Meet the Six Bartenders

Get to know the talents who will be shaking and stirring their very best cocktails. Whether they’ve perfected age-old techniques or are creating new sensations from scratch, they are redefining what it means to enjoy a good drink

JON LEE

PENROSE KL

Founder and head bartender Jon Lee aimed to blend the worlds of kitchen, bar, and art when he opened Penrose. The bar’s menu encapsulates the five pillars that make up nearly all cocktails: alcohol, flavour, taste, body, and dilution, resulting in elegant and clean cocktails.

DESIREE JANE

SAGO HOUSE

The co-founder of Sago House, Desiree Jane is known for her warm hospitality. She oversees operations of the eclectic bar, which is located on top of a Sago Street shophouse, running a rotating weekly menu.

ANGEL NG JI

TRIPTYK

The award-winning bar & beverage professional is the founder of Triptyk, known for its sustainable approach and low to zero-proof cocktails. The bar is located within a Kampung Attap-based collective comprised of three distinct areas: a restaurant, bar, and event space.

ISZ VALENTINO

THE DRAGON CHAMBER

Isz Valentino has been in the F&B scene for eight years and is currently the bar manager of The Dragon Chamber, an immersive, oneof-a-kind hidden restaurant reminiscent of old-time Chinatown gambling dens and secret society hangouts.

AFFIE ADUT

HERE & NOW

Affie Adut is the director and co-founder of Here & Now. He conceptualised the bar’s cocktail menu creatively, revolving around the notion of time.

HE XIN

MAMA DIAM

He Xin, known to friends as Hex, leads the innovative beverage program at culinary haven and cocktail bar Mama Diam. With roots in China, his passion lies in capturing Singaporean heritage through his drinks, weaving together flavours, stories, and cultures.