Countdown to 2025: 10 places to wine & dine in Singapore this New Year’s Eve
If you’re reading this, yay! You made it to the end of 2024. That also means it’s officially time to kick the past to the curb and celebrate the coming new year. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most happening places to eat, drink and celebrate the countdown to 2025 for New Year’s Eve 2024.
1. COTE
COTE is an award-winning, Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse and one of New York City’s most coveted restaurants, and one of the first Korean steakhouses in America. COTE’s in-house dry-ageing room is one of the restaurant’s highlights, and diners can witness a display of different cuts that are dry-aged for no less than 45 days.
Only the highest grades of beef are used, including Prime Cuts, American Wagyu
and grass-fed Australian beef. Every piece is seasoned with COTE’s Signature Gastronme’s Salt, which is a proprietary blend made with British Maldon salt, Celtic sea salt and Korean thousand-day aged sea salt.
In true COTE fashion, ring in the new year with A Butcher’s Celebration (S$295++ per pax). This festive spread features traditional celebratory dishes such as longevity noodles in Jan-chi Somyun (a warm noodle soup), which are then paired with premium cuts of beef. Diners can look forward to USDA Prime Filet Mignon, 45+ Days Dry Aged USDA Prime Ribeye, Lamb Chop, Australian Wagyu COTE Steak, A5 Miyazaki Ribeye and the beloved COTE Marinated Galbi.
From 9pm onwards, there will be free-flow sparkling wine, cocktails, wine and snacks (S$250++) as the countdown to New Year’s 2025 begins at Millim Bar.
30 Bideford Road Singapore, COMO Orchard, Level 3, Singapore 229922
+65 1 800 304 7788
Mon to Fri: 5pm – 2am
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 3 pm & 5pm – 2am
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2. HighHouse
Located at One Raffles Place, HighHouse is a concept under the OUE Sky Project. Offering unbeatable views of Singapore’s skyline, it combines music, art, flavour and conversations in 1 place. Guests can experience immersive visual art, progressive soundscapes, exceptional cocktails and culinary experiences.
From now till 1 Jan 2025, HighHouse is launching its Festive Sharing Menu (S$398++), which is intended for groups of up to 6 pax. The menu features 7 different dishes created by Executive Chef Sam Chin.
Dishes include:
Argentinean Devesa Bone-In-Ribeye (1kg)
Grilled Whole Australian Barramundi Fish with pancetta and chai poh
Crabmeat & Squid Ink Fried Rice, salmon roe and homemade sambal
Grilled Indonesian Squid with sweet & sour pineapple salsa
Grilled Indiana Duck Breast & Braised Duck Leg topped with winter truffles
Honey-Soy Brussels Sprouts and Oven-Roasted Broccolini
Want to catch New Year’s Eve fireworks? HighHouse’s 360-degree view is probably one of the best places you can do so. Get ready to throw down with resident Zushan with DJ More-ish as he leads the countdown at HighHouse. With a back-to-back set blending House and Techno, the crowds are sure to be energised and hyped up. Entry is priced at S$138++, inclusive of 2 standard drinks and access to both HighHouse and sky bar, NOVA.
1 Raffles Place, L61-62, Singapore 048616
+65 9677 8074
Mon, Tue & Thu: 11.30am – 1am
Wed & Fri: 11.30am – 3am
Sat: 5pm – 3am
Closed on Sun
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3. ATLAS
Located at Parkview Square is the winner of the 2024 “Best Design” award from Tatler’s “Best Asia” list, ATLAS. Done up in the style of grand Art Deco lobbies from Europe and celebrating the era’s culinary and beverage traditions, guests can expect a carefully curated all-day drinking and dining experience.
The bar is helmed by home-grown talent Lidiyanah K (Yana) and offers elegant and balanced classic cocktails. The centrepiece of ATLAS is the Gin Tower, an 8-metre tall structure housing 1,300 different bottles from around the world.
For those who’ve always wanted to usher in the New Year in the grandest of ways, ATLAS is throwing a Great Gatsby-themed party (S$288++ for 5 hours of free-flow drinks and food). Don your best and get ready to experience the roaring twenties and the great age of jazz with free-flow cocktails and champagne, as well as a live DJ.
A menu just for the occasion features ATLAS classics as well as Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut Champagne and Kaluga Caviar. There are also shared grazing platters and a selection of small plates served directly to the table, with delicious bites like freshly shucked oysters, mini brioche lobster rolls and beef tenderloin with horseradish cream.
To make reservations, click here.
600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778
+65 6396 4466
Mon: 3pm – 12am
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 2am
Closed on Sun
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4. +Twelve
Ready to party by the beach in style? +Twelve, Singapore’s elevated beach club located at Palawan Beach in Sentosa, is setting the stage for a radiant end-of-year celebration with the ultimate beachside neon-themed countdown: Luminous 2024 (cover charges start from S$79 per pax).
