Group-friendly dining spots
You’ve heard PM Lee’s latest announcement – dining in is allowed from 29th March 2022 onwards for groups up to 10 pax. Not to mention, the 10.30pm liquor restriction has been lifted too. At long last, we’re able to meet up with our entire clique for good ol’ in-person gatherings.
To accommodate everyone, here are 10 group-friendly dining spots to consider for your next large-group outing – bars included! Having large enough tables is the main criteria, but the availability of sharing platters and vegetarian and vegan options are considered as well.
For more options, also check out our guides to group-friendly halal spots in the North and cafes with large tables.
1. The Refinery – Rustic warehouse interior and affordable gyudon
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Two’s company and three’s a crowd, so you can just imagine eight diners all packed at a table. But you won’t feel squished into your seat with the long tables and high ceilings at The Refinery. The cafe-cum-bar with a fresh industrial-like interior is located in a shophouse at Jalan Besar, serving up an eclectic mix of Japanese and local fusion fare.
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Most people come here for their signature Gyudon ($16) and Mixed Chirashi bowl ($26), but they’ve also got exciting noodle dishes like Truffle Green Curry Pasta ($18) for something different.
Pick from a wide variety of alcoholic bevvies like beer (from $8), cocktails (from $15) and even soju (from $12) to wash everything down.
Address: 115 King George’s Avenue, #01-02, Singapore 208561
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11am-4pm, 5pm-10.30pm | Sun 11am-4pm (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 6293 1204
2. Bakalaki Greek Taverna – Spacious and cosy restaurant
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If you’re tired of choosing between the very much well-loved but typical go-tos of Japanese or Western fare, consider Bakalaki Greek Taverna at Tiong Bahru for some Mediterranean delicacies.
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The restaurant’s strong wood theme and plush seats give off some serious cosy IKEA vibes for a casual dinner. There’s also no need to worry about elbow room here with the restaurant’s long stretches of tables that’ll fit everyone comfortably.
Grilled Mixed Platter
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Dishes include Keftedes beef meatballs ($16.90) and Gardies grilled jumbo prawn platter ($16.90), to name a few. Self-proclaimed carnivores, get the Grilled Meat Platters from $97.90 packed with an assortment of meat like beef skewers, lamb chops, meatballs for the table to share.
Bakalaki Greek Taverna is halal-friendly and has vegetarian options on its menu.
Address: 3 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168891
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm | Fri-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-11pm
Telephone: 6836 3688
Bakalaki Greek Taverna website
3. PS.Cafe at Harding Road – Airy space facing greenery
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Among all their branches, PS.Cafe at Harding Road is possibly the most aesthetic with its spacious and cosy interior set in a colonial-style building facing lush greenery.
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There’s both indoor and al fresco seating to pick from, with tables that can be reconfigured to fit a larger group.
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Fans of the cafe might already know that they’ve got plenty of delectable Western dishes on the menu but their Truffle Shoestring Fries ($17) is a must-try sharing dish.
Vegetarian options available.
PS.Cafe at Harding Road
Address: 28B Harding Road, Singapore 249549
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 8am-10pm | Fri&Sat 8am-10.30pm
Telephone: 6708 9288
PS.Cafe at Harding Road website
4. Peperoni Pizzeria – Giant 21” pizzas for sharing
The hallmark of a great friendship is chilling and eating pizza together. But why order several pizzas for your clique when you can get a humongous one at Peperoni Pizzeria?
All their 16 pizza flavours on the menu can be upgraded to the massive XXL 21” version with prices from $55. Not to worry if there are different dietary preferences within your gang as the titanic treat can be split into two different flavours for more options.
Pepperoni Pizzeria Suntec
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Pepperoni Pizzeria at Biopolis
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There are several branches dotted around Singapore and most of them, including Suntec, Zion Greenwood, Biopolis and Thomson.
Vegetarian options available.
View the full list of 8 outlets.
Peperoni Pizzeria website
5. King and the Pawn – Board games and brunch grub
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If just eating isn’t enough, King and the Pawn has plenty of games in store to keep everyone engaged throughout.
Right – Creamy Mushrooms With Eggs ($16.50)
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This quaint cafe with large tables is perfect for getting to know the competitive side of your friends over a game of Cards Against Humanity, Resistance or Exploding Kittens.
The cafe has an expansive selection of more than 300 games
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Boardgame prices begin at $9 per person on weekdays and $13 per person on Fridays and weekends. The best part? It comes without a time limit so you can stay there however long you like.
P.S. While the tables here are generally large, there aren’t many seats available so make sure to book in advance.
Vegetarian options available.
