[Review] Alcohol Gelato at High Bar Society in Tanjong Pagar, Helmed by Chef Sharon Tay of Momolato Fame

High Bar Society, known for its innovative 6% alcohol-infused gelato, has recently expanded its offerings to include a delectable range of cocktails, bar bites, and desserts. Located at 52 Tanjong Pagar Road, the new menu now features over 20 highly-spirited alcohol gelato flavours, refreshing cocktails, and an array of tantalising bites and desserts.

Helming the kitchen is Chef Sharon Tay,  founder of the award-winning Momolato gelato brand. Clearly, the alcohol-infused gelato are the highlights at High Bar Society.

Highly-Spirited Gelato Extravaganza

High Bar Society takes gelato to a new level by infusing it with top-shelf spirits. The result is a 6% alcohol by volume gelato, offering an adult twist to this classic treat.

The presentation in little mock tin cans is also cheeky and fun, adding to the overall experience.

The flavours we sampled included the Misty Scotsman ($18), featuring peaty Laphroaig with nama chocolate; the Her. Bouquet ($17), blending elegant Veuve Clicquot Lychee Rosé with lychee sorbet; the Goose Bumps ($19), a rich maoshanwang durian sorbet infused with potent Grey Goose; the OMMM… ($15) white chrysanthemum infused with Jiang Xiao Bai Baijiu; the Zest My Zing ($15), key lime pie with ginger flower gelato infused with Tanqueray No.10 and the AA Campaign ($15), apple strudel gelato infused with Teichenne Absinthe JS Blue.

We were particularly infused by the Goose Bumps – going against the age-old wisdom that durian and alcohol should not be mixed, the mixed flavours are surprisingly delightful.

With such a diverse range of options, there’s a gelato flavour to suit every preference.

High Spirits

High Bar Society also offers a curated selection of cocktails with a refreshing twist. Not only are they pretty to look at, but they are fun to enjoy too.

Notable choices include the Banoni ($22), a banana-infused twist on the classic negroni; the Berry Posh ($22), made with vodka, chambord, raspberry, and bubbly; the thirst-quenching Mint Cum Tonic ($18), crafted with gin, elderflower, cucumber, tonic, and mint; and the classic Old Spiced ($22) cocktail, customised with your choice of spirit and stirred with house-made spiced syrup and bitters.

With the new Barbie movie inspiring a worldwide fervent over all things pink and Barbie-like, the Berry Posh would definitely be the cocktail of choice for the social media generation.

For us, we prefer the cool Mint Cum Tonic to beat the heat in Singapore.

Bar Bites for Sharing

For those looking to complement their drinks, High Bar Society features a selection of bar bites that are perfect for sharing.

We sampled the Salmon Avocado Tartare ($16), fresh salmon on creamed avocado with a hint of wasabi, served with fried wonton skins for a crunch; and the Zesty Prawn Cocktail ($19), prawn cocktail in rich coconut broth with zesty pineapple salsa.

For bar bites, the flavours are as good as it gets, playful, but not too filling to overpower the drinks.

Decadent Desserts

For those with a sweet tooth, you can choose to end your evening on a sweet note with High Bar Society’s decadent desserts. On the menu are the Smoke & Barrel ($16), a Guinness-infused Chocolate Basque Cheesecake lightly smoked in applewood chips and served in an Instagram-worthy smoking dome; Zing & Blossom ($14), an Osmanthus-infused lime mousse cake with mango crunch; and the Banana Rama ($18), a whisky-caramelised banana chocolate tart served with a side of whisky gelato for those who love the pairing of whisky and chocolate.

Overall verdict?

High Bar Society, under the vision of Chef Sharon Tay, seeks to offer a haven for those seeking a unique fusion of alcoholic gelato, delectable desserts, bar bites, and cocktails. The experience is casual, fun and would appeal to those seeking a chill night out with a group of friends.

The innovative blend of flavours caters to today’s young generations, eager for fresh ways to savour alcohol.

High Bar Society is located at 52 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088473, and operates from 5pm to midnight on weekdays and with an extended schedule of 5pm to 2am on weekends.