Do you ever just wish you could turn back time to the simpler 2000s, where everything just seemed right? Well, we can't time travel... (yet) but here are some nostalgic hip & retro activities we think you can do to re-live the old days.
1. Hi-Roller – Nostalgic 80s Discotheque Indoor Skating Rink
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Featuring a Brightly Lit Rink, Blasting Music and a Discotheque Vibe, where you can rent out the skates or bring some of your own. When you're there, you will notice that there is a red rink and a blue rink, red for beginners while blue is for experts. You can start skating away once you have geared up. If you didn’t know Hi Roller hosts themed nights bi-weekly, just take a look at these themed nights they have hosted!
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Hi Roller also welcomes everyone, regardless if you are a beginner skater or a pro skater. If you are interested in picking up skating, Hi Roller provides lessons and their friendly coaches are here to guide you along this sport.
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Level 5, E!Hub, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 11am – 6.30pm
Friday, 12pm – 10pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 10pm
2. Virtualand - Reliving Old School Arcade Games
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While ordinary arcades can be found in most malls, vintage arcades are less prevalent. Arcades have made a comeback in Singapore and are the go-to for friends and family fun. Satisfy your nostalgia at Virtualand which offers a variety of old-school favorites, like Street Fighter and Time Crisis.
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A place that doesn't change with time and a place where all generations can come together and have a blast. That's what arcades are all about.
Outlet 1 - Bugis+
Address: 201 Victoria Street, #05-04, Toy Or Game (TOG), Bugis+ Singapore 188067
Operating Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 11:30am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am - 11pm
Sunday, 11am -10pm
Outlet 2 - Century Square
Address: 2 Tampines Central 5, #05-02, Century Square, Singapore 529509
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday, 11am -10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-10:30pm
Outlet 3 - NEX
Address: 23 Serangoon Central, #04-65, NEX, Singapore 556083
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 11pm
Saturday, 10:30am -1am
Sunday, 10:30am-11pm
3. The Analog Vault - Explore New Artists & Music Genres
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Looking for a place that has jazz, electric and hip-hop vinyl records? The Analog Vault aims to deepen the music culture in Asia through these music genres and to support these underrated artists. They take pride in sourcing for the best vinyl records with amazing audio.
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Explore new artists at The Analog Vault – Kings of Convenience, Alice Coltrane & Patrick Cowley are just some to begin with! Spend some time when you’re there to explore all kinds of artists and genres.
Address: 8 Raffles Ave, Esplanade Mall, #02-10, Singapore 039802
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 1:00pm – 9:00pm
4. Retronutz - Legendary Old School Game Boys, Playstations & more
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When you enter the store, you'll be welcomed by a variety of GameBoy systems, limited-edition PlayStations, and even Sega Saturns. The store also features a sizable selection of well-known vintage game titles from Nintendo, SEGA, and other well-known publishers. You may also get analogue TVs to watch television shows and play video games, which come in various sizes depending on how much room you have at home.
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The store allows consumers to customize their own consoles in addition to selling games and systems. You can obtain a customized console to call your own, whether it's a GameBoy Advance with a Pokemon theme or one with a McDonalds theme. The shop also provides console repair services if yours is broken.
Retronutz
Address: Retronutz, #04-02G, Rochor Canal Rd, Sim Lim Square, 188504
Operating Hours: Daily, 12.30pm – 7pm
5. Thrift Label - Achieve the perfect Vintage Style by Thrift Shopping
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Go thrifting and add a splash of color to freshen up your look! Haji Lane and Lucky Plaza resale stores have a ton of vintage clothing options as well as undervalued treasures you won't regret purchasing. Fill up your closet with a new look for a super affordable price. It's sustainable, stylish and super cheap - it's every fashionista's dream.
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Finding an authentic vintage thrift shop is like finding a needle in a haystack. But nonetheless, Thrift Label offers all sorts of vintage clothing from the 2000s that will be sure to spice up your style. It's also a fun date idea to go with your friends to have a cheap dress up day out.
Address: 304 Orchard Rd, #06-18 Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863
Operating Hours: Daily, 11am - 7pm