Prima Tower (Singapore)

Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Singapore owned and managed by Prima Tower Pte Ltd.[1][2][3]

Prima Tower
Dining Area
Dining Area
General information
StatusPermanently Closed
TypeGrain Silo
Location201 Keppel Road
Singapore 099419
Coordinates1°15′55.4″N 103°49′33.6″E
Opened1977
LandlordPrima Group
Height60 meters (196 ft)
Technical details
Floor count10
Lifts/elevators2
Website
http://pfs.com.sg http://primatower.com.sg/home/

The restaurant opened in 1977, and was touted for being the "world’s only revolving restaurant nestled on a grain silo". It also serves Beijing cuisine, together with views of Sentosa, Mount Faber and the Cable Car.[4]

History

The restaurant was built on top of a grain silo.[5]

It was popular as a wedding venue for Chinese couples, offering wedding banquets and packages[6]

Closure

On 6 April 2020, the restaurant closed due to the Circuit Breaker measures implemented by Singapore. Although scheduled to open on 1 August, it was closed permanently, after 43 years in operation.[7]

Mr Jian Yongyao, chairman of the restaurant, stated that it was a difficult decision to close the restaurant and "It's a shame that a 43-year-old business has come to this".[4]

Prima Tower Website (archived)

Prima Tower Alternative Website (archived)






Prima Tower
Restaurant information
Established1977
Closed6 April 2020
Head chefChan Sung Og
Food typeChinese
Rating3.5/5
Seating capacity400

References
  1. "Singapore Business Directory". www.sgpbusiness.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  2. Taylor, Michael; Thrift, Nigel (2013-03-12). Multinationals and the Restructuring of the World Economy (RLE International Business): The Geography of the Multinationals Volume 2. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-12449-6.
  3. Carr, Jennifer L. (2013-12-01). Major Companies of The Far East and Australasia 1993/94: Volume 1: South East Asia. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-94-011-1452-3.
  4. "Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant closes after 43 years, felled by impact of COVID-19". CNA. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  5. "the revolving restaurant sits atop a wheat silo, quite unique - Picture of Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant, Singapore - Tripadvisor". www.tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  6. "Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant | Wedding Packages". OneThreeOneFour. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  7. "Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant at Harbourfront closes down after 43 years due to Covid-19 impact". mothership.sg. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
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