Clifford Pier is at 80 Collyer Quay, at The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. You can include the pier in a walk around the waterfront and look at it from the public approach. The hotel uses the former pier hall for events, so check with the venue before planning a visit inside.
Opened in 1933, Clifford Pier received passengers arriving by sea. Its nickname, the Red Lamp Pier, came from a red oil lamp that helped guide vessels. The site is now part of the Fullerton waterfront, a short walk from Raffles Place MRT.
- Address: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326.
- Nearest MRT recommended by the hotel: Raffles Place, Exit B.
- Opened in 1933 as a passenger landing point.
- Interior access: confirm with the hotel or use the instructions on your event invitation.
Plan your visit
Walk to Clifford Pier from Raffles Place · Why people called it Red Lamp Pier · Check access before planning an interior visit
Walk to Clifford Pier from Raffles Place
Use Raffles Place MRT Exit B, which The Fullerton Bay Hotel recommends for its Collyer Quay address. Follow your map to 80 Collyer Quay. If you are going to an event, share the venue name with the hotel address and follow the organiser’s arrival instructions.
For a heritage walk, pair the pier with the Fullerton waterfront and the river mouth. Start from the pier approach, then follow the public waterfront towards One Fullerton or use the National Heritage Board trail map to choose your next stop.
Why people called it Red Lamp Pier
Clifford Pier replaced Johnston Pier, which stood nearby. Before the modern waterfront took shape, this was a place where passengers stepped ashore and where families and businesses met people arriving by water. The red lamp helped crews identify the landing place.
The URA heritage trail describes the large concrete arch trusses inside the Art Deco hall. If you are attending an event, look up from the floor to see how the arches span the open space. They are one of the details that reveal the building’s original purpose.
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Check access before planning an interior visit
The Fullerton Bay Hotel lists Clifford Pier as an event venue for occasions such as weddings, dinners and corporate functions. If you are visiting for an event, your host can tell you which entrance to use. For a casual outing, plan around the public exterior and contact the hotel if seeing the interior matters.
If your group is coming for a meal or afternoon tea elsewhere in the hotel, check the exact venue name. Clifford Pier and The Landing Point share the hotel’s address but have different uses and arrival instructions.
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Common questions
Is Clifford Pier still a passenger terminal?
Boat services from the old pier ceased in 2006. The former pier hall is now used by The Fullerton Bay Hotel as an event venue.
Why was it called the Red Lamp Pier?
A red oil lamp hung at the pier as a directional signal for seafarers.
Can I assume the hall is open for walk-in sightseeing?
Check with the hotel about interior access. The exterior can be part of a public waterfront walk.