Dining With a View: 8 Spots for Great Dinners While Catching the New Year's Eve Fireworks
A fan of the annual fireworks show on New Year’s Eve? This year, instead of watching the fireworks from the screen, why not have a visual feast and watch it in person instead? Catch the beautiful fireworks in all its glory while enjoying a splendid dinner. We’ve identified eight places to wine, dine and catch this year’s fireworks display near the Marina Bay district as you ring in the new year.
1. Alter Ego
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Alter Ego is not your usual wine and dine restaurant. Decked out in edgy and modern furniture, the restaurant encourages patrons to live life on the edge; to go a little wild and give in to temptation and embrace one’s alter ego. Just like its healthy twin joint, A Poke Theory, Alter Ego serves up poke bowls all day with a dash of naughty. Get some Pizza Fries to share, or even a Double Patty Melt - an all-American burger featuring a double wagyu fat and chuck blend patty. Wash it all down with their wide variety of tipples, ranging from beers and wines to jugs of Sangria.
The alfresco dining area lets you soak in the festive atmosphere, all while enjoying your meal in comfort.
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-13D, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 12pm-11pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am-11pm
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2. Aura
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Covering two floors of the National Gallery Singapore, Aura is an award-winning restaurant opened by Michelin-starred chef-restaurateur Beppe De Vito. Over here, classic and comforting Italian staples are redefined to give a modern and sophisticated touch, promising you a gastronomic trip to Italy. Enjoy the likes of a variety of pastas and mains such as the Chard Ravioli served with butternut, Calabrian chili and white balsamic, or the Smoked Kurobuta Pork with sweet pea cream and sage sauce.
Opt for a seat at the Sky Lounge, fronted by the beautiful Marina Bay skyline and watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks right in front of your very eyes.
Address: 1 Saint Andrews Road, #05-03, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957
Opening Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm
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3. Cook & Brew
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Located on level 33 of The Westin Singapore and decked out in lavish dark red leather stools and a black marble-topped bar, Cook & Brew is the epitome of living the high life. This elegant gastro bar offers a myriad of local and international delights, such as Pad Thai Fries, and the peculiar Hawker Burger; featuring USDA beef patty, char-siew style pork jowl, crispy pork belly and sambal mayonnaise packed between two soft, delicious buns.
The spectacular view that you get while dining from the 33rd floor is definitely eye-opening. Overlooking the beautiful Marina Bay skyline, it’s your one-stop ticket to catching the New Year’s Eve fireworks in its full beauty.
Address: 12 Marina View, Level 33, The Westin Singapore, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
Opening Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11am-12am
Friday: 11am-1am
Saturday: 3.30pm-12am
Closed on Sundays
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4. Fumee by Habanos
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Fumee by Habanos is definitely a great place to unwind after work. Parked just outside of Millenia Walk, this spacious eatery broadcasts occasional soccer matches on their big screens and you can join like-minded football fans as you cheer for your favourite team. The eatery offers modern European dining options, such as its value-for-money truffle pasta, classic burgers, premium meats and fish.
The eatery is also big on its tipples, with special wines, beers and cocktails available for any special occasion. Its central location within the Marina Bay area also means that you get to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks display while clinking glasses!
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-53, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Opening Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2am
Friday-Saturday: 11am-2.30am
Sunday: 11am-11.30pm
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5. Kinki Restaurant + Bar
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Located in the Customs House along the Fullerton Heritage Trail, Kinki Restaurant + Bar combines local flavours with its international offerings. The restaurant cum bar prides itself on being a game changer with its edgy and modern decor, and Japanese dishes with a twist. Apart from the regular offerings of sushi and sashimi, savour other mouth-watering seafood dishes, such as the Pomegranate Miso Black Cod, or the Tiger Prawn Wasabi Chilli Miso - a must-try dish at Kinki. If you’re looking for a fairly quick bite, the restaurant offers an assortment of donburis as well, such as the Wagyu Foie Gras Donburi and Chirashi Donburi.
The restaurant’s alfresco area is located just along the Singapore River, making it a prime spot to bask in the beautiful skyline and enjoy the annual fireworks show with your loved ones.
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02, Customs House, Singapore 049323
Opening Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm
Public Holidays: 6pm-11pm
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6. Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant
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Go all out this New Year’s Eve at Majestic Bay Seafood. Parked strategically within Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, this seafood-themed restaurant is helmed by award winning chef Yong Bing Ngen. Feast like a king with seafood dishes such as Pan-seared Signature Chilli Crab Meat Buns, Lobster in Homemade Champagne Sauce and Seasonal Fruits or the Stewed Boston Lobster with Ee-fu Noodles.
If you’re craving lighter bites, the restaurant serves an assortment of handmade dim sum with the likes of Har Gow and Siew Mai, each piece artfully and skillfully folded into its pristine shape.
Grabbing a window seat at the restaurant on New Year’s Eve guarantees that you’ll soak up all the festivities and have a front-row seat to the annual fireworks spectacle without having to brave the heat and humidity.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-10, Below Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-9pm
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7. Plentyfull
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At Plentyfull, you can get a wholesome selection of grain bowls, salads and fusion dishes. Situated in Millenia Walk, Plentyfull’s decor is warm and welcoming, with an in-house gourmet grocer greeting diners as they step in.
Diners would be glad to know that Plentyfull prides itself in only using fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local and international artisan farmers; with every dish made from scratch. One of the restaurant’s signature dishes, Borrowdale’s Pork Chop, is not to be missed. Sink your teeth into a maple jus topped Australian free range pork chop, served with a creamy potato purée, red pepper confit and fennel salad. Plentyfull’s version of the Impossible Burger is great as well; packed with smoked cheddar, homemade pickles and an onion marmalade.
Grab a seat at one of its many floor-length windows and bask in the beautiful fireworks on 31 December.
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-79/80, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Opening Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 10am-10.30pm
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8. Sen of Japan
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Sen of Japan is a casual dining Japanese bar and restaurant located on the outskirts of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Enjoy classic Japanese favourites, such as fresh cuts of sashimi and sushi, or a decadent meal of Japanese A5 Wagyu Steak; seared to your desired doneness. If you’re counting calories, the restaurant offers a ‘Carbless Roll’; where thick cuts of salmon sashimi are wrapped with prawn tempura, crunchy flakes, capelin roe and avocado.
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is the prime spot to feel the festivities. Bask in the beautiful Singapore skyline and prepare yourselves to dine on fresh sashimi while watching the majestic fireworks.
Address: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-86, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
Opening Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 11.30am-11pm
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