Waterfront Event Space at ACM | Versatile Venue in Singapore
Waterfront Event Space at ACM | Versatile Venue in Singapore
Bar, Event Space, Restaurant
About Event Venue
Seats
up to 180
Seats
up to 180
Standing
up to 270
Standing
up to 270
Cuisine
Chinese, Tea and 2 others
Cuisine
Chinese, Tea and 2 others
External Catering
Not allowed
External Catering
Not allowed
Bar, Event Space, Restaurant
Description
Nestled within the iconic Asian Civilisations Museum, this venue is a refined waterfront event space where Singapore’s rich cultural heritage meets contemporary elegance. Overlooking the Singapore River in the heart of the CBD, the venue offers a stunning backdrop for memorable occasions, featuring an elegant indoor dining hall, a scenic outdoor terrace, and the exclusive Canton Room designed for intimate and private gatherings.
Renowned for its modern Chinese cuisine with refined Cantonese influences, delivering a sophisticated dining experience that elevates every event. With flexible layouts and built-in audiovisual capabilities, the space is thoughtfully designed to support seamless event execution while maintaining an atmosphere that is both polished and welcoming.
An exceptional venue for:
- Weddings & solemnisation ceremonies
- Corporate dinners, business meetings & client entertainment
- Product launches & brand presentations
- Networking receptions & cocktail events
- Private celebrations, milestone occasions & intimate gatherings
Blending heritage charm, riverside elegance, and culinary excellence, Empress offers a distinctive setting for events that demand both prestige and warmth.
Why This Venue
What This Venue Offers
Event Venue Details
Amenities
Air conditioning
Microphone
Projector
Chairs
Tables
Complimentary use of AV systemOther Accessibilities
Raffles Place MRT (Exit H)Food and Beverages
ChineseTeaWesternWineRules
Strictly no outside cateringAdditional Information On Price
Event Timings:
Exclusive / Full Venue Bookings:
Lunch: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Non-Exclusive / Partial Bookings (Mon–Fri):
Lunch: 11:30am – 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm – 10:30pm
Cancellation Policy
Corkage Policy:
1-for-1 corkage waiver on wines and spirits (buy one bottle from Empress, waive corkage for one external bottle)
Otherwise:
Wine: $30++ per bottle
Spirits / Champagne: $50++ per bottle
Corkage fees do not count towards minimum spend
Halal Catering (Outsourced):
Halal menus available upon request
Limited to 10% of total guest count (e.g. max 10 halal meals for 100 guests)
Additional halal meals beyond this will not be included in minimum spend
Blackout Dates:
No official blackout dates
Note: Most Saturdays and Sundays are typically fully booked for weddings; bookings subject to availability
Location
Google ReviewsSee all reviews
Ordered the set menu for two (dinner), which was a good portion! The pacing at which the food came out was really fast (almost a bit too fast I think), but the food quality is great. The roast meats were delicious, and I really enjoyed the sticky date pudding with ice cream as the dessert. Will be back some time again!
Chee Min Yee
Held my wedding here, all guest loved the food! Host (Maggie & Natalie) was super nice and professional. Place may look small, but all the stuff there have the biggest hearts I ever seen ❤️ food is a must try here! 💪🏻
Gabriel Lim (gablim94)
Here for my mum's birthday, and we got the Dim Sum Brunch. It had a good selection of Dim Sum, with consistent quality across the various dishes we ordered. Of all the food that was served here, we really love the Prawn Dumpling in Supreme broth. Parking was a bit challenging due to the F1 festive period.
Joel Chan
We had a very special occasion to celebrate and Empress was so the right place for this to be held. We had the private room for this celebration and per-ordered the particular food we were wanting to eat. Wow each dish was so delightful and well presented, satisfying both our taste buds and our eyes. The atmosphere was delightful with the low light levels matching the evening occasion and allowing clear views out onto the Singapore River. Service was professional, swift and polite as you would expect at such a restaurant. After the meal we were able to take a pleasant evening stroll before heading back home. Celebration done in style and quality.
