Capitol Patisserie

The pastry counter is the first thing this Singapore room puts in front of you, and the kitchen behind it does not stop when the morning does. Capitol Patisserie runs as an international bistro and a bar as well as a patisserie, which is the part most people miss when they walk past the cabinet.

Three things under one name

The combined identity is the whole proposition: a pastry counter for a coffee-and-cake stop, bistro cooking for a proper sit-down, and a bar for the end of the day. That range is unusual for a patisserie, and it means the room changes character depending on when you arrive rather than committing to one service.

Semi-alfresco in a heritage arcade

The setting carries a good deal of it. The venue sits in the arcade of the restored Capitol building, and the seating is semi-alfresco, so the tropical air is part of the experience rather than something the doors keep out. The look is modern and hotel-polished set against heritage architecture, which suits a slow breakfast as readily as a drink later on.

How to use it

Treat it as a patisserie when that is what you want and as a bistro when you want more, and let the hour decide. It works as a pause in a day spent in the city centre, as a light meal, or as somewhere to sit outdoors without going anywhere quieter.