9 dining deals for the ladies to celebrate International Women’s Day
Ladies, it’s time to indulge to your heart’s content, while still saving some cash this International Women’s Day (March 8).
Next Wednesday is the perfect excuse to treat yourself, or the fine ladies in your life, to some scrumptious eats. Whether you’re in the mood for some sweet treats, fancy teatime snacks or bottomless drinks, we’ve got you covered with these dining deals for your merriments.
Desserts
There’s nothing quite like a decadent dessert to sweeten your day. These dessert options will leave your sweet tooth satisfied and your wallet content, without compromising on quality.
1. Acai Brothers
1019 Upper Serangoon Road, 01-01
Open: Sunday to Thursday (11am to 10.30pm), Friday to Saturday (10am to 11.30pm)
Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, 01-02/03/04, 370 Alexandra Road
Open: Monday to Sunday (10am to 10pm)
Famous Australian acai cafe Acai Brothers serves refreshing acai bowls packed with antioxidants, fibre and all that good stuff.
Each bowl (from S$7.50) can be customised with fruits and unconventional toppings such as green apples and coconut yoghurt. It’s a refreshing lunchtime snack or a healthier dessert alternative after a day of feasting on our dining deals.
The only thing that could make its bowls sweeter is the 50% discount across its menu for all ladies in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Simply head down to either of its outlets on March 8, after 5pm to claim the discount. Do note that it only applies to in-store purchases, so head down early to cop yourself a yummy treat.
2. Ugly Cake Shop
535 Kallang Bahru, 01-06
Open: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday (10am to 6pm)
Ugly Cake Shop is a halal bakery founded in 2014, best known for its buttercream cakes that are free of artificial flavours, fondants and gum paste.
If you prefer cakes with more subtle, natural flavours, Ugly Cake Shop has curated a purple flower power cake (from S$55) and ombre purple cupcakes (S$26 for a box of six) for International Women’s Day — in line with the official colours of the occasion.
The flavour of the cake can be selected from some of its popular cakes, such as the Big Daddy, a chocolate and nutella cake. However, the cupcakes have fixed flavours – orange butter and chocolate, both finished with vanilla buttercream.
This female-owned business will be donating 10% of its sale proceeds towards Daughters of Tomorrow, a group supporting underprivileged women.
Here’s something special for HungryGoWhere’s readers — the bakery is offering 10% off its International Women’s Day specials with the promo code “CAKESFORHGW”. The discount is only valid until Mar 8, 11.59pm and cannot be used with other promotions or discounts.
3. Haagen Dazs
Multiple stores islandwide
Open: Operating hours vary across outlets
Growing up, Haagen Dazs has always been synonymous with luxurious, high quality ice cream reserved for special occasions only.
It just so happens that International Women’s Day is a pretty special occasion for the brand, too.
A female-founded brand, Haagen Dazs will be giving away its founder’s favourite Haagen Dazs’ flavour – vanilla.
This will be the brand’s biggest global giveaway to date, and will take place in all Haagen Dazs Singapore shops between March 6 and March 10, before 5pm. Simply order a cup of vanilla ice cream and receive another one in return.
High Tea
High tea may be considered a luxury, but ladies deserve the best. Pamper yourself with these affordable tea-time spreads.
4. L’Espresso
Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road
Open: Monday to Saturday (11am to 9pm)
Situated within the elegant Goodwood Park Hotel is L’Espresso. Known for its English afternoon tea buffet, L’Espresso offers an assortment of sandwiches, pastries, desserts and more.
The eatery is having a one-day offer on March 8 – for each paying adult of either gender, the second adult lady can enjoy the buffet at a special price of S$38.
It’s almost a 50% discount from its usual price, which starts from S$65.
Do take note that the afternoon tea buffet is only served at certain timings. Since March 8 falls on a weekday, the offer can be claimed from 12pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 5.30pm.
5. The Landing Point
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, 80 Collyer Quay
Open: Monday to Sunday (11am to 6pm)
and
The Courtyard
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square
Open: Monday to Sunday (10.30am to 6pm)
For International Women’s Day, both The Fullerton Bay Hotel and The Fullerton Hotel will introduce a Purple afternoon tea set for the month of March.
