British pub food in Singapore: The 5 best spots to get your grub

Good Grub: 5 Best places to dine on British pub food in Singapore

Angela Goh

08 Nov 2016

updated the Tuesday, November 8, 2016

1/5
Oxwell & Co.
Get your roast on at Oxwell & Co. and soak up the elegant vibes at this heritage three-storey shophouse - they'll dish up some very quintessential British comfort food to keep you going. Each floor of Oxwell & Co. presents a different theme - the bar on the first floor is the ultimate watering hole for refreshing tipples, the elegant dining room on the second floor oozes a rustic and casual air, and the private function room on the third floor is decked out in eclectic British furnishings that you have to see to fully appreciate.
Indulge in the Oxwell Beef Burger, and fill up on some Salt & Pepper Squid. For heavier eats, perhaps a main of Braised Shoulder of Lamb with Salsa Verde & Potato Mash will satisfy your taste buds. They do a mean Weekend Roast special as well, so make sure you head over with an empty stomach.
5 Ann Siang Road, Chinatown

Photo: Oxwell & Co. Facebook
2/5
The Queen & Mangosteen
Offering diners a laid-back atmosphere along the waterfront at VivoCity to unwind after a hard day's work, The Queen & Mangosteen is the place to be if you’re down at Harbourfront and looking to chow on some pub grub. While the prices may be a little on the steep side, it’s because the establishment prides itself on being a “Gourmet British Pub”, which means you’ll be served some pretty amazing dishes here with creative twists and outstanding presentation.
Don’t pass up the chance to try the Scottish Haddock Fish & Chips, and we have it on good authority that The Queen’s Famous Fisherman’s Pie is a heavenly treat.
VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk #01-106/107
Photos: The Queen & Mangosteen
3/5
Monkswood
One of the hottest additions to Guillemard Road this year is this fantastic little hidden gem that serves up home-cooked British comfort food like steak and ale pies, pork pies, fish and chips, and the works. We love the wooden serving boards and the minimalist decor at Monkswood - touches that truly stick with you well after the meal. The food is hearty and definitely worth the hype.
From sausage platters to Sunday roasts, and even a brunch menu to keep you coming back in the late mornings and early afternoons, this casual restaurant knows how to keep its diners happy.
393 Guillemard Road
Photo: Monkswood Facebook
4/5
The Penny Black
The Penny Black serves as your gateway to a quintessentially Victorian London tavern, with its aesthetic high tables and bar that will throw you back in time and to another world entirely, far removed from the maddening city crowd of Singapore. Conveniently located along the waterfront of the Boat Quay precinct, the pub also boasts a fun al fresco setting that overlooks the Singapore River.
Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and finger-licking bar food options. Think lamb chops, sweet and spicy mid-joint chicken wings, steak and egg sandwiches, beef and Guinness pie… to be washed down with some draught beer. The Penny Black definitely offers you the authentic British pub experience, in the heart of the CBD.
26/27 Boat Quay
Photo: The Penny Black
5/5
The Dog & Bone
Located in the East, this pub draws in a regular crowd of loyal fans. Screening live telecasts every time there’s a big sporting event on, whether it be the Premiership League or the Formula 1, The Dog & Bone is definitely the place to be to embrace a fantastic social atmosphere.
The pub boasts a British food menu, along with must-have bar snacks to go along with your drink of choice. And they also have a Sunday Roast special that includes your choice of roast beef/lamb or spring chicken, served with roast potatoes, carrots, peas and Yorkshire pudding.
106 Upper East Coast Road
Photo: The Dog and Bone Facebook

Time to take care of those cravings for gravy-covered roasts and Yorkshire pudding.

British pub food may not equate to an experience in fine dining, but we still love our Sunday roasts, steak sandwiches and Yorkshire puddings all the same.

If you hang around the Boat Quay area often, you’ll probably have seen the crowd flooding The Penny Black on evenings when the sun has set and the after-work folk have moved in for a night of drinks and tavern grub. That’s not the only place you’ll be able to find British pub food in Singapore, though – hidden gems like Monkswood along Guillemard Road, and cool spots like Oxwell & Co., will definitely also satisfy your hankering for roasts and pies and hearty comfort food.

Head up to the gallery and acquaint yourself with our top 5 places you can get your British pub food fix in Singapore. Don’t you worry, there’s at least one spot that does a mean fish and chips.

Angela Goh

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