Cover Cé La Vi offers a bird’s eye view of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix circuit (Photo: Cé La Vi)
Cé La Vi offers a bird’s eye view of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix circuit (Photo: Cé La Vi)
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From rooftop restaurants and waterfront bars to sky-high dining rooms, these are the best places to eat and drink around the F1 Singapore Grand Prix circuit during race weekend
The F1 Singapore Grand Prix returns to Marina Bay from October 9 to 11, bringing three days of high-octane racing, packed grandstands and a city-wide buzz that extends well beyond the circuit. With night races, concerts and a full calendar of events taking over the city, Grand Prix weekend is as much about what happens between sessions as it is about the action on the track.
For those heading to the circuit, food and drink are an important part of the race-day strategy. Singapore’s heat and humidity make a cold beer or a well-made cocktail particularly welcome after hours in the stands, while a proper meal offers a chance to take a breather before returning to the action. And with concerts from acts including K-pop band Cortis adding to the weekend line-up, there is plenty of reason to make a day of it.
The Marina Bay circuit also puts some of Singapore’s most stylish restaurants and bars within easy reach, from rooftop dining rooms with sweeping skyline views to waterfront venues where you can continue soaking up the atmosphere after the chequered flag. Whether the priority is a leisurely dinner, drinks with a view or somewhere to continue the party into the night, these are some of the best places to eat and drink around the race circuit.
Milli
Above Chicken rice paella at Milli (Photo: Milli)
Above Lobster laksa at Milli (Photo: Milli)
Chicken rice paella at Milli (Photo: Milli)
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Take a break from the F1 action and head to Milli, the rooftop dining and bar at National Gallery Singapore, for a modern Singaporean feast by chef Han Liguang. Cool down with a cocktail or two from Vijay Mudaliar, co-founder of Native. The Milli, made with gin, mandarin grenadine, yuzu, pineapple, fino sherry and dry vermouth, is a playful nod to the Singapore Sling, while Sling It reimagines the classic with gin, Benedictine D.O.M, Ribena reduction, fino sherry, chrysanthemum, pineapple and lime.
Make space for the food, which draws on familiar Singaporean flavours in playful new forms. The menu includes dishes designed for sharing, with the likes of kingfish “yu sheng” ceviche and roasted spring chicken rice paella among the highlights. The latter is a generous dish designed for the table, while the restaurant also offers larger cuts of meat for sharing.
Milli
Address: 1 St Andrew’s Road, #5-02, #06-01 National Gallery Singapore, S(178957)
Cé La Vi
Above Feast on modern Asian fare at Cé La Vi, with creations such as this indulgent black truffle okayu (Photo: Cé La Vi)
Feast on modern Asian fare at Cé La Vi, with creations such as this indulgent black truffle okayu (Photo: Cé La Vi)
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From sky-high brunches and leisurely lunches to late-night parties, there’s no shortage of things to do at Cé La Vi during race weekend. Book a table for an early dinner on the alfresco terrace and settle in with modern Asian fare such as the black truffle “sushi rice” okayu, a refined take on Japanese short-grain rice cooked until plump and served with butternut squash, shimeji mushrooms and parmesan mousse, or the miso Chilean seabass with Szechuan green chilli sauce.
Wash it down with a cocktail or two. The Paloma, made with Código 1530 Blanco tequila, grapefruit soda and lime, is a refreshing choice for a warm evening.
When the races are done, return for the after-parties at the Club Lounge, where local and international acts keep the energy going late into the night alongside champagne and bar bites.
LeveL33
Above Rehydrate with craft beers at Level33 (Photo: Level33)
Rehydrate with craft beers at Level33 (Photo: Level33)
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Panoramic views of the Singapore skyline greet you at LeveL33, the brewery-restaurant perched atop Marina Bay Financial Centre. If you’ve been at the circuit all day, especially in Singapore’s humidity, there’s no better way to cool down than with a pint of craft beer brewed in-house.
Go for the blond lager or wheat beer, which pairs well with executive chef Jake Kowalewski’s “ContemBrewery” cuisine, where brewing ingredients and techniques are incorporated into the dishes. Spent grain, a by-product of the brewing process, is used in creations including housemade pasta, breads and other dishes, putting a sustainable spin on the menu.
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Skai
Above Skai’s chef tasting menu is the perfect way to fuel up ahead of the race (Photo: Skai)
Skai’s chef tasting menu is the perfect way to fuel up ahead of the race (Photo: Skai)
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Skai commands the 70th floor of Swissôtel The Stamford, pairing minimalist Japanese-inspired interiors with modern Asian cuisine. Providing a respite from the F1 action below, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the city from high above the circuit.
