by Anne Das
Ipoh has a brand-new weekend buzz and it is happening on the historic grounds of the Perak Turf Club. Their horse stables, built in the early 1990s, has been brought back to life as the Ipoh Stables Market.
Opening to enthusiastic crowds, it is already emerging as one of the city’s freshest weekend destinations.
The setting alone is worth the trip!
A vintage starting gate from the 1960s, flown in from the United Kingdom and brought to Ipoh by rail, now forms the bold entrance to the Stables Market and leads visitors into a completely new vibe.
With 70% of the original stable architecture preserved, from open air aisles to timber doorways, the Stables Market blends old town grit with a bright, welcoming atmosphere.
Restored brick lanes and sturdy stable doors now guide visitors through a growing mix of food, craft and lifestyle offerings.
Visitors will find plenty to explore, from snacks and sweet treats to plants, pottery, art, candles, apparel, and unique weekend finds.
The market also supports community upliftment through a stall by The Perak Discharged Prisoners Aid Society, offering Labu pottery, batik and handmade crafts by inmates from across Perak.
A must visit is the Aquarium Club with its paludarium rooms, including a dedicated betta gallery featuring 360 individual tanks, sparking curiosity among both kids and adults.
The plan is to 137 stalls fill the revived space, inviting visitors to slow down, explore and experience the Turf Club from a fresh perspective. It marks a new chapter for a familiar landmark and a vibrant addition to Ipoh’s weekend rhythm.
For more info:
Instagram and Facebook: Ipoh Stables Market or PISM
Email: cs@ipohstablesmarket.com
Website: https://pismmanagement.com
Open daily 10 AM to 10 PM.
