Grand Copthorne Waterfront

What’s better on a lazy Sunday than a scrumptious buffet with Veuve Clicquot bubbles flowing, lush views and a jazz trio serenading diners? All that and more you’ll find at this newly refurbished hotel, which just launched its Sunday-only Epicure Brunch (12pm to 3pm, starting at $128 per adult).

The setting is idyllic: from our table against full-height windows, we could see the sun-drenched dining hall on one side and the Singapore River on the other.

The buffet spread spans 15 live stations across three conjoining restaurants. It’s one of the largest I’ve seen, yet is impeccably run with attentive and friendly service and so many options prepared fresh on the spot.

I couldn’t devour the starters fast enough, from smoked salmon (four types!) to freshly sliced cured cuts, salads (you can mix them in a huge parmesan wheel) and thick cuts of Japanese sashimi. I also made many returns to the seafood station with its towers of lobsters, freshly shucked oysters, crabs, scallops, mussels, clams, you name it.

My carnivore husband was in heaven thanks to the meat selection, which included roasted beef prime ribs, barbecue veal ribs and our favourite: an outdoor barbecue station that served up chef-grilled tiger prawns, octopus, lamb chops, veal sausages, rib-eyes and more. There’s an array of local delights, too – the chilli crab and curries are delicious.

A cheese platter and ice cream capped off our feast, though there are also chocolate fountains and cakes galore to thrill dessert lovers. This is the kind of brunch that satiates you not only in belly but also in spirit, and we couldn’t help but linger a little longer to take it all in.

392 Havelock Road

6233 1338 | millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/grand-copthorne-waterfront