Carnaby has taken over the former Three Buns Robertson Quay outlet.  At the helm of Carnaby’s kitchen is celebrated Chef Adam Penney, who brings his signature flair to elevate classic British comfort food, creating a menu that showcases the finest local and imported ingredients. Nestled in the vibrant locale of Robertson Quay, Carnaby promises to be a haunt for elevated British comfort fare and handcrafted drinks against a quintessentially British soundtrack. The restaurant welcomes its first diners with reservations now open via www.carnaby.sg.

Carnaby Singapore: Concept, Space & Ambience

Sited at the Quayside locale in proximity to the buzzy riverfront Robertson Quay neighbourhood, Carnaby’s interiors are a harmonious blend of edgy and elegant. The restaurant retains the raw, industrial aesthetic of its predecessor with its exposed chipboard while infusing it with a modern British charm with the addition of themed wall decor. The aim is to create an inviting and relaxed dining room where guests can savour exceptional food and drink without pretence.

With a seating capacity of up to 85 pax, diners will have the option of choosing between outdoor and indoor seating with a mixture of regular, sofa and high tables perfect for dates and smaller groups. Taking its cue from the eponymous, culturally significant Carnaby Street in London, the restaurant’s ambience is a celebration of retro British music and culture. Once the epicentre of alternative music and edgy fashion, Carnaby Street in the swinging 60s was well-frequented by rock ‘n roll royalty like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

“We’re incredibly excited to unveil Carnaby alongside Chef Adam Penney whose expert take on uplifting and refining British classics offers diners a fresh experience in a dining scene that is lacking proper British representation”, says Sophia Shen, Co-founder of The Goodburger. “With our focus on exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a vibrant atmosphere, we’re confident Carnaby will be a place where regulars can get their weekly dose of comfort food”.

Carnaby Singapore: British Classics Done Right

Reminiscent of Chef Penney’s childhood in Dublin & the UK, the central vision at Carnaby is to lay bare exquisite produce in an extraordinary way. Having honed his craft in various top restaurants back in London, Penney brings a wealth of experience and innovation to his latest endeavour after 10 years of dishing out the best burgers in Singapore.

“British cuisine has often been unfairly stereotyped as bland and uninteresting,” says Chef Penney. “At Carnaby, we’re challenging that perception by demonstrating the versatility and deliciousness of British flavours. We’re using simple, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are both comforting and exciting.”

Approaching classic British fare with a touch of elegance and refinement, the menu is a testament to Chef Penney’s passion for showcasing the best of British and local produce, from smoked haddock from Scotland, fresh locally-farmed fish and vegetables and a carefully curated selection of award-winning English cheeses. By placing great emphasis on often overlooked condiments and accompaniments with the inclusion of house-made ketchup, hot sauce, mayos and ice cream all made from scratch, the level of attention to detail also exemplifies Chef Penney’s ability to elevate humble and classic dishes.

Carnaby Singapore Menu Signatures

A standout menu item, the Carnaby Burger ($36) features a custom beef patty made with a UK and Australian blend of 2 prime cuts nestled in pillowy soft buns, topped with the decadent Wookey Hole cave-aged cheddar – an international award winning cheese from Dorset, with delicious sweet, and nutty overtones, and a homemade Carnaby sauce. Served with crispy chips and slaw, it’s a flavour explosion. The same exceptional cheddar also stars in the Welsh Rarebit ($18), an elevated English take on cheese on toast perfected by Chef Penney’s family recipe.

Apart from the Carnaby Burger, carnivores can sink their teeth into other beef-forward offerings like the Steak & Guinness Pie ($35) that is simmered in an Irish Guinness Stout for a deep complexity that complements the heft of the meat cooked with an assortment of seasonal vegetables.

Fish fanatics need not look further than the Smoky Fish Pie ($34) that melds together three different types of fish: namely kippers from Northern England, a British breakfast mainstay, with smoked haddock from Scotland and locally-farmed golden snapper. Accompanied by traditional pie fillings like leeks, carrots and peas, the pie is a quintessentially moreish, one-pot British meal.

Carnaby’s Golden Beer Battered Fish & Chips ($36) features the freshest fish available with Golden Snapper delivered straight from the farm every morning, fried in a golden crispy batter infused with Brewdog Punk IPA for a rich flavour and delightfully airy crunch. Paired with its familiar fix-ins like mushy peas, lemon and tartare sauce to brighten the palate, the Carnaby fish and chips is probably the best version of this British classic.

In true The Goodburger fashion, vegetarians will still be able to enjoy dishes like the Impossible Carnaby Burger ($33) with a meaty plant-based Impossible patty, crowned with melted Baron Bigod brie (Winner of Best British Cheese 2024), as well as the Summer Garden Risotto ($28) with its medley of sweet spring peas, asparagus and English-style parmesan, Twineham Grange.

Carnaby Singapore Desserts

On the dessert front, Chef Penney conjures up nostalgic treats inspired by his personal childhood favourites. A pantry staple dessert that can be whipped up in minutes, the ‘Allo Treacle’ Tart ($16) is a sophisticated interpretation made rich with a salted caramel interior and a dollop of chantilly cream.

Also exemplifying Carnaby’s approach to less waste, beer waste is first reduced into a concentrated beer syrup that is then adapted into the IPA Trifle ($19) in the layers of a beer-flavoured custard and jelly.

For a comforting mash of warm and cool, dessert-lovers can delight in the Sticky Toffee Date Pudding ($16) a British winter must-have that reveals an indulgent butterscotch sauce and housemade vanilla ice cream.

Carnaby Singapore Beverages

Imbibers can look forward to a concise selection of handcrafted cocktails that reimagine classic English drinks that are new to the Singaporean palate. Examples include The Bridgerton ($24) – a cheeky homage to the Netflix hit series that offers a modern twist on an English Garden, and the Twiggy ($24), inspired by its namesake 60s fashion supermodel and her iconic yellow dress. Beer fans can swig down pints of specialty craft beers from Scottish cult brewers Brewdog and Peroni on draft.

Specials at Carnaby Singapore

Beyond the reimagined classics, launching soon will be Breakfast by Carnaby (which is currently being served at Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis), where the menu will feature delights like the The Full Monty, Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup, and the Poor Knights of Windsor Boozy Toast, a playful take on French toast infused with sherry and amaretto that is inspired by Sunday breakfasts with his daughters. Keeping in theme, the restaurant will also be debuting The Carnaby Sunday Roast, tapping on a traditionally British ritual of hearty weekend meals with loved ones.

Carnaby Singapore: British Diner & Music Bar At Robertson Quay

Carnaby opens its doors this July, operating from Tuesdays to Sundays with a lunch seating from 12pm – 2:30pm and a dinner seating from 5pm – 10pm on weekdays. On weekends, the establishment will operate all day from 11am – 10:30pm.

For reservations and more information, please visit: www.carnaby.sg. For the latest happenings and updates, do follow Carnaby’s official Instagram.

Note: All prices stated are subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes.