Don’t you wish the weekend had the same number of days as the weekdays? Life would be pretty great, no doubt. But, because that’s never going to happen, we’ve got to make the most out of every weekend.

Weekends are when we go wild with indulgences and treat ourselves after a long week of work. If you’re in the mood for some bountiful afternoon tea selections and/or a luxurious lunch buffet, this post will have you covered.

For the upcoming weekends of March, we’ve put together a list of 6 hotel restaurants that are spoiling us silly with insane dining promotions under HSBC’s WOW on Weekend Campaign. With names such as Colony, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant and Alley on 25, all HSBC Credit Card holders are in for a treat!

Photo Credit: The Ritz-Carlton, MIllenia Singapore

COLONY

Set in a gorgeous interior filled with natural light, Colony makes the perfect backdrop for a relaxing lunch. This restaurant serves an extensive international buffet selection, with seven ‘live’ conservatory kitchens showcasing the best of Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Western and local heritage cuisines.

Indulge in fresh sashimi and seafood on ice, and savour a bowl of Colony Singapore Laksa, served with a homemade lobster ball.

Enjoy a buffet lunch treat from HSBC with every one paying adult at $64++ at Colony, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Take note that it is only valid for call-in reservations from 6 to 8 March 2020, and only for dine-ins on the following Saturdays: 7, 14, 21, 28 March 2020, from 12pm to 2.30pm.

There is a maximum of 4 diners per reservation and no splitting of bills is allowed. This promotion is limited to the first 200 redemptions and is subjected to availability.

Quote “HSBC WOW on Weekend Deals” when making your reservation and pay using your HSBC Credit Card to enjoy this promotion!

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (Level 3)
7 Raffles Ave
Singapore 039799
Tel +65 6434 5288
Mon to Sat: 6.30am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 3.30pm – 5.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 6.30am – 10.30am, 12pm – 3.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

Photo Credit: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

WAN HAO CHINESE RESTAURANT

This award-winning restaurant is a treasure trove of sophisticated creations made from premium, high-quality ingredients. With dishes such as Deep-Fried Prawn with Truffle Mayonnaise and Double-boiled Cordyceps Flower Consommé with Lobster & Egg White, you can only expect the grandest epicurean experience here.

For all HSBC credit cardholders, enjoy S$50 nett off for bills above S$150 nett. This promotion is valid for call-in reservations from 6 to 8 March 2020, and only for dine-ins on the following Sundays: 8, 15, 22 and 29 March 2020.

There is a maximum of one redemption per bill and no splitting of bills is allowed. This offer is limited to the first 120 redemptions and is subjected to availability. Advance reservation is required.

Quote “HSBC WOW on Weekend Deals” when making your reservation to enjoy this promotion!

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
320 Orchard Rd
Singapore 238865
Tel +65 6831 4605
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 11.30am – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Photo Credit: Andaz Singapore

ALLEY ON 25

Indulge in an afternoon tea indulgence at Alley on 25. Their Afternoon Tea selection features savoury bites, such as Smoked Salmon Crostini and Impossible Satay Tacos, and desserts such as Passionfruit Curd Tartlets to Chocolate Mousse Shooters.

Alley on 25 is letting one of your girlfriends dine on-the-house with you at their High Tea feast as long as you pay with your HSBC credit card! This offer is valid for the whole month of March and advance reservation is required.

Andaz Singapore (Level 25)
5 Fraser St
Singapore 189354
Tel +65 6408 1288
Daily: 6.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: Crowne Plaza® Changi Airport – Azur

AZUR

A regal, luxurious spread awaits at Azur — think black pepper crabs and smoke-crusted Australian beef short ribs. The pinnacle of exquisite dining, Azur restaurant offers a selection of Western and Asian delights. A refreshed dining experience awaits at Azur with new dishes on its a-la-carte menu — think Australian angus beef rib-eye, slippery lobster laksa, nonya satay and wagyu beef burger.

We adore their rotational dessert selection as well, which features occasional tartlets and decadent cakes.

Enjoy 50% off your total bill at Azur from 1 to 31 March 2020 if you pay with your HSBC credit card! This promotion is not valid on the eve of Public Holidays in Singapore, Public Holidays in Singapore, blackout dates and special occasions.

Advance reservation is required.

75 Airport Blvd, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel, Terminal 3 Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore 819664
Tel +65 6823 5354

Mon to Sun: 6am – 10.30am, 12pm – 3pm, 6 – 10pm
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

Photo Credit: Lobby Lounge

LOBBY LOUNGE

Treat yourself to a floral-themed afternoon tea session at Lobby Lounge, one of the dining establishments within Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. Nibble on some sunflower praline eclairs or munch on buttery scones with clotted cream and jam. Their Honey Creme Brûlée with Lavender Shortbread is a winning dish, as well.

