Located along the Dawson Estate and beside the Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, Margaret Market occupies the former wet market building, transforming it into a chic and casual collection of restaurants and eateries. The Margaret Market building was once the former Commonwealth Avenue Wet Market. Built in 1956 and opened on 23 October 1960, it was one of the first covered market-and-food-centres in Singapore.
A fresh fruit stand, Aussie-inspired brunches, and high ceilings with fairy lights; we know what you’re thinking: “must be overseas”. Nope. The Margaret Market may look like the markets in Melbourne or London, but this place is 100% Singaporean. Featuring eateries, a clinic, and even a 24-hour gym, here’s what you’ll find at this 2-storey indoor market in Queenstown.
Book yourself a package at the 24-hour gym, GymmBoxx. Go at your own pace working out with the provided free weights and treadmills. If you need a helping hand, sign up with a personal trainer for tips and individualised exercises.
Complement your workouts with supplements from Fung Oon Medical Store, a TCM dispensary. You can hand over your TCM clinic prescriptions for them to prepare your tonics for you or pick up a pack of prepared teas and soups in the shop. Just boil according to the directions on the package and you’re good to go. Those more inclined towards Western medicine can get their health checked at Bethesda Medical.