Jigger & Pony
ANSON, Singapore
Bar in Singapore, Singapore
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Editorial-Format Cocktail Bar
Why go
Jigger & Pony is worth prioritizing when the brief is a serious Singapore cocktail night with a lively room and strong awards credibility. It is less useful for rooftop views, outdoor space, or an easy last-minute plan, so book early and use it as the anchor rather than a backup stop.
About Jigger & Pony
Jigger & Pony is a Singapore bar with a verified awards profile that includes Asia's Best Bars #1 in 2020, World's 50 Best Bars #9 in 2021, Top 500 Bars Best Bars #5 in 2025, a Tatler 2025 listing in Best Bars Asia-Pacific, a Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree recognition. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.
Use it as a considered Singapore bar pick when recognition matters. Specific details such as price range, booking difficulty, seating, hours, menu format, service style are not confirmed in the available data, so they should be checked directly before planning. For a broader scan before committing, use Our full Singapore bars guide.
Book this for a recognized Singapore bar, not an unverified brief
The practical call is to plan with the confirmed facts in mind: Jigger & Pony is a smart-casual Singapore bar with major verified recognition. Details about reservations, group size, menu structure, pricing, the exact experience are not confirmed here, so avoid building the night around assumptions that are not published in the verified data.
There is no confirmed price range in the supplied details, so treat it as a premium bar decision only in the broad sense that it has significant awards recognition. If the plan includes dining first, check Our full Singapore restaurants guide; if the night is tied to where guests are staying, Our full Singapore hotels guide is the more useful starting point.
Where it fits for a second visit
For a repeat guest, the strongest verified reason to return is the awards record rather than any unconfirmed claim about format, setting, or menu. Its recognition across global and Asia-Pacific bar lists supports treating it as a serious Singapore bar option, while the finer planning details should be confirmed directly with the venue.
The awards profile is the clearest reason to prioritize it over a generic night out: Asia's Best Bars #1 in 2020, World's 50 Best Bars #9 in 2021, Top 500 Bars Best Bars #5 in 2025, Tatler 2025 Best Bars Asia-Pacific listing, Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree recognition. Choose it when the group wants a recognized Singapore bar with a smart-casual dress code; look elsewhere if the priority depends on unconfirmed details such as specific pricing, seating, menu format, or availability.
Planning details
- Location
- 165 Tg Pagar Rd, Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539
- Website
- jiggerandpony.com
- Phone
- +65 9621 1074
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jigger & Pony occupies the Amara Hotel lobby but reads like a standalone cocktail institution rather than a typical hotel watering hole. The room projects a calibrated ease—warm without affectation and polished without stiffness—so the service feels attentive and assured rather than performative. The bar’s long arc of consistency and high placements on regional and global lists give it a quietly commanding presence: celebrated but never flashy. Overall the atmosphere balances refined professionalism with relaxed hospitality, making the space feel both elevated and welcoming for serious cocktail drinkers and hotel guests alike.
Best For
This is a destination for people who care about cocktails and hospitality as much as accolade. It suits couples on a date, groups marking a special night, and professionals stopping by after work; it also fits travelers who expect a considered cocktail program from a hotel bar. The bar’s reputation for menu intelligence and steady service rewards guests who approach it with curiosity—those who appreciate craftsmanship and consistency will find it especially rewarding. Reservations or early arrival are sensible on busy evenings given its standing and consistent popularity.
Ordering Tips
Jigger & Pony emphasizes menu intelligence and hospitality, so the safest approach is to engage with the bartenders and trust their recommendations. The description highlights thoughtful, consistent cocktails rather than theatrical one-offs, so ask the team for house signatures or a drink that matches your flavor preferences. For groups or special nights, rely on bartender suggestions to navigate the menu’s strengths. Because the bar’s reputation is built on consistency and service, letting the staff tailor a selection ensures you experience what the program is best known for.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is full
If availability is the problem, try Sago House for a more relaxed cocktail night or Night Hawk for a sharper late-evening plan. If the group cares more about a strong room concept than awards momentum, The Elephant Room is the better pivot.
Bar context
How it compares in Singapore
Choose Jigger & Pony over J Bar when the priority is a higher-recognition cocktail program and a more destination-worthy night. J Bar is the easier practical fallback if the group wants a simpler hotel-bar plan, but it does not carry the same awards signal or booking urgency.
Sago House and Night Hawk are better cross-shops for drink-focused guests who want a different room feel without making the evening feel generic. Pick Sago House if the group wants something more relaxed; pick Night Hawk if the brief is a sharper late-night cocktail stop. Jigger & Pony remains the safer choice for a polished, recognition-backed booking.
Jungle Ballroom and The Elephant Room make more sense when ambiance or a stronger concept-driven room matters as much as the drink list. If booking difficulty is the deciding factor, start with those alternatives before trying to force Jigger & Pony into a tight schedule.
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Compare Jigger & Pony
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jigger & Pony | Singapore | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #5Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Australian Bitters Co. - World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Australian Bitters Co. (Top Four Finalist)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Australian Bitters Co. - World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Australian Bitters Co. (Top 10 Nominee)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – APAC * - Best International Bar Team – APAC * (Regional Top 10 Honoree)2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #32025 World's 50 Best Bars · #9Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 20252024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #32024 World's 50 Best Bars · #5 |
| J Bar | Singapore | No published awards |
| Sago House | Singapore | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2482025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #562024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #152023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #102023 World's 50 Best Bars · #322022 Asia's Best Bars · #312021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #49 |
| Jungle Ballroom | Singapore | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #207 |
| Night Hawk | Singapore | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2092026 Pinnacle Guide2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #77Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 20252024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #162024 World's 50 Best Bars · #74 |
| The Elephant Room | Singapore | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 · #58Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2192024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #65 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jigger & Pony known for?
Jigger & Pony is known in the verified data for its Singapore bar recognition, including Asia's Best Bars #1 in 2020, World's 50 Best Bars #9 in 2021, Top 500 Bars Best Bars #5 in 2025, Tatler 2025 Best Bars Asia-Pacific listing.
