Born during the 2020 lockdown, Sago House, founded by Jay Gray, Desiree Jane Silva and George Abhishek, is a labour‑of‑love neighbourhood bar that quickly rose to Asia’s best ranks. Built almost entirely by hand with 80% upcycled materials, the interior exudes a raw, artistic character—graffiti murals, Polaroids, neon art and salvaged objects evoke a Berlin‑or‑Tel Aviv‑meets‑Chinatown vibe. The menu centers on six core classics—daiquiri, martini, Old Fashioned, highball—rotated weekly with local market ingredients and quirky names like Don’t Go Bacon My Heart or Oregano Be My Girl?. Regulars can also revisit a semi‑permanent curated list of favourites like the Sesame Negroni (sesame‑infused gin, cucumber campari, vermouth). A recent signature is Acute Angel: calvados, apricot, and white‑wine aperitif for a fruit‑punchy hit. Foodwise, light bites complement the drinks—think curried mac‑and‑cheese, burrata salad with boozy apricots, or duck wraps and steak sandwiches—enough to match the bold cocktails. The hospitality wins awards: Sago House clinched the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award in 2023, thanks to genuine warmth and personalized service. Staff greet every guest with a loud “hello” and guide them to a table while making everyone feel at home. After relocating in October 2023 to 37 Duxton Hill from Sago Street, the bar carried over its distinctive spirit and aesthetic into a leafy, shophouse‑style venue in Tanjong Pagar’s Duxton Hill enclave.
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