Best restaurants to watch the NDP fireworks in Singapore
National Day is coming, which means three things: a public holiday, the National Day Parade (NDP), and of course, fireworks. If you’re looking forward to the latter and want to make an occasion out of watching the nighttime spectacle, we suggest swinging by a local restaurant with views of the NDP fireworks display. To help you along your quest, and to make sure you’re getting in those reservations early, here is our guide to the best restaurants in Singapore to watch the NDP fireworks from.
While 9 August is obviously showtime, you can also catch the fireworks during rehearsal dates, which fall on 15 July, 22 July and 29 July this year.
BTW: We also have a guide for where you can watch the NDP fireworks for free.
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1. Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, A Wyndham Hotel
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If you’re looking for a rooftop bar to watch the fireworks from that aren’t the usual suspects, consider Peninsula Excelsior Singapore, A Wyndham Hotel. This flagship Wyndham Hotel is home to the Sky Lounge, a restaurant located on the 22nd floor with a stunning panoramic view of the Marina Bay—and come National Day, the impressive fireworks show. The lounge doubles as a buffet restaurant, and for National Day, they’ll often serve an exclusive buffet spread.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also one of the most prominent hotel group in the APAC region, so what they have to offer you far surpasses an NDP experience. Sign up to be a Wyndham Rewards member—rated the top hotel rewards programme by USA Today—and reap plenty of perks when you stay at any of their establishments across the world. You can register here.
Address: 5 Coleman Street, Singapore 179805
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 10:30am, 6pm to 8pm, 5pm to 11pm (only on National Day)
Tel: 6337 2200
Website
Sky Lounge is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. OverEasy
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OverEasy’s primo location along the banks of the Marina Bay makes it one of the best spots to watch the NDP fireworks in Singapore. As you ooh and ahh over the lights in the night sky, make sure you’re also digging into some of the restaurant bar’s all-American delights. These include their chunky burgers, especially their famed Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger ($25++), and their oh-so-Instagrammable Beer Can Chicken ($68++), best enjoyed with a group. The latter sees a whole chicken roasted atop a beer can, and feeds up to four.
Address: 1 Fullerton Road, #01-06, One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
Opening hours: Sun-Tue 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm, Wed-Fri 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 1am, Sun 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 9129 8484
Website
Overeasy is not a halal-certified eatery.
3. Ce La Vi
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Marina Bay Sands is an NDP fireworks hotspot, but if you want to beat the crowds around the bay and get front-row seats to the light show, head on up to Ce La Vi. The rooftop skybar at Marina Bay Sands is prime real estate for looking at the fireworks, made extra enjoyable by their menu of crafted tipples and dishes. Nibble on elevated tapas such as Seasonal Oysters (from $45++), Prawn Toast ($22++), and Truffle Fries ($22++) as you take in the fireworks display.
Address: 1 Bayfront Avenue, Tower 3, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore 018971
Opening hours: Daily 4pm to 1am
Tel: 6508 2188
Website
Ce La Vi is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. LAVO
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Another Marina Bay Sands rooftop staple is LAVO, an Italian restaurant and bar from West Hollywood. While the sky-high joint offers mostly indoor dining, there are al fresco seats for stunning views of the fireworks display and the rest of the Singapore skyline. While you’re there, order some of LAVO’s iconic dishes to feast on, including “The Meatball” ($39++), a huge one-pound Wagyu meatball served with whipped ricotta, their massive grilled steaks, and their 20 Layer Chocolate Cake ($28++), a devil’s food cake layered with peanut butter mascarpone.
Address: 1 Bayfront Avenue, Tower 1, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore 018956
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 12am, Fri-Sat 11am to 1:30am, Sun 9am to 12am
Tel: 6688 8591
Website
Lavo is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Super Loco Customs House
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Super Loco Customs House has long been a firm TGIF fave thanks to its impeccable waterfront views and moreish Mexican food. Come National Day, they’ll also typically offer diners bookings for outdoor seats to watch the fireworks, so keep an eye out for that!
