Pop-City x Pony: Jigger & Pony’s Newest Japanese Inspired Cocktail Bar
CONTENT: Andrew Kho
Taking over the space previously occupied by Sugarhall, Jigger & Pony has launched its newest cocktail bar with a new sleek Japanese urban vibe.
Pop City X Pony, a collaboration with House of Suntory offers four distinctive zones, each offering a different feel of modern Japanese city life.
Named after the traditional Japanese folding screen, the 11-seat Byōbu Bar is adorned by a hand-painted, embroidered byōbu as its backdrop paying homage to Japan’s 24 seasons. Celebrating the spirit of gathering, the Tasting Commons is centered on the vintage vinyl with a display countertop lined with Hibiki and other whiskies as its centerpiece, on certain nights, this counter is converted into a DJ stage with guest DJ’s spinning curated beats. Guests can also enjoy their drinks in this standing area on regular nights.
The third zone is the After Hours Salon, offering a quieter corner, the space features Japanese aesthetics, made modern. Zaisu-inspired seating grounds, fabric-inspired textile banquettes and and custom ichimatsu wall coverings. Unwind in this relaxed setting with bigger space for either intimate groups or larger group gatherings. The Bar Mixtape is your very own private space with your own private bartender, perfect for private gatherings or celebrations. The space is also lined with compact disks and headphones for guests to listen to their favourite music while enjoying their drinks.
The Cocktail menu here is separated into three sections, POP, inspired by Japanese pop music from different genres and artist personalities, CITY inspired by Japanese aesthetics and fashion, and Seasons in Motion, two new seasonal cocktails inspired by Japan’s microseasons, featuring seasonal produce and ingredients.
Some of the highlights from each of the sections include under POP, HØJ1CHA €SPR€$$Ø MART1N1 (S$25), inspired by Japanese techno artist ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, the combination of Haku Vodka, hojicha, coffee, and mezcal brings a very unique taste and we do highly recommend this drink even for non-coffee drinkers.
Under the CITY section, don’t miss out Pop City Sour (S$26) layering Hibiki Harmony Whisky, sour plum, and purple shiso-infused Cocchi Americano, this is an easy drink for anyone who loves cocktails. Also under this section, we also enjoyed Harajuku Mary, an elevated version of bloody mary inspired cocktail, layered with Haku vodka, tomato, wasabi, lemon, tonkotsu sauce, dashi and celery bitters. This drink is a surprising loved drink regardless of gender.
Under this month’s seasonal cocktails, do try the Fuji Apple & Oyster Leaf Fizz (S$26), this sweet cocktail features a combination of Japanese Fuji Apple and Oyster Leaf, the cocktail makes you feel like you’re having fresh oysters and apple juice at the same time. Atop the cocktail is crispy parmesan crisp which balances out the taste of the cocktail as you sip.
“Each drink is like a track or an outfit that tells a story,” says Aki Eguchi, Bar Programme Director, Jigger & Pony Group. “The drinks in “POP” move with energy and feeling, full of spontaneity and spark, while those in “CITY” show structure, texture, and quiet refinement. Together, they express the duality of POP CITY—where creativity meets emotion, and every sip shows us a little more about who we are.”
Happy Hour is available daily from 5.30pm to 8pm. Cocktails include Shibuya-Hi with Roku Gin, fig, coconut and hinoki bitters and the Hibiki Harmony Whisky-based Yuzu Whisky Sour along with wines and Suntory premium malt on tap priced from S$12 onwards.
POP CITY is open from Mondays to Saturdays 5.30pm to 12am, Sundays and Public Holidays closed. Reservations can be made here
POP CITY is located at 19 Cecil Street, Level 2, Singapore 049704
