Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak

Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak is a casual, all-day restaurant at the top of Mount Faber, above HarbourFront. The menu gives Western classics an Asian and local twist. It sits among tall trees, with views over the hilltop and out to sea.

The name comes from the Latin word for tree. Arbora is run by Mount Faber Leisure Group, which also runs Dusk and The Mirabilis Bar at the peak. It is set up with families and groups in mind.

What to order

The kitchen likes to mix familiar Western dishes with local flavours. Dishes the restaurant highlights include:

• Pasta Hokien Mee: a pasta take on Hokkien mee, the local fried prawn noodle dish.
• Bamboo Chicken Nasi Lemak: a version of the Malay coconut rice plate.
• Lobster Laksa: the spicy coconut noodle soup, served with lobster.
• Cempedak Bread & Butter Pudding: the British dessert made with cempedak, a tropical fruit related to jackfruit.

There is a separate children's menu. For adults, the bar serves gin and tonics made with gin infused in-house. About 15% of the produce comes from local farms. The Singapore Food Agency recognises this through its Farm-to-Table Recognition Programme.

The setting

Arbora is an open, breezy space with plenty of alfresco seating. Tall Angsana trees shade the grounds, close to the bells known as Poland's Bells of Happiness. The garden setting is also used for weddings.

Children have room to run around, and there is an outdoor playground. There is a pet-friendly zone, but seats there are limited, so book early if you bring a pet. Pets reach the restaurant by the steps at the side of Mount Faber Peak, as they are not allowed on the cable car.

Awards

Arbora was runner-up for Best Fusion Restaurant at the RAS Epicurean Star Award 2023. It was also a finalist for Best Western (Casual) Restaurant that year. In 2022, it won Outstanding Casual Dining Experience at the Singapore Tourism Awards.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: reserve online through OpenTable from the website, or call the restaurant. Groups of more than 12 should call.
• Celebrations: the A Toast for Two package for couples includes a three-course meal, a celebration cake, sparkling wine, a Polaroid photo and a cable car ride.
• Parking: valet parking is available at the peak, and the fee is waived for diners on most days. Ask for the coupon when you pay.

Getting there

The address is 109 Mount Faber Road. The most scenic way up is the Singapore Cable Car. From HarbourFront MRT station, take Exit B to HarbourFront Tower 2 and board the Mount Faber Line. The ride takes about seven minutes. You can also come by car or taxi along Mount Faber Road.

Nearby

Also at the peak, Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak serves modern European food with Asian touches. Walk the trails of Mount Faber Park before or after your meal. For Spanish food on nearby Telok Blangah Hill, try UNA at The Alkaff Mansion. See more restaurants with a view or all restaurants in HarbourFront. Menus and bookings are on the Arbora website.