As Singapore marks its 60th year of independence, this National Day is more than just fireworks and flags, it's a reflection of how far we've come as a nation. From a kampong port city to a global financial and cultural hub, the Little Red Dot has punched far above its weight, and this diamond jubilee deserves to be celebrated in style.

To honour SG60, we've curated a comprehensive guide that zeroes in on what Singaporeans love most: great food, irresistible deals, and a good staycation. 

From polished takes on hawker favourites to boutique hotels offering Champagne sunsets, these National Day promotions are a tribute to local flavours, familiar comforts, and that signature Singaporean love of a good lobang. Whether you're dining out or checking in, here's how to do SG60 right.

Klook

Klook is turning Singapore's 60th birthday into a year-long celebration of local discovery. With the SG60 Passport to Adventure, you'll unlock a changing lineup of monthly deals from just $6, spanning dining gems, cultural icons, offbeat tours, and cruise escapes. 

Whether it's $6 Toast Box sets, 20 per cent off National Gallery tickets, or $60 off Royal Albatross dinner cruises, Klook's curated picks put Singapore back on your weekend bucket list. Look out for quirky trails, botanical workshops, gin distillery tours, and food experiences that mix nostalgia with novelty; all backed by over 60 local merchants and refreshed monthly.

For more information, visit klook.com

ParkRoyal Collection Pickering

For a front-row seat to National Day festivities and some lush tranquillity between the revelry, ParkRoyal Collection Pickering is offering an SG60 staycation designed to impress. Valid until Aug 31, 2025, this urban retreat gives guests $60 off Best Available Rates, plus dining credits at Lime Restaurant, bespoke in-room amenities, and exclusive access to the Collection Club Lounge. 

Expect sparkling wine with breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails, all set against the backdrop of the hotel's iconic "hotel-in-a-garden" architecture. Just steps from the Padang and Chinatown, it's where sustainability meets celebration with comfort, calm, and sky-high views.

• 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289
• Reserve via panpacific.com/pickering

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

In the spirit of SG60, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is serving up more than just luxury. It's plating nostalgia and national pride on a very generous spread. At Crossroads Cafe, dig into SG60: A Flavour of the Lion City — available until Sept 30, 2025 — where two classic local dishes go for just $60++. 

Whether you're team Char Kway Teow or Hainanese Chicken Rice, this is a love letter to the hawker centre reimagined with polished plating and breezy Orchard Road people-watching. And if you're craving something sweet and unapologetically Singaporean, swing by Lobby Lounge for the Mao Shan Wang Durian Afternoon Tea, running until Oct 31, 2025. 

Expect velvety crème brûlee, chewy choux puffs, and a durian cempedak tart that proves our tropical produce deserves the high tea spotlight.

• 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
• Reserve via crossroadssg.com, lobbyloungesg.com, or call +65 6831 4605, or email mhrs.sindt.fb.reservations@marriotthotels.com

New Ubin Seafood

If you like your SG60 celebration with a side of wok hei and unapologetic flavour, New Ubin Seafood has just the feast for you. From now until Aug 17, 2025, the beloved zi char institution is rolling out a heritage menu that reads like the greatest hits of Singaporean comfort food. 

Think BBQ Sambal Stingray with just the right sting, a riotously messy Chilli Crab, and a bowl of Hokkien Mee that doesn't skimp on the umami. Order at least one of the featured dishes and enjoy $60 off with every $300 nett spend. Plus, on Aug 8 and 9, score classic bites like otah youtiao and kaya toast for just $0.60 each during their 60-minute flash deals. Kampong spirit, upgraded.

• 30 Victoria Street, #02-01B/C, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
• Reserve via newubinseafood.com or WhatsApp +65 9740 6870

Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa

Nestled amid Sentosa's lush foliage, Amara Sanctuary Resort is offering a serene escape with its Celebrate SG60 staycation, perfect for those wanting heritage charm with a side of relaxation. Book by Aug 31, 2025 and enjoy 20 per cent off Best Flexible Rates on studios, suites, or villas.

Your stay includes $100 in experiential vouchers, redeemable on a 60‑minute Spa Rael massage, dining at Sanctuary Tearoom or Verve Bar + Grill, and a bicycle rental, and daily breakfast for two. 

Round off your days with the guided Amara Heritage Trail at 4pm daily, uncovering colonial-era stories across the estate. All this, plus complimentary Wi‑Fi and serene resort vibes, makes it a finely curated SG60 celebration by the sea.

• 1 Larkhill Road, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099394
• Reserve via sentosa.amarahotels.com or call +65 6825 3888

SOUP Restaurant

Homegrown comfort doesn't get more iconic than a plate of Samsui Ginger Chicken and this SG60 season, Soup Restaurant is giving everyone a reason to come back for more. From now until Aug 10, 2025, diners enjoy a generous 60 per cent off crowd favourites like the Samsui Ginger Chicken, Traditional Boiled Soup of the Day, Honey Truffle Pork Chop, and Tofu Prawn. 

It's hearty heritage fare at a fraction of the usual price, just come hungry and meet the minimum spend ($30 on weekdays, $80 on weekends) to unlock the deal. To sweeten the pot, OCBC cardholders walk away with a $6 return voucher for their next visit. Simple, soulful, and unapologetically local.

• Multiple locations islandwide
• Reserve via souprestaurant.com.sg

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

Luxury meets local soul in The Ritz-Carlton's Savour SG60: A Taste of Heritage staycation, where every detail nods to Singapore's rich Peranakan culture. 

Guests enjoy artisanal chocolate pralines inspired by local flavours, a commemorative coaster by The Intan, and a plush lion toy in a chef's uniform; all paired with daily breakfast at Colony and a bottle of Champagne Barons de Rothschild. 

