Four Stops, Four Moods: A Day-To-Night At Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
At Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, the dining experience extends beyond the plate. Across four of its most popular venues, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are matched with bar bites and interiors that feel as considered as the menus, making it a day-to-night destination where food, drinks, and style intersect.
The best outings at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore don’t start with a plan. Instead, they start with a table. From casual chic brunch all through the day to after-dark revelry, there is always a restaurant or bar there that is sure to suit your mood – or the hour.
Across its most in-demand venues, menus are built for flexibility: there are grazing-friendly bites best washed down with cocktails or carefully crafted Zero Edit non-alcoholic beverages, and spaces are designed to feel exactly right whether you arrive fresh-faced or fashionably late.
For those who prefer non-alcoholic beverages, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore offers a slew of Zero Edit options across its restaurants, including (from left to right) Roman Holiday from Lavo; Little Crane from Koma; Without Consequence from Cut; Moonflower, which is also served at Lavo; and Garden Grove from Mott 32.
And if you’re wondering what Zero Edit is all about, don’t mistake it for just another line-up of mocktails or booze-free versions of mixology classics. Every drink that’s part of this non-alcoholic series by Marina Bay Sands, Singapore has been intentionally crafted and – just like the cocktails – are full of artistry and flavour.
There are drinks such as Berrylicious at Wakuda, for example, that would appeal to those into herby, botanical concoctions, while the likes of Butterfly Kiss at Maison Boulud feature a melange of textures and are a test of the bartenders’ precision. In short, Zero Edit is about choice – and it’s available across all of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s signature restaurants and bars.
F ZINE presents your day-to-night dining guide to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore with four restaurants and cocktail bars giving four different shifts in energy for impeccable vibes whenever you show up.
Lavo Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Location: Level 57 Tower 1, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Go there for: A rooftop brunch that channels Mediterranean holiday energy, whether you’re settling in for a languid late morning brunch or slipping in an early lunch hour between meetings. Perched high above the city, Lavo serves up sun drenched coastal Italian plates on the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore rooftop, with front-row views and prime people-watching where every spot feels like the cool table.
The drinks: Flavour-first and mood-driven for daytime sips. The Violà Viola leans soft and floral, with blueberry-infused Grey Goose, violet liqueur and a whisper of honey, for idyllic sunlit brunches. For a little edge, the Paloma Italiana blends smoky mezcal, bitter Campari and bright pink grapefruit into a zesty, palate-tingling pour.
Non-alcoholic options part of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s Zero Edit line-up hold their own. The Roman Holiday is crisp and refreshing, pairing rose, cranberry tea and citrus with a 0.0 per cent rum alternative that drinks clean and composed. Or take your tastebuds to Cinque Terre, a pure coastal daydream, with NON1 zero-proof salted raspberry and chamomile sparkling wine layered with juicy watermelon, pink grapefruit and lime.
Pair them with: Dishes made for sharing and, let’s be real, probably seconds and thirds with zero regrets. Start with briny, pristine Fine de Claire oysters, brightened by a zesty limoncello mignonette. If the table mood calls for it (and it usually does), Kaluga caviar adds a decadent pop.
The burrata lands lush and creamy, paired with sweet heirloom tomatoes, smoky eggplant caponata and a slick of aged balsamic. For full-on indulgence, the wagyu beef carpaccio hits that sweet spot between rich and refined, layered with black truffle, peppery arugula and generous shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Maison Boulud
Location: B1-15 & 01-83 The ShoppesMarina Bay Sands, Singapore
Go there for: A waterfront lunch or leisurely afternoon tea complete with chic French Riviera energy. As the only Marina Bay Sands, Singapore spot serving brunch plates right by the water, this is where you do it like a lowkey-cool Parisian: claim an alfresco table, soak in the gentle bay breeze and make lunch your first meal of the day — because breakfast at lunch is just inherently more civilised if you are a late riser.
