Pamper the women in your lives with a lavish afternoon tea session at Shangri-La Singapore’s The Lobby Lounge. Available from now until March 31, the Empowher High Tea spread features a selection of sweet and savoury bite-sized gems. Start with savouries and dig into the Japanese purple sweet potato and caramelised onion tartlet; bourbon smoked chicken bun; and Singapore chilli crab quiche. Then, move on to sweets and find treats like the zesty blackberries citrus tart, floral elderflower orange financier and creamy raspberry rose namelaka. For every high tea set, SG$5 will also be donated to local non-profit organisation, United Women Singapore.

The Lobby Lounge, 22 Orange Grove Road, S(258350), +65 6737 3644

Alley on 25 has introduced a strawberry-themed high tea spread, just in time for International Women’s Day. Curated by chef de cuisine Tommy Wong and pastry chef Francis Wong, the new spread sees a selection of delectable creations including the strawberry yuzu eclair, soft Hokkaido milk panna cotta, and fluffy strawberry shortcake. Savouries are available too, like the creamy chicken vol-au-vent that sees beautifully char-grilled chicken accompanied by bacon, bell peppers and cream cheese. Available from now until June 30.

Alley on 25, 5 Fraser Street, Level 25, Andaz Singapore, S(189354), +65 6408 1288

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The Summerhouse is celebrating women with the addition two exclusive dishes: We Are Women and Femme Fatale. The former is a delectable appetiser comprising crispy cauliflower florets dressed in a rich camembert sauce and decorated in almonds and paprika. The latter sees beautifully pan-seared barramundi accompanied by purple mashed potato and heirloom carrots. Available from now until March 31.

Ladies who head down to Level33 on March 8 will get to enjoy an exclusive two-hour free-package filled with unlimited pours of house-brewed beer and cocktails. Imbibe on the blond lager, a smooth and refreshing brew that’s offers light fruity notes. Then, try a craft beer cocktail, or two—the blond mojito is a signature and crafted with Blond Lager, rum, fresh strawberries and mint.

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Vin Geek is celebrating women with its ladies only night. Available from March 6 to 12, ladies can delight in two-hours of free flow rose and sparkling wine. A selection of vino is available, among which are the light bodied Antico Rosone Vino Rosato d’Italia, a tipple with notes of pear and citrus; and Cantine Caviro Romagna DOC Spumante, a dry sparkling wine with floral and fruity flavours. 

Vin Geek, 9 Scotts Road, 01-04, Pacific Plaza, S(228210)

This International Women’s Day, the women of Sago House are taking over—the Sago Hard Gurls Takeover will see the introduction of three exclusive cocktails by Celestine Chan, Nina Kong and Desiree Jane Silva. Chan’s concoction, Inner Strength, is inspired by her mother and sees a medley of Bombay Sapphire, elderflower-infused echinacea tea, honey, lemon and Aer. While Kong’s Grammy’s Garden represents ‘tenacity and standing tall through life’s seasons’, featuring Dewar’s 12-year whisky, spiced apples, fake lime, soda and apple foam. The Fernetic is Silva’s rendition of the classic cocktail, Hanky Panky, comprising Bacardi Blanco rum, tamarind infused Baldoria Rosso vermouth, fernet branca and fake lime. Available on March 8.

Taking over the bar on March 8 is bartending duo, Patricia Peral and Ophelie Lopez of popular Parisian cocktail bar, Candelaria. Exclusively available on International Women’s Day, the duo will serve up four concoctions inspired by Mexican culture and flavours. Imbibe on tantalising tipples like the tart Cocomos, a cocktail made from a blend of Macallan 12, petit grain and yuzu; and the refreshing Summer Fizz that sees Macallan 15, Oloroso sherry, carbonated water and orange bitters.

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