Clarke Quay · D06
Shophouses for Sale & Rent in Clarke Quay, Singapore
Riverside nightlife and entertainment, plus conservation shophouses on Mohamed Sultan Road and around the Clarke Quay MRT.
Quick answer
Should I buy or rent a shophouse in Clarke Quay?
Buy a shophouse in Clarke Quay if you want a long-term heritage asset and can confirm zoning, tenure and conservation constraints up front. Rent if you want Clarke Quay frontage for a concept without the capital outlay. Zoning varies across the Clarke Quay and Mohamed Sultan Road conservation pockets. Entertainment and nightlife use depends on zoning and licensing, so check the Master Plan and agency conditions before committing.
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What to expect
Shophouses in Clarke Quay: what to expect
Clarke Quay is best known for its riverside entertainment complex, but nearby conservation shophouses, including Mohamed Sultan Road and the River Valley Road fringe, provide a distinct, quieter supply of heritage buildings used for bars, restaurants and studios.
Buy
Shophouse for sale in Clarke Quay
Buyers see Clarke Quay as an entertainment-led location with strong MRT access and tourist awareness. Supply is limited and varied, so the key is to understand which sub-area a building belongs to and what that implies for trade.
Who buys here
- Nightlife and F&B groups
- Investors comfortable with entertainment-sector exposure
- Family offices
Watch-outs
- Nightlife licensing and operating-hours rules
- Policy shifts can affect entertainment use
- Sub-area differences matter more than the area name
Browse wider inventory: commercial shophouses for sale, conservation shophouses for sale and freehold shophouses.
Rent
Shophouse for rent in Clarke Quay
Tenants are bars, restaurants, nightlife concepts and creative or boutique offices. Mohamed Sultan Road has a long F&B and nightlife track record; riverside units trade differently.
Typical tenants
- Bars and nightlife
- Restaurants
- Creative and boutique offices
See our shophouses for rent hub, the F&B licensing and change-of-use guide and HDB shophouses if your brief is an HDB commercial unit.
Compare
Buy vs rent a shophouse in Clarke Quay
| Factor | Buy | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Long-term owners, investors and operators who want control of the building | Operators who want Clarke Quay frontage with lower capital at risk |
| Capital | Whole-building or strata purchase, stamp duty and fit-out | Deposit, fit-out and rent; lease terms set exposure |
| Zoning check | Drives ABSD, financing and what you can licence | Drives whether your concept is permitted at all |
| Flexibility | Illiquid; exit depends on buyer pool and tenure | Lease term and break clauses define flexibility |
| Main risks | Nightlife licensing and operating-hours rules | Rent reviews, reinstatement obligations and licence approval timing |
Where
Best streets for shophouses in Clarke Quay
Mohamed Sultan Road
Established bar and restaurant strip.
Clarke Quay riverside
Entertainment-led frontage.
River Valley Road fringe
Mixed offices, studios and dining in conservation rows.
Rules
Permitted uses and zoning in Clarke Quay
Zoning varies across the Clarke Quay and Mohamed Sultan Road conservation pockets. Entertainment and nightlife use depends on zoning and licensing, so check the Master Plan and agency conditions before committing.
Permitted use is decided by the Master Plan zoning and URA conservation guidelines, then by agency licensing (for example SFA for food and STB for hospitality). Read our URA conservation buyer manual and the commercial vs residential ABSD breakdown before you offer.
Before you commit
Due diligence checklist for a Clarke Quay shophouse
- 1
Confirm zoning and use
Check the Master Plan and URA conservation conditions for the exact lot, not just the street.
- 2
Verify tenure and title
Run a title search through SLA and confirm remaining tenure, easements and any strata arrangement.
- 3
Inspect the structure
Commission a building survey covering party walls, roof, drainage, termite history and approved extensions.
- 4
Check approvals
Confirm GFA, attic and rear-extension approvals match what is built; unapproved works become your problem.
- 5
Review leases
For tenanted buildings, read the leases, rent review terms and any reinstatement duties before pricing the asset.
