier nightlife district.
The centerpiece of FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay is The Grocer Food Hall and Bar, featuring innovative "You Pick, We Cook" concepts where customers can select premium cuts from the Delicato beef counter or fresh seafood and have them expertly prepared on-site by professional chefs. The food hall showcases diverse culinary offerings including Izumi's Japanese-local fusion cuisine and Garang Smoked Burgers' bold Western-Asian concepts, while The Grocer Bar serves local craft beers on tap and heritage cocktails. Beyond dining, the store features extensive premium selections including over 30 award-winning artisanal cheeses, imported specialty items, and sustainable products that cater to Singapore's discerning food enthusiasts and the international community residing in the Clarke Quay area.
This concept store serves as more than a retail destination, functioning as a comprehensive lifestyle hub that combines premium grocery shopping, gourmet dining, craft beverages, and social experiences under one roof. The sophisticated atmosphere attracts both local residents seeking quality ingredients and tourists exploring Singapore's culinary landscape, while the late-night operating hours accommodate Clarke Quay's vibrant entertainment scene. Whether shopping for everyday essentials, enjoying chef-prepared meals, sampling artisanal products, or socializing over craft beverages, FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay demonstrates how traditional retail can evolve to meet contemporary lifestyle demands while honoring Singapore's trading heritage in one of the city's most culturally significant districts.
I see the appeal of this NTUC, initially. It looks so very posh at the entrance: walls lined with wines and spirits, a cozy bar crowded with people—it's just bursting with energy! You pinch yourself because this can't seriously be a supermarket, but it is — and a food court too!
So on any given night, this NTUC is really more of a watering hole and food court than an actual supermarket. And its loyal clientele are obviously bargain-hunters looking for an unpretentious hangout.
I reckon that if you get a kick out of spending your Friday night at a supermarket, getting pissed drunk and trusting a non-chef to ruin a prime cut of Wagyu/Kurobuta on the grill before serving it up on paper plates, then this is probably a great find.
The premise seems promising: buy your fresh ingredients from the supermarket and get them cooked right away. Only problem is that it's not prepared by a proper chef, just some random NTUC employee who's been told to heat up or overcook your meat. Golly, for the questionable standards, lack of service, and chaotic ambience, any fool would quickly surmise that paying $50 a head is pretty ridiculous.
Unless, of course, the company of plebs and budget travelers, dining with plastic cutlery and jostling for a sticky, rickety table, makes the whole idea even more attractive. Then you and I clearly have very different perceptions of what a good deal is.
With all that said, this supermarket is lovely by day and stocks those little imported extras for which I'll return. But for now, I only hope to unsee over time what I did that night...
Ming Hao Tham
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This isn’t your typical FairPrice. It is the 'atas' version, stocked with premium goods at decent prices, but definitely not for your everyday grocery run. At the entrance, you are greeted by rows of fancy alcohol, quickly followed by the stench of reused cooking oil.
Right smack in the middle of this 'atas' establishment sits a strangely placed, high-class kopitiam, which looks nice but manages to perfume the entire store with its fumes.
Watch out for the barely noticeable 5-cent plastic bag stickers at the self-checkout terminals. Miss them, and the condescending self-checkout staff will apprehend you and treat you like a top-tier criminal.
I wish the staff had a little finesse, though; this is FairPrice Finest after all.
Positive Reviews
Alden Teo
Great place to shop for groceries or any daily necessities. This Fairprice Finest has a bar and food area with many tables where you can have a meal, offering numerous food options like sushi, teppanyaki, and kebab. The overall cleanliness of the tables is satisfactory, and there are two tray return stations for clearing your trash. Overall, it is an interesting concept for a grocery store, unlike any other, with natural lighting and unique architecture. It's definitely a must-visit when you are nearby.
Yi Yi
One of the more unique FairPrice we have come across, but fitting for the area as there are quite a few customers popping bottles on a weekend afternoon 👍🏻
The selection was decent and sorted by country. There is no GST or service charge to dine in at those tables to the side of the shelves; they do, however, charge $8 for corkage, which is still affordable compared to other establishments out there.
Great environment and innovative concept — I will definitely consider revisiting if I'm looking for a place to chill in the area.
Irene Neo
Likely the newest FairPrice Finest, this location spans about 14,000 square feet and features dine-in concepts. The aesthetic is tastefully done. Interestingly, the supermarket offers a diverse array of products; I even found my Lotus Chocolate there, too.
