Of course the restaurant’s sommelier knows exactly which vino label on the menu goes best with your order, but sometimes we just want something easy and cheap. That’s why we went hunting for places with no corkage charge in Singapore where you can bring your own booze – free. Cheers to that!
Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant
Not only does this luxe Cantonese establishment stock a fine selection of wines (over 150 labels!); they offer a no corkage policy for guests who wish to bring their personal favourites.
Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant, 583 Orchard Road, #B1-13, Forum the Shopping Mall, Singapore 238884, p. 6732 6628. Open Mon-Sun 11am-3pm, 6-11pm.
Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant
Pair their authentic Cantonese specialties with your preferred wine at no corkage charge for the first two bottles are free. The third bottle onwards is chargeable at $20 each.
Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant, 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, #04-19, p. 6735 2388.
Jumbo Seafood Restaurant
Jumbo Seafood Restaurant
One of our go-to places on the island for fail-proof and super fresh seafood (don’t miss their famous chilli crab), Jumbo lets patrons bring the first two wine bottles free.
Jumbo Seafood Restaurant, Blk 1206 East Coast Parkway, #01-07/08, East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore 449883, p. 6442 3435. Open Mon-Sat 5-1145pm, Sun 12pm-12am.
The Disgruntled Chef
You will feel anything but disgruntled after a meal at this casual modern European restaurant, especially on Tuesdays when there’s no corkage charge.
The Disgruntled Chef, 26B Dempsey Rd, Singapore 247693, p. 6476 5305. Open Tue-Thu 12-1030pm, Fri-Sat 12-1130pm, Sun 12-1030pm.
Bedrock Bar & Grill
Bedrock Bar & Grill
Chase away Monday blues at this grill spot with a bottle you like on their corkage-free Mondays, plus a mean steak cut and one of the city’s best mac and cheese.
Bedrock Bar & Grill, 96 Somerset Road, #01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore 238163, p. 6238 0054. Open Mon-Sat 12pm-12am
Gattopardo
Have a taste of Southern Italy’s rich flavours without hopping on a jet plane at this elegant spot, which uses only sustainably-sourced seafood in its kitchen. BYOB on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Gattopardo, 34 Tras Street, Singapore 079026, p. 6338 5498. Open Mon-Fri 12-230pm & 630-1030pm, Sat-Sun 630-1030pm.
Otto Ristorante
Nestled within the Red Dot Traffic Building, this Italian spot is sophisticated enough for a business lunch, yet not too stuffy for a family meal or a casual romantic dinner date. Mondays to Wednesdays are corkage-free days, so bring that vintage you’ve been saving to wash down hearty plates.
Otto Ristorante, 28 Maxwell Road, #01-02, Red Dot Traffic Building, Singapore 069120, p. 6227 6819. Open Mon-Fri 12-230pm & 630-1030pm, Sat 630-1030pm.
Da Paolo Ristorante
The bustling Club Street destination has stood the test of time with its classic Italian fare and pasta signatures. The best day of the week to reserve a seat there: on corkage-free Tuesdays.
Da Paolo Ristorante, 80 Club Street, Singapore 069448, Open Mon-Thu: 12-230pm & 530-11pm, Fri 12-230pm & 530pm-12am, Sat 530pm-12am.
Coriander Leaf
Dig into everything Pan-Asian from Burmese khao suey to spicy Tandoori chicken at this modern eatery, and pair the Pan-Asian creations with a vino of your choice on Tuesdays – no corkage fee necessary.
Coriander Leaf, 3A River Valley Rd, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179020, p. 6732 3354. Open Mon-Fri 12-2pm & 630-10pm, Sat 630-1030pm.
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