- 6
Plan licences
For F&B, bar or hotel concepts, confirm licensing and fire-safety feasibility before committing.
Money
Financing and stamp duty pointers
Financing
- Commercial and mixed-use property loans usually carry lower loan-to-value and shorter tenors than residential loans; confirm current bank policy.
- Banks value on use and income as well as land and GFA, so a signed lease helps.
- Ask early whether the bank will lend against conservation or strata-subdivided titles.
Stamp duty
- Non-residential property attracts Buyer's Stamp Duty but not ABSD; residential-zoned property can attract ABSD.
- Mixed-use buildings are assessed by zoning and use, so confirm treatment with IRAS or your lawyer.
- Rates and rules change; check the IRAS stamp duty page before you exercise an option.
Related: investing in conservation shophouses.
Data
Price and rent data sources
We do not publish a single averaged price or rent because it would mislead. Verify figures against these primary sources (checked November 2026).
- URA REALIS and Property Market InformationCaveat-lodged and reported transactions, rental contracts and price indices for non-residential property.
- URA Master Plan and conservation guidelinesZoning, conservation area boundaries and permitted-use conditions for a specific address.
- IRAS stamp dutyBuyer's Stamp Duty and ABSD treatment of commercial versus residential property.
- Singapore Land Authority (SLA)Title, tenure and ownership searches via INLIS.
- Singapore Food Agency (SFA)Food shop licensing requirements for F&B concepts.
Inventory
Example shophouse listings near Clarke Quay
We have no published example listing for Clarke Quay at the moment. Tell us your brief and we will source from the open and off-market pool.
Advisory
Looking for a shophouse in Clarke Quay?
Tell us if you want to buy or rent, your use and budget, and we will share open and off-market options with the relevant zoning and tenure checks done.
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Shophouses in Clarke Quay: frequently asked questions
Is Clarke Quay good for a bar or nightlife shophouse?+
It has long been Singapore's riverside entertainment hub, but licensing, operating hours and noise rules are strict and site-specific. Check the Master Plan zoning and licensing history before committing to a nightlife concept.
Which district is Clarke Quay in?+
Clarke Quay is generally treated as postal district 06 and is grouped with the CBD fringe in practice. Check the postal district of the specific address when searching property data.
How much does a shophouse for sale in Clarke Quay cost?+
There is no single price for Clarke Quay. Whole-building shophouses are priced on tenure, land and floor area, conservation grade, zoning, condition and frontage, so quantum varies widely between buildings. Check recent caveats and transactions on URA REALIS, then ask us for a comparable set for the specific street and tenure you are considering. Figures on this page are qualitative guidance, last reviewed November 2026.
How much is a shophouse for rent in Clarke Quay?+
Rent depends on frontage, floor level, size, fit-out condition and permitted use. Ground-floor street frontage usually commands more than upper floors or back lanes. Use URA rental statistics for context, then verify signed rents with a leasing agent. We do not quote a single rent for Clarke Quay because asking and signed rents often differ.
Is there a residential shophouse for sale or rent in Clarke Quay?+
Some shophouses are zoned Residential or Residential with Commercial at 1st storey, and some can be lived in; others are strictly commercial. Residential-zoned purchases can attract ABSD and foreign-ownership rules, and residential rentals must meet minimum rental period and occupancy rules. Check the Master Plan zoning and speak to a lawyer before assuming residential use.
Is a conservation shophouse in Clarke Quay better than an HDB shophouse?+
They are different products. Conservation shophouses are privately owned heritage buildings, often freehold or long-leasehold, with URA conservation constraints. HDB shophouses are HDB commercial units with lease and eligibility conditions. See our HDB shophouses guide if that is your brief; this page covers private conservation and commercial shophouses.
Can foreigners buy a shophouse in Clarke Quay?+
Eligibility turns on zoning and title. Non-residential (commercial) property is generally open to foreign buyers, while residential property is restricted and attracts ABSD. Mixed-zone shophouses need a case-by-case check with a lawyer, IRAS and the Singapore Land Authority.