The clincher? Special upgrade privileges: guests with a "6" in their birthdate receive a complimentary room upgrade, while those born in 1965 unlock an even higher-tier upgrade. Valid for stays until Aug 31, 2025, this is one of the few places where heritage, comfort, and firework views come together seamlessly.

• 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799
• Reserve via ritzcarlton.com

Edge, Pan Pacific Singapore

At Pan Pacific Singapore's Edge, the nation's milestone birthday is plated with flair and a touch of fire. From now until Aug 9, 2025, the award-winning buffet restaurant presents Flavours of the Lion City, a culinary celebration of Singapore's rich food tapestry. 

Expect local classics like Peppery Bak Kut Teh with Pig Stomach, Wok-Fried Hokkien Mee in opah leaf, and Salt-Baked Crab, alongside inventive twists such as a live station for Durian Kueh Pie Tee. There's even a Saturday SG60 lunch buffet (on July 5, 12, 19, 26 and Aug 2, 9) at $60 nett per person, perfect for groups of four or more. Come hungry, you'll be celebrating with every course.

• 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595
• Reserve via panpacific.com/singapore or call +65 6826 8240

GU:UM

At GU:UM, Chef Louis Han isn't just cooking, he's telling his Singapore love story through fire and flavour. To mark SG60, the modern Korean steakhouse is rolling out a special menu from July 8 to Aug 31, 2025, marrying Singaporean favourites with bold Korean flair. 

Think Gochujang Soft Shell Chili Crab, Dalkochi Satay skewers kissed by charcoal, and Mandu Wings, dumpling-stuffed chicken wings served with mala tomato dip. Sharing dishes like Uncle Lulu's Fried Rice and a patriotic Red & White Bingsu dessert round out this culinary tribute. 

Prefer the set route? Order the GU:UM Sang tasting menu and enjoy these creations with a complimentary cocktail. It's Singapore soul, Seoul fire and everything in between.

• 29 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089136
• Reserve via guum.sg or WhatsApp +65 8831 6308

21 Carpenter

Tucked into a heritage shophouse just off Keong Saik, 21 Carpenter offers a boutique Singapore stay that feels both intimate and distinctly local. Their SG60 Stay Refreshed package welcomes you with $60 off Best Available Rate per night, $60 dining credit per night, and daily breakfast for two at Kee's, all wrapped in the building's charming Peranakan architecture. 

Book by Aug 31, 2025 for stays until Dec 30, 2025, and enjoy freedom from minimum-night requirements (though some blackout dates apply). Whether you're strolling nearby Chinatown at dawn or winding down with a cocktail in their lush courtyard, this is a quietly celebratory retreat perfectly suited to soak in National Day vibes with ease and elegance.

• 21 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059919
• Reserve via 21carpenter.com.sg

Tempura Ensei

Precision, restraint, and quiet brilliance. Tempura Ensei brings the spirit of Edo-style tempura to Orchard Road with craftsmanship honed over a century. This August, the 20-seater enclave is celebrating SG60 with a refined offer for loyal patrons and curious first-timers alike. 

From Aug 1 to 22, 2025, indulge in the Lunch En Menu at just $88 (U.P. $128), featuring eight tempura pieces, tendon or tencha, and dessert. Come evening, order two Omakase menus ($288 each) and enjoy 50 per cent off selected wine and sake bottles, including house exclusives curated by their certified sake sommelier. 

With ingredients flown in thrice weekly from Japan and a tempura philosophy that honours lightness over grease, every bite is a quiet revelation.

• 390 Orchard Road, B1-06/07 Palais Renaissance, Singapore 238871
• Reserve via ensei.sg

Pullman Singapore Hill Street

For guests seeking front-row access to SG60 fireworks and National Day Parade energy, Pullman Singapore Hill Street delivers with its Stay Lah! SG60 Edition package. 

Available until Aug 31, 2025, the offer starts from $390++/night and includes a gracious blend of local flair and hospitality: daily breakfast for two at Madison's, $60 nett dining credit per night redeemable across Madison's, MOGĀ, or El Chido, and charming in-room amenities with a Singaporean twist Nestled just a seven-minute walk from the Padang and Marina Bay, you'll be perfectly positioned for fireworks and parade rehearsals. 

Bonus: from July 1 to Aug 9, enjoy the "Pick‑3‑Lah!" experience, choose any three izakaya bites or cocktails at MOGĀ for $60 nett during dinner.

• 1 Hill Street, Singapore 179949
• Reserve via pullmansingaporehillstreet.com

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

This National Day season, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is bringing the kampong spirit to the buffet line and your wallet will thank you for it. From July 21 to Aug 17, 2025, Atrium Restaurant dishes out the SG60 Food Fare buffet, where reimagined local favourites like Nasi Lemak Maki Rolls meet live stations serving Ngoh Hiang and Popiah. 

Diners score 50 per cent off for the first guest and 60 per cent off the second (up to eight pax) from Monday to Thursday dinners. Elsewhere in the hotel, sip $6 Tiger half-pints or a locally inspired Lion City Sling at Atrium Bar 317. And over at Xin Cuisine, early birds get $6 dishes and $60 roast duck on Wednesdays to Fridays. A tasteful nod to six decades of flavour.

• 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075
• Reserve via singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com

This National Day, whether you're tucking into chili crab choux puffs or waking up to a skyline breakfast, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate SG60 with heart. It's a reminder that our everyday rituals, from weekend feasts to weekend getaways, are what make Singapore home. So gather your crew, book that deal, and make this milestone a celebration to remember.

This article was first published in City Nomads.