The last time I checked, I was struggling to keep up with my CNY fitness goals. But in a blink of an eye, Orchard Road’s decked with dazzling Christmas lights, restaurants are rolling out their Christmas roast menus, Christmas carols are everywhere… and my wallet is – totally – not ready to bleed.
Just because it’s the season of giving doesn’t mean we have to end the month in a cash crisis. Take on December with a DBS/POSB card and instead of wallowing in guilt each time, the supersaver deals you qualify for makes you feel like a hero.
Here are some of our top picks:
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar is a cafe you definitely won’t miss at the Tanglin Post Office. Known for their Chilli Crab Pasta ($16+ for half, $25+ for full portion), spice lovers can savour the best of Singapore’s Chilli Crab flavours without the chore of cracking shells all night.
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Promotion: 1 Free Main with 3 Mains ordered
Offer till: 30 Dec 2016, only valid for dinner (after 4pm).
Address: 56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Office #01-03, Singapore
Website: http://www.nassimhill.com.sg/
PSA: calling errbody who can’t live without seafood! A 3 minute walk from City Hall MRT is Carlton Hotel and you’ll find yourself at the door of Cafe Mosaic, where the freshest seafood on ice awaits you. Dive right into their favourites such as black mussels, tiger prawns and a full spread of hot international delights.
Also don’t forget to pile your plate with their confectionary masterpieces – we recommend their Creme Brulee and bite-sized chocolate and cheese cakes!
Promotion: 1 Dines free with 3 paying Adults (Lunch/Dinner Buffet) at Cafe Mosaic
Offer till: 23 Dec 2016
Address:76 Bras Basah Road, Carlton Hotel Singapore
Website: http://carltonhotel.sg/
Christmas shopping is tiring and with the rainy twist in weather lately, you just want a cup of hot tea and nice pastries to past the afternoon after hours of walking. Rest your feet at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel and indulge in their English Afternoon tea set with your bestie. With refillable savouries such as sandwiches, cakes, scones and even macarons – this is probably the most affordable eat-all-you-can hotel high tea!
Promotion: 1-for-1 Traditional English Afternoon Tea Set at S$33++
Offer till: 31 Dec 2016, 2 – 5pm daily
Address: 320 Orchard Rd, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Website: http://www.singaporemarriott.com/restaurant/java/
They made it out into our list of the 2016 most popular hotel buffets in Singapore so if you call yourself a foodie, there’s no reason to remain a The Line virgin. They’re one of the most luxurious buffet lines I’ve been to with an extensive range of high-quality seafood, roast and other international delights.
Buffet dinner usually rounds up to about $92 per pax so snagging 15% off your bill is a steal. The offer applies to their ala carte items too!
Promotion: 15% off total bill at The Line
Offer till: 30 Dec 2016. Not valid from 23 – 25 Dec 2016.
Address: 22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-la Hotel Singapore, Singapore 258350
Contact: 6213 4473/4395
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/
Nestled in the heart of Orchard, Carousel’s one of the top places that comes to mind when looking for a luxurious halal-certified buffet in town. The ever popular Carousel buffet line serves up a good spread of Mediterranean cuisine, Asian and Japanese favourites and even have three dessert stations.
Chocolate lovers better pen in your reservation now because they’ve not one, not two – but THREE chocolate fondues. If you’ve never seen a Matcha chocolate fondue, you’re definitely missing out.
Promotion: 10% off total food bill
Offer: Only valid on 24, 25, 31 Dec 2016 & 1 Jan 2017
Address: 25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts
Website: http://www.carouselbuffet.com.sg/
But just because you’re hosting a house party doesn’t mean you can’t be part of all the discounts. With exclusive F&B deals for takeaways, you can dabao all the goodies home without having to whip up a feast in the kitchen yourself.
3. Sheraton Towers Singapore Hotel
4. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
5. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
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Grab your DBS/POSB Credit or Debit Card and brace yourself for the wave of amazing makan deals you can unlock this December. Besides dropping by with bae or your friends for a good meal, complete your Christmas party without even lifting a finger with irresistible log cakes and festive goodies lobangs!
And your golden ticket to deals doesn’t just end with F&B deals. You can take 25% off favourite makeup brands, enjoy 20% storewide at The Body Shop or even score 1-for-1 Night stays in One-Bedroom Garden Villas at Capella Hotel Singapore.
This post was brought to you by DBS.
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