For an afternoon break, the three-course tasting menu offers a selection of substantial dishes to keep you going, while the late-night menu is ideal for a post-race bite. Snack on Japanese fried chicken karaage, kombu fries and crispy vegetable gyoza alongside a drink or two.
Sushisamba
Above Sushisamba offers plenty of activities during the Singapore Grand Prix (Photo: Sushisamba)
Sushisamba offers plenty of activities during the Singapore Grand Prix (Photo: Sushisamba)
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Perched on the 52nd floor of Capital Tower, Sushisamba brings its high-energy blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian influences to the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic 360-degree views of the city and sea, while the restaurant’s open kitchen and robata grill add plenty of theatre to the dining experience.
During Grand Prix weekend, expect the venue’s signature energy to be dialled up, with samba dancers, live percussion and DJs adding to the spectacle. On the menu are bold, multicultural dishes ranging from yellowtail tiradito and Chilean seabass to robata specialities designed for sharing.
Sushisamba
Address: 168 Robinson Road, Level 52 Capital Tower, S(068912)
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Vue
Above Feast on Vue’s modern European fare before joining in the action during the race weekend (Photo: Vue)
Feast on Vue’s modern European fare before joining in the action during the race weekend (Photo: Vue)
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Vue combines an intimate rooftop dining space with Singapore’s first rooftop spritz bar, overlooking Marina Bay from OUE Bayfront. The restaurant’s binchōtan grill takes centrestage, with premium meats and seafood cooked over Japanese charcoal, while the rooftop bar is made for drinks as the sun goes down.
For dinner, look out for the binchōtan-smoked Kokuou Wagyu, which is slow-roasted for more than 20 hours, alongside seasonal seafood and other charcoal-grilled specialities. Come sunset, settle in with a spritz and take in the views of Marina Bay as the city gears up for another night of racing.
Lavo Singapore
Above Fuel up at Lavo Singapore, which offers delectable American-Italian fare (Photo: Lavo Singapore)
Fuel up at Lavo Singapore, which offers delectable American-Italian fare (Photo: Lavo Singapore)
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Hovering 57 floors above Marina Bay Sands, Lavo Singapore brings Italian-American dining and big-city lounge energy to the Singapore skyline. Plush banquettes and a sprawling outdoor terrace set the scene for a race-weekend meal, drinks or a long afternoon.
The restaurant is particularly lively during F1 weekend, when daytime brunches, champagne and DJ sets turn the venue into a party in the sky. The food is designed with groups in mind, with the famous The Meatball weighing in at 500g and made with Imperial Wagyu, veal and Italian pork sausage, alongside brick-oven pizzas and pastas.
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Lavo Italian Restaurant And Rooftop Bar
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10 Bayfront Ave, Tower 1, Level 57, Sands Skypark, S(018956)
Kinki Restaurant + Bar
Above Located at Customs House, Kinki Restaurant + Bar lets diners soak up the Grand Prix atmosphere around the circuit (Photo: Kinki Restaurant + Bar)
Located at Customs House, Kinki Restaurant + Bar lets diners soak up the Grand Prix atmosphere around the circuit (Photo: Kinki Restaurant + Bar)
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Trading soaring towers for a waterfront setting, Kinki sits at Customs House along Collyer Quay, overlooking Marina Bay. The restaurant and rooftop bar offer a front-row setting for soaking up the atmosphere around the circuit, with bold Japanese dishes and cocktails served across two levels.
The menu matches the venue’s rebellious streak, with modern Japanese dishes and playful takes on familiar favourites. Pair your meal with a cocktail at the rooftop bar, where the bay views provide a lively backdrop to race weekend.
Monti
Above Monti provides a respite from the Singapore Grand Prix action (Photo: Monti)
Monti provides a respite from the Singapore Grand Prix action (Photo: Monti)
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At the heart of the Marina Bay waterfront, Monti pairs Italian cooking with views of the city skyline. Its menu focuses on classic Italian flavours, handmade pasta and premium ingredients, with substantial cuts designed for sharing.
Among the highlights is the Sanchoku F1 Wagyu T-bone, a 1.1kg cut with a marbling score of MB5, while the restaurant’s menu also includes other premium steaks and housemade pasta.
Pair the meal with Italian wines or one of Monti’s cocktails before heading back towards the circuit for another evening of racing and entertainment.
Dudi Aureus is the senior dining and travel editor at Tatler Singapore, covering the city’s most exciting restaurants, global travel trends, and the personalities shaping the culinary and lifestyle scenes. She also serves as co-jury chair for the Tatler Best awards in Singapore, celebrating the very best in hospitality. When she’s off duty, she can often be found at a favourite hole-in-the-wall Thai spot, savouring a perfectly balanced pad thai.
