Best brunch buffets with bottomless booze: Free-flow alcohol, dim sum and more (2024)

Ever felt the urge to keep pace with that one friend who's ready to party by midday? If you can't think of such a person, well, then maybe that friend is you. But hold that thought. What's better than diving into a brunch buffet?

Enter the bottomless brunch-a delightful combo of brunch and free-flowing alcohol.

Picture this: a spread that tantalises your taste buds and an endless stream of your favourite drinks. Bottomless brunches are the ultimate bang-for-your-buck experience, perfect for a gathering with friends, family, or your partner.

Here, we've rounded up some of the free-flow alcohol brunch buffets at hotels and restaurants across Singapore, starting from $55++.

Kwee Zeen, The Sofitel Sentosa Sunday Brunch

 

 

 

 

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The Sofitel Sentosa Sunday Brunch at Kwee Zeen (12 pm to 3 pm) is not just a brunch buffet but an experience for the whole family — furkids included. You’re welcome to bring pets along for brunch if you dine in their breezy al fresco area.

Humans, meanwhile, have access to a free-flow of champagne, D.I.Y. Bloody Mary and Gin & Tonic plus over 90 gourmet selections including fresh seafood such as Boston lobster. 10 live stations provide delights such as meat carvings and waffles. After brunch, take advantage of the complimentary access to the Sofitel Pool (from 3 pm to 7 pm) to chill out and relax.

The every Sunday in August, tuck into local delights with a twist when you visit Kwee Zeen for their Singapore-themed buffet. Highlights include their 2-Way Crab (egg white and black pepper crab), Chilli Crab Penne, and Baked Salmon Coconut Laksa.

• Address: 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, S099891
• Contact: Website | +65 6708 8366 
• Brunch hours: Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm
• Price: $172++ for 2 diners / $108++ per diner / $54++ per child (7-12 years old) / complimentary dining for children 6 years old and below. Top-up $55++ per diner for free-flow wine and beer or $75++ per diner for champagne, D.I.Y. Bloody Mary and Gin & Tonic
• Promotions: KrisFlyer members enjoy 10% off on Kwee Zeen’s SeafoodFest Weekend Buffet and Sofitel Sentosa Sunday Brunch.

Food Exchange, Novotel Singapore on Stevens

For a lively, modern take on local classics, Novotel's @Stevens Sunday Brunch is the place to be. Available every Sunday from 1230 pm to 330 pm, the Brunch features live stations such as a satay bar, roast chicken rice carvery and otak-otak.

Enjoy fresh seafood (oysters and snow crab included!) as well as their Chef's Signature Barramundi Assam Pedas, DIY Kueh Pie Tee, local favourite's Chilli Crab, plus Roasted Whole Prime Ribs and Honey Baked Bone-In Ham from the live dessert station. 

• Address: 28 Stevens Road, S257878
• Contact: Website / 6491 6100 / h9543-fb4@accor.com
• Brunch hours: Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm
• Price: $88+ per pax (adult), $28++ per pax (child <12 years old). Top up $38++ for free-flow alcohol, including Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Shiraz, Draught Tiger, Cocktail Trolley, and more.
• Promotions: 1-for-1 offer for adults; kids under 12 years old dine for free with every paying 2 adults.

Kinki

Singaporeans love going to Japan, so a visit to Kinki’s bottomless brunch (available on Saturdays and public holidays) is the perfect way to whet your appetite in between trips to the Land of the Rising Sun. 

With non-stop access to sashimi, maki rolls, and mains such as wagyu foie gras donburi, it’s not difficult to see why. For an additional $48++, enjoy a free flow of either sake, beer, prosecco or shochu to wash it all down.

• Address: #02-02, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, S049323
• Contact: Website / 8363 6697 / enquiry@kinki.com.sg
• Brunch hours: Saturday and public holidays, 12 pm to 3 pm
• Price: From $68++ per pax, additional $48+ for free-flow alcoholic beverages. Children aged six and under dine for free, while those aged seven to 11 pay half the adult price.

Ce La Vi 

What better way to enjoy a boozy brunch than perched high atop Marina Bay Sands and catching the breathtaking views 57 storeys below?