1-for-1 Weekend High Tea and 1-for-1 draft beers and house pour wines on weekends for all HSBC Credit cardholders? Heck yes. Make a date with Lobby Lounge today!

This promotion is available from 1 to 31 March 2020, but it is not valid on the eve of Public Holidays in Singapore, Public Holidays in Singapore, blackout dates and special occasions. Advance reservation is required.

75 Airport Boulevard, Lobby Level, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Singapore 819664
Tel +65 6823 5367
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

Photo Credit: Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore

CROSSROADS BAR

Dressed in classy furniture and woody tones, Crossroads Bar is an impeccable spot for an afternoon hang or post-work gathering. Their selection of English, Straits or Japanese-themed Afternoon Tea Set sees a platter of savoury treats and sweet confections.

Crossroads Bar is spoiling all HSBC credit cardholders. For the entire months of March to May, enjoy a 1-for-1 Afternoon Tea indulgence (from $38 per person), excluding eves of public holidays and public holidays. This offer is valid for a maximum of 10 diners and an advance reservation of at least 1 day is required.

Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore
20 Merchant Rd
Singapore 058281
Tel +65 6239 1847/1848
Daily: 3pm – 5pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Want to go WOW every weekend? Apart from dining deals, you can also enjoy amazing weekend deals on Online, Travel and Retail with your HSBC Credit Card. Look out for their exciting line-up in March, with up to 50% off offers from Grab, Deliveroo, Isetan, Under Armour and more!

Find out more at http://hsbc.com.sg/wow. Fastest fingers first with limited redemptions refreshed every week. Terms and Conditions apply. #HSBCwow

This post was brought to you by HSBC.

In Singapore, few things ever come as cheaply as we would prefer (not in the town area at least). After a long, tiring day at work when all you feel like doing is winding down at a spiffy bar, with your feet up on a saddle and a drink in your hand, it gets a tad demoralising when you suddenly recall how expensive a drink will cost you—not to mention a couple.

But learn to play it smart and drinking in Singapore will not cost you a bomb. In fact, little did we know that the city area is laden with many bars offering cheap deals and unbelievable happy hour promotions.

Shut down your computers and head out of the office early, because while your colleagues may judge you for drinking when the sun’s still up, you can just as easily have the last laugh for paying much less for the same. Here’s a list of 12 bars in Singapore’s CBD where you can enjoy a tipple or two at wallet-friendly prices. You’re welcome.

CIN CIN

Curious tipplers and gin enthusiasts can head to Cin Cin for a taste of their collection of boutique gins, gin-inspired cocktails, and over 500 different ways to build your own martinis and G&Ts. To cash in on their happy hour promo, head there from 5pm to 8pm for their daily 1-for-1 House Gin, Carlsberg, House Red/White Wine.

THE OAKWOOD EXECUTIVE CLUB (OAKWOOD PREMIER OUE SINGAPORE)

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore’s Premium Happy Hour is the best deal in town. From 6pm to 9pm daily, you can enjoy free-flow wines and beers at S$29.90++ per pax with minimum 2 orders of bar bites.

6 Shenton Way
Level 7, OUE Downtown 1
Singapore 068809
Tel: +65 6812 6050
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

J BAR

Located right smack in the Central Business District, on level 9 of M Hotel Singapore, J Bar draws working executives from nearby offices. Sleek and stylish, this bar is home to many top local acts, making it an ideal spot for unwinding while enjoying a drink.

Daily from 5pm to 8.30pm, enjoy 1-for-1 house pours, wine, Tiger beer, listed martinis and champagne.

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81 Anson Road,
Singapore 079908
Tel: +65 6224 1133
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thu: 5pm – 1am
Fri & Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Photo Credit: Jigger & Pony

JIGGER & PONY

Jigger & Pony is not unheard of in Singapore vibrant cocktail scene, but boy is their happy hour prices an absolute snatch. With colourful craft cocktails like the Flamingo and classics like the Old Fashioned going at S$14 from 6pm to 8pm, there is no wonder this sleek establishment sees a crowd in the early evening.

101 Amoy Street,
Singapore 069921
Tel: +65 6223 9101
Mon to Thu: 6pm – 1am
Fri & Sat: 6pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

LUXE

Serving up an innovative menu of modern Australian cuisine with accents of Asian influence, Luxe wins big points with the working crowd during dinnertime. But besides tasty nosh, they also have 1-for-1 drinks from 4pm to 8pm from Tuesday to Saturday—what better way to round off a satisfying meal than with a tipple or three?

1 Keong Saik Road #01-04,
Singapore 089109
Tel: +65 6221 5615
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat: 9am – 12am
Sun 9am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

BLUE LOTUS CHINESE GRILL HOUSE

Blue Lotus Chinese Grill House boasts a modish menu that wows the crowd with their new-age Chinese cuisine. But besides their fancy dishes and pimped up sauces, what we are really into Is their daily happy hour promotions that happen all-day-long!

