From The Straits Times    |

If you’re bored of the regular ballroom options, consider these unique venues for cosy receptions, decadent parties, and more.

Cafe and Bar Gavroche
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This has a French-style bar, terrace and dining area that seats a maximum 45 guests – ideal for a cosy reception.
69 Tras Street, tel: 6225-4869 

Grub
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Enjoy scrumptious, homely treats – with European and American influences – that are free of MSG and artificial preservatives, additives and flavourings. Seats up to 70 guests.
Bishan Park 1, 510, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, tel: 6459-5743

Il Cielo Restaurant
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Savour fresh, organic and sustainable produce from Italy in a stylish, semi-alfresco setting. It offers an eclectic menu of homemade specialities, including cured meats. The restaurant seats a total of 48 (32 indoors and 16 by the pool) and is great for cocktails or an after-party.
Hilton Singapore Hotel, 581 Orchard Road, tel: 6730-3395

Ku De Ta Singapore
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Enjoy modern Asian cuisine with amazing cocktails, great music and stunning views. Check out its bachelor and bachelorette party packages. The restaurant seats 230, while the lounge holds 400 guests.
Marina Bay Sands Skypark, 10 Bayfront Ave, tel: 6688-7688

LE Restaurant and Asian Tapas Bar
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Treat your guests (all 212 of them) to a swanky reception with contemporary Chinese cuisine and eclectic decor. We love the mantou burgers with tender braised beef, and stir-friend angel hair with Japanese dried ebi.
#02-314 Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, tel: 6338-8775

The White Rabbit
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Located within a beautifully restored century-old chapel off the Dempsey area, the restaurant exudes an old-school atmosphere and serves excellent European comfort food and old-fashioned cocktails. We enjoyed the Beef Cheek Bourguignon, White Chocolate Souffle and 24-hour Poached Pear. It can seat up to 150 indoors, and 60 outdoors.
39C Harding Road, tel: 6473-9965 

This article was first published in Her World Brides September – November 2013.