British food in Singapore: fish and chips, a full English and the great Marmite drought

You'll eat better in Singapore than almost anywhere on earth, and most of it will be at a hawker centre for a fraction of the price of a pub lunch. But there will be a wet Sunday when only a roast will do. Here's where to find one.

The short version

• Fish and chips: Smiths Authentic British Fish and Chips on Bukit Timah Road fries MSC-approved cod and haddock, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, every day from noon [2].
• A full English and a roast: The Whistle on Changi Road does English breakfasts and Sunday roasts, and The Queen & Mangosteen at VivoCity does a full English and pies [1][3].
• The posh option: The English House, by Marco Pierre White, in a shophouse on Mohamed Sultan Road, does beef Wellington, fish and chips and shepherd's pie [1].
• The shopping: Marks & Spencer has 11 stores in Singapore, including Plaza Singapura, Wheelock Place and VivoCity, and is the go-to for British biscuits, chocolate and sandwiches [4][5].
• Marmite: Unilever told the press in July 2026 that it was discontinuing Marmite in Singapore, so stock up when you're back in Blighty [6].

Pound conversions use the Bank of England spot rate of 5 November 2026 (£1 = SGD 1.7214).

Fish and chips

Singapore isn't short of fish, but a proper chippy tea is harder to come by.

Smiths is the one Brits mention first. It opened to the public in 2010, it's open daily from noon to 9.30pm with last orders half an hour before, and it delivers [2]. The haddock is the giveaway that the owners know what they're doing.

British Hainan is worth a detour for something you won't find at home: Hainanese cooks worked in British colonial households and messes, and the food that came out of those kitchens is its own little cuisine.

A full English and a Sunday roast

The Queen & Mangosteen has the bonus of a waterfront view towards Sentosa, which beats a car park in Croydon [1]. Hotel brunches are the other big Sunday tradition in Singapore, and many include a carvery. They're a bigger outlay than a pub roast, so treat them as an occasion.

For the roast at home, your oven will turn the flat into a sauna. Most people save it for the evening with the air con on full.

A pub for the footie

There are fewer proper British pubs than you might expect, but plenty of bars show live sport. Expat Living's July 2026 round-up names these among the best [7]:

• Molly Malone's, 56 Circular Road: Irish pub, rugby central, clubhouse of The Wanderers rugby club, with darts and pool.
• BQ Sports Bar, 39 Boat Quay: screens everywhere, mainly football including the Premier League.
• Lion Brewery Co Taproom, 36 Club Street: football, rugby and cricket on big screens with house-brewed beers.
• Harry's Bar: a chain with 18 outlets showing football, rugby and cricket.

Remember the time difference. Singapore is eight hours ahead of the UK in winter, so the 3pm Saturday game kicks off at 11pm. Our guide to British life in Singapore has the full kick-off maths.

Drinking in Singapore is pricey, mainly because of duty, and many bars add a service charge and GST to the bill. Happy hours are where the sensible money goes. Our nightlife in Singapore guide has more.

Shopping for a taste of home

Marks & Spencer

M&S is the lifeline. After closing its Parkway Parade store in February 2025, it still has 11 outlets in Singapore, including Plaza Singapura, Wheelock Place on Orchard Road and VivoCity [5]. The Plaza Singapura store on level 3 stocks UK-imported biscuits, chocolate, ready meals and sandwiches [4]. In the run-up to Christmas, it's where most British families look for mince pies, Christmas puddings and crackers, so go early: the good stuff sells out in December.

Supermarkets

The big chains carry imported food, at a price:

• Cold Storage is the expat favourite for imported brands.
• FairPrice, the biggest local chain, has a "Finest" format with more imported lines.
• Sheng Siong is cheaper and more local.

Expect to pay noticeably more for a British brand than you would in Tesco. Shopping where Singaporeans shop, and cooking with local produce, is the easiest way to keep the weekly shop sane. Our guide to the cost of living in Singapore has the numbers.

The great Marmite drought of 2026

In July 2026 Unilever confirmed it had decided to "discontinue the Marmite brand in Singapore" after ongoing supply problems [6]. Mothership found an empty Marmite shelf at Cold Storage, and Sheng Siong had neither Marmite nor Bovril. FairPrice said it was sourcing "alternative overseas stocks", and Cold Storage said it was working with suppliers on alternatives [6]. When we checked, there was no word on when (or if) jars would be back on the shelves.

So the practical advice for Marmite lovers:

1. Bring a few jars back in your suitcase after every UK trip. Check the airline's rules on food first.
2. Ask friends flying out to pack one for you. Everyone does it.
3. Keep an eye on FairPrice and Cold Storage for imported stock.
4. Ask in our community group for Brits in Singapore, where someone always knows which shelf has a jar left; you can join here.

Tea

You'll find teabags in every supermarket, and M&S does its own. If you're loyal to one brand, check the shelves before you run out, because what's in stock varies more than you'd expect, as the Marmite saga shows. A suitcase is the most reliable supply chain.

Going native (a little)

The truth is that a lot of Brits end up eating less British food in Singapore, not more. Kaya toast and a soft-boiled egg make a fine breakfast, laksa is better than any soup at home, and a plate of chicken rice at a hawker centre costs a few dollars. Save the fish and chips for when you're homesick, and read our guide to hawker centres, Singlish and local life for the rest.

A word on drink outside the bar: the FCDO travel advice, when we checked on 7 November 2026 (updated 19 March 2026), says it's illegal to drink alcohol in a public place, other than restaurants, bars and licensed venues, between 10.30pm and 7am. Geylang and Little India are Liquor Control Zones with tighter rules at weekends and around public holidays [8]. A takeaway beer on the waterfront at midnight isn't the harmless thing it would be at home.

Sources

1. Honeycombers: British food restaurants in Singapore (updated 5 June 2026)
2. Smiths Authentic British Fish and Chips
3. The Queen & Mangosteen
4. CapitaLand: Marks & Spencer, Plaza Singapura
5. Mothership: M&S closes Parkway Parade outlet (February 2025)
6. Mothership: Marmite disappears from Singapore shelves (29 July 2026)
7. Expat Living: where to watch rugby in Singapore (updated 20 July 2026)
8. GOV.UK: Singapore travel advice, safety and security (updated 19 March 2026)

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