Address: 24 Purvis Street, Level 2, Singapore 188601
Opening hours: Tue-Thu 5.30pm-11.30pm | Fri 5.30pm-1.30am | Sat 11am-1.30am | Sun 11am-10pm (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 6259 1913
6. Walking on Sunshine – Floral cafe at Somerset 313
You’re meeting your friends but one lives in Jurong, another in Pasir Ris, and yet another in Choa Chu Kang. What do you do?
For groups comprising people from all corners of Singapore, the gorgeous plant-adorned enclave of Walking on Sunshine at Somerset 313 is a convenient spot to meet without making anyone travel cross-country. On top of looking straight out of an IG feed with walls and ceilings decked with flowers and plants, there are plenty of large tables to accommodate larger parties comfortably.
The menu comprises Korean and Western dishes like Seafood Pancake ($16) and Butter Garlic Prawn Pizza ($23). Don’t leave without trying their Kroffles ($6.90) – a fun combination of croissant and waffles.
Vegetarian options available.
Address: #03-07 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 10am – 8pm | Sat 10.30am-8pm
Telephone: 8877 8800
7. Open Farm Community – Farm-to-table experience
Singapore is pretty tight on space, so being able to get fresh home-grown vegetables and herbs in a cafe setting is kinda a big dill.
Tables can be shifted around their spacious dining area to accommodate larger groups
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Open Farm Community offers a farm-to-table experience in a garden retreat near the Singapore Botanic Gardens, with their produce largely grown in-house or sourced from local urban farms. Tree huggers might also appreciate that they have lots of green initiatives such as minimising the use of single-use plastics and recycling what they can.
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Everyone will have something to eat here as other than meat options, the menu is also dotted with vegetarian picks. Customisable set lunch menus are priced at $65/person.
Outdoor kids playground and garden area
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Vegan and vegetarian options available.
Address: 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm -11pm | Sat&Sun 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm
Telephone: 6471 0306
8. Toby’s Estate – Classic brunch fare and coffee
Rustic interior
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Brunch + coffee never really goes wrong – especially if you’re with friends that rename the drink “bean juice” to justify their caffeine addiction – and Toby’s Estate is a quaint riverside cafe and roastery is where you can get your fix.
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Classics are comforting, and here they come in the form of the Brekkie of Champions ($25) and Latte ($5), a perfect treat yo’ self combo to reward yourself for the weekly grind. An added bonus is that you choose your favourite egg style from sunny side up, poached, scrambled or over easy.
View of the river from the group-friendly cafe
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Vegetarian options available.
Address: 8 Rodyk Street, #01-03/04, Singapore 238216
Opening hours: 7.30am-5pm, Daily
Telephone: 6636 7629
9. Jiu Gong Ge Steamboat – Giant seafood steamboat at Bugis till 7AM
Now, many of us love a good steamboat feast, CNY season or not. But out of all the pots we’re shared, there’s a high chance that none of them come as huge as the ones at Jiu Gong Ge Steamboat.
Group-friendly dining – Jiu Gong Ge Steamboat
Packed with a generous miscellany of fresh seafood ingredients like lobsters, scampi, prawns, crabs, scallops, their giant Seafood Steamboat ($58++/2 pax, $238/10 pax) is a seafood lover’s dream. They don’t skimp on the ingredients and the broth is refillable so everyone’s tummy is bound to be satisfied by the end of the meal.
It’s also conveniently located right across the road from the meet-up hub of Bugis Junction, so there’ll be plenty of things to do in the area after your feast.
Address: 470 North Bridge Road, #01-02, Bugis Cube, Singapore 188735
Opening hours: 11am-7am, Daily
Telephone: 6338 3405
10. Lucha Loco – Alfresco restro-bar with fairy lights
Fairy lights illuminate the place at night
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Weekend nights are made for unwinding after a long week of work and if you need somewhere to chill with your large group of friends, Lucha Loco restro-bar has plenty of space in its garden-like al fresco dining area.
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Group-friendly dining – Lucha Loco
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Aside from Mexican fare like tacos (from $9) and quesadillas (from $16), they’ve also got of boozy beverages such as frozen margaritas (from $16) and cocktails like coconut mojito ($19) to get the whole group in high spirits.
Vegetarian options available.
Lucha Loco
Address: 15 Duxton Hill, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 089598
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am-10.30pm | Sat 11.30am-10.30pm (Closed on Sundays)
Telephone: 6226 3938
Lucha Loco website
Group-friendly things to do in Singapore
Dining is a social affair, so don’t let the lack of space stop you from having a blast with these group-friendly dining options. For more group-friendly activities, check out our other articles below:
- Group activity ideas
- Things to do in Bugis for group outings
- Chalets for group staycations
- Board games shops in Singapore
Cover image adapted from: The Refinery, Bakalaki Greek Taverna, PS Cafe, @weixiang_liu
Article originally published on 30th December 2020. Last updated on 24th March 2022.