The set is priced at S$51 and S$60 for The Courtyard and The Landing Point respectively, and features intricate sweet and savouries adorned with edible blossoms. A portion of the proceeds of each adult’s Purple afternoon tea set will be donated to United Women Singapore, a non-profit organisation that aims to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Come dressed in purple for your purple afternoon tete-a-tete at either hotel to receive a complimentary cocktail, Purple Bloom. The cocktail comprises gin, black grapes, blueberry, fresh basil and champagne.
Do note that there are specific seatings for the Purple afternoon tea set which can be found on the pages of The Landing Point and The Courtyard.
6. The Marmalade Pantry
Ion Orchard, 04-11A, 2 Orchard Turn
Open: Monday to Sunday (10am to 10pm)
Bugis Junction, 01-35, 200 Victoria Street
Open: Monday to Thursday (11am to 8.30pm), Friday and Saturday (10.30am to 9.30pm), Sunday (10.30am to 9pm)
Oasia Hotel Downtown, 01-01, 100 Peck Seah Street
Open: Monday to Sunday (11.30am to 10.30pm)
From March 1 to April 30, The Marmalade Pantry will be introducing its Lavender Bloom afternoon tea set (S$78) for dine-in, online orders, takeaway or delivery.
Specially created for International Women’s Day, the set is meant for two and includes sweet and savoury new creations such as prawns with blueberry feta on purple potato chips and the mini honey blueberry cupcake.
It’s a substantial variety for almost S$39 per person – reasonable when it comes to high tea. And accessible, too.
You could also enjoy the more affordable Lavender Bloom petite afternoon set (S$58) at The Marmalade Pantry’s petite outlet in Bugis. Most sweets from the Lavender Bloom afternoon tea set will be available in this one, such as the blackcurrant macaron, along with savouries exclusive to the outlet.
Cocktails and free-flow drinks
Put on your dancing shoes and raise a toast to the heroines in your life at the following spots.
7. Avenue Lounge
Marina Bay Sands, B1-67, 2 Bayfront Avenue
Open: Wednesday to Saturday (10pm till late)
Get groovy at this stylish hideout hidden away in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Avenue Lounge will be hosting its regular “Killer Queen” event on International Women’s Day, featuring R&B slow jams and hip-hop chart toppers on its setlist.
What’s great is that the bar is offering a complimentary cocktail to each lady who arrives before 1am. The special cocktail is a combination of Bacardi rum, Chase elderflower liqueur, elderflower syrup, cranberry juice and lychee.
8. Level33
Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, 33-01, 8 Marina Boulevard
Open: Monday to Saturday (12pm to 10.30pm)
Take your International Women’s Day celebration to an all-time high at Level33 — literally.
As its name suggests, the microbrewery is located high up on Level33, giving you a view of Marina Bay’s spectacular skyline. Let your hair down and soak up the immaculate view while sipping on unlimited pours of selected drinks with Level33’s two-hour free-flow package (S$88).
Selected drinks include cocktails such as the elderflower spritz and the classic gin and tonic, house-brewed beers, house pour wines, rose prosecco and soft drinks.
The International Women’s Day promotion is available exclusively on March 8 for ladies only. Last orders for free-flow begin at 8pm, so be sure to arrive before then.
9. X-Scap8
Orchard Central, 07-02, 181 Orchard Road
Open: Monday to Thursday (11am to 9pm), Friday (11am to 10pm), Saturday (10am to 10pm), Sunday (10am to 9pm)
Looking for something thrilling and exciting to do? Grab your girlfriends and head to X-Scap8, an indoor funground with obstacles, high elements, arcade games and more.
From March 6 to March 10, ladies get a drink on the house with every S$20 spent on attractions or food. Given that one ticket costs a minimum of S$38, ladies are guaranteed a drink.
Try its signature cocktail, Butterfly Dreams (S$18), or one of its craft beer options. The restobar also has wines and non-alcoholic drinks available.
For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on food spots along the Thomson-East Coast MRT line or affordable buffets.
Acai Brothers, Haagen Dazs, The Marmalade Pantry and X-SCAP8 Restobar are on the GrabFood delivery service and offering free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited. You can also book a ride to their stores.
Gaelmaine Hoong
Author
Gael comes from a family of picky eaters and she also likes to talk a lot. So, writing about food seems like a reasonable pastime for her.
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