An F1 Weekend Guide For Race Fans: Where To Drink, Dine and Celebrate

The Singapore Grand Prix weekend is arguably the city’s biggest party event. Having hosted the first nighttime race in Formula One history in 2008, Singapore remains the most coveted night race event on the calendar, and one of the most glamorous weekends of the season. Marina Bay lights up, stars descend on the city center, and anticipation builds for race day.

Many of the dinner-and-drinks events occurring over the weekend incorporate a watch party: Marina Bay’s many restaurants and bars know their audience, and keep up the excitement with live DJ sets, performances, and free-flow drinks. Several restaurants, like the celebrated Ensō Steakhouse at C.O.T.U (Center of the Universe), have launched their own race day-themed menus. Check out the offers, and make your strategy call for Singapore’s glitziest weekend.

Hear it from the experts: the Michelin Guide names Singapore's best restaurants this year.

What to Expect on Race Weekend: 3 to 5 October 2025

The main events of the Singapore Grand Prix take place from Friday to Sunday, 3 to 5 October 2025. On Friday, two Practice Sessions take place in the late afternoon and evening, and the final session happens late Saturday afternoon. These sessions allow drivers and teams to get to know the track, make adjustments to their cars, and for you to hedge your bets.

Saturday’s main event is the Qualifying session, at 9pm: this determines the starting grid at the main race. The closer to the start a driver gets on Saturday, the more likely they are to finish in top positions on Sunday, though we’ve seen some unexpected winners. The race proper takes place on Sunday, at 9pm.

The Elevation Lounge, Moët & Chandon

To celebrate Formula One’s decade-long partnership with LVMH, The Elevation Lounge by Moët & Chandon takes to the skies over Singapore for the first time. Moët & Chandon has been the Formula One podium’s choice of champagne since the 1950s, and has accompanied legendary drivers through watershed moments.

The Elevation Lounge features a much-larger-than-life Hot Air Balloon, shaped like a massive champagne cork, that floats above the Marina Bay area with beautiful views of the circuit. This floating pop-up is open to the public all race weekend, from 3-5 October, all day from 3pm to 11pm. Every day, the Hot Air Balloon will be inflated on-site: an unmissable visual spectacle that captures the joy and celebration of the Maison. 

Inspired by a retro French kiosk, the Elevation Lounge is playful, summery, and effortlessly chic. Chilled Moët & Chandon champagne is served with upscale-casual French fare, against curated heritage walls that display the history of the Maison. Stay on long enough, and you’ll catch an exclusive collaboration with SUSHISAMBA Singapore: a special menu that pairs signature SUSHISAMBA dishes with Moët & Chandon champagnes, live samba performances and DJ sets.

For more information, visit the website.

^{Pictured: Dashi SkyPool}

C.O.T.U: F1 Weekend Events

C.O.T.U (Center of the Universe), one of Singapore’s hottest lifestyle-dining destinations, is hosting its own five-in-one race weekend bash. All across its five dining concepts, the venue will host a Circuit Night on 4 October and an F1 Watch Party on 5 October.

The F1 Circuit Night, which begins early in the afternoon at Dashi SkyPool, builds the energy up to qualifying with live music, poolside cocktails, and champagne. Head up to Little Birdie, an intimate craft cocktail room, for the sunset and race-themed drinks, or down to the celebrated Ensō Steakhouse for an exclusive F1-themed dinner menu (S$188++/person). The Whisper Room, C.O.T.U’s sophisticated lounge-bar with sweeping views of the city, invites you to unwind and keep an eye on the action. The night ends at Dashi Go Go, an energetic venue with dancers, DJs, and an electric atmosphere. Tickets begin at S$28++ per venue, with an All-Access Pass available at S$98++ (inclusive of 3 drinks and access to all venues).

On race day, C.O.T.U’s F1 Watch Party happens across Little Birdie, Dashi SkyPool and Dashi Go Go, and the Whisper Room. This open-entry watch party is absolutely free: gather up friends and fans to enjoy the action on big screens.

C.O.T.U is located at 138 Market Street, Singapore 048946. For more information and to book your tickets, visit the website.

Torno Subito’s First BARCODE Event

Cult favourite Italian restaurant Torno Subito in Dempsey Hill hosts BARCODE this race weekend (both 4 and 5 October), alongside Kuala Lumpur mixologist legend Jon Lee. Internationally-acclaimed DJs and bartenders, including the stars of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, join forces over an exclusive late-night menu designed by Executive Chef Alessio Pirozzi.