The drinks: Why, Duval-Leroy Champagne of course. Or if you feel like skipping the booze, the Zero Edit Gumdrop is a playful concoction of pineapple juice, yuzu cranberry and bubblegum syrup, topped with a ‘Gram-worthy puff of cotton candy. The Butterfly Kiss is a little more mysterious. Steeped in butterfly pea tea with lychee-yuzu marmalade and a splash of lemon juice, this layered pastel-hued sipper looks like magic in a glass.
Pair them with: Polished French brasserie comfort fare. The shrimp cocktail keeps it classic but punchy, with horseradish zing and lemon that hits just right. It’s hard to turn down a charcuterie board, especially when it is artfully arranged with goodies like house-made pate, chicken liver mousse pate en croute, coppa and dry saucisson. And the moules frites are a must: plump mussels braised in white wine, shallots, garlic and parsley cream, paired with irresistible golden crisp fries.
Save room for a sweet finale. The Citron Pistache is a dreamy concoction of ricotta gelato, Sicilian pistachio Chantilly, tangy citrus layers and airy meringue that your “other stomach” will absolutely thank you for.
Wakuda Restaurant and Bar
Location: Hotel Tower 2 lobby, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Go there for: Low-light, high-style speakeasy flair for your pre-dinner unwind. The cocktail bar at Wakuda nails after-work drinks with sleek Japanese mixology and bold, modern plates that pack a punch with every bite. Snack, drink, repeat.
The drinks: Japanese-inspired craft cocktails meet smooth-sipping, thirst-quenching highballs. Ease into the night with specialty Stone Water Plants, a standout with Sui Gin, shiso, green tea and cucumber tonic for a subtly herbal sip that is as sophisticated as it is effortless.
For the Zero Edit crew, Wakuda keeps it just as fun and inventive. Berrylicious, inspired by the classic clover club cocktail, is transformed into a fruit forward beverage with Seedlip Grove, tart cranberry, sweet strawberry and raspberry, and grassy notes of rosemary. Meanwhile, the fragrant citrus forward Lady Marmalade combines Seedlip Garden with osmanthus orange for mood-lifting perk-me-up.
Pair them with: Modern Japanese bar snacks with attitude. When the drinks get you feeling munchy, the golden and crunchy crispy prawns, drizzled with creamy miso, yuzu zing and a hint of momiji will hit the spot. Salmon & Ikura, spicy salmon tartare and bursts of ikura scooped up with crispy rice crackers are basically mini explosions of umami while the Trio Hand Rolls — salmon avocado, baked crab and spicy tuna — will keep your stomach deliciously lined.
Psst. Don’t sleep on the starters from the main dining menu. Wakuda’s chicken wings are marinated, fried and finger-licking good; fried shishito peppers come dusted with grated bonito and chili salt, and the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice with marinated big-eye tuna atop perfectly fried sushi rice gives that satisfying next-level crunch.
Avenue Singapore
Location: B1-67 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Go there for: A low-key night out that still feels high-roller. Tucked within Marquee nightclub, Avenue is a hidden gem with its own discreet entrance, for those who want to keep things intimate — but not boring. Think swanky lounge energy with craft cocktails in hand, a mini bowling alley, vintage pinball and skee ball machines, and a pool table to flex your after dark game.
The drinks: Original inventions and renditions of modern classics. She’s So East Coast slides down smooth with Beefeater Gin, lemon, sugar syrup, shiso leaf and a slick cucumber slice. Or Eve’s Garden dials up the fruity-fresh factor with Bulldog Gin, Pimm’s No. 1, ginger beer, lemon and sugar syrup, garnished with a flourish of strawberry, blackberry and mint.
Pair them with: Delectable eats to keep the late night rolling. Waffle fries served with a decadent truffle dip and grana padano cheese is pure snack heaven while the tuna tartare tacos in crispy shells with creamy avocado and a spicy soya kick only get better as the night deepens. For something more substantial, dig into the grilled lamb chops, finished with a balsamic glaze for a rich, smoky payoff.
In collaboration with Marina Bay Sands, Singapore