5 Wallich Street #01-13,
Tanjong Pagar Centre
Singapore 078883
Tel: +65 6996 0880
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

THE BLACK SWAN

At The Black Swan, there is more to it than just its lavish decor and luxurious nosh. Upon entering this highly acclaimed restaurant, you can almost feel your work stress fade away.

Stop by the laid-back alfresco area and enjoy yourself S$9++ house pours, house wines and draft beers as well as S$2++ oysters (available from 5pm to 8pm). If that isn’t enough of an indication of a good night ahead, we don’t know what is.

19 Cecil Street,
Singapore 049704
Tel: +65 6438 3757
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon: 11.30am – 11pm
Tue to Thu: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

FIVE ORIENTAL

Popular among Japanese office workers, Japanese izakayas are cheap drinking bars that provide an ideal setting to de-stress and socialise after a hectic day at the office.

Taking inspiration from that, the bar, conveniently located at the heart of Collyer Quay, serves Asahi draught all day, every day at S$5 for a half-pint. Or if Japan’s premier brew isn’t your ideal choice of poison, sip on a range of international beers at just S$30 per bucket of five—now that’s a hot deal.

16 Collyer Quay, #01-05B,
Singapore 049318
Tel: +65 9826 1049
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

THE SECRET MERMAID

When it comes to modern bars with quirky concepts, the ones that lie hidden often intrigue us the most. The Secret Mermaid is a secret watering hole located in the Ocean Financial Centre. This tasting room will offer you an endless selection of gin, whisky, vodka, rum, and more, in addition to free tater tots that come with every order of drinks.

The Secret Mermaid has happy hours from 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday. This means you can enjoy craft beer starting at S$11 and cocktails from S$14!

10 Collyer Quay, B1-09,
Ocean Financial Centre,
Singapore 049315
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 5pm – 11am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

KINKI

Kinki is a rooftop bar with an underground vibe that is a frequent hangout for the after-work drinks crowd. With a plentiful selection of sake as well as Asian-inspired cocktails and bar bites, be sure to stop by during happy hours from Monday to Saturday between 5pm and 8pm to take advantage of their 1-for-1 deals on selected beers, wines and spirits.

70 Collyer Quay, #02-02
Customs House,
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 6533 3471
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

THE MAD MEN ATTIC BAR

Get merry and go mad at this rooftop bar that overlooks the gorgeous CBD skyline. The vibe here is casual and cool and unlike many rooftop bars around, casual dressing is accepted. Their drinks are very reasonably priced with house pours going for as low S$12 during happy hour up till 8pm daily.

11 North Canal Road, #03-02 (Attic Level),
Singapore 048824
Tel: +65 6222 3529
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thu: 5pm – 1am
Fri & Sat: 5pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

THE PELICAN

A chic and laidback dining spot along One Fullerton overlooking the Marina Bay waterfront, The Pelican serves up a tantalizing array of East Coast American-style seafood boils and grills. But grub aside, The Pelican is where cocktail lovers rendezvous after work for a tipple.

If you’re hankering for a drink post-work or for any reason at all, snag yourself a table because there from 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and 12pm all the way to 9pm on Fridays, beer, spirits and wine are 1-for-1!

1 Fullerton Road, #01-01
One Fullerton
Singapore 049213
Tel: +65 6438 0400
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 3.30pm, 6pm – 11.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

If you fancy a nice cocktail or martini after a long day of work, there are Bars in Singapore that have good deals during Happy Hours. There are also plenty of options if you want to find a nice chill out place for a pint of cold icy beer with some finger food to enjoy the weekend with your friends.

Here’s a guide to the Happy Hours at some of the Bars & Drinking Places in Singapore:

Barpazza

The 1-for-1 Pasta/Pizza promotion at Barpazza is not available anymore. In place of that, they have two new dining promotions from 5pm to 10pm daily: Selection of 1 pizza + 2 Pints of Hoegaarden Draft at $32.90, or any 2 Pastas + 2 Half Pint at $36.90. Happy hour is from 5pm to 8pm, with bottles of San Miguel, Hoegaarden, and Stella Artois at $6 per bottle (u.p: $11-13)

25 Church Street #01-02
Capital Square
Tel: +65 6536 0572

Bedrock Bar & Grill *New*

The sister restaurant of Oriole Cafe, Bedrock Bar & Grill has a Happy Hour Promotion from Mon to Thu 5-7pm: free flow mini steak burger with purchase of Belvedere or Strathisla beverages.

96 Somerset Road #01-05
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore
Tel: +65 6238 0054

Five Izakaya Bar

I only came to know about Five Izakaya Bar after my friend tweeted about the cheap drinks and Japanese finger food that she had there. $5 specials on Asahi Draught, Red & White Wines, Sake, Shochu, Choya and, all house pour spirits – sounds like a terrific deal! Has anyone been there before?

