Birthday bumps, birthday bashes, birthday presents … all things we’ve come to associate with the big day. And to elevate your special day further, here’s a list of birthday freebies in Singapore to snap up when that time of the year comes around. Some of these are redeemable throughout your birthday month, making it an extra-long celebration.
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Hotpot birthday celebrations are common, but you can make yours extra special by indicating your birthday at Beauty in The Pot to get a free slice of cake. They’ve been known to give rainbow stacked cakes or chocolate cakes in cute shapes like teddy bears. Just ensure that you make an online reservation and inform the staff in advance.
Redeem on: Day of dining in.
If your birthday resolution is to be healthier, it can start with a free BOOST drink. Just register online for their Vibe card FOC. Additionally, you can collect points for every drink purchased and once you hit 10, you can get another free drink.
Redeem on: Birthday, 2 days before or 2 days after.
At this point, you’re probably aware of most of the Haidilao freebies but here’s a reminder. Finish off a lovely birthday evening with Haidilao’s enormous complimentary birthday fruit platter. The spread consists of kiwi, seedless grapes, dragon fruit, and mangoes. If it’s for your grandparents, they’ll be treated to extra longevity buns for health and long life.
You’ll also be treated to a slice of cheesecake plus a song and dance from the staff. The best thing is, you don’t even need a membership but do let them know in advance you’re coming so it’s easier for them to prepare.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
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Members of Mr. Coconut are entitled to either a free drink, ice cream, or yoghurt on your birthday, giving you many options to choose from. All you have to do is sign up for Mr Coconut’s membership for free to get a cool treat to mark your birthday.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
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Singaporeans seem to be obsessed with McDonald’s, especially with the number of 24/7 McDonald’s outlets around. You’ll be glad to know that you can get a 20-piece McNuggets box for free during your birthday month. Just ensure you have downloaded the McDonald’s app, then spend a minimum of $10 to qualify for this promotion.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
Feast like a king for your birthday with a free regular buffet at Suki-Ya Hotpot. Bring along friends and family as this birthday freebie only works as long as there are 3 other adults paying for the buffet (from $22.90/pax). It’s available at all their outlets islandwide so just find the closest one to you.
Find out more about Suki-Ya’s birthday month promotion.
Redeem on: Birthday month except PH and PH eve.
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If you buy any drink at Cedele during your birthday month, you can redeem a free slice of cake. You can also get 15% off the bill for a minimum in-store purchase of $50 and 15% off online voucher for a minimum spend of $80. These perks are all part of their free-to-sign-up Cedele rewards program.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
Munch on 2 of Auntie Anne’s pretzels when you buy 1 and get 1 free during your birthday month. If you’re a Gold Tier member, you get this birthday pretzel for free without the need to purchase anything. Ensure that you have downloaded Auntie Anne’s Rewards to qualify.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
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The older you are, the more free gyozas you can redeem at Ikkousha Hakata Ramen. Basically, you get a platter of gyozas as per your age. So if you’re 25 years old, you get 25 free gyozas. There’s no capped limit for this, so rest assured, your 65-year-old grandpa can redeem 65 gyozas for the fam.
Here’s the catch: you need to ensure that you have at least 4 people dining, and each person gets at least a bowl of ramen.
Find out more about the Ikkousha Ramen’s gyoza promotion.
Redeem on: 1 day before or after your birthday.
Redeem a free lobster when you purchase an Olympian bucket set ($242) at Cajun on Wheels that can easily feed a group of 6. No membership is required but ensure you book the table in advance and indicate “birthday lobster” so they can prepare it for you. Don’t try to cheat cause they will ask for a valid photo ID of the birthday girl/boy.
Find out more about the Cajun on Wheels lobster promotion.
Redeem on: Birthday month. Only valid at Plaza Singapura outlet.