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, #01-04, Customs House, Singapore 049323
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 11pm, Sat 12pm to 11pm, Sun 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 9816 0659
Website
Super Loco is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Southbridge
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Southbridge is a popular Boat Quay joint for wallet-friendly oysters and gin cocktails during happy hour. Come National Day, though, Southbridge will be your one-stop shop for stunning views of the fireworks above the Singapore River, which you can enjoy alongside their wine and spirit bundles. Priced from $130, said bundles are NDP exclusives, and come with your bottle of choice, as well as a trio of bite-sized munchies, from tortillas to sliders. Advanced reservations are required.
Address: 80 Boat Quay, Level 5, Rooftop 049868
Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 12am
Tel: 6877 6965
Website
Southbridge is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Kinki Restaurant & Bar
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Located in the Customs House along Collyer Quay, Kinki Restaurant & Bar serves up Japanese bites and cocktails with sublime views of the Singapore River. Their bustling al fresco rooftop bar is where the vibes are right, and it’s there you can watch the NDP fireworks display overhead. While the rooftop bar doesn’t have a food menu that’s as extensive as the restaurant, they do have wallet-friendly happy hour deals, where two house cocktails or glasses of wine go for $23++ on weekdays from 5pm to 8pm. Couple that with some small bites and you’ve got a fab evening ahead.
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02, Customs House, Singapore 049323
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6533 3471
Website
Kinki is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Singapore Flyer Sky Dining
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Those looking to bring bae on a romantic date and bag the bonus points of having NDP fireworks as your backdrop can book a table on the Singapore Flyer’s Sky Dining experience. Their National Day special package includes 90 minutes on the wheel, priority boarding, and a four-course meal of your choice—whether it be Western, Asian, or vegetarian dishes. Each person also gets a complimentary glass of champagne and a souvenir afterwards. The event starts at 7pm and is priced at $520 for two diners.
Address: 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803
Opening hours: Daily, from 7pm
Tel: 6333 3311
Website
Singapore Flyer Sky Dining is not a halal-certified eatery, but it has halal dishes.
9. Mr Stork
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Mr Stork is one of Singapore’s prettiest rooftop bars, no cap. The level 39 space in Andaz Hotel is dotted with teepee tents you can book to snuggle up with your special someone over cocktails and nibbles, as you both marvel at the space’s panoramic views of the local skyline. It’s not your usual Marina Bay views, but it’s no less arresting, especially on National Day, where you get to see the NDP fireworks explode over the colourful concrete jungle below. They’ve got an extensive menu of tapas both savoury and sweet, including the likes of their Maine Lobster & Shrimp Rolls ($39++) and their Dessert Platter ($16++). If you’d like something to wash it all down, an impressive wine list and cocktail menu awaits.
Address: 5 Fraser Street, Level 39, Andaz Singapore, Singapore 189354
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 5pm to 12am, Fri-Sat 5pm to 1am
Tel: 9008 7707
Website
Mr Stork is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Supply & Demand Esplanade
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Acclaimed casual Italian restaurant, Supply & Demand, has multiple outlets islandwide, but the one you want to book a table at come National Day is its Esplanade address. The trattoria has a cute rooftop bar that faces Marina Bay, and while it may not be as high up as some of the other eateries on this list, you still get to witness the fireworks in all their glory. Aside from the views, Supply & Demand also delivers a wide selection of mod-Italian eats, from Truffle Mushroom Arancini ($26++), to an impressive range of house-made fresh tagliatelle dishes.
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-13, Annexe, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10:30pm
Tel: 6336 0588
Website
Supply & Demand is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. LeVeL 33
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LeVeL 33, as its name suggests, is located on level 33 of the Marina Bay Financial Centre. With that, you know you’re getting awesome views of the Bay area and beyond, making this spot a hot fave for catching the fireworks. What’s more, on National Day, the brewery will hold a one-evening-only gourmet party! Priced at $268++ per person, gets you free-flow beers, and a wide selection of unlimited locally inspired bites, from Singaporean Inspired Confit Egg Yolk Toast served with caviar and chives to Free-Range Lamb Kofta Satay with peanut sauce and pickled cucumber.
