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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

First visit with work colleagues and enjoyed our evening. The food was quickly served and all dishes were very good. We shared a range of starters and then settled in for a main course each.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Natasya Jaaffar, Other at The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Wingz64, Thank you so much for your gracious feedback. We always strive to take the best care of our guests so they may have a wonderful experience with us. We looking forward to be welcoming you back soon! Thank you. Warm wishes, The Dempsey...More

Reviewed 24 March 2023 via mobile

Their menu is way too expensive for the quality and the do not have kids menu. They kept pouring sparkling water without asking. They opened 5 bottles for 5 pax and they charged 12 SGD per bottle.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Natasya, Other at The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 25 March 2023

Dear Sir/Mdm, We are sorry to hear that your experience with us was not as expected. Thank you for taking the time to bring these issues to our attention. We will keep your feedback in mind and convey to our team to better enhance the...More

Reviewed 6 March 2023

All of the COMO restaurants at Dempsey are great, so this review is merely to give credit to the attentive customer service our group received from Ulli, Operations Manager for the Cookhouse & Bar. Our group of nine (not a small group, I'll admit) was...turned away from COMO Cuisine with an unwillingness to put tables together, despite several being available. As we pondered where to go next, we were approached by Ulli who heard our story and quickly arranged outdoor seating for us next door at the Cookhouse, with menus and water served immediately, despite having been initially turned away from there as well. Granted, we were a large group without a reservation, but Ulli's proactiveness in taking the time to create a solution rather than not even trying is what makes a great manager and restauranteur, which should never go unnoticed. Your assistance today was very much appreciated and we look forward to returning again soon.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Natasya, Other at The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2023

Dear Cynthia’s, Thank you so much for your gracious feedback. We always strive to take the best care of our guests so they may have a wonderful experience with us. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ulli and the rest of...More

Reviewed 13 February 2023

Excellent brunch if more expensive than similar ones. This is because there is no freeflow food, it's only 3 courses, all of which were delicious especially the juicy burger, crab salad and chicken samosas. If you add the champagne/cocktail price of free flow which is...$128 together with the $65 you get a higher price than all competitor champagne brunches from Ritz Carlton to W, Pan Pac to Fullerton and they all offer free flow food. But it was a nice change. There was a slight disconnect when we arrived and despite booking for the freeflow champagne brunch which on the menu and online says that it lasts for 2.5 hours we were told by the receptionist that we had to leave in 1.50 hours instead! Which is it? Also is that really the first thing that you should say to someone who has come for a relaxing brunch? "You have to leave in 1 hour and 50 minutes"?! Luckily we had a saner waiter who told us that actually we could leave in 2.5 hours from the first pour, not from when we arrived, which is what the receptionist said. Very different timings. Best to get the story straight. But overall we had a very chilled and tasty brunch.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Natasya, Other at The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Dear TheMohawkSingapore, Thank you taking the time to share your thoughts. Your feedback is deeply appreciated as we are always working hard to improve your experience with us. We’ll be sure to share your comments with the service team to ensure we continue to deliver...More

Reviewed 14 January 2023

We have two great memories here. The first was our last night out before all the COVID lock downs. And the second was tonight for an after dinner drink. The bartenders Bob and Jes were exactly what you want from from a bar tender -...good conversationalists, good recommendations and a little fun without being intrusive. Hats off to them and their great drinks.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Natasya, Other at The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 24 February 2023

Dear John, Thank you so much for your gracious feedback. We always strive to take the best care of our guests so they may have a wonderful experience with us. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Bob,Jes and the rest of...More

Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

Had a casual brunch at this restaurant with our visiting friend from the UK. The service was prompt, efficient and friendly. We ordered poached eggs on salmon and spinach and cheeseburger with side fries. Light, tasty and just the right portions for lunch. The service...was flawless. Ulli, the Operations Manager, sent a thank you email for our visit. This was unexpected and was a nice touch to what was already a wonderful dining experience.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 6 August 2022 via mobile

Nice starters: angel hair with black truffles, crispy salmon sushi, scallops with truffles. The mains of sesame crysted sea trout, wood fired tiger prawns were very nicely done too. The grilled octopus and the bacon wrapped SRF pork chop was ordinary - bacon was generously...provided and apricots were sweet and interestingly made. We were served a complimentary dish of samosas with minced chicken filling and herbs. They were delicious. We tried the desserts of blueberry basque tart and Flaming Rose Alaska. These were the must try because they have a great balance of textures and taste. Ambience of restaurant was cosy, set in a colonial high ceiling house. Service staff was not obtrusive and always within reach.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 15 July 2022 via mobile

This being a celebrity chef restaurant by Jean Georges + under the Como group, prices are not low. $65+++ for set lunch Simple crab meat on lettuce to start. Dry burger. Average bluebery tart Service is good though

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 10 April 2022 via mobile

Outstanding dinner from the starters till the dessert, and also the wine! We had the Crudo-ceviche and kale & broccoli salad. Followed by delicious orecchiette (pasta) with scampi and kale and also the delicately cooked pork chop with smoked chili glaze and asparagus. Finished with...the refreshing sorbets and a pie. Total cost for 2 persons including one bottle of wine S$314.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 21 March 2022

We came to celebrate our anniversary here which the place is very romantic elegant and classy. Service are excellent and food are amazing. Excerpt the manager I can tell Russian or German that make us uncomfortable as he is mingling next table with us. He...gave that 5 star service to that table not to everyone. I can tell seems like a couple as too much affection to show. And when the bill comes the friend of the woman insist to pay and he said he take care of it and she insisted to pay and said he didn’t key inn and nothing to worry.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 28 February 2022 via mobile

Enjoyed the Dempsey experience! Table outside, great service, tasty food. The pasta with crab was divine. Interior is very original!

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 4 February 2022

I went here for a curated Portuguese Wine Pairing Dinner by Wine Adore. The food was incredible, each dish carefully paired with the wine. The team were very knowledgeable and explained each dish and the wine that accompanied it. It was my first time in...this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 13 January 2022

A great place to celebrate our anniversary. A lovely setting, excellent food and attentive service. We could not have been happier with the experience.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 27 December 2021

Outstanding brunch. Wonderful convivial atmosphere created and led by the GM Balthazar who has done a wonderful in creating a fantastic environment to have a relaxing brunch. The food was sublime and the cocktails were amazing! Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 22 November 2021 via mobile

Came because it was highly recommended by a colleague, but very surprised. Service is good, but I think that’s where it ended for us. The burger was pretty awful. At an establishment like this and a $36 burger, you’d at least expect a brioche bun....But the bun was a stale sesame bun. The burger patty was tiny and the whole thing just lacked flavour. Accompanying fries were stale and soggy. Needless to say my kids didn’t eat the burger and I wasn’t too keen on finishing their portion either. Crackling chicken was crispy but it was just a fried piece of chicken. Served with a very weak habanero sauce and wilted spinach. The whole dish was tasteless and a big mistake to order. The shrimp salad was ok - shrimps were nice but salad dressing not too great. What we loved was the sushi on crispy rice. That was really good. Needless to say, we didn’t stick around for dessert.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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They have a large private space. As long as you pay, nobody will care about who gives a lecture, or what it’s about.
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I think pets are permissible in the al fresco area. Not inside the restaurant. I am sure Chloe, the manager will be pleased to assist. Enjoy.
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  • Value: 4
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