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Burnt Ends
Chef Dave Pynt's wood-fired barbecue restaurant in Dempsey, cooking almost everything in a four-tonne, two-oven brick kiln.
At a glance
- Type
- Modern Australian barbecue
- Area
- Dempsey Hill, Singapore
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- burntends.com.sg
Good to know
- Counter seating
- Cocktail bar
Why we recommend it
Burnt Ends is chef-owner Dave Pynt's modern Australian barbecue restaurant, which moved from its original Teck Lim Road shophouse to Dempsey Hill in 2022. It holds a Michelin star and has featured on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list, and it remains one of the hardest tables in Singapore to book. The heart of the restaurant is a custom four-tonne brick kiln with two ovens, alongside elevated grills, where almost everything on the menu is cooked over wood.
The food is smoky, ingredient-led and changes often, depending on what the kitchen has sourced. Expect grilled and roasted meats, seafood and vegetables, many served simply to let the wood fire speak, plus the restaurant's long-running signatures such as the pulled pork sandwich known as the Sanger. Bread, butter and small snacks come out of the ovens too. The drinks list includes a strong selection of wines, and the team can suggest pairings as the meal goes on.
The best seats are at the counter facing the kiln, where you can watch the chefs feeding the fire and plating each dish. Reservations open in advance and fill quickly, so plan early and be flexible with dates and times. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays, serves dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and lunch from Thursday to Saturday, which is often an easier time to secure a booking. If you cannot get a table, the adjoining Burnt Ends Cocktail Bar at #01-04 takes its own reservations.
Burnt Ends suits couples and small groups of food lovers celebrating something special. Prices are high and the experience is lively rather than hushed, with the noise and heat of an open kitchen. Let the team know about dietary requirements when booking, as much of the menu is centred on meat.
The restaurant is at 7 Dempsey Road, #01-02, in Dempsey Hill, a former British army barracks now filled with restaurants, bars and shops. Dempsey is not on the MRT, so take a taxi or bus. Combine dinner with an early-evening drink at the cocktail bar next door, or with a visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens nearby earlier in the day.
Burnt Ends FAQs
When is Burnt Ends open?
Dinner Tuesday to Saturday and lunch Thursday to Saturday; closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Where is Burnt Ends now?
At 7 Dempsey Road, #01-02, in Dempsey Hill.
Is there a bar?
Yes, the Burnt Ends Cocktail Bar is next door at #01-04 and takes its own reservations.
How is the food cooked?
Almost everything is cooked in a four-tonne, two-oven brick kiln or on wood-fired grills.
How hard is it to book?
Tables fill quickly once reservations open, so plan well ahead and consider lunch.
Where should I sit?
The counter seats facing the kiln are the most sought-after.
How do I get there?
Dempsey is not on the MRT, so a taxi or bus is easiest.
How do I contact the restaurant?
Email [email protected].