Address: 8 Marina Boulevard, #33-01, Tower 1, Singapore 018981
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm
Tel: 6834 3133
Website
LeVeL33 is not a halal-certified eatery.
12. Caffe Fernet
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Caffe Fernet, situated at Customs House, offers breathtaking, ground-level views of Marina Bay, making it an ideal spot to watch the National Day Parade fireworks. Along with prime views of the sky-high spectacle, the restaurant offers diners a range of Italian eats, both classic and fusion—including an excellent Cacio e Pepe ($29++)—and stellar cocktails. On National Day itself, Caffe Fernet is offering a special National Day dinner service, which includes a communal-style dinner and free-flow drinks. Prices start at $200++ per person for a Bar Counter seat, and go up to $260++ per person for a seat at their outdoor tables, which, naturally, have the best fireworks views. Find out more about their National Day experience here.
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, #01-05 Customs House, Singapore 049323
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 5pm to 11pm, Thurs-Sun 12pm to 11pm
Tel: 9178 1105
Website
Caffe Fernet is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Lantern
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Poolside restaurant and bar, Lantern at The Fullerton Bay Hotel, offers panoramic views of the Marina Bay skyline, as well as front row seats to the National Day fireworks display. From 27 July to 9 August 2024, between 5pm to 9pm, Lantern is also offering an exclusive National Day snack platter, priced at $68++ for two people. Each set comes with locally inspired small bites, including Crispy Prata and Vegetable Curry, as well as Singapore Chilli Soft Shell Crab! Vegetarian versions are also available
Address: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 3pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 3pm to 2am
Tel: 3129 8229
Website
Lantern is not a halal-certified eatery.
14. Monti
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Riverfront Italian restaurant and bar, Monti, boasts unobstructed views of the National Day fireworks and the wider Fullerton Bay. Come National Day, the restaurant is also offering a specially curated five-course menu, so you can wine, dine, and watch the iconic fireworks show for dessert. Priced at $288++ per person, the meal starts off with an amuse bouche trio, including a foei gras wafer, and moves onto other indulgent Italian fusion eats, from burratina served with roti chips, to a Sicilian Red Prawn Carpaccio dressed with a spicy hae bee hiam emulsion. Reserve a table at Monti here.
Address: 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 11:30pm
Tel: 9111 5529
Website
Monti is not a halal-certified eatery.
15. Le Noir
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Le Noir at Marina Bay Sands combines vibrant live music with an extensive drink and food menu—great for a laidback evening watching the fireworks. You don’t have to commit to a multi-course food menu at Le Noir to get top-tier views of the fireworks either. Instead, grab a couple of bar bites to share, such as the Korean Fried Chicken Bites ($18++) and Le Noir Beef Sliders ($28++), some drinks, and you’re good to go!
Address: 2 Bayfront Ave, #01-84, Singapore 018972
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 3pm to 1pm, Fri 3pm to 2pm, Sat 11:30am to 2am, Sun 11:30am to 1am
Tel: 8684 2122
Website
Le Noir is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to watch the NDP fireworks in Singapore
Here are all the restaurants in Singapore where you can catch the NDP fireworks over a good meal. Celebrating the nation’s birthday is a great excuse to have a memorable family meal as well! If you’re booking dinner with your loved ones in the month of August, you can stand to win exciting prizes as part of the #EatAsOneSG giveaway campaign. Prizes include tickets to the National Day Parade!
All you have to do to participate is to post a photo of you and your family dining together on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram, and tag @NDPeeps and @familiesforlife. Don’t forget to follow both accounts and include the hashtags #EatAsOneSG #TogetherAsOneSG and #FamiliesforLife.
Winners will be announced via IG Stories on @NDPeeps, so keep your eyes peeled for that! The contest ends on 29 July, at 12pm.
Finally, if you’re looking for spots to take your date out for a special occasion that doesn’t require a sky-high spectacle, then check out our guide to the best romantic restaurants in Singapore instead.
10 Date Night Restaurants With Beautiful Ambience For All Budgets
Featured image adapted from Andaz and OverEasy.
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