What’s the story behind Carnaby?
Carnaby is a new British diner and music bar launched by The Goodburger group in Robertson Quay, Singapore. It opened in July 2024, with Adam Penney, former executive chef at Potato Head, as head chef. Penney brings years of experience from top London restaurants and is known for creating some of Singapore’s best burgers.
How does Carnaby’s design bring its vibrant ambiance and cultural inspiration to life?
Carnaby blends industrial and British charm, featuring themed decor with iconic British album covers inspired by London’s Carnaby Street – a 1960s cultural hub for music and fashion. The restaurant has a retro vibe, with a lively soundtrack reflecting the energy and style of that era.
What’s on the menu that diners can look forward to at Carnaby?
Diners can expect an elevated take on classic British comfort food, with a menu featuring British and locally sourced ingredients, such as smoked haddock from Scotland, locally-farmed fish, and award-winning English cheeses. Penney challenges the stereotype of bland British cuisine by using simple, high-quality ingredients to create comforting yet exciting dishes, elevating traditional fare with refined techniques and attention to detail.
Tell us about the signatures…
Signature dishes include the Carnaby Burger ($36), made with a UK and Australian beef blend, topped with Wookey Hole cave-aged cheddar, homemade sauce, crispy chips, and slaw. Another highlight is the Steak & Guinness Pie ($35), featuring beef simmered in Irish Guinness Stout with seasonal vegetables. Seafood options include the Smoky Fish Pie ($34), blending kippers, smoked haddock, and golden snapper, and the Golden Beer Battered Fish & Chips ($36), made with crispy golden snapper fried in Brewdog Punk IPA batter. For vegetarians, there’s the Impossible Carnaby Burger ($33) with melted Baron Bigod brie and the Summer Garden Risotto ($28) with spring peas, asparagus, and Twineham Grange parmesan.
What about the sweet treats and bevvies?
Carnaby offers nostalgic, British-inspired desserts like the ‘Allo Treacle Tart ($16) with salted caramel and chantilly cream, and the IPA Trifle ($19) with beer-flavoured custard and jelly. The Sticky Toffee Date Pudding ($16) features rich butterscotch sauce and house-made vanilla ice cream. The beverage menu includes handcrafted cocktails such as The Bridgerton ($24) and The Twiggy ($24), along with specialty craft beers on draft from Brewdog and Peroni.
Anything special you want to mention?
Yes, they’ve just launched The Carnaby Roast, a hearty weekend meal inspired by traditional British Sunday roasts. Its available all weekend, every weekend so head down to the riverside for a hearty roast, Yorkshire pudding included!
Carnaby
60 Robertson Quay #01-01, Singapore 238252
https://www.instagram.com/carnabysg/
