4 Restaurants and 8 Bars to Celebrate Singapore's <br/>48th Birthday!
2013-08-02
With Singapore's birthday coming up, people are looking for the best vantage point to watch the fireworks while enjoying the long weekend. But with all the dining options we have here, where do you go? Let OpenRice lead you to the right places with our National Day guide! We start with the restaurants.
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Address: 1 Bayfront Avenue, SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands Tower 3 Singapore 018971 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 1800 - 2300 (Dinner) For Reservations: 6688 7688 Opening Hours: Stylish chic
There are increasing numbers of skyscrapers in the Marina Bay area. It’s not surprising that our top pick is Ku De Ta, which is located at the apex of Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Ku De Ta offers Modern Asian dishes prepared by award winning chefs. Customers will be treated to a magnificent view of the city while they eat. *A minimum spending of $80++ per person is required for dinner.
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Address: 1 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Skypark Tower 1 Level 57 Singapore 018971 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 1800 - 2230 (Dinner) For Reservations: 6688 8857 Opening Hours: Stylish chic
With its breathtaking view of the city, Sky on 57 also makes it to the list. Chef Justin Quek has come up with two National Day menus for your dining pleasure. Choose this restaurant to celebrate and savour his modern interpretation of Franco Asian Cuisine.
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Address:1 Fullerton Road, One Fullerton #02-06 Singapore 049213 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 1830 - 2230 (Dinner) For Reservations: 6690 7564 Opening Hours: Stylish chic
While height does play an important role in the National Day festivities, uninterrupted views are also a plus. Forlino, located on the second floor of One Fullerton, has floor-to-ceiling windows which are perfect for watching the fireworks. Not only that, they are offering a special National Day 6-course menu worth $138++, prepared and executed by Chef Kentaro Torii.
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Address: 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Pavilion Singapore 049327 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 1200 - 0200 For Reservations: 6534 0886
Located in a glass-encased dome, Catalunya offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and Marina Bay Sands. Watch the fireworks in every possible angle while having a delicious Spanish meal.


If the bar scene is more of your thing, listed below are 8 of our top picks.
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Address: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1#33-01 Singapore 018981 Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs: 1200 - 0000 Fri to Sun: 1200 - 0200 For Reservations: 6376 3033
Head to LeVel 33 if you’re into craft beers. Located at the penthouse of the Marina Bay Financial Centre, the brewery creates its beers using heritage recipes and state-of-the-art technologies.
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Address: 5 Raffles Avenue, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Singapore 039797 Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs: 1000 - 0100 Fri & Sat: 1000 - 0200 Sun: 1000 - 0000 For Reservations: 6885 3500
Want something a little more sophisticated in setting? Try Mandarin Oriental’s Axis Bar and Lounge, a chic, contemporary place where you can sip a glass of champagne or a smooth cocktail as you enjoy the explosion of colour and sound outside your window.
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Address: 5 Raffles Avenue, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Singapore 039797 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 0600 – 2300 For Reservations: 6885 3500
Bay@5, also at Mandarin Oriental, is an outdoor lounge by the pool. You can recline on the soft sofas under white canopies and savour a drink as you enjoy the stunning views and the beautiful Singapore skyline outlined by the fireworks.
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Address: 1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel Level 8 Singapore 049178 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 1830 - 2230 For Reservations: 6877 8933
The Lighthouse restaurant and bar also makes it to our list. Located on top of The Fullerton Hotel, it offers amazing view of the Singapore’s skyline and an authentic Southern Italian cuisine for your enjoyment.
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Address: 3 Fullerton Rd, The Waterboat House Rooftop #04-01 Singapore 049215 Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs: 1700 – 0000 Fri to Sat: 1700 – 0200 For Reservations: 6538 9038
For someplace more fun and trendy, you might want to check out Prelude. Situated on top of an old boathouse which was transformed into a restaurant and rooftop bar, Prelude offers a signature mojito collection, as well as shooters, beers, and other cocktails.
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Address: 80 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore 049326 Opening Hours: Sun to Thurs: 0800 – 0100 Fri: 0800 – 0200 For Reservations: 6597 5299
Lantern at Fullerton Bay Hotel offers beautiful views of the Singapore skyline as well. This chic bar exudes a posh and classy vibe that invites you to relax and sip a cocktail while you enjoy the holiday.
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Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, Esplanade-Theaters on the Bay, Roof Terrace #04-01 Singapore 039802 Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 1800 – 0200 For Reservations: 6336 9366/ 9179 9088
Esplanade’s rooftop bar Orgo offers a National Day promotion of a celebratory buffet and drinks* at just $120 per adult and $60 per child! Spend the night soaking in the ambiance and cool night air as you gaze at Singapore's night sky. *NDP buffet and drinks are from 1800 to 2100
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Address: 1 Esplanade Drive, The Esplanade Mall #01-10/12 Singapore 038981 Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs: 1700 - 0100 Fri: 1700 – 0300 Sat: 1800 – 0300 Sun: 1800 – 0100 For Reservations: 6837 2959
Last but not least is SAUCE, owned and operated by the creators of The Butter Factory. SAUCE offers an all night long happy hour, with Asahi Dry Beers going at just $5 a night.
See Also: Bars and lounges worth checking out Check out these places for a fine dining experience
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