Done Deal: 10 Best business meeting spots in Singapore

Karen GEORGE 19 Aug 2015 updated the 6 October 2015 à 22:52

1/10
Congress Space
If your business meeting involves numbers similar to a football team, you’re going to want a bigger space and Congress is just the place to meet all your professional needs. Combining furniture, technology and catering a unique art gallery space, Congress provides the perfect alternative to the standard hotel meeting and banquet rooms. The in-house team of event managers will take care of all your business requirements while you brainstorm your next big idea.
#03-01, 51 Waterloo Street
Photo: Congress Space
2/10
Skyve Wine Bistro
Located just minutes away from Orchard Road, Skyve Wine Bistro is the perfect spot to meet clients if you’re looking for a spot that’s central and private at the same time. The place is known for hosting corporate engagements so you can rest assured that you’re in good hands when it comes to your business meeting. With an alfresco, bar, dining and lounge area, you're certainly not short of comfortable meeting spots in this place.
10 Winstedt Road
Photo: Skyve
3/10
Lobby Lounge Crowne Plaza Changi
Did your client just fly in from a foreign country just for a business meeting with you? Then you’d probably want to meet them somewhere nearby and the Lobby Lounge at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is the perfect spot to do so. The lounge can easily sit 120 people comfortably and the plush sofas will certainly be kind to your behind if it’s going to be a long meeting. Should your meeting require presentations, the Multimedia Table is at hand with plug-and-play instant connections to have you pulling up charts, presentations or web pages seamlessly on any device.
#01-01, 75 Airport Boulevard
Photo: Facebook/Crowne Plaza
4/10
The Bar at Waku Gin
Nothing spells a power lunch business meeting quite like a Japanese meal at The Bar at Waku Ghin. Here, your client is sure to be impressed with the award-winning Japanese bartenders who serve up over 85 handcrafted cocktails, premium sake and whisky. Accompany your drinks with dishes prepared and presented promptly in the style that Waku Ghin has come to be renowned for.
#02-01, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue
Photo: Facebook/The Bar at Waku Gin
5/10
The Study
Meeting a client for the first time and looking for a spot that’s laidback and not too intimidating? Then be sure to head to The Study, a casual bistro inspired by British café culture, serving up classic comfort food from around the world. The cosy space done in warm, rusty tones and decorated with quirky knick-knacks gives off a laidback, friendly environment and is sure to break the ice with your new client. No bookings required at this place unless your group consists of 20 people and above.
49 Keong Saik Road
Photo: Facebook/The Study
6/10
SandBank
Housed in the brand new and contemporary Parkland Green development, SandBank is a great place for quick and formal business meetings with a meal on the side. Lest you think the chatter of other diners will infringe on your own conversation, SandBank has a fully air-conditioned private room perfect for that all important client meeting. Should you seal the deal, you can break out the champagne and celebrate Happy Hour till 9pm.
#01-28/32, 920 East Coast Park
Photo: SandBank
7/10
The Bank Bar & Bistro
Sister venue of SandBank, The Bank Bar + Bistro is known for hosting successful career events like networking, product launches, trainings and seminars. Clearly these guys know the bottom line of business meetings and their venue has the goods to prove it: being well equipped with a large projector screen, additional TV screens situated at various locations and great audio systems. Suffice to say, their bar matches the impressive tech fittings, offering a wide range of beverages from 6 draught beers on the tap to premium wines to 27 types of whiskies and many more.
#01-01, One Shenton, 1 Shenton Way
Photo: The BankBar & Bistro
8/10
Senso Ristorante & Bar
Does your client need to be wined and dined? Well Senso Ristorante & Bar is the ultimate place to do it. Located in the busy and central Tanjong Pagar area, (so you’re not too far from the office) the established Italian dining spot is famed for dishing out the finest contemporary Italian cuisine in town. The restaurant is able to seat 156 diners at a time but given its popularity, it would be wise to call ahead to reserve a table.
21 Club Street
Photo: Facebook/Senso Ristorante
9/10
Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore
Sometimes a traditional meeting room in an established hotel is what you need to convey professionalism and if ever the need arises, the only name you need to know is Novotel. Located in the vibrant Clarke Quay area, the hotel’s meeting rooms are fully air-conditioned and lit by natural day light, with a view overlooking the Singapore River. Depending on your needs, there is an Executive Boardroom which has its own private pre-function area, complete with ergonomic style boardroom chairs which can fit up to 18 people at a time.
177A River Valley Road
Photo: Novotel Singapore
10/10
Match Restaurant & Lounge
Wow and woo your client at this sophisticated haunt reminiscent of Manhattan’s hippest venues. The place is beautifully decked in white bricks, cutting edge art pieces, plush banquets and an outdoor patio should your delegates want some fresh air. Serving American food, the restaurant allows you to craft and customize your own meals so even if your client is the fussiest of eaters, they’re sure to find something to their liking here.
7 Raffles Boulevard
Photo: Facebook/Match

Got an all-important business meeting coming up? Browse our pick of the spots in the city to schedule a smooth sailing business meeting.

Nothing reeks of unprofessionalism quite like meeting a potential client in a McDonald’s outlet or in an area full of environmental noise and chatter – where holding a conducive conversation is next to impossible.

Of course the ideal solution would be to meet your client at their office, but if they’re too far out and the travel costs outweigh the benefits, it’s best to come to an agreement to meet halfway. The next question that arises then is where?

Luckily for you, Singapore is full of great places where you can wow your clients and seal the deal in style. We know what busy bees you are so we’ve done the legwork and come up with 10 business meeting spots to swing the deal in your favour!

Karen George

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