Fly Entertainment founder Irene Ang’s new bar concept puts you on the naughty list
Remember HQ on Club Street? Well, the karaoke bar has since evolved into Bar Naked, a chill watering hole with premium cocktails.
Founded by the Fly Entertainment CEO Irene Ang and Pat Law from Goodstuph, the bar menu takes direction from former Tippling Club barman, Zachary Connor de Git. He is currently Regional Portfolio Ambassador for William Grant & Sons (WGS). With WGS’ involvement, the bar utilises spirits such as Monkey Shoulder, Sailor Jerry, and Reyka Vodka.
“There is a need for reinvention every two to three years, especially on this competitive stretch of Club Street. The implementation of road closure at Club Street and Ann Siang Road in late 2013 was a significant prompt for change and need of spaces for social activities, recreation and respite,” Irene said about the revamp of HQ to the current Bar Naked.
Star-Studded Opening
A few weeks ago, the opening boasted a blend of celebrities gracing the event such as Allan Wu, Rebecca Tan, Patricia Mok, and Zhou Chong Qing. They played party games where guests were challenged to finish a whole banana in seconds in exchange for drinks.
A DIY cocktail stand, or as Irene herself put it, ‘yong tau foo,’ was set up in the upstairs enclave for a little fun. We got to pick out whatever fruit was available – mostly berries with the odd ingredient like chilli – and hand it to the waiting bartenders for our own bespoke cocktail of sorts.
Strong Tipples
Apart from that the menu of mainstay cocktails features drinks such as the Malt Jockey ($28) with Monkey Shoulder whisky, sweet vermouth, maraschino and chocolate bitters, and the Dirty & Naked ($28) with Reyka Vodka, elderflower, tea, citrus, and a touch of Balvenie Double Wood.
There are also some bar snacks from Bar Naked such as Aunty Ang’s Wings ($16) and Popcorn Chicken ($14), as well as the crowd-pleaser Truffle Fries ($16) for sinful snacking. So why not get a little naughty at Bar Naked?
Bar Naked, 95 Club Street, Singapore 069463, Tel: 6423 4695
By Cheryl Chia
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