Redeem a 200g box of cookies with chocolatey goodness from Famous Amos. Simply register for their free Famous Amos Cookie Club membership and then make your way down to the nearest outlet for this sweet gift.
Redeem on: Birthday.
Obviously, 1 cake just isn’t enough when it comes to birthday celebrations. Redeem a free slice of seasonal cake at Hoshino Coffee and get a 15% discount on their menu items as well as at The Asian Kitchen restaurant. Past examples of seasonal cakes include a vanilla crepe cake. Make sure you sign up for a free Hoshino Coffee’s membership first though.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
Dine for free with 3 paying adults at COCA, a unique Thai-Chinese buffet restaurant that serves a fusion steamboat menu. Do note that it’s only valid for regular buffets and you must be a member.
Find out more about COCA’s promotions.
Redeem on: Birthday month except weekends, PH, and PH eve.
Quench your bubble tea cravings, with LiHo. Register for LiHo’s membership for free and get a 1-for-1 voucher which you can redeem by downloading the LiHo Tea SG app. If you’re a Silver or Gold Tier member, you can get 1 medium and 2 medium drinks respectively with at least a transaction.
Redeem on: Birthday month, not applicable at Jewel Changi Airport and Parkway Parade outlets.
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Have an atas meal without paying a fortune at Lawry’s The Prime Rib. You’ll get a free dessert, an instant photo print, and a 2nd main course at 50% off. If the group consists of more than just 2 of you, get the 3rd main course free.
Find out more about Lawry’s The Prime birthday deal.
Redeem on: Birthday month, except December, PH, and PH eve.
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Birthdays are time to indulge and Shin Minori offers that in spades with an Omizu Ala-carte lunch buffet (U.P. $74), 300 ml of Sake, and a sushi cake (U.P. $62). The Omizu ala-carte lunch buffet must have 1 paying adult present, making it a 1-for-1 deal. Also, the Sake and sushi cake can only be redeemed during dinner time.
All you have to do is sign up for Shin Minori’s free membership and as part of their welcome pack, you get the aforementioned free food as well as free points and vouchers.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
Celebrate birthdays with Brotzeit’s all-you-can-drink beer, where you can down as much beer until you’re unable to take in anymore. To top things off, a free dessert is also given. Simply book a table for 4 and indicate the code “Bottomless Birthday”. Of course, the unlimited free beer is just for the birthday boy or girl but this can be redeemed multiple times during the month.
You must make a reservation to qualify and sign up as a Stammtisch member at least a day before.
Find out more about Brotzeit’s birthday freebies.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
Open your email to find a lovely surprise on your birthday month – a $5 voucher from Cotton On. All you have to do is sign up for the free Cotton On rewards program, in which you can accumulate points to purchase other products as well. The coupon is valid for 1 month from when it is sent.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
An adventure awaits you at Trapped SG’s escape room. Equipped with 28 secret chambers, 50 new animatronics, and 8 themes, the space invites you to explore and try to escape. Jio 4 of your friends to join in the fun so that your participation is free.
Find out more about Trapped SG’s birthday promo.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
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Beauty junkies, this gift is for you. Celebrate with Clinique’s free skincare products when you sign up for Clinique smart rewards and spend at least $45.
Gifts vary from year to year so we can’t predict what’s going to come out this year, but we can say that it will definitely be worth it. One previous example is their Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm (U.P. $31) that was distributed to members for free during their birthday month.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
You say birthday, we say voucher. Sign up for a free Uniqlo account and when you spend a minimum of $60, you’ll get a $5 voucher to offset your Uniqlo shopping. It’s time to get the iconic Uniqlo oversized T-Shirts, affectionately dubbed SG guys national uniform.
Find out more about Uniqlo’s birthday coupon.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
Find out more about Sephora’s birthday freebies.
Redeem on: Birthday month.
A birthday celebration doesn’t need to be lavish and expensive but making use of the many birthday freebies available can make it feel that way. “No need any more gifts,” said no one ever.
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