Finally someone has realised what we absolutely need in Sydney is a bar which is a cross between Indiana Jones and a Thai Island. Saga is that bar. Hidden behind two carved wooden doors in a back alley near Kensington Street in Chippendale, Saga is another world oasis.
It’s exposed beams, lanterns and vines across the walls and a water feature with a giant Buddha head. Definitely not your every day Sydney bar.
There is a cocktail list which changes from week to week, an extensive spirits list and a good selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Prices are on par with other Sydney bars, with cocktails around $20 and glasses of wine around $15.
The food menu is fairly limited as it’s probably more the kind of place where you’d go for a drink (or three) before heading to one of the multitude of restaurants around the corner in Kensington Street. Having said that, the food we did try (chicken riblets with szechuan and Kingfish ceviche) was very good.
The bar is relatively small and I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking this is going to be my new favourite bar so book in advance if you want to be sure of getting a table.
49-51 Goold St Chippendale