Born during the 2020 lockdown, Sago House, founded by Jay Gray, Desiree Jane Silva and George Abhishek, is a labourâofâlove neighbourhood bar that quickly rose to Asiaâs best ranks. Built almost entirely by hand with 80% upcycled materials, the interior exudes a raw, artistic characterâgraffiti murals, Polaroids, neon art and salvaged objects evoke a BerlinâorâTel AvivâmeetsâChinatown vibe. The menu centers on six core classicsâdaiquiri, martini, Old Fashioned, highballârotated weekly with local market ingredients and quirky names like Donât Go Bacon My Heart or Oregano Be My Girl?. Regulars can also revisit a semiâpermanent curated list of favourites like the Sesame Negroni (sesameâinfused gin, cucumber campari, vermouth). A recent signature is Acute Angel: calvados, apricot, and whiteâwine aperitif for a fruitâpunchy hit. Foodwise, light bites complement the drinksâthink curried macâandâcheese, burrata salad with boozy apricots, or duck wraps and steak sandwichesâenough to match the bold cocktails. The hospitality wins awards: Sago House clinched the Michterâs Art of Hospitality Award in 2023, thanks to genuine warmth and personalized service. Staff greet every guest with a loud âhelloâ 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, shophouseâstyle venue in Tanjong Pagarâs Duxton Hill enclave.
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