The pandemic has resulted in social isolation, causing many of us to feel stressed and mentally burned out. Humans are social beings, and going out for a good meal is a wonderful way to catch up with friends or simply improve emotional well-being while checking out new places. In this article, we bring to you the top places to get the best brunch in Singapore.
Why brunch is a great meal
Brunch combines the two words “breakfast" and “lunch." It is the perfect in-between time to start the day with a sumptuous meal. Countries around the world have been celebrating brunch in their unique cultural style for many years. Not only is the timing perfect, but you also get to choose from two menus, both breakfast and lunch.
Hence, if you’re feeling peckish, it’s the best time to try out sweet yet savoury flavours, the best of both worlds. It’s also the perfect social event for dining with family , as most brunches are held on weekends.
Many restaurants also offer a drinks menu for brunch which is as varied as the food. In addition, you can wear whatever you want as there are no formal dress restrictions. Typically, restaurants will also have vegan options to accommodate diverse dining preferences.
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Places to Get the Best Brunch in Singapore
Now that we can go out and enjoy a meal with family and friends again, we’ve rounded up the best brunch places in Singapore for your next outing.
Astor Bar Review:
Best for Cocktail Brunch
Astor Bar takes diners on a gastronomic journey with its five-course brunch menu inspired by its American legacy. What’s even better is they have an adults-only cocktail brunch available every first Saturday of the month, starting November 6.
The brunch menu starts with a luxurious seafood platter featuring Alaskan king crab legs, oysters, and shrimps. You can also savour the rich Wagyu beef burger with foie gras, and the juicy Boston lobster roll.
Our food picks:
- Signature cocktails inspired by New York flavours and local culture, including Duke of Jazz (rum, tequila, pineapple, lemon).
- The iconic Violet Hour Martini, which represents sophistication and elegance, features aromatized wine, orange liqueur and violet liqueur.
- Generous seafood platter.
Kwee Zeen Review:
Best for City Getaway
With picturesque views of the South China Sea, escape from the city to Kwee Zeen and indulge in a tropical Sunday champagne buffet brunch. Indulge in the cosmopolitan flavours of fresh seafood, dim sum, pan-seared sea bass and sashimi. There’s also a live station, where you will be served the likes of black Angus ribeye, pork porchetta, and even a live laksa noodle station.
Our food picks:
- The array of sweet delights on the dessert menu such as tiramisu, lemon mousse with scorched meringue, and Manjari chocolate cherry cake.
- Seafood add-ons such as caviar and seafood bucket which come in generous portions.
Xperience Restaurant Review:
Best for Brunch Extravaganza
This place is perfect for pancakes and drinks to cap off the weekend. Order their Flippin’ Sundays pancake brunch where you get to choose from both sweet and savoury stacks such as Sweet ‘n’ Salty and The Hangover Cure.
If you’re looking for something more, check out their Mother Of All Brunches, which features brunch towers, free-flow tipples, and a glitzy gin cart. Complement your meal with The Bottomless Xperience – enjoy 2 hours of free-flow tipples, such as prosecco, champagne, and more.
Our food picks:
- Sweet ‘n’ Salty pancake stack featuring salted caramel, bananas, walnuts, popcorn, and ondeh ondeh ice cream.
- The Hangover Cure pancake stack features bacon, poached egg, avocado, rocket salad and feta cheese.
- Two-tier brunch tower featuring Australian ribeye, Boston lobster, grilled sausages and more.
Colony Review:
Best for Heritage Cuisine
Enjoy the best of Singapore’s heritage cuisine at Colony while indulging in a vintage champagne brunch. Remember to try the Colony laksa with homemade lobster ball, crackling pork belly, and salted egg “mushroom" bun.
Savour international delicacies such as duck foie gras, mentaiko (pollock roe) tagliatelle, and shawarma. Best of all, all guests are welcome to free-flow cocktails, mocktails, draft beer, and soft drinks.
Our food picks:
- Unlimited pours of the Bollinger La Grande Année 2008 for $388/pax, or the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Réserve Ritz Millésime 2010 for $196/pax.
- Weekend brunch takeaway menu from 11am to 5pm – get to tuck into an array of dishes, including lobster thermidor, burrata, and pan-fried foie gras.
Butcher’s Block Review:
Best for International Cuisine
The newly launched weekend brunch menu comprises elevated brunch favourites and a selection of signature in-house creations guaranteed to surprise and delight. Pair the freshly shucked Irish oysters with a recommendation from the resident sommelier. Some interesting dishes include baby corn coated in puffed quinoa and black bean aioli. Don’t forget to savour the Croque Madame enhanced with prized 18-month Joselito Iberico.
Our food picks:
- The Tour De Force menu is crafted with seasonal ingredients and cooked over wood-fire.
- Sommelier Selection, a 90-minute experience showcasing the restaurant’s handpicked wines for the week
- Weekend brunch menu
Price Comparison
Here’s a quick look at the prices for the best brunch places in Singapore:
Do’s and Don’ts for a delightful brunch experience
Brunch is a social group affair, so here is some etiquette to observe to ensure everyone has a pleasant time:
- Do observe proper health protocols from the government when dining out
- Do not order the dinner menu at brunch because most kitchens will not be prepared for dinner at that time, hence they will probably not be able to prepare it or take a super long time to do so
- Don’t be an egg diva – if the menu says the eggs will be poached, that’s how it is. Trying to order the eggs in a different manner is surely not the way to brunch in style.
- Don’t ask for a frappuccino if there isn’t any on the coffee menu, that’s bad brunch etiquette. The restaurant may not even have the ingredients to grant your request.
- Avoid splitting the check among multiple credit cards. With a meal as popular as brunch, the restaurant will be super busy, and it’ll take a long time to split the check among multiple cards. If the majority have cash, it’s better etiquette to pay in cash separately.
We hope this article helps you in deciding where to have the best brunch in Singapore!