{"id":336276,"date":"2026-04-01T10:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=336276"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T02:29:23","slug":"uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"We chat with Uno Jang, creative director of Jigger &amp; Pony, on what it takes to be the world\u2019s favourite bartender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I recognised Uno Jang before I ever met him. Prior to him becoming the world\u2019s favourite bartender, I found myself drawn to his energy when I spotted him during a visit to Jigger &amp; Pony. He didn\u2019t move like a bartender or the creative director, but like a host welcoming friends to a dinner party. Uno\u2019s enthusiasm is so earnest that even our interview felt like a chat between friends. As we shared mugs of somaek (the signature drink of his new bar, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/bop-bartenders-of-pony-review-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bartenders of Pony<\/a>), Uno kindly let me pick his brain about the latest happenings in Singapore\u2019s bar scene.<\/p>\n<p>About Uno\u2019s backstory: this 35-year-old bartender started his career when he moved to Singapore from South Korea in 2015. He was just 24 years old with limited English and no experience. After meeting Jigger &amp; Pony Group owner Indra Kantono in 2017, Uno\u2019s skill reached its true potential. Now, he\u2019s grown his stellar reputation as a leader of the bar world, known for hospitality so great that it bagged him the Altos Bartenders\u2019 Bartender Award in 2025.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Uno Jang of Jigger &amp; Pony interview<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#meet-uno-jang-creative-director-of-jigger-pony-and-bartenders-of-pony\" title=\"Meet Uno Jang, creative director of Jigger &amp; Pony and Bartenders of Pony\">Meet Uno Jang, creative director of Jigger &amp; Pony and Bartenders of Pony<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#youve-been-a-busy-bee-with-pop-city-x-pony-and-the-bartenders-of-pony-openings-recently-what-are-you-doing-outside-of-work\" title=\"What he does outside of work\">What he does outside of work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#well-the-bars-beautiful-tell-us-more-about-it\" title=\"More about Bartenders of Pony\">More about Bartenders of Pony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#congratulations-on-your-altos-bartenders-bartender-award-win-since-this-was-a-peer-voted-award-what-does-it-mean-to-you\" title=\"What winning an award means to Uno\">What winning an award means to Uno<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#what-do-you-think-contributed-to-you-becoming-the-worlds-favourite-bartender\" title=\"What it took to be the world&#039;s favourite bartender\">What it took to be the world's favourite bartender<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#youre-known-for-prioritising-hospitality-and-experience-how-much-of-a-bars-success-relies-on-drinks-and-how-much-of-it-is-in-hospitality-storytelling-and-experience\" title=\"What makes a bar: drinks or hospitality?\">What makes a bar: drinks or hospitality?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#does-a-successful-bartender-need-personality-beyond-their-skill\" title=\"Does a bartender need more than skill?\">Does a bartender need more than skill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#what-was-the-motivation-to-open-bartenders-of-pony\" title=\"Why open BOP?\">Why open BOP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#what-are-some-things-bars-in-singapore-could-be-doing-differently-to-succeed\" title=\"What can Singapore bars do to succeed?\">What can Singapore bars do to succeed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#before-we-go-i-have-to-ask-%e2%80%93-whats-the-most-unhinged-drink-a-guest-has-asked-you-to-make\" title=\"The most unhinged drink ever made\">The most unhinged drink ever made<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-cocktail-bar-interview\/#a-space-filled-with-heart-and-soul\" title=\"A space filled with heart and soul\">A space filled with heart and soul<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"meet-uno-jang-creative-director-of-jigger-pony-and-bartenders-of-pony\"><\/span>Meet Uno Jang, creative director of Jigger &amp; Pony and Bartenders of Pony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_336281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336281\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-336281 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-bartenders-of-pony-interview-900x643.png\" alt=\"uno jang jigger and pony bartenders of pony interview\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-bartenders-of-pony-interview-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-bartenders-of-pony-interview-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-bartenders-of-pony-interview.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-336281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uno and I, meeting at Bartenders of Pony for a chat! Photography: Samantha Lek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"youve-been-a-busy-bee-with-pop-city-x-pony-and-the-bartenders-of-pony-openings-recently-what-are-you-doing-outside-of-work\"><\/span>You\u2019ve been a busy bee with Pop City x Pony and the Bartenders of Pony openings recently! What are you doing outside of work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When I\u2019m not behind the bar, I\u2019m usually still working \u2013 developing menus, tasting, planning, training the team, and thinking about how to make the overall experience better. I also spend time observing what people enjoy these days \u2013 not only in bars, but in food, music, and culture.<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, I really enjoy simple downtime. I like having a good breakfast, walking around, and resetting my head. A small ritual for me is going out in the morning, getting coffee, and observing people \u2013 what they\u2019re drawn to, their mood, their energy, the little details. Those routines keep me grounded, and they often give me a lot of ideas when I go back to work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"well-the-bars-beautiful-tell-us-more-about-it\"><\/span>Well, the bar\u2019s beautiful! Tell us more about it.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BOP (Bartenders of Pony) is a Korean cocktail dining-bar shaped by my own journey and how I grew up drinking in Korea. After spending ten years in Singapore and in global cocktail culture, I wanted to create something that felt closer to home \u2013 something that reflects how Koreans actually drink.<\/p>\n<p>At BOP, cocktails lead the night and food follows its rhythm. The drinks are built on familiar cocktail structures but are deeply influenced by Korean drinking rituals \u2013 from somaek and makgeolli to flavours like rice, perilla, seaweed, and spice. The food is designed for sharing and staying, anchoring the table the way Korean meals naturally do. Together, the drinks and food are meant to move with the energy of the room, encouraging unhurried nights, repeat rounds, and moments that feel spontaneous.