Ce La Vi’s weekend brunches are every Saturday and Sunday between 12 pm and 3 pm featuring live DJs and percussionists as well as excellent drinks to accompany a wide selection of delectable dishes.

Start with a petite Tempura Zucchini Flower, share a Stockyard Angus Tomahawk and finish with a decadent celebration platter featuring coconut mousse, passionfruit ice cream, Madagascar vanilla ice cream and chocolate truffle. Plus all-you-can-drink champagne or wine, spirits, beers and cocktails of your choice. 

• Address: 1 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Tower 3, S018971
• Contact: Website / 6508 2188 / events-sg@celavi.com
• Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm
• Price: Order from their a la carte menu, and get their beverage package at $118++ for free-flow champagne, wine, draught beer, cocktails and spirits.

Madame Fan 

Bottomless brunch at Madame Fan's is creatively dubbed 'Drink Sum, Dim Sum'. As expected, the menu is chock-full of dim sum favourites from crab roe har gau to fried prawn and cheese seafood rolls.

Level up with lobster siew long bao or select from a range of modern Cantonese dishes. Most importantly, celebrate your weekend with free-flow alcoholic beverages, including the delicious Madame Fan Spritz cocktail (featuring Campari, Cinzano roasted coffee cold brew and prosecco). 

• Address: The NCO Club, 32 Beach Road, Singapore 189764
• Contact: Website / 6818 1921 / madamefan.nco@marriott.com
• Brunch hours: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays, 1130 am to 3pm.

Price: $98++ per person, with top-up options for 2-hour free-flow alcoholic beverages:

• Add $68 for 2 hour free flow cocktails, wine and beer
• Add $88 for 2-hour free-flow cocktails, champagne, wine and beer
• Add $148 for 2-hour free-flow cocktails, Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé, wine and beer

LUCE by Davide Giacomelli

Every Sunday and first Saturday of each month, enjoy LUCE’s Sunday Champagne Brunch at LUCE by Davide Giacomelli. There are plenty of wonderful Italian specialities that have made LUCE a crowd favourite, including a Parmesan Cheese Wheel with Saffron Risotto live station. 

However, you can also enjoy a wide range of cuisines from all over the world, including unlimited seafood-on-ice (two types of seasonal live oysters, Boston lobster and more) as well as an extensive Asian food selection. The best deal, of course, gives you access to a free flow of Bauget-Jouette Champagne for just $168++.

• Address: Intercontinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, S 188966
• Contact: Website / 6338 7600 / singapore@ihg.com  
• Brunch hours: Every Sunday and first Saturday of each month, 12 pm to 3 pm

Prices: 

• $178++ with free-flow Champagne or Italian Franciacorta, Aperol Spritz and selected cocktails and wines
• $158++ with free-flow Prosecco, Peroni Beer and soft drinks
• $108++ with free-flow soft drinks, juices, coffee and tea
• $68++ per child aged 6 to 11 years old
• $38++ per child aged 3 to 5 years old

Promotion: For the month of Aug 2024, enjoy 20% off their Weekend Lunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet, and Sunday Brunch (promo code: AUG20), and 25% off their weekday lunch buffet (promo code: AUG25).

The Prince (formerly Fat Prince)

For a Middle Eastern twist on the boozy weekend brunch head on down to The Prince (formerly Fat Prince).

Enjoy a filling 3-course brunch set ($65++) including a choice of unlimited snacks, your choice of a classic main such as the Lamb Shakshuka, and your choice of dessert from options like Berries Cobbler and Spiced Carrot Cake. A top-up of $75++ gets you 2 hours of free-flow alcohol to complement your brunch!

• Address: 48 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079317
• Contact info: Website / 3129 7547 / info@fatprincesg.com
• Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 1130 am to 230 pm
• Price: $65++ per pax for a 3-course brunch set, a la carte options available; $75++ for two hours free flow from a selection of wines, beers and cocktails; upgrades to Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut for $20++.

Firangi Superstar 

Firangi Superstar's Saturday brunch option (called Champagne Superstar) is a fantastic choice for those hankering after quality Indian food.

