Brotzeit (VivoCity)

Brotzeit (VivoCity) is a German restaurant and bar on the ground floor of VivoCity, the large mall at HarbourFront. The Brotzeit brand began serving German beer and food in Singapore in 2006. It now runs four outlets here, plus franchised ones in the Philippines and Australia. The brand calls VivoCity its original and largest outlet.

The idea behind the brand is Gemütlichkeit, a German word for a warm, easy and welcoming feeling. Expect hearty plates, German beer and a casual mood that suits groups.

What to order

The dish Brotzeit is proudest of is its crispy pork knuckle, or Schweinshaxn. It is slow-roasted until the meat is soft and the skin turns to crackling. It is a large cut, so it works well as a dish to share.

• Signature Brotzeitplatte: pork knuckle, honey-glazed ribs, grilled sausages, sauerkraut and potato salad on one platter
• Bratwurst and currywurst: two German sausage classics
• Wiener Schnitzel: coated in crumbs by hand, then fried until crisp

The menu also has seasonal specials, a set lunch and a kids' menu. Rösti is one of the options served with the pork knuckle. Group Executive Chef Lorenz Raich, who is Austrian, leads the kitchen side of the brand.

Beer is a big part of the visit. The official drinks page puts the spotlight on Weihenstephan, a brewery from Bavaria. Groups can also order beer in a large barrel to share.

The setting

This outlet has both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor tables look across the water towards Sentosa, so ask for one if the weather is fine. The space can hold up to 200 guests for events, and the brand also handles private parties and catering.

Good to know before you go

• You can book a table online through the Brotzeit website.
• A kids' menu makes it an easy choice for families.
• Delivery is offered through the brand's own ordering site.

Getting there

VivoCity links to HarbourFront MRT station through walkways on basement 2 and level 1. The mall is also where the Sentosa Express monorail starts, from level 3. That makes Brotzeit a handy meal before or after a day out on Sentosa.

Nearby

In the same mall, Chimichanga (VivoCity) serves Mexican food if your group wants something different. For a view from above, ride the Singapore Cable Car up to Mount Faber Park. You can browse more European and Italian restaurants in Singapore, or see all restaurants in HarbourFront.