The lineup of participating bars includes PENICILLIN from Hong Kong, The Cocktail Club from Jakarta, and De Vie from Paris. This will be Torno Subito’s debut BARCODE event, and the first in a series of collaborations that bring the quirky Northern Italian restaurant in contact with the most celebrated bars in the world right now.

(Plus, check out Gallery26’s Singapore Grand Prix exhibition, right next to Torno Subito: this independent motorsports collection features some of the sport’s most celebrated machines. These include Ferrari’s SF16-H, with Charles Leclerc’s 2024 livery, and the SF15-T and SF14-T driven by Kimi Raikkonen.)

Torno Subito is located at 26 Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore 249686. For more information and to book your tickets, visit the website.

Mott 32: F1-Inspired Cocktails

Modern Chinese restaurant Mott 32 at Marina Bay Sands serves up three F1-inspired cocktails, available till 12 October. Each drink is S$28++ each, and is created for an innovative, East-meets-West palate.

The Crimson Pit, a bright red, tangy drink, combines N.I.P. Catnip Tea Gin No. 2 Dahongpao with tomato juice, crème de cassis, lemon juice and yuzu sake, with a splash of raspberry. The Palace Breeze is an elegant golden concoction of Moutai Golden Prince, Malibu rum and osmanthus syrup, and the Ginger Grid is delightfully refreshing with  aperol, maraschino, orange juice, egg white and ginger syrup.

Mott 32 is located at 2 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B1-42 to 44, Singapore 018956. Book a table online.

The Grand Prix Brunch & Bubbles at Firangi Superstar

For one day only at the glamorous Firangi Superstar (4 October), the Grand Prix Brunch & Bubbles is a special edition of the restaurant’s signature champagne brunch. Billecart-Salmon Brut Champagne takes center stage with Firangi Superstar’s creative Indian fare, designed as a “foreigner’s love letter” to India.

There are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options on the menu this weekend: the restaurant’s playful take on Indian food shines through in dishes like the Amritsari Cod & Fries and Masala Scrambled Eggs. All food goes at S$68++ per package, with add-on champagne available at a special rate of S$90++. For free-flow drinks including cocktails, wine and beer, there is an additional charge of S$188++.

Firangi Superstar is located at 20 Craig Road, Singapore 089692. Book a table online.

LAVO Party Brunch, Race Weekend Edition 2025

Following LAVO’s grand reopening, the Party Brunch returns for a Race Weekend Edition (4 October) with acclaimed DJ Gil Glaze, back by popular demand after last year’s sold-out set. With expansive rooftop views of Marina Bay and the Singapore River from one of Singapore’s top hospitality destinations, LAVO builds up the energy on qualifying day.

The buffet brunch menu features wood-fired pizzas, artisanal pastas, and race day-inspired desserts, complemented by LAVO’s iconic gelato cart making the rounds. Enjoy free-flow champagne, crafted cocktails, and live stilt acts.

LAVO will host its own race day afterparty on 5 October: expect an evening of themed canapés, free-flow champagne, and a headlining set by Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano. The Dutch DJ duo have a reputation for entrancing house-electronic sets, with mesmerising tribal influences.

LAVO is located at 10 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Skypark Hotel Tower 1, Singapore 018956. Book a table online.

^{Image credit: CÉ LA VI Singapore}

OVERDRIVE at CÉ LA VI

CÉ LA VI’s Club Lounge hosts a two-day party (4 and 5 October), OVERDRIVE, with some of Singapore’s best views of the circuit and an all-night food, drinks, and music program. Both parties are staggeringly long, with festivities happening from 12pm to 8am on Saturday and from 12pm to 6am on Sunday.

Saturday sees Canadian DJ Art Department take to the decks: known for his genre-defying sound, he’s experimented with underground music, big festivals like Coachella and DC10 Ibiza. Sunday’s party features CÉ LA VI’s resident DJs playing through the afternoon and night. All events take place on top of the iconic Marina Bay Sands, with panoramic views of Marina Bay and the track.

CÉ LA VI is located at 10 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Skypark Hotel Tower 3, Singapore 018971. Book your tickets online.

^{Image source: Racefans / XPB Images}

The Singapore Grand Prix: More to Look Forward To

It’s been confirmed that next year’s Singapore Grand Prix (2026) will feature a sprint event: that’s a shorter qualifying and race session on Friday and Saturday afternoons. This means more on-track action to take in over Saturday brunch, more conversations, and perhaps even longer Friday parties.

Need the best new spots in Singapore to dine? We've got you.