There is a bar with counter stools offering a wide selection of alcoholic drinks. You can also purchase alcoholic beverages there and consume them at the common eating area, subject to corkage fees.
This outlet also features something unique: an “experiential zone” where there will be live cooking demonstrations.
Shopping at the FairPrice Finest in Clarke Quay is truly enjoyable!
Singapore Apparel
This is a higher-end supermarket with a bar and food court, featuring a "help-you-cook" service. This service allows you to consume what you purchased there, with a surcharge of $12 per 300g of meat and $1 per packaged item or drink, as in the picture. However, the food menu items at the stalls are higher priced, as shown in photos, relative to their quality and size. The combined cost of ingredients and the cooking service added up to prices higher than, or nearly equal to, regular restaurant pricing. An interesting experience centre. A clean, self-service, self-cleaning environment. The bar, however, was quite awesome and more fairly priced. Staff are overall friendly and helpful in assisting with purchases.
Danny
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Great food. It's much less expensive than outside on the boardwalk, where they charge a gratuity and foreign exchange rate (I was told this by a local). Plus, it's air-conditioned inside! Tables were full, making it hard to find a seat. It's a very popular area. Don't forget to clean up your tray afterwards, or you can be fined $300!
Berry Toh
Most atas Fairprice in SG with a good selection of local products and souvenirs, and even a pick-and-cook dining option.
Hansen
Pros. Right in the middle of Clarke Quay. Pretty decent range of local and international packaged foods, a variety of fresh foods cooked on the spot in front of you, plus wine and beers. IPA on tap, and fresh oysters!
Cons. None observed.
Michael Tan
Love the experience here, where we can dine in and drink at FairPrice! The oysters and fries were average; wouldn't recommend. Drinks were great though.
Mark
At Clark Quay, there's a great spot with various stalls offering different cuisines inside FairPrice. The burger stall is quite decent, and their burgers taste delicious. They also make perfect fries to go with the burger.
The bar is quite reasonable as well. We could buy wine, and it's a good option for drinking there. Happy hour, however, offers even more reasonable prices for wine and beer. It's a nice place for lunch, as it's less crowded. Definitely going again for the good drinks and meal.
Michele Chen
Got The Wine? 🛒 Supermarket dining has never been so fine! So fine and fun, we came here 2 days in a row for the “full experience”.
Round #1 - Perched ourselves where the wines and spirits are – great seats to check out what’s in store and get some sampling in. Had the classic smoked burger and selected meat for sizzling, with wine to pair.
Round #2 - With a bigger group, main hall seating it was! Tried 'noms' from the Japanese and Indian food counter, and you really, truly, can’t go wrong with all the ingredients right here.
“You Pick, We Cook” is such a wonderful concept to make a whole afternoon/evening melt away with chatter and cheers, because the eating and drinking just keep flowing 🙌🏻
Yu Li Wong
This is an interesting NTUC Finest outlet.
One can buy almost anything within the supermarket, and it also has an open-concept kitchen on-site that cooks fresh produce/meats, with an eating hall.
For drinks, it has a bar counter and a massive array of alcoholic beverages: wines, champagne, soju, sake, beers, whiskey, etc., all very competitively priced.
You can also buy snacks from the same supermarket and pair them with your drinks.
A great place to unwind and catch up with friends/colleagues, without breaking the bank.
I bought 2 bottles of wine too.
Renny Lee
What an interesting find in the Clarke Quay area. There's a small food court inside with more affordable food (compared to other areas in Clarke Quay). They also serve drinks, either at the bar area, or you can buy them from FairPrice itself. There's an additional $8 charge for dine-in (I saw others had an ice bucket and wine glasses).
Kai Tan
What a find at Clarke Quay!
Tucked inside the FairPrice Finest, there's a surprisingly spacious and comfortable cafeteria where you can order snacks and hot meals. What really sets it apart is the option to enjoy beer and wine at supermarket prices—just a small service fee added, making it significantly cheaper than your average bar or restaurant in the area.
It's a perfect spot to take a break, especially in the mid-afternoon when it's quieter.
Whether you're looking to cool down with a cold drink or have a casual bite, this place offers great value in a relaxed setting.
Highly recommended if you're in the area and want to unwind without the usual Clarke Quay price tag.
