The Summerhouse, a dining destination set inside a 1930s former Royal Air Force bungalow at Seletar Aerospace Park, has completed a major revamp. First established by 1-Group in 2016, the conserved colonial estate now features ten updated dining and community spaces. The layout spans three main venue concepts – Botanico, Wildseed Café, and Wildseed Bar.
What is New at Botanico?
Located on the upper floor of the colonial bungalow, Botanico has transitioned into a farm-to-table Italian concept centered on home-style cooking. The restaurant uses fresh herbs harvested daily from the estate’s own 20-species edible Garden Beds, alongside produce sourced from local farms.
Botanico Menu Highlights
- Nonna-Style Pot (Weekly Rotating): Features continuous refills of a weekly rotating pasta dish. The rotation includes Fusilli Al Bronzo, Truffle Gnocchi, Kelong Prawn Ravioli, and Linguine Vongole. A September launch promotion offers this deal at $10++ per person.
- The Carrello Brunch (Weekends): An à la carte buffet sequence priced at $60++ per person (minimum two guests). The meal begins with a morning herb basket and dips, followed by small plate trolley service, Parmigiano wheel pasta service, wood-fired mains (such as Kelong Sea Bass, 24-hour Beef Cheek, and Inka Smoked Iberico Pork), and a dessert trolley.
- Special Events & Dining Spaces: Includes Italian Wine Journey Dinners starting from 17 October, alfresco dining at The Verandah, and private corporate dining at The Orchid Room.
Botanico
Lunch on Saturday & Sunday (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM);
Dinner from Wednesday to Sunday (6:00 PM – 10:30 PM).
What Can Visitors Expect at Wildseed Café and the Garden Grounds?
Wildseed Café operates on the ground floor for day-time dining, introducing several refreshed areas.
- The Bloom Room & Sunlit Porch: An indoor floral-themed room hosting floral arrangement and baking workshops alongside high tea sessions. The adjoining alfresco porch offers updated booth seating for larger brunch groups.
- House-Made Garden Desserts: The café has introduced desserts incorporating estate-grown ingredients, including the Vanilla Lavender Blueberry Petite Cake and the Pandan Lime Blossom Cake.
- The Lawn & Wags & Wander: The central courtyard hosts pop-up markets, giant lawn games, and seasonal festive installations. The dedicated dog play area, Wags & Wander, hosts community pet meet-ups, dog-friendly brunches, and walks around The Oval.
- Garden Domes: Geodesic glass domes set in the garden offer private five-course farm-to-table dinners starting from $380++ for two guests. Larger groups can utilize The Glasshouse, which includes a live grill option for private parties.
Wildseed Café:
Daily, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last order at 4:30 PM).
How Has Wildseed Bar Changed for Nightlife?
As night falls, the alfresco Sunset Porch turns into an evening venue with live music daily and a local craft beer partnership with Singapore brewery Brewlander.
Wildseed Bar Evening Menu
- Garden-to-Glass Cocktails: Infused with herbs grown directly on the estate.
- Saturday Garden Grill: Features live-fire outdoor cooking paired with the live band.
- Shared Platter Dishes: Includes 12-Hour Slow-Cooked Honey Back Ribs (served with potato dippers and slaw), Home-Smoked Chicken Leg (served with chat potatoes and salsa verde), and a Grilled Seafood Platter with Kelong tiger prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, and squid.
- Bar Snacks: Features Wildseed Loaded Chips with house-made chips, masala spices, and minced beef.
Wildseed Bar:
Sunday to Thursday, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM;
Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holidays, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
The Summerhouse
3 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Park
Singapore 798387
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