In a cool bungalow near a pool is Swag (03-7932 2307), which opened a few months ago. It’s a food and beverage outlet, with the restaurant on the ground floor and the bar / party spot and balcony upstairs.
The joint
The bar area is a tight, loft-like spot with black walls and various types of cool furniture. Tunes at Swag are cool, mostly house. There’s a DJ console as well.
Love the lamps over the bar
The huge Mojito comes with a double shot of rum
Tried a few of the bar’s cocktails, starting with Ask For Pegu, which is Tanqueray gin, Triple Sec, Angostura Bitters, and fresh lime. ($26, all prices nett). A soothing drink, opined my review partner. It tastes like an aperitif, with bitter-herbal flavours.
Pegu
The Green Boblin ($25) is awesome stuff. Refreshing with a clash of flavours. It’s minty, melony, a little on the sweet side, but well-tempered by the vodka. It’s a combi of two shots of Smirnoff, one shot of Midori, and a mint-herb mix. Named after bartender Bob.
The Boblin
Didn’t really try the food items on the menu – it ranges from bruschetta, burgers, steak, roast chicken, grilled lamb, skewers, etc. Menu looks very interesting, and you can have the food upstairs if you prefer.
Beer prices are reasonable, with 3 Guinness pints for $60 nett. And all prices shown on the menu are nett.
It now opens for brunch/lunch on Sats and Suns. Ladies Night is every Wednesday, and Quiz Nights Tuesdays. Happy hours are 4-8pm. (Closed Mondays)
The restaurant section
And the bar upstairs
Sunset drinks
All cocktails are made with premium spirits. No Klang piss in cocktails here, unlike some established bars.
Swag is located in PJ Palms sports centre, near Waikiki Bar, and the FB page is here. Checkitout.
Thirsty
Brain damage: 6.5/10
