Sabio Tapas Bar

This place WAS open on Sunday and was amazing. We had the scallops, octopuss, garlic mushrooms and calamari hot tapas. The french bread was fresh baked and they have a wide drinks selection. A nice place to visit to get away from the orchard madness.

On Duxton Hill there are some pretty decent wine options. This tapas place should primarily be visited for their wine list — don’t get me wrong their tapas are pretty good (favorites include the pan con tomate as well as the chorizo) as well but the main reason I come here is the wine.
They have a good selection of wines by the glass. They usually have a cava from really excellent producer Agusti Toréllo by the glass as well as champagne from Delamotte (for those who do not know this is the ‘sister’ winery of Salon and the fifth oldest champagne house). In addition they usually also have at least 3 white, 3 red and 1 rosé wine by the glass as well. All wines are usually solid choices and while it may not be cheap it is decent value for money and it is clear they know their wines.
The staff are usually very friendly and most of them are good with wine recommendations. The place can get pretty packed in the later part of the evening and pretty loud so prefer coming here pretty early.

For big eaters (guilty flush comes to my face), Sabio offers the best value in quality tapas in Singapore on Sundays!
Show up early if you have a big group or pull up a couple of stools at the long bar and be prepared to stuff your little bellies with free flow hot and cold tapas for 49.90 (+20 for free flow cava and sangria).
Among our favorite items on the menu are:
1. Churros: crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and served with dark chocolate sauce on the side
2. Sizzling Prawns: the classic tapas dish, with flawless execution (I can personally eat two orders)
3. Ham Croquettes: the plain cheese croquettes are good, but I think the ham version is even more delicious
4. Oysters: nothing makes a Sunday afternoon feel more luxe than a dozen oysters paired with sparkling wine
5. Pan Fried Calamares: almost as delicious as the sizzling prawns, simply done in a small colorful frying pan
6. Spanish Cheese Plate: of course, El Queso Grande loves the free flow cheese platter, manchego is his favorite cheese of all
PARTING THOUGHT: bring your glutton, but leave the assholes at home… We’ve seen bad patrons over order and waste the delicious food! Sabio had to start charging for wastage as a result! Order a few tapas each round and relax and pace yourself!

2^nd time here and the experience has been good. The tapas portions are generally small so 1-​for-​1 tapas Monday is really a great deal with a larger portion at the same price! *note: 1-​for-​1 tapas deal applies to the same tapas dish ordered and excludes cold cuts.
The seafood hot tapas are generally flavorful except for the Octopus. There’s something about the Octopus seasoning/​gravy that just doesn’t sit well with our palette. The scallops are a must-​order in my opinion.
To end off, throw in a serving of churros, served warm (and crispy), with a rich bittersweet chocolate sauce — heavenly!
Seats may be hard to get as it gets later in the evening so do head down early to get a nice table.

Decent place with standard tapas, live music and ok sangria. Loved the chorizo and red wine, shrimp and white wine and ham croquettes. Meatballs and patatas were average.

There are many things Sabio’s does right (deco, the spread of food) and can do better at (the intrusive live music, a stronger sangria) but the only really important thing is the grilled bone marrow cooked in special butter, served with bread. Far and away the best thing I’ve eaten all year in its delicious, decadent butteriness, coupled with a full, rich meatyness that seizes your faculties and refuses to let go. Nothing else (on the menu or otherwise) really comes close.

Sabio, located in the increasingly hip Duxton area, is a bar I go to when I want a cheap pint of beer when I’m hanging out in the area. A pint of Hoegaarden goes for $ 12, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a bar in the area which serves beer at a cheaper price. Their specialty though has to be their sangria — they serve both white and red versions, with the former being especially refreshing to drink when Singapore’s weather is being muggy and difficult.
Sabio has a latin feel, often playing irresistible Spanish songs which leave your feet tapping unconsciously. The décor is tastefully done up with black and white wall paper. I’ve even brought friends from overseas there and have them remarked that the bar makes them feel like they are in Miami!
One drawback about Sabio however has to be their seats. The outdoor seats are nothing more than stools, and the front half of the bar is given over to strange semi-​booth like tables which force you to position yourself in an awkward spot if you wish to talk to a friend face to face. That being said though, the vibe and cheap drinks more than make up for these minor inconveniences

Sabio Tapas Bar is a gem hidden along the Duxton stretch. The deco at this wine bistro is most inviting, with walls decorated with eclectic motifs, a long table and many seats in various permutations. We ordered white and red sangria ($ 10) which did not taste too strongly of brandy, and was tasty because of an adequate amount of fruit juice and sugar. It was sweet, and tasted a bit like fruit punch with alcohol. Their wine comes from vending machines, and you can choose if you want a tasting portion, half a cup or a whole cup.
They also serve a wide range of Tapas. The menu is divided into four parts: Cold Tapas ($ 6 – 19), Jamon & Chorizo ($ 8 – 25), Hot Tapas ($ 8 – 18) and desserts ($ 6 – 8). As we were there for a late night drink, we didn’t try the Tapas. Would certainly pop by another day to give it a shot as the description on the menu makes the food sound glorious.

Since the miny tapas explosion a couple of years ago in Singapore, this place is my old faithful. Straight forward no frills tapas here, nothing fancy, just straight forward classic tapas items. That shouldn’t let that put you off though, cause after numerous visits the food has always been spot on and well executed. Nothing can be more satisfying than 50g of iberico de bellota shaved off the bone in front of you while you sit at the bar. The bacalao is quite simply the best I’ve had in Singapore. Staff are knowledgeable about product, which is exactly what you’ll need if your not familiar with Spanish tapas concepts or items. This place wont burn a whole in your pocket either, great Spanish tapas, In a very European inspired fit out, all in the easy central location of Duxton Hill. Have been here at least 6 times, and Im sure I will be back many more.

Spanish Tapas Bar and probably the most upbeat place along Duxton Hill on Thursday night or make it every night. If you’ve outgrown clubbing, this is the place for you! Call it lounging or socializing, this place has a beautiful crowd every evening. People aside, Sabio is a great place to get your Sangria or the ever popular Leffe Blonde beer on tap for a very reasonable price of $ 8 a glass. When you’re first seated, a small complimentary portion of tapas is given to you to give you a taste of things to come if you do decide to try the tapas. I only ever had one tapas dish there that was really expensive, it was the shaved Aged Corn-​fed Black Iberian Pork. I can tell you for sure the complex name justifies the fantastic flavor! There is no better way to end a work week with drinks, great food and great people!

Amongst the many Spanish tapas bars that have sprouted up of late, Sabio remains one of my favourites.
Food: The vieras en salsa de cava (sea scallops with sparkling white wine sauce) were pretty excellent … the sauce was really good and we couldn’t help mopping it up with other tapas. The gambas pil pil (prawns in olive oil and garlic) was also pretty tasty and the embutidos mixtos, a selection of Spanish ham, sausages, and cheese was a huge hit. The patatas aioli (fried potatoes with garlic mayonnaise) was deliciously addictive though the pork with saffron was a tad on the tough side.
Ambience: A great vibe for drinks and tapas … love the décor and overall ambience. The seats at the bar were a bit cramped though, leg room was insufficient so we had to sit side ways
Service: Great!
Sabio doesn’t take reservations so advisable to go early or very late