16 Collyer Quay #01-05B Hitachi Tower Singapore
Tel: +65 6536 8955

Gusttimo di Roma

Gusttimo di Roma is first and foremost an ice cream place at Ion Orchard, sitting at the opposite end to Sephora Singapore. While they may not have the best service, Gusttimo’s Happy Hour house pours are priced at $6 per drink from 6pm to 9pm, and there’s also 1-for-1 beer all night long.

2 Orchard Road #01-17 ION Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6509 9380

KPO Cafe Bar

The Happy Hours at KPO Cafe Bar is from 12noon to 8pm daily. Promotions include house pour of Gin, Vodka, Brandy at $7-8 per drink, wine house pour at $7 (u.p: $12), and bottled beers at $8 (u.p: $13).

1 Killiney road
Killney Post Office
Tel: 6733 3648

No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar

Ice Cold Beer, Que Pasa, and No. 5 Cocktail bar at Emerald Hill, are some of the popular bars in Singapore, where friends hang out over drinks and pub grub.

Are you a fan of martinis? No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar has 1-for-1 Martini for just $16 from 9pm to 1am. Beers + Martinis + Best Chicken Wings = Happy Me

5 Emerald Hill Road Singapore
Tel: +65 6732 0818

Orgo Rooftop Bar

“Best rooftop bar in Singapore”

My friends who frequented Orgo at Esplanade told me that. Happy Hour is till 8pm daily, and includes Wine house pours at $10/glass, and a selection of beers (Asahi Super Dry, Erdinger White, Guiness Draught Surger) from $8-10.

1 Esplanade Drive #04-01,
Roof Terrace Esplanade
Theatres on the Bay Singapore
Tel: +65 6336 9366

Prel.ude @ Boathouse Fullerton

Prelude is an open-air rooftop bar on the Boathouse at Fullerton. While their Happy Hours 1-for-1 beer promotion from Monday to Thursday 7pm to 8pm is only an hour, the bar has a fantastic view overlooking the whole Marina Bay area. A great chill out place if your office is in the Central Business District.

3 Fullerton Road #04-01 Singapore
Tel: +65 6538 9038

Sol Tasca

A hidden enclave under the Esplanade bridge where Merlion now resides, Sal Tasca is one of the newest Spanish Tapas Bars in Singapore. They have the longest happy hour in Singapore, from 9am to 7pm – 1 for 1 on all house pour spirits, Sangria, Wine & Beer.

3 Fullerton Road # 01-04
The Fullerton WaterBoatHouse

Salta Argentina Restaurant

With a claim as the first Argentine Restaurant in Singapore, it’s difficult not to notice Salta at Icon Village. Now, I have no idea what is Argentinian cuisine, but Salta has a pretty attractive 1-for-1 beers & house pours during Happy Hour from 4pm to 8pm (Monday to Friday).

12 Gopeng Street #01-56/57 ICON Village Singapore
Tel: +65 6225 8443

Southbridge Jazz @ 7atenine

The Cocktail Frenzy promotion caught my attention when I was having dinner at the re-branded Southbridge Jazz @ 7atenine. 7 Cocktails at $77++, this is the perfect idea for a nights out. Otherwise, they also have a selection of drinks on promotion: 2 for the price of 1 from 5pm to 8pm daily.

8 Raffles Avenue
#01-10/12 Esplanade Mall
Tel: +65 6338 0789

Standing Sushi Bar

Standing Sushi Bar at OUB Centre has opened two new branches at Marina Bay Link Mall & 8Q Queen Street in quick succession. To celebrate the opening of the two new locations, SSB is running happy hour promotion: $20 free flow Asahi draft beer from 5pm to 7 pm (Monday to Friday).

8A Marina Boulevard
#B2-51 Marina Bay Link Mall
Tel: +65 6634 7068

8 Queen Street
Unit 01-03
Tel: +65 6333 1335

Stereolounge

1 for 1 house pours during Happy hours from Monday to Friday is 5pm – 11pm, and Saturday from 9pm to Midnight.

Pan Pacific Hotel
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square
Tel: +65 6337 0800

Tab Singapore

At Tab Singapore, they have a promotion of free flow steak sandwiches & fries during Happy hours from Mon to Fri 5pm – 8pm for all paying customers. This deal is rather similar to Morton’s Steakhouse, but who cares? Yay to free flow steak sandwiches!

Other promotions include: 1 for 1 cocktail for ladies from 8pm to closing every night, and a student special: Tab Burger and 1 house pour for just $12.75++.

442 Orchard Road #02-29
Orchard Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6493 6952

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Do share with us some of the bars in Singapore that you always hang out at, and if you know of any drinking places that have good deals during happy hours.