The season’s best gift isn’t wrapped, it’s shared. Yes, we mean a holiday feast!
Ready your guest list: whether you’re planning a snazzy end-of-year soirée to impress a crowd or a cosy evening with your nearest and dearest, we’ve got you covered. Here’s where to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
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THE MORE, THE MERRIER
Spaces to host a full house (and then some), for ’tis the season to go all out.
Sky-High Splendour
Kaarla's Interiors
Perched 51 storeys aboveground in CapitaSpring, 1-Arden’s rooftop dining destinations—the Australian-Japanese Kaarla Wood-Fire Grill & Bar and contemporary Japanese kappo concept Oumi—set your festivities against panoramic vistas of the sea and urban skyline. Kaarla and Oumi both offer five-course festive menus featuring their signature cuisines, seating up to 50 and 40 respectively for sophisticated celebrations to pair with stunning views.
67 Pall Mall's private dining room
Overlooking the entirety of the glamorous Orchard cityscape, private members’ club 67 Pall Mall Singapore hosts up to 60 seated guests in its modular private dining spaces on the 27th floor, outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows framing spectacular views of the city. On the level above, the Naughty Corner—once the penthouse bedroom of movie mogul Tan Sri Dr Runme Shaw—is a cosy 55-seat lounge designated for the appreciation of fine spirits. A rooftop terrace flanks the den, for those looking to wine and dine under the stars or luxuriate in bird’s eye sights of the city below while sipping on your way through the Club’s expansive wine list—Southeast Asia’s largest and most diverse, numbering over 6,000 labels, with 1,000 available by the glass.
Gone Feasting
Nothing says "rest" like being away from the bustle of the city: it’s sun, sea, and serenity at Bedrock Origin. Bathed in natural light, the Applewood Private Dining Room accommodates gatherings of up to 24 for leisurely lunches or long dinners. Set the table with the Festive Grandeur Platter ($499++ for 4-6 persons), featuring a spread of premium cuts like USDA Prime Ribeye and Mangalica Pork, signature sides, and a complimentary bottle of a Shiraz Cabernet created specially in collaboration with Brothers in Arms.
L-R: Wildseed Bar & Grill at 1-Flowerhill & Applewood Private Dining Room at Bedrock Origin
Unwind in the idyllic Wildseed at 1-Flowerhill, surrounded by lush greenery on the breezy 20-seat verandah, or ensconced within the cosy 40-seat indoor dining space—your choice for all-day conviviality. In the daytime, savour a 3-Course Festive Set Lunch ($40++ per person) at Wildseed Café. As the sun sets, Wildseed Café transforms into Wildseed Bar & Grill, with live music and a 4-Course Festive Dinner ($50++ per person) menu setting the stage for spirited merrymaking.
Cool & Contemporary
If your party’s for the urban sophisticate, it’s sleek, chic, and modern edge at 54° Steakhouse on Amoy Street. Dressed in dark wood, gleaming marble, and statement lighting, the space—seating 37 indoors and six outdoors—combines old-world charm with cosmopolitan character. Open-fire cooking over a custom-made charcoal grill and a proprietary 7-spice blend expresses the nuances of exquisite cuts from famed international producers, and globally sourced produce.
L-R: 54 Steakhouse & Artichoke Pizza Parlour
With a DNA that’s ‘80s and ‘90s American-Italian pizzeria throwback joining forces with new-school nerve, Artichoke Pizza Parlor channels the nostalgia of pizza-fuelled birthday bashes and family pizza nights from back in the day—when the American-style pizzeria ruled Singapore’s dining scene. The 38-seat dining room and 28-seat front yard set the scene for pizza parties that feel straight out of your old family albums (with a little bit of modern edge). Snag a Baller Bundle ($258++ per person) to feed four, inclusive of your choice of three pies (one per signature crust style), hearty sharing plates, snacks, classic American diner-inspired desserts, and four beers. It’s unpretentious, unfiltered fun—the best way to celebrate.
KEEPING IT CLOSE
When your guest list approach says less is more.
Rooftop Luxury
With its imperial opulence and sweeping views of the city’s historic arts and civic district, The Black Pearl is a one-of-a-kind destination for Chinese fine dining. Three modular private dining rooms outfitted in rich aubergine and plum feature ornate astrolabe-inspired chandeliers and captivating panoramas of storied architecture.
The Black Pearl's private dining room
Executive Chef Dee Chan’s modern Cantonese creations—like the season’s exclusive Roasted Duck with Marbled Foie Gras and Caviar—embody the pinnacle of festive decadence. For an unforgettable night of lavish style and spirited fun in equal measure, a karaoke system is available in the Tahitian private dining room, seating groups of up to 11.
Sweet Serenity
Housed in a wing of an elegant colonial bungalow and surrounded by foliage, AMI Patisserie is an oasis in the city: a tranquil escape perfect for intimate gatherings. Bond over award-winning Chef Makoto’s elegant 6-course take on fine sweets, savouries, and viennoiseries—intricate European-style pastry creations that showcase Japan’s seasonal best—in the Tsudoi Dining Room, a private space anchored by a nine-seat counter.
L-R: Tsudoi Dining Room at AMI Patisserie; private bar counter at Ichigo Ichie
Exclusively Yours
At Ichigo Ichie, hef Akane Eno creates with the ethos that every moment in time should be cherished for its ephemerality—and so should every meal. Tucked away from the main dining space, the closed-door private dining bar seats five for undisturbed sensorial enjoyment of Chef Akane’s modern Japanese kappo cuisine. Guests are invited to customise their individual experiences of the exclusive à la carte menu, featuring signatures like the Cold Ebi Somen and Miyazaki Beef Soboro Donabe, desserts, and daily specials crafted from the freshest seasonal produce. If you prefer face-to-face tête-à-têtes instead, a private dining room that seats six and serves an omakase menu is also available for reservation. An unforgettable festive feast, with your closest connections: that’s the recipe for commemorating the season.
Interiors of HIDEAWAY by NAE:UM
Nestled on the second level of the shophouse unit in which NAE:UM sits, HIDEAWAY by NAE:UM is designed for the most intimate of gatherings. A home-away-from-home, the entire space is yours alone, seating up to 14 guests at a time. Three exclusive menus are offered for lunch and dinner, each reflecting the thoughtful artistry of Chef Louis Han. The contemporary Korean cuisine includes dishes such as NAE:UM’s signature memilmyeon & mandu, cold Korean buckwheat noodles with white kimchi, perilla oil dressing, cured tobiko sauce, pickled old cucumber and sweet mountain turnip. This holiday, gather your favourite people and settle in at HIDEAWAY for good cheer, great company, and exceptional dining.
Private Dining Room at Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro
The Michelin one-starred Chūka Szechwan Ryori concept Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro seats eight at its Chef’s Table, where guests are offered a front-row view of culinary artistry as the chefs compose a seasonal experiential menu. Each course is designed to showcase Japan’s finest produce, flavoured with Szechwan boldness. At the end of the meal, bring home your pair of chopsticks as a keepsake: for memories of shared moments to linger long after the last bite.
It's time to eat, drink, and be merry—so gather your guests!