+Twevle’s unique terraced architecture has various seating categories and packages. There are standing barrels for maximum partying, daybeds by the beach for lounging, and exclusive private cabanas with personal plunge pools.
Get ready for vibrant beats, glowing vibes, and a diverse musical journey with an extensive DJ lineup that covers everything from Progressive House and EDM to Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae. Guests are highly encouraged to dress up in their most luminous, dazzling fits – go loud with fluorescent colours, and +Twevle even has UV body paint on the house to make sure you’re fully kitted out for a night of neon fun.
DJs from the The DJ Collective will keep the energy up late into the night, and at midnight, watch as Sentosa’s night sky comes alive with a fantastic fireworks display.
Luminous 2024 Lineup
4pm – 7pm (pre-seating): DJ Kennerve and DJ Hanif
7pm – 7.20pm: LED Water Drummers
7.20pm – 9.30pm: DJ Ollie`Des
9.30pm – 11.30pm: DJ Jasmine Red
11.30pm – 12.30am: DJ Farah Farz
12.30am – 2.30am: DJ Reiko
For bookings and more information, click here, email plustwelve@thepalawansentosa.com or call +65 6277 7095.
54 Palawan Beach Walk, The Palawan @ Sentosa, Singapore 098233
+65 6277 7095
Mon to Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 9.30am – 10.30pm
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5. Spago Dining Room by Wolfgang Puck
A lush “garden in the sky”, Spago Dining Room is Chef Wolfgang Puck’s first international outpost of his famed Beverly Hills flagship restaurant. It offers both a sublime dining experience and breathtaking views of the Singapore skyline.
Spago Dining Room has varied lunch and dinner menus with bold and cosmopolitan flavours, with creations showcasing mastery of East-meets-West flavours seen in dishes such as Big Eye Tuna Tartare Cones, Sea Bream Laksa and Kaya Toast, the latter of which sees a local favourite brought to the next level with foie gras-espresso mousse.
For New Year’s Eve, Spago is putting on a glamorous celebration on 31 Dec 2024, including front-row views of fireworks displays. Guests can indulge in a 3-course set, available at 2 seatings (S$200+ for first seating, S$250++ for second seating), featuring dishes like Sashimi of Hokkaido Seafood, Warm Hokkaido King Crab, and Livingstone Australian Wagyu New York Steak.
At Spago Bar and Lounge, guests are highly encouraged to dress in their best, and DJ Patrick Oliver keeps the party going with energetic sets. Photo booths will also be available for the occasion.
For reservations, please click here.
10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Tower 2 Level 57, Singapore 018956
+65 6688 9955
Tue to Sat: 9am – 1am
Sun & Mon: 9am – 12am
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6. CUT by Wolfgang Puck
CUT by Wolfgang Puck is Singapore’s only Michelin-starred steakhouse, and unrivalled for its selection of rare premium cuts such as Hokkaido Snow Beef and Kagoshima Wagyu, among others. Every steak is seasoned skilfully before being grilled over charcoal and apple wood, broiled to give a crisp char and served with an array of house-made sauces.
CUT doesn’t just serve steak – the menu also showcases the best of what the ocean has to offer, such as Alaskan King Crab, abalone from Jeju and Scottish razor clams.
For New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy a 3-course set menu (S$298++ per pax) which includes a complimentary glass of champagne. The menu contains CUT’s crowd favourites as well as seasonal additions like Stone Axe Wagyu Steak Tartare and Pan Roasted 1kg Maine Lobster (additional S$43). End the meal with sweet treats like Kaya Baked Alaska or Peanut Caramel Bar.
For New Year’s Day (Jan 1), CUT will offer a New Year’s Brunch 3-course set (S$125++ per pax). The menu includes house-made pastries, starters such as Hamachi & Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche and entrées like Brittany Seabass En Croûte. Guests can also enjoy Olive-Fed Wagyu from Kagawa Prefecture for an additional S$205.
For reservations, please click here.
10 Bayfront Ave, Marina Bay Sands The Shoppes, B1-71, Singapore 018956
+65 6688 8517
Sun to Thu: 5pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm – 11pm
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7. SUSHISAMBA Singapore
Get ready to dance into 2025 with SUSHISAMBA. Presenting a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine and culture, SUSHISAMBA features a stunning bar, dining room and theatre kitchen amidst 360 sky high views of Singapore’s cityscape.
Guests are invited to dress up in their finest white ensembles for SAMBAZONIA, a party that transitions from vibe dining to a lively countdown party that features top DJs, percussionists and samba dancers.
The Five-Course Dinner (S$250++) comes in 2 formats that caters to those with varied diets, including vegans, celiacs and pescetarians. The menu will feature SUSHISAMBA’s all-time favourites, while a free-flow package (S$200++) allows guests to include in Boizel Brut Réserve champagne, classic cocktails, spirits and the sommelier’s selection of red and white wines.
