About Clifford Pier
Clifford Pier is a historic waterfront landmark at 80 Collyer Quay in Downtown Core, Singapore, now integrated into The Fullerton Bay Hotel. Opened in 1933 and named after former Governor Sir Hugh Clifford, it served as the main landing point for immigrants and goods arriving by boat until 2006. Notable for its distinctive red-tiled roof and colonial architecture, the conserved pier now operates as a waterfront restaurant overlooking Marina Bay.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a conserved colonial-era pier with a distinctive red-tiled roof, arched colonnades and waterfront setting on Marina Bay at Collyer Quay. The structure is now part of The Fullerton Bay Hotel and operates as a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. The interior retains heritage displays and photographs referencing its history as a landing point, while the exterior offers open views of Marina Bay, the Merlion area and the city skyline. Access is via the hotel promenade.
Key highlights
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Conserved 1933 pier with distinctive red-tiled roof and colonial architecture
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Historic landing point for immigrants and goods at Collyer Quay
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Waterfront location overlooking Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline
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Integrated heritage displays and photographs inside the restaurant
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Part of The Fullerton Bay Hotel conservation and adaptive reuse project
History of Clifford Pier
Opened on 3 June 1933 and named after Sir Hugh Clifford, former Governor of the Straits Settlements. It replaced Johnston's Pier as Singapore's main landing point for sea arrivals, serving immigrants, visitors and cargo boats until the pier ceased operations in 2006 due to the Marina Barrage. The building was gazetted for conservation and later restored as part of The Fullerton Bay Hotel development, opening as a restaurant in 2010.
Culture & Context
Recognized as a symbol of Singapore's maritime and immigration history, representing the first point of arrival for many early immigrants. The conserved pier reflects colonial-era public architecture and waterfront heritage of Collyer Quay, and is part of the conserved Fullerton heritage precinct.
Route
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