Places to meet in Bandar Seri Begawan
59 places to meet in Bandar Seri Begawan: cafés, restaurants, parks and more. Plan a meet-up on NearMeetup.
Food & drink
- Alter Ego · CafeA fusion café in Kiulap known for desserts and coffee.
- Aminah Arif Restaurant · Restaurant · Batu BersuratA local restaurant chain with a branch in Batu Bersurat, known for Brunei dishes such as ambuyat.
- Caffe Verve · CafeA Gadong café serving specialty coffee, pizza and pasta.
- Chop Jing Chew · Cafe · GadongA breakfast coffee shop and bakery on Jalan Gadong, serving since 1946 and known for fresh buns and teh tarik.
- Dil's Cafe · Cafe · Batu BersuratA specialty coffee and bakery cafe in the Curve complex in Batu Bersurat, known for its burnt cheesecake.
- Gagawi · Restaurant · Batu BersuratA restaurant in Batu Bersurat known for its beef soto noodle soup.
- Kaizen Sushi · Restaurant · City CentreA Japanese restaurant at the Yayasan Complex waterfront side.
- Kontena Park · Food court · Anggerek DesaAn open-air food court in Anggerek Desa where vendors sell street food from converted shipping containers.
- MyTown Eating House · Restaurant · Batu SatuA self-service eatery in Batu Satu with a vintage kopitiam look and a wide range of Asian dishes.
- One Sip · Cafe · Kota BatuA small cafe beside the Brunei River serving specialty coffee and pastries, with outdoor seating and river views.
Outdoor
- Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge · Scenic spot · Brunei-Muara
- Bandar Seri Begawan Waterfront · Riverside · Pusat BandarA riverside strip in the city centre facing the Kampong Ayer water village, with cafes and restaurants.
- Bukit Shahbandar Recreational Park · Park · JerudongA forest recreation park with hiking and jogging trails, an observation tower, rest huts and a small lake.
- Damuan Recreational Park · ParkA green space with walking paths, playgrounds and ASEAN sculptures, close to Istana Nurul Iman.
- Kampong Ayer · Scenic spot · Kampong AyerA large village built on stilts over the Brunei River, best explored by boat and wooden walkways.
- Muara Beach · Beach · MuaraA sandy beach in Muara with a recreational park, walking track and sports fields, busy with locals at weekends.
- Serasa Beach · Beach · MuaraA seaside recreation area near Muara with watersports, play areas for families and food stalls.
- Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien · Park · Pusat BandarA historic city-centre park opposite the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, used for national events.
- Taman Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah · Park · Pusar UlakA riverside public park with jogging paths and a playground.
- Tasek Lama Recreational Park · Park · Tasek LamaAn urban forest park near the city centre with a lake, a waterfall, jogging paths, hiking trails and a children's play area.
Culture
- Brunei Museum · Museum · Bandar Seri Begawan
- Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah · Museum · Pengiran Babu RajaA museum of Islamic heritage with galleries of manuscripts, Qur'an copies and relics.
- Brunei Arts and Handicraft Training Centre · Art space · Pusat BandarA centre on Jalan Residency that displays traditional Brunei crafts such as woven textiles and silverware and teaches them.
- Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum · Museum · Bandar Seri Begawan
- Brunei Energy Hub · Museum · Pusat BandarA waterfront museum tracing Brunei's energy history with interactive exhibits and a viewing deck.
- Brunei History Centre · Museum · City CentreA small museum on the country's history with cannons, daggers and shipwreck relics.
- Islamic Calligraphy and Art Study Centre · Art space · GadongA centre for Islamic art with calligraphy displays, an introduction to the Jawi script and hands-on classes.
- Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery · Museum · Lurong SikunaA gallery on the water village's history with a viewing tower over the river.
- Royal Regalia Museum · Museum · Bandar Seri Begawan
Sports
- Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium · Football pitch · Bandar Seri Begawan
- SWEAT Brunei Fitness Centre · Gym · KiulapA fitness studio in Kiulap with a weights area, a functional training space and a Lagree studio.
- Takaful Sports and Health Centre · Badminton court · Pusat BandarAn indoor sports club in the city centre with a gym, pool and courts for badminton, futsal and squash, with courts open to public booking.
Shopping
- Aman Hills Shopping Centre · Mall · ManggisA shopping centre in Jalan Muara area with an ice-skating rink and cafés.
- Gadong Night Market · Market · GadongA busy evening food market on the edge of Gadong with many stalls selling local snacks and meals.
- Kianggeh Market (Tamu Kianggeh) · MarketA riverside open-air market in the city centre.
- The Mall Gadong · MallA large shopping mall in Gadong.
Entertainment
- Games & Lattes · Board game cafe · KiulapA board game cafe in Kiulap where staff teach newcomers how to play and serve snacks and drinks.
- The Mall Cineplex · Cinema · GadongThe cinema complex inside The Mall shopping centre in Gadong.
Nightlife
- Lobby Lounge, The Empire Brunei · Lounge · JerudongThe hotel lobby lounge at The Empire Brunei in Jerudong, known for its afternoon tea.
Other
- Royal Brunei Airlines Golf Club · Other · BerakasA public 18-hole golf course beside Brunei International Airport.
Work & study
- Spaces PGGMB Building · Coworking space · Pusat BandarA flexible workspace on the 8th floor of the PGGMB Building offering coworking desks, private offices and meeting rooms.