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_336301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336301\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-336301 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-bartenders-of-pony-interview-singapore-1-1.gif\" alt=\"uno jang jigger and pony bartenders of pony interview singapore 1\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-336301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A huge cheers to start the interview! Photography: Samantha Lek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"congratulations-on-your-altos-bartenders-bartender-award-win-since-this-was-a-peer-voted-award-what-does-it-mean-to-you\"><\/span>Congratulations on your Altos Bartenders\u2019 Bartender Award win! Since this was a peer-voted award, what does it mean to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That award means a lot to me because it comes from my fellow bartender friends. These are the people who understand the realities and nature of the job &#8211; all the long nights, the pressures we face, and the constant learning to upgrade ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t see it as a personal achievement alone. It reflects the teams I\u2019ve worked with, the mentors who guided me, and the community that supported me over the years. I\u2019m very grateful for that trust and recognition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-do-you-think-contributed-to-you-becoming-the-worlds-favourite-bartender\"><\/span>What do you think contributed to you becoming the world\u2019s favourite bartender?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a huge compliment, and I\u2019m honestly grateful. I always dreamed of being recognised in Singapore, and eventually on a global level. I love meeting people, talking with them, and staying sincere in my hospitality. Many of my most iconic cocktails actually came from conversations with guests \u2013 turning real moments into drinks people can feel connected to.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cGreat drinks might bring someone in once, but hospitality is what brings them back.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"youre-known-for-prioritising-hospitality-and-experience-how-much-of-a-bars-success-relies-on-drinks-and-how-much-of-it-is-in-hospitality-storytelling-and-experience\"><\/span>You\u2019re known for prioritising hospitality and experience. How much of a bar\u2019s success relies on drinks, and how much of it is in hospitality, storytelling, and experience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Great drinks might bring someone in once, but hospitality is what brings them back. I\u2019d say drinks and experience are inseparable. A cocktail tastes different depending on how it\u2019s served, who serves it, and the environment you\u2019re in. Storytelling, rituals, and small details help create emotional connections. When guests feel seen and comfortable, the experience becomes memorable, not just the drink.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_336302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336302\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-336302 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-bartenders-of-pony-interview-singapore.gif\" alt=\"uno jang jigger and pony bartenders of pony interview singapore\" width=\"770\" height=\"550\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/550;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-336302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I got to shave the soju ice for my own somaek! Video: Samantha Lek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-a-successful-bartender-need-personality-beyond-their-skill\"><\/span>Does a successful bartender <em>need<\/em> personality beyond their skill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The technical skills of a bartender are important, but they\u2019re only the foundation of the role. Ultimately, being a bartender is about how we communicate with guests \u2013 reading the room, understanding people, and knowing when to step back.<\/p>\n<p>Having a unique personality helps, but what matters more is having your own genuine point of view. Whether that\u2019s conveyed through your drinks, your hospitality, or how you run your team, your guests can sense when something is disingenuous.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-was-the-motivation-to-open-bartenders-of-pony\"><\/span>What was the motivation to open Bartenders of Pony?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we opened BOP, it wasn\u2019t a reaction to timing or trends. We simply wanted to add something new and meaningful to the city \u2013 something rooted in my personal story, and in the kind of hospitality we believe in.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_336280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336280\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-336280 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/uno-jang-jigger-and-pony-bartenders-of-pony-interview-singapore-3.gif\" alt=\"uno jang jigger and pony bartenders of pony interview singapore 3\" width=\"910\" height=\"650\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 910px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 910\/650;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-336280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Video: Samantha Lek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-some-things-bars-in-singapore-could-be-doing-differently-to-succeed\"><\/span>What are some things bars in Singapore could be doing differently to succeed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For me, success for a bar comes down to two things: sincere hospitality and consistent quality. If guests feel genuinely taken care of, and the experience stays strong over time, the bar will have a real foundation.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t think success means winning awards or being fully booked every night. Awards can change, trends can change, and guest traffic can go up and down \u2013 that\u2019s normal. What matters more is whether the bar can read the market and understand what guests want, while still protecting its own identity and standards.<\/p>\n<p>Trends move fast in Singapore. If a bar ignores that and doesn\u2019t adapt, it becomes difficult to survive. The most successful bars are the ones that stay intentional, keep improving, and remain relevant without losing their core.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"before-we-go-i-have-to-ask-%e2%80%93-whats-the-most-unhinged-drink-a-guest-has-asked-you-to-make\"><\/span>Before we go, I have to ask \u2013 what\u2019s the most unhinged drink a guest has asked you to make?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;ve had many unusual requests over the years, but honestly, there\u2019s no such thing as an unhinged drink! Curiosity is part of drinking culture. Sometimes it&#8217;s about guiding guests toward something they&#8217;ll genuinely enjoy, rather than judging the request itself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-space-filled-with-heart-and-soul\"><\/span>A space filled with heart and soul<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Uno does not work in mysterious ways. In fact, his principles live in simple mantras, executed to the highest degree. From the warmth of his service to the precision of his cocktail execution, he&#8217;s mastered skills that are within reach for anyone who puts in the time to nurture them. If you want to experience a little sprinkle of the Uno Jang pizzazz, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/bartendersofpony.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bartenders of Pony<\/a> and order the somaek with the fried chicken, it&#8217;s the best combination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recognised Uno Jang before I ever met him. Prior to him becoming the world\u2019s favourite bartender, I found myself drawn to his energy when I spotted him during a visit to Jigger &amp; Pony. He didn\u2019t move like a bartender or the creative director, but like a host welcoming friends to a dinner party. 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