The fun starts with a personalised wooden 'starter kit' box, featuring an array of classic favourites given a modern twist — think truffle puri, avocado kulcha and masala doughnut. Mains include fish & chips made from Amritsari snapper and featuring gunpowder fries. Vegetarian options are available. 

Finish your meal with sinful desserts including a honey rum chocolate cake or a masala chai eclair. Quench your thirst with a free-flow of premium drinks (available by topping up from $70++) — we're talking beers, wines, cocktails and of course spiced chai!

• Address: #01-03, 20 Craig Road, S 089692
• Contact info: Website / 3129 7552 / info@superfirangi.com
• Brunch hours: Saturday, 12 pm to 2.30 pm
• Price: $88 (food only); $70 top-up (for 2.5h free flow of drinks including Moet, cocktails, soft drinks or masala chai); $289 top up (for 2.5h free flow of drinks such as Dom Perignon)

Lavo Singapore 

Italian restaurant LAVO’s legendary Sunday champagne brunch offers a delectable selection of food and drinks whilst enjoying perhaps the best view in Singapore. From seafood delights and a lavish charcuterie board to live stations offering Tomahawk and Roasted Chicken, LAVO’s brunch is a culinary journey.

Top it off with delectable desserts, house-made gelato, and a free flow of speciality cocktails like the refreshing Lavo Mule, the exotic Dragon Spritz or the delicious Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

• Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Tower 1, Level 57, Singapore 018956
• Contact info: Website / 6688 8591 / lavo.reservations@marinabaysands.com
• Brunch hours: Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm

Price: $98++ (food only); top up $70++ for free flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne, wines and cocktails (add-ons available) / top up $100+ for Perrier Jouet Champagne  and other alcoholic beverages

15 Stamford by Alvin Leung, The Capital Kempinski Hotel

The lavish surroundings of the Capitol Kempinski are the perfect backdrop to the Tropical Sunday Brunch at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung.

Enjoy tiki-themed rum cocktails such as the Jungle Bird and Mai Tai and indulge in your island paradise fantasies, or opt for sparkling selections with free-flow champagne from the restaurant’s partner Telmont. 

The wide selection of food includes a diverse range of live stations featuring a charcuterie board, pan-seared foie gras, seafood and grill carvings. You’ll also get a selection of eight premium cheeses and Asian dishes like dim sum and chicken tikka.

• Address: 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906
• Contact info: Website / 6715 6871 / 15stamford@kempinski.com 
• Brunch hours: Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm

Price:

• $158++ per adult / $94++ per child aged 6 to 12 years old (food only)
• $188++ per person with free-flow Charles Heidsieck Brut Champagne, house pour spirits, cocktails, red and white wines, and beers
• $228++ per person with free-flow Charles Heidsieck Rosé Champagne, house pour spirits, cocktails, red and white wines, and beers

Promotions: Dine 5 Pay 4, Dine 8 Pay 6, Dine 10 Pay 7 (until Dec 17)

Publico Ristorante

Publico Ristorante’s ‘Brunch alla moda’ offering brings a stylish Italian flavour to the Robertson Quay Riviera.

Brunch specials include classics such as Sfogliatelle, a frittata with bacon, spicy salami and goat cheese, and of course not forgetting their Publico Benedict. Enjoy boozing by the riverside with a free-flow of tipples including prosecco, rose, red and white wine and beer for $85++, or top-up for Veuve Clicquot ($35++).

From savoury delights and sweet temptations to free-flow bubbly, the variety of food and alcohol available at bottomless brunch buffets ensures there’s something for every taste.

If having a boozy brunch indulging in a diverse array of mouthwatering treats is your idea of a good weekend, these brunches make for a worthwhile gain on your calories and wallet. 

• Address: 1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909
• Contact info: Website / 6826 5040 / ristorante@publico.sg 
• Time: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 12 pm to 4 pm. Free-flow alcoholic drinks from 1230 pm to 330 pm.
• Price: Order from a la carte menu. Top up from $85++ for free-flow prosecco, rose, wine, champagne and an additional $35++ for Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne.

This article was first published in MoneySmart.