A converted British military barracks set in lush greenery near the Botanic Gardens, with a cluster of destination restaurants, craft breweries, and weekend brunch spots.
Order The pulled pork sandwich at lunch, served at the bar without a reservation
Dave Pynt's Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant at Dempsey Hill. Asia's 50 Best No. 38 in 2025. 4-tonne custom kiln; smoke-roasted meats and raw bar.
Order L'oreiller, Steak tartare, Roast chicken
Chef Julien Royer's heartfelt French bistro set in a restored 1930s chapel on Dempsey Hill. The menu celebrates classical French home cooking: steak tartare, terrines, and the signature l'oreiller of foie gras and meat in buttery pastry. Warmer and more accessible than his three-Michelin-star Odette.
Order Fish head curry, Masala chicken, Mysore mutton
A Dempsey institution since the 1960s, Samy's Curry serves banana-leaf spreads of fish head curry, masala chicken and free-flow biryani in a breezy colonial dining room. The spice blends trace back to founder Mr M. Veerasamy and have barely changed since the founding generation. Loved equally by office workers, families and visiting chefs.
Order Crab Eggs Royale, Truffle shoestring fries, PS. Burger
The Dempsey Hill flagship of PS.Cafe, open since 2005 in a lush garden setting with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the former military estate. Weekend brunch runs 8am to 4pm and covers the full repertoire: granola bowls, eggs royale, smoked brisket bunwich and the signature truffle fries. One of the most reliably pleasant outdoor-dining brunches in Singapore.
Order Crispy duck pancakes, Claypot tofu, Egg noodles
The PS.Cafe group's Chinese-inspired concept at Dempsey Hill serves a crowd-pleasing menu of noodles, dumplings, wok-fried rice dishes and sharing plates in a bright bungalow setting. A reliable option for groups who want something more substantial than a cafe but less formal than a dinner reservation.
Order Dempsey Sprouted Wheat Sourdough, Sourdough bagel, Banana bread
A New Zealand-founded artisan bakery that brought serious sourdough to Singapore, operating from a lush Dempsey Hill corner position. Each loaf is made from a 37-year-old starter; the Dempsey Sprouted Wheat Sourdough is an outlet exclusive. The adjacent Plank Sourdough Pizza kitchen operates from the same premises.
Order Champagne aperitif, Burgundy or Loire by the glass, Charcuterie board
The La Terrace wine bar attached to Chef Julien Royer's Claudine bistro at Dempsey Hill offers one of the most curated French lists in Singapore in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings. The terrace overlooks the Dempsey gardens and is ideal for a long early evening glass before or instead of a full dinner inside.
Order Green Monster Lager, RedDot Weizenbier, Seasonal specialty beer
One of Singapore's pioneering craft brewery restaurants, occupying a lush Dempsey bungalow with outdoor garden seating. The house beers range from a light blonde lager to a darker stout, all brewed in Singapore. The kitchen produces Western pub food that pairs predictably but well with the pours. Open daily from noon.
Order Crab Eggs Royale, Truffle shoestring fries, PS. Burger
The Dempsey Hill flagship of PS.Cafe, open since 2005 in a lush garden setting with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the former military estate. Weekend brunch runs 8am to 4pm and covers the full repertoire: granola bowls, eggs royale, smoked brisket bunwich and the signature truffle fries. One of the most reliably pleasant outdoor-dining brunches in Singapore.