Those who want only the very best for their New Year’s Eve can splurge on the Free Flow Ultimate Champagne Add-On (S$1,111+++) for unlimited pours of the newly-released Dom Pérignon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Special Edition 2015.
For reservations, click here.
168 Robinson Road, Capital Tower, Level 52, Singapore 068912
+65 6550 2290
Mon to Wed: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 12am
Thu & Fri: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 1am
Sat: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 2am
Closed on Sun
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8. Artemis Grill
Usher in the New Year in style at Artemis Grill, a sky-high restaurant and bar specialising in modern European-inspired flavours. Inspired by the Mediterranean, Artemis Grill uses fresh, organic and sustainable produce that evokes the flavours of coastal Spain, Southern France, Italy and Greece.
Indulge in a 4-course set menu (S$198++ per pax) with open views of fireworks at Marina Bay, with all guests starting with the Pea & Cod Roe Tartlet. Appetisers include Seared Blue Fin Tuna served with Aleppo Style Hot Pepper Sauce, Nashi Pear and Wood Sorrel, or Duck Liver Terrine with Pickled Cherry, Mâché Salad and Brioche.
For the second course, the crowd-pleasing Grilled Maine Lobster with Palermo Pepper, Almond Emulsion and Basil makes an entrance, along with Cured Ocean Trout with Pickled Cucumber, Ikura Caviar and Sauce Gribiche and Confit Duck made with Pomegranate Glaze, Herb & Cabbage Slaw and Zatar.
For mains, guests can choose from New Year’s Eve specials like F1 Wagyu Tenderloin with Black Pepper Crust, Caramelised Onion Gratin and Sauce Diane, Porcini Agnolotti with Baby Spinach, Roasted Squash and Parmigiano Reggiano, or Black Cod with Crushed Carrot, Escabeche Vegetable, Saffron & Mussel Velouté.
For reservations, click here or call +65 6635 8677.
138 Market Street, CapitaGreen Rooftop Level 40, Singapore 048946
+65 9850 7954
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm & 5.30pm – 10pm
Closed on Sat & Sun
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9. Canopy Changi Village
Countdown to 2025 in a different way with Canopy Changi Village – a 2024 Rewind Trivia Night hosted by Glorious Trivia Nights. Get ready for an evening of nostalgia and other festivities against gorgeous waterfront views of Changi Creek, Pulau Ubin and the Straits of Johor. Crafted with nature in mind, Canopy Changi Village will transport diners to beautifully landscaped gardens to be one with nature as part of the dining experience.
Get the party started at 7pm with the 2024 Rewind Trivia Night, which will challenge participants on highlights of 2024, with the crown of Human Bingo awaiting the best mind of the year.
Canopy Changi Village is also one of Singapore’s largest pet-friendly restaurant chains, so don’t leave your fur babies out of the fun – bring your pets in their best look to compete in the Best Dressed Pet Contest.
With all-day 1-for-1 spirits all evening long, have a hearty toast to ring in the New Year. A live band will be performing from 9pm onwards to set the mood, and take guests through into 2025.
Shuttle buses will also be arranged at 12.30am to bring guests to the nearest MRT station – no worries about deciding who has to be the designated driver this New Year’s Eve!
2 Netheravon Road, Block B Civil Service Club @ Changi, Singapore 508503
+65 6556 1533
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 11pm
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10. Coastes
Located along Sentosa’s Siloso Beach, Coastes Beach Bar and Restaurant is a rustic, charming place with a laid-back beachy vibe. Sunbeds flow right to the water’s edge, and guests can enjoy hearty food, premium beers, spirits and tropical cocktails in breezy comfort.
In true beachside style, get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Coastes Beach BBQ Buffet (S$135 per adult, S$50 per child). Diners can expect to savour a delightful selection of succulent barbecued meat and seafood from live BBQ stations. For highlights, look out for lamb T-bones, beef and pork short ribs, soy and honey-glazed pork belly, snow crab and fresh tiger prawns.
It’s not just BBQ food – diners can also look forward to seafood on ice, salads and hot mains like Pork Cheek Risotto, Homemade Pesto Gnocchi with Forest Mushrooms and Grilled Barramundi. There will also be desserts available, because no good buffet is complete without a sweet ending!
You’ll be happy to know that beer promos start at S$28++/jug for 1664 Lager Brut, S$30++ for 1664 Blanc and an upsized bucket of Carlsberg (8 bottles) for S$72++. Exclusive New Year’s Eve celebratory deals include the 2 bottles of either Vodka57, Monkey Shoulder or Hendrick’s Gin at S$368++, or 2 bottles of Glenlivet 12 Years for S$388++.
Adult ticket holders will also enjoy complimentary access to Sand Bar’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party next door.
For bookings, click here.
50 Siloso Beach Walk, #01-06, Singapore 099000
Mon to Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
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