Andrew P (Highlight Photography)
We visited Empress on Sunday for my dad’s birthday lunch, and overall the experience was wonderful and the view was amazing. Hugo was our main server — he seemed a little brisk at first, but later took the time to explain why he hadn’t been able to introduce the dishes earlier. He even returned at the end of the meal to thoughtfully go through everything we had ordered, which we really appreciated. The rest of the team was friendly as well. Ordering could be improved — it took quite some time for the waiter to manually key in our handwritten list, since one of us was vegetarian. It would be much more efficient for both staff and guests if the restaurant could implement a digital ordering system to make tracking orders easier. Most of the dishes were exceptional. For dim sum, we loved the har gau, siew mai, dried scallop & shredded duck porridge, steamed mushroom & corn dumplings (mild but still delicious), and prawn and croutons with seaweed & pork floss. The sliced fish, spinach & shredded ginger porridge was a little bland, and the egg custard buns weren’t as lava-like as expected. For desserts, the sticky date & longan pudding was excellent, and Never Too Matcha is highly recommended for matcha lovers. Among the mains, both the crispy-battered halibut fillet and seared Angus beef tenderloin cubes were perfectly executed, and the king prawn dumpling supreme broth was absolutely worth ordering. Parking can be a little tricky, so it’s best to plan some extra time if you’re driving.
Y. Lai
Google Reviews
See all reviewsOrdered the set menu for two (dinner), which was a good portion! The pacing at which the food came out was really fast (almost a bit too fast I think), but the food quality is great. The roast meats were delicious, and I really enjoyed the sticky date pudding with ice cream as the dessert. Will be back some time again!
Chee Min Yee
Held my wedding here, all guest loved the food! Host (Maggie & Natalie) was super nice and professional. Place may look small, but all the stuff there have the biggest hearts I ever seen ❤️ food is a must try here! 💪🏻
Gabriel Lim (gablim94)
Here for my mum's birthday, and we got the Dim Sum Brunch. It had a good selection of Dim Sum, with consistent quality across the various dishes we ordered. Of all the food that was served here, we really love the Prawn Dumpling in Supreme broth. Parking was a bit challenging due to the F1 festive period.
Joel Chan
We had a very special occasion to celebrate and Empress was so the right place for this to be held. We had the private room for this celebration and per-ordered the particular food we were wanting to eat. Wow each dish was so delightful and well presented, satisfying both our taste buds and our eyes. The atmosphere was delightful with the low light levels matching the evening occasion and allowing clear views out onto the Singapore River. Service was professional, swift and polite as you would expect at such a restaurant. After the meal we were able to take a pleasant evening stroll before heading back home. Celebration done in style and quality.
Andrew P (Highlight Photography)
We visited Empress on Sunday for my dad’s birthday lunch, and overall the experience was wonderful and the view was amazing. Hugo was our main server — he seemed a little brisk at first, but later took the time to explain why he hadn’t been able to introduce the dishes earlier. He even returned at the end of the meal to thoughtfully go through everything we had ordered, which we really appreciated. The rest of the team was friendly as well. Ordering could be improved — it took quite some time for the waiter to manually key in our handwritten list, since one of us was vegetarian. It would be much more efficient for both staff and guests if the restaurant could implement a digital ordering system to make tracking orders easier. Most of the dishes were exceptional. For dim sum, we loved the har gau, siew mai, dried scallop & shredded duck porridge, steamed mushroom & corn dumplings (mild but still delicious), and prawn and croutons with seaweed & pork floss. The sliced fish, spinach & shredded ginger porridge was a little bland, and the egg custard buns weren’t as lava-like as expected. For desserts, the sticky date & longan pudding was excellent, and Never Too Matcha is highly recommended for matcha lovers. Among the mains, both the crispy-battered halibut fillet and seared Angus beef tenderloin cubes were perfectly executed, and the king prawn dumpling supreme broth was absolutely worth ordering. Parking can be a little tricky, so it’s best to plan some extra time if you’re driving.
Y. Lai
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