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 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 serve an exclusive spread priced at $198++ per person. This includes an impressive array of seafood on ice, which features fresh oysters, free-flow rack of lamb, black pepper ribs, and beef rendang, as well as a plethora of other Asian and Western items. The price also includes unlimited champagne, red and white wine, as well as beer. If you’re not able to make it for the fireworks, the hotel also has a Nasi Padang Buffet, priced from $33++ per adult, at their resident Coleman’s Cafe. Reserve your table by emailing fnb.coordinator@wyndhamsingapore.com.
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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: Mon-Fri 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 1am, Sat 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 1am, Sun 11am to 2pm, 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: Mon-Fri 4pm to 10:30pm, Sat 12pm to 10:30pm, Sun 12pm to 9pm
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-Sat 11am to 12am, Sun 12pm 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 be offering diners bookings for outdoor seats to watch the fireworks as part of their Viva Singapore package. Priced from $358++ for two guests, the package gets you a four-course meal, three hours of free-flow tipples, and live music to accompany the theatrics of the NDP fireworks.
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, #01-04, Customs House, Singapore 049323
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am 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 $120, said bundles are NDP exclusives, and come with your bottle of choice, as well as a trio of bite-sized munchies, from edamame 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 pints of beer or glasses of wine go for $26++ on weekdays from 5pm to 8pm. Couple that with some small bites and you’ve got a fab evening ahead. Crowd faves include their Karaage Kid ($22++), bao bun sliders with fried chicken thigh in a sweet soy marinade, and their unique maki rolls, priced from $24++.
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 ($23++), 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 Rendang Sliders to Beer Brined Charcoal Grilled Soy Chicken Wings.
Address: 8 Marina Boulevard, #33-01, Tower 1, Singapore 018981
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 12am
Tel: 6834 3133
Website
LeVeL33 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. 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.
Featured image adapted from Andaz and OverEasy.
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