Another may argue, however, that it's not the milieu but the place itself that's uninviting. If not for the genteel aura that each of the bar presents, the street would border listless. This is exacerbated by the fact that, vis-a-vis Holland Village, Merah Saga caters to a more mature, laidback and silent clientele. And it does not get better with the Singaporean locals who probably feel outnumbered by the teeming expatriate ang mohs (Caucasians) trumpeting how much they can spend, rather than what value they get out of a buck, which is the case for most locals.
Ergo, bottomline, it is unpopular because it is expensive. But it's sophisticated too and that's what matters. The place gives a slightly rare feel as though you were in some European alley where French wines or German beers were the house drinks. Each restaurant has an exquisite concept; one is a pizza bar, another a steak ranch and still another a pastry wonderland. Most of all, with some peaceful air, it's the ideal place to relax and chill.
What most people don't get is that you actually spend more for the nice experience the quiet road delivers. Like most great finds, it is not easy, much less cheap. For the few ones who understand, lucky them for they get every cent's worth, as a matter of fact. True enough, as soon as I left the place, every stress felt unwound.
The place does not do much to welcome you so you have to find your way to fit in but, as soon as you do, it's magic and everyone else feels like friends. In this part of the town, the watering holes are a lot wider and deeper, and as to the water?- no, not water, but some of the finest wines and spirits from all over the world yo!
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