The year-end rush hasn’t slowed the Singapore’s drinking scene, if anything, it’s in full festive stride. From tea-driven guest shifts and whisky exhibitions to chef collaborations with Cantonese-Hakka flavours, this December month offers a lively mix of experiences for anyone looking to unwind with good drinks and good food.
1. Summer Palace x Wai King Kok Four Hands Series
Executive Chef Alan Gan preparing one of the dishes at the service. [Photo: Kim Choong]
This December, Summer Palace at Regent Singapore presents a rare four-hands experience with house Executive Chef Liu Ching Hai and Executive Chef Alan Gan of Wai King Kok, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. The collaboration brings a specially curated tasting menu that showcases the duo’s combined mastery of refined techniques, premium seasonal produce and precise, elegant flavours that reflect both chefs’ shared philosophy Cantonese and Hakka flavours. Expect pristine seafood preparations to slow-cooked broths rich in collagen, and reinterpretations of heritage favourites. Tea pairing by Summer Palace’s resident tea sommelier and wine-pairing supplements are available with selected menus.
Dates: 3 – 5 December 2025
Time: Lunch (12pm – 1.30pm seatings); Dinner (6pm – 9pm seatings)
Venue: Summer Palace, 1 Cuscaden Road, Level 3 Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715
Booking: From S$138/pax to S$298/pax (tea pairing +S$38/pax; wine pairing +S$98/pax)
2. Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged at bar.ter
Joseph Seah in bar.ter, whisky and spirits dedicated bar on South Bridge Road, Singapore. [Photo: Kim Choong]
bar.ter brings the acclaimed Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged, the distillery’s most mature expression to Singapore with a special tasting series running every Monday and Tuesday this December. Known for its combination of older and younger bourbons matured in the limestone whisky cellar at Makers Mark Distillery, Cellar Aged features profound depth, honeyed spice, roasted oak and an elegant, elongated finish. bar.ter’s tasting experience offers guests a rare opportunity to appreciate the nuance of this expression in a guided format, complemented by the bar’s signature whisky-forward approach. Expect to immerse in the brand’s 50 year history and story about the limestone cellar, the philosophy of “taste vision” and Margie Samuels’ iconic design elements. Taste a flight of four for Afficionados including Maker’s Mark core, Maker’s Mark 46, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength and Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025; or Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Edition 2023, 2024 and 2025 for Curious. Light bites will be served during the tasting.
Dates: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 December 2025
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Venue: 42 South Bridge Rd, #01-01, Singapore 058676
Booking: For The Bourbon Afficionados (Mondays) $80/pax; For The Whisky Curious (Tuesdays) S$50/pax
3. Octomore Series 16 Immersive Exhibition
[Photo source: Bruichladdich]
Bruichladdich’s boundary-pushing Octomore Series 16 arrives in Singapore with a three-day immersive exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre with a multisensory showcase built around the world’s most heavily peated single malt. The exhibition explores the brand’s ethos of experimentation, from its sky-high PPM levels to its single-estate Islay barley and diverse cask maturations. Visitors can expect scent-driven installations, soundscapes, guided tastings and storytelling zones that chart the whisky’s evolution. The exhibition also spotlights three expressions: 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3, each representing different cask journeys and barley origins from Mainland Concerto to single-field Islay barley. Guests purchasing all three bottles receive an exclusive tasting set.
Dates: 4 – 6 December 2025
Time: 2.30pm – 8.30pm (Last entry 7.30pm)
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187962
Tickets: Free entry. Tasting flight of all 3 expressions is $32 advance purchase or $36 purchased on-site.
4. Horatio’s Curious Companions: Gagan Gurung
[Photo source: Horatio]
Horatio at Resorts World Sentosa closes the year with a tea-driven guest shift featuring Gagan Gurung, founder of Hong Kong’s acclaimed Tell Camellia. For one night only, Gagan brings his philosophy of “farm to bar” tea mixology to Singapore, presenting signatures such as the Teapresso Martini, Rock Paloma, Tea’s Knees, and a password-only creation revealed via Horatio’s Instagram. This edition of Horatio’s Curious Companions transforms tea into a multi-layered cocktail experience, blending white tea, hojicha, Ceylon, citrus, honey and Two Moons Calamansi Gin. Each drink reflects Gagan’s mastery of turning tea terroir into a sensory journey with his philosophy of “from farm to bar” that reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and storytelling.
Date: 12 December
Time: 8pm – late
Venue: Horatio, Level 2, Crockfords Tower, Resorts World Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098140
Booking: All cocktails are priced at $20.
5. Martell x Chef Gastronomy Series
[Photo source: Martell]
Martell launches Flavours of Martell, a multi-restaurant gastronomic programme pairing fine cuisine with the world’s oldest cognac house. Running through November–December, the series brings together acclaimed chefs such as Michael Wilson (Marguerite), Nicolas Tam (Willow) and Law Jia Jun (Province) with each crafting month-long menus featuring Martell expressions from Cordon Bleu to Chanteloup XXO. Each restaurant offers a menu built around precision, terroir-driven techniques and reinterpretations of heritage through the lens of French cognac. Highlights include Martell-spritzed smoked eel, Chanteloup XXO baked Alaska, Cordon Bleu pâté en croûte and a nostalgic “Blast from the Past” inspired by family tradition.
Menu Availability:
Marguerite - 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Singapore 018953
15 Nov – 14 Dec 2025 (Lunch) 1.30pm; (Dinner) 8.30pm
Price: (Lunch) 4 course at SGD148++ per pax; (Dinner) 7 course at SGD288++ per pax
Willow - 39 Hongkong St, Singapore 059678
11 Nov – 13 Dec 2025 (Lunch) 12pm; (Dinner) 6pm – 8pm seatings
Price: Check with restaurant
Province - 153 Joo Chiat Rd, Located in: 808 eating house, Singapore 427431
Dates & Times: 15 Nov – 14 Dec 2025 (Lunch) 12.30pm; (Dinner) 6.15pm – 8.30pm seatings|
Price: S$170/2pax
6. A Fresh Chapter of Rempapa by Damian D’Silva at National Gallery Singapore
Chef Damian D’Silva opens a new chapter for Rempapa, his Michelin-Guide listed heritage kitchen, now located at National Gallery Singapore. More than a move, the relocation marks a personal homecoming for Chef Damian has spent his formative childhood years living in the former Supreme Court caretaker quarters, now part of the Gallery. The new Rempapa continues its mission of preserving Singapore’s multi-ethnic culinary heritage, with a refreshed focus on rice-based dishes. Diners can expect Signature Nasi Lemak sets with Ayam Berempah, Sambal Sotong or Lamb Shank Rendang, alongside homemade Kaya Shokupan Toast and other comforting classics. Designed as a self-service concept, the space features warm lighting, natural textures and a casual atmosphere for quick but soulful meals, ideal for a pre-exhibition lunch or a comforting mid-week dinner.
Opening Date: Now open
Time: 8am – 6pm daily
Venue: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01-02A, Singapore 178957
Booking: Walk-ins welcome
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