The Restaurant
50 guests max
8D Dempsey Road, #01-02 Siri House Dempsey, Dempsey Hill, Singapore
A colonial black-and-white bungalow dating to the early twentieth century gives The Restaurant at Dempsey Hill a setting that most purpose-built event spaces cannot replicate. Tucked within the lush, heritage-listed greenery of Dempsey Hill — a former British Army barracks converted into one of Singapore's most characterful dining and lifestyle enclaves — The Restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere that suits small, considered gatherings above all else. With a maximum capacity of 50 guests, the property trades scale for character, making it a considered choice for hosts who prioritise ambience and culinary focus over volume.
The Restaurant's single dining room is the heart of the private event experience here, accommodating up to 50 guests in a seated arrangement within a space defined by high ceilings, timber floors, and generous natural light filtered through mature tropical foliage. The colonial architectural envelope — thick walls, wide verandahs, and an unhurried spatial rhythm — lends the interior a quiet authority that purpose-built function rooms rarely achieve. For corporate private dining, product launches with a curated guest list, or milestone celebrations, the setting functions as both venue and centrepiece. Indoor dining space for private events suits planners seeking a boutique, restaurant-style event experience in Singapore.
The property is particularly well suited to two event formats: executive private dining and intimate social celebrations such as anniversaries and birthday dinners. For corporate hosts, the enclosed dining room supports confidential conversation, structured menus, and a level of personal service that larger hotel ballrooms cannot match at this scale. For social milestone events, the heritage surroundings add a layer of occasion without requiring elaborate décor. Planners should note that with a ceiling of 50 guests, this space is not configured for large-scale conferences, exhibitions, or weddings with full guest lists — a deliberate constraint that preserves the quality of experience for smaller parties. Bespoke private dining Singapore is the signature strength here.
Dempsey Hill is accessible by taxi and private car from Orchard Road in under ten minutes, and the precinct offers surface parking across the estate — a meaningful advantage for evening corporate events where guest convenience matters. The surrounding Dempsey precinct creates a natural buffer of greenery that keeps the environment calm and relatively private. Planners coordinating with out-of-town guests will find several hotel options within a short transfer distance in the Tanglin and Orchard corridors. Confirming audio-visual provisions, catering exclusivity terms, and minimum spend requirements directly with the venue team is advised before finalising a proposal.
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The Restaurant at Siri House Dempsey accommodates up to 120 guests for a seated banquet and up to 150 guests for a standing cocktail reception. For smaller private dining gatherings, the space can be configured for more intimate setups. Planners exploring private dining venues at Dempsey Hill can check real-time availability directly through the Spalba listing.
The Restaurant hosts a range of events including corporate dinners, private celebrations, product launches, brand activations, cocktail receptions, and social gatherings. Its heritage black-and-white bungalow setting within Siri House makes it a considered choice for events requiring a distinctive architectural backdrop in the Dempsey Hill cluster.
The Restaurant at Siri House Dempsey benefits from the lush, landscaped surroundings of the Siri House compound, including terrace areas suited to cocktail receptions and pre-dinner gatherings. Availability of outdoor areas for exclusive use depends on the event format and booking scope. Specific layout options can be confirmed through a Spalba enquiry.
The Restaurant at Siri House Dempsey operates an in-house kitchen and culinary team, making it a fully integrated private dining venue. The menu draws on contemporary cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. For corporate hospitality and social events, bespoke menus can be discussed directly with the venue team via a Spalba enquiry.
The Restaurant can support presentation and audio-visual requirements for corporate dinners and private events. Planners with specific AV, projection, or PA system requirements should confirm technical specifications and available equipment directly with the venue team, as setups vary by event type. A Spalba enquiry connects planners directly to the venue coordinator for detailed AV briefings.
Siri House is a licensed venue, and The Restaurant is equipped to support events with curated beverage programmes including wines, cocktails, and spirits. For private events, bespoke bar packages and pairing menus can be arranged in coordination with the in-house team. Beverage minimums and package structures can be discussed upon enquiry through Spalba.
Siri House Dempsey sits within the Dempsey Hill enclave, approximately 10 to 15 minutes by car from the Orchard Road business and hotel district, and around 20 minutes from Marina Bay. The nearest MRT stations are Farrer Road and Botanic Gardens on the Circle Line. Dempsey Hill is a well-established event destination in Singapore with available taxi and private hire access.
Dempsey Hill has open-air surface parking available across the estate, which guests attending events at Siri House and The Restaurant can use. Parking is generally accessible during event hours. For large-scale private functions where parking coordination is required, planners are advised to confirm arrangements with the venue team directly through a Spalba enquiry.
Siri House Dempsey is housed in a conserved black-and-white bungalow, a heritage structure that may present certain accessibility considerations. Planners organising events with differently-abled attendees are encouraged to raise specific accessibility requirements when submitting an enquiry through Spalba, so the venue team can advise on the most suitable access arrangements and space configurations.
For private event bookings at The Restaurant, Siri House Dempsey, planners in Singapore's competitive private dining venue market are advised to enquire at least four to eight weeks in advance for corporate dinners and social events, and further ahead for larger exclusive buyouts. Spalba enables planners to submit a detailed enquiry and receive a direct response from the venue team.
Full exclusive buyout of The Restaurant at Siri House Dempsey is available for private events, subject to minimum spend requirements and date availability. Exclusive hire is particularly suited to corporate dinners, brand events, and private celebrations where full venue control is required. Buyout terms and minimum booking values can be confirmed directly through a Spalba enquiry.
Booking confirmation and cancellation terms at The Restaurant, Siri House Dempsey are subject to the venue's standard private events policy, which typically involves a deposit to secure the date. Specific cancellation timelines and deposit structures should be verified directly with the venue team at the time of booking. Planners can initiate this conversation through the Spalba listing page.
The Restaurant at Siri House Dempsey is a considered choice for intimate wedding receptions and solemnisation ceremonies, with its heritage bungalow setting and landscaped surroundings offering a distinctive backdrop for wedding hospitality events in Singapore. The venue can accommodate bespoke wedding menus and décor arrangements, and dedicated planning support can be discussed through a Spalba enquiry.
The Restaurant at Siri House Dempsey typically allows approved external décor vendors and floral stylists to operate within the venue for private events, subject to coordination with the venue management team. Planners should confirm vendor access policies, load-in times, and any restrictions when submitting their event brief through Spalba to avoid delays in event production planning.
As a Singapore-registered venue, The Restaurant at Siri House Dempsey issues invoices compliant with Singapore GST requirements, which is important for corporate clients requiring formal documentation for expense and procurement purposes. Planners should confirm billing entity details, GST registration numbers, and corporate invoice formats with the venue's events team when finalising booking agreements through Spalba.
