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.

Occupying floors 25 to 39 of the Duo Tower and towering over the beautiful Kampong Glam enclave is the latest lifestyle hotel brand, Andaz Singapore. Boasting marvellous skyline views and a sensational snippet into Singapore’s vibrant dining scene is Alley on 25, an immersive novel dining concept that shares the hotel lobby of Andaz Singapore.

An F&B destination in its own rights, you’ll find various different restaurant concepts, a bar and a lounge that cohesively share the space; each of them with its own identity and no two concepts are alike. It is like stepping into a different world despite being in the same zone; it is one enthralling alley.

Inspired by Singapore’s vast and fluid dining culture, tuck into a splendid array of edible delights from hearty stews and family-style roasts from The Green Oven, charcuterie, a variety of cold dishes and locally-inspired desserts from Icehaus, to rustic modern Asian fare from Smoke & Pepper.

The truth of the matter is, whichever dining concept you choose to dine at, you can be certain that the impeccable service standard at any of their 5 restaurant concepts will have you feeling pampered from head to toe, and leave your taste buds sufficiently satisfied. Here’s every reason why Alley on 25 should be on your go-to list.

ICEHAUS

Icehaus—the all-day dining restaurant at Alley on 25—offers cold cuts, sustainable seafood, heirloom salads and locally-inspired desserts.

During lunch, Icehaus has a semi-buffet lunch concept whereby you can opt for the full spread of edible delights for only S$18++/ pax. Tuck into the likes of freshly baked bread from the local bakery, Tiong Bahru Bakery, a well-stocked salad bar, as well as unlimited amounts of charcuterie, cheese, soft-serve ice cream and iced tea.

Guests hankering for a light yet satisfying desserts can also opt for Icehaus’ famous desserts that beautifully encompass the elements of local street sweets but with a modern approach.

We are huge fans of their Pandan Chiffon Cake (S$14++) as well as their Andaz Chendol Pop (S$10++). The former really took us by surprise with its heady pandan aroma and decadent yet light mouthfeel, and the latter in itself was such a joy to eat (and look at).

The Andaz Chendol Pop consists of gula melaka coconut ice cream, red bean caramel and pandan white chocolate—all of which work wonderfully well together to form the ultimate treat.

AUNTIE’S WOK & STEAM

Meandering down the alleyway, guests will surely be drawn to the sounds of clanking metal and a strong scent of stir-fried delights wafting through the air courtesy of Auntie’s Wok and Steam. The restaurant emulates Singapore’s zichar scene but with a hint of Szechuan influences thrown into the mix.

The result? An array of hearty zichar-style dishes that pack massive flavour, heady wok hei and a fiery kick.

Diners can also look forward to a smorgasbord of dim sum offerings in addition to classic rice and noodle dishes.

A variety of the signatures from Auntie’s Wok and Steam include Double Boiled Beef Short Rib (S$22++) that comes with hand-stretched egg noodles and a spicy Szechuan broth, Jiao Zi Dumplings (S$12++ for 6 pieces) as well as Organic Fried Rice (S$18++) that comes with massive chunks of crab meat.

PLANCHA’LAH!

Currently available for dinner service only, Plancha’Lah! is where one can find a multitude of premium ingredients spanning from all corners of the Pacific Rim—from Japan to as far as South America—all expertly prepared by a team of seasoned teppanyaki chefs.

The live culinary theatre that features an open flat top, also known as a plancha is a true spectacle to behold.

Combining both the precision and sophistication of Japanese teppanyaki techniques and a wide array of international dishes such as Hokkaido Scallops, Grass-fed Black Angus Tenderloin and Patagonian Toothfish, what diners can expect is no less than culinary finesse with a hint of dramatic effect.

We absolutely love their Patagonian Toothfish “en papillote” (S$42++) and their Grass-Fed Black Angus Tenderloin (S$35++), both of which boast a superb sear before being tossed around with a combination of seasonal root vegetables.

And what better way to round off our meal than with their must-try Pineapple Flambé (S$15++). Perfectly seared on the flat top with lots of clarified butter before being a shot of tequila is added for an added kick (and dramatic effect), this savoury-sweet dessert is literally the best thing one can have after a hearty meal.

SMOKE & PEPPER

Dishing out primarily Asian-focused fare with a touch of modernity, Smoke and Pepper impresses with not just their stellar interior furnishings, but with their food as well. Perhaps the largest dining destination at Alley on 25, this humble restaurant entices with its barbecued specialities that are prepared over an open-fire grill.

Dig into the succulent likes of their Black Angus Beef Burger (S$18++), Grilled Squid (S$18++) that comes served with shiso peppers and a green chilli dressing, Black Angus Beef Skewers (S$35) and more!

THE GREEN OVEN

For those who crave all things homey, comforting and meaty, The Green Oven works up the ultimate treat. This restaurant is where one can tuck into a myriad of classic international fare, prepared from the heart of the kitchen, that is within the confines of the restaurant’s massive green-colour Beech oven.

Look forward to comfort dishes such as Roast Black Figs (S$18++), Whole Spring Chicken (S$ 35++)—cooked in a claypot along with bacon lardons, baby potatoes, rosemary and thyme—,Braised Osso Buco–a Milanese staple—and not forgetting their oh-so-glorious Lobster Mac & Cheese (S$35++)

These homey, soul-warming dishes are a favourite among many and will definitely delight every palate.

NEW EXTENDED “LAZY BREAKFAST”

Too tired to wake up for brunch on weekends? Now, you can sleep in and still have an awesome breakfast/brunch meal at Andaz Singapore! Alley on 25 just launched their new “Lazy Breakfast” from 11.30am to 2.30pm daily, priced at just S$35++ per pax (Child S$17.50++). You can enjoy unlimited offerings at their breakfast buffet spread, including one a la carte dish of your choice. For another S$35++, you can enjoy free-flow Proseccos, wines and draught beer.

A la carte items include Eggs Benedict, Steak and Egg prepared with Australian Sirloin, Breakfast Burger, Smoked Salmon Bagel, Breakfast Quesadilla and Grilled Pastrami & Cheese Sandwich. Besides the a la carte dish, stuff yourselves with their huge variety of items in the buffet spread that features pastries from Tiong Bahru Bakery, gluten-free cereals and even Asian dishes such as congee and dim sum.

Alley on 25
5 Fraser Street, Level 25
Andaz Singapore
Singapore 189354
Daily: 6.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

This post was brought to you by Andaz Singapore.