Lau Pa Sat’s covered hawker hall at 18 Raffles Quay is listed as open 24 hours, with individual stalls keeping their own hours. Satay Street is the separate outdoor setup on Boon Tat Street. The operator’s hours table lists 7pm to 3am on weekdays and 3pm to 3am on weekends.
Choose your visit around the experience you want. For weekday lunch, start inside the hall and see which stalls are serving. For the open-air tables and satay grills, check the Satay Street schedule and walk to the Boon Tat Street side of the market.
- Use 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582 for the market building.
- For weekday lunch, start inside the covered hall.
- For Satay Street, check the operator’s weekday or weekend hours before leaving.
- Tell your group whether you are meeting inside or at the outdoor tables.
Plan your visit
Check the opening times · Pick a lunch or dinner plan · Get there and meet the group
Why the hawker hall and Satay Street have different hours
The market building and the outdoor satay area are two parts of the visit. Lau Pa Sat’s general opening information applies to the hall. The hours on the Satay Street page apply to the open-air setup on Boon Tat Street. Check the correct listing if you are planning the visit around satay.
A hall that opens all day can still have a stall that closes earlier, opens later or takes a break. If a particular stall is the reason for the trip, check its own information or contact it. The same applies when you arrive between the usual meal periods.
The Satay Street page has a general description of evening dining and a separate hours table. For your actual plan, use the operator’s hours table and check current notices if you are travelling on a holiday or event date.
Which visit suits your group?
For lunch, enter the covered hall and take a look at the open stalls before choosing where to sit. This suits groups who want different meals or have a limited break. Agree on a place to regroup before everyone joins a queue.
For dinner at Satay Street, head to the Boon Tat Street side. Outdoor seating is part of the experience, so consider whether the group wants to wait for a table or move inside if the weather changes. Check the hours again if you are hoping to go earlier on a weekend.
If someone is coming mainly to see the old market building, build in a few minutes to look up at its roof and structure. Lau Pa Sat was formerly Telok Ayer Market. The hall and the street setup offer different views of how the area is used today.
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How to arrive by MRT and find the right side
The market lists Downtown and Telok Ayer among its nearby MRT stations. Use the station that suits the line and direction you are already travelling on. Set your walking map to the full market address and confirm you are going to Lau Pa Sat rather than a different place with ‘satay’ in its name.
If you are meeting outdoors, specify Boon Tat Street and agree on a landmark before the crowd builds. If you are meeting inside, name a stall or entrance. A photo of the market can help someone recognise the building, but it cannot tell them which side your group chose.
For a late meal, check the return trip before you order. Satay Street’s operating hours extend later than typical MRT service. Use your current journey planner for last-train times or choose a lawful pickup point if you are returning by car.
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Common questions
What time does Satay Street open on weekdays?
The operator lists 7pm on weekdays, with closing at 3am.
What time does it open on weekends?
The operator lists 3pm on weekends, with closing at 3am. Check for current changes before visiting.
Can I eat at Lau Pa Sat before Satay Street opens?
Yes. Visit the covered hawker hall and choose among the stalls serving at that time.
Where is the outdoor satay area?
It is on Boon Tat Street beside Lau Pa Sat.