Came here during our recent Manila trip and it was highly recommended by friends and family. Great…read moreambiance and wonderful drinks. Would likely come back again. Pretty affordable if you're converting USD to PHP but likely very expensive for locals If you're on a local salary. I've been to actual speakeasies in the US that survived Prohibition era and they don't quite have the same feel--for starters, the building is new, there are no secret doors or hidden basements, there isn't a password or secret code to get in or antique version of the menu, no history about how the place survived when it was illegal to sell and distribute alcohol. Despite not having the culture and history behind it, it is still a very good experience and would highly recommend for the drinks and ambiance.

ok, it's a bit tricky to find this place, at least for me, but i'm glad i didn't give up so easily…read more once inside, i was greeted by the friendly staff. the drinks weren't only pretty but delicious too. it's a really chill spot and would definitely recommend to friends. can't wait to come back to this place.

Curiously amazing place. Respect the old fashioned protocols and the great staff! Amazingly curated…read moredrinks and warm atmosphere make this a must see

Probably one of my favorite bars in the whole of Manila! When I want to have drinks after work or a…read morenightcap after a late dinner, I will most probably end up at The Bar. Interiors are beautiful and cozy. The leather chairs, central bar, and decor take you to another world where you can enjoy your classic cocktail, scotch, or wine in utter opulence. The staff are always efficient and helpful when serving and suggesting drinks if you are feeling a little adventurous. Try the Negroni 1919 or the Espresso Martini. Good selection of wines too and a decent repertoire of Single Malts (for a price!). Bar chow is available too if you feel like you need more than the refillable snacks they serve you. It's also the perfect place to have an intimate conversation or a casual meeting. Cigar smokers and smokers alike will enjoy the fact that you can smoke here (sorry non-smokers!). Price points are expensive compared to your average bars or speakeasies but you're at The Peninsula after all. The overall feel is nostalgic, classic, and definitely for those who enjoy high quality cocktails and drinks in a place that makes you feel like you're transported to a bar in Cuba with different world music playing in the background.

03.2025 Philippine Vacay…read more Walked the boardwalk and enjoyed a nice ferris wheel ride next to the mall of Asia. We got thirsty for adult beverages, found this place in close proximity distance. Seated ourselves. 7 mins went by until a waiter came over to greet us and take our order. With simplicity, decided to get the largest San Miguel stout they were selling. My wife had a cocktail as well. Receieved our drinks within 10-15 minutes. While sipping on some brews, we were able to enjoy the boardwalk scenery of people walking, biking, & jogging. The ambiance was very pleasant. The weather was perfect! Had a nice breeze coming in as we lounged. No regrets on visiting this establishment. Just had a hard time paying. Our waiter was always on the move and it was difficult flagging him if we wanted additional beverages. Over all I would recommend this place. It's a relaxing chill place. Thumbs up.

It's so gross. And they bill you whenever you change table. No cc accepted-always offline. MOA is…read moredecaying too. I won't have a drink or anything when stray cats are present Yuck! Everything seems to be pricey and service ok. I have a grilled squid that's not fresh just reheated.

This place is way overpriced and on top of that they have bizarre extra fees too…read more Drinks and food are just ok. Views are nice: basically a rooftop city skyline. But for the high price, the quality, quantity and services are seriously lacking. They also have strange extra-charges. For example if you ask the left-over food boxed they will charge you a substantial fee for that! We had never seen or heard of such policy anywhere else and they don't inform you of such bizarre fee in advance either! The humidity and pollution don't help this place either. Will not go back and don't recommend it.

Sky Deck View Bar offers delicious Filipino and international dishes, friendly and attentive…read moreservice, and an unforgettable ambiance with 360° views of Manila--especially magical at sunset. They offer extensive mix of local and international dishes, standout items like bagnet and calamari; some variability in temperature and taste

Went to Black Market last weekend for the first time in ages and man, it still hits different…read more Walked in around midnight, no ridiculous line, just that familiar raw warehouse energy--exposed concrete, dim lights, and the bass already thumping through the floor. The crowd was a perfect mix: locals in hoodies and sneakers, some foreigners vibing, everyone just there to lose themselves in the music. Caught this killer hip-hop/trap set that had the whole place moving without feeling forced or pretentious like a lot of BGC spots. Slipped upstairs to Mao Den for a bit--smaller room, tighter sound, killer cocktails--and it felt like its own little secret world. Left at 4am sweaty, happy, and already planning the next one. If you want real underground Manila nights without the dress code drama, this place is still unbeatable. 5 stars every time.

Black Market is hands down my favorite and go-to club in Manila. It's not your typical kind that…read moreyou mostly find in Manila, the atmosphere here is much more relaxed and you can dress casually. It is an underground industrial warehouse type of club that focuses mainly on underground music. It is where you can usually find independent, up and coming local and international artists playing mostly hip hop, bass and trap music. Most of the time, it's not really for the EDM type. This place also has different areas inside, which offers different ambiances and music scenes too. On the second floor, they have the Mao Den, a room which has its own DJ and bar. Black Market is also the place where I always celebrate "birthday salubongs" and halloween with friends, which were always fun! This is one of the things that I miss back home. Highly recommended!

This restaurant located in Conrad Hotel is nice and clean. It has a modern feel. At first glance,…read moreit looked like a coffee shop to me. I was surprised to learn it's a Filipino restaurant. Another Filipino food adventure! Very interesting food ideas in cute plating presentations but food is quite disappointing.. The quality of fish balls were worse than I can remember. It lacked the chewy texture that street vendors sell. The palabok was swimming in sauce, it was almost like soup. They've got the idea but needs to refine on taste.

Stayed at the Conrad hotel for 3 days and ate at this restaurant 3 times- one with some friends,…read moretwice with family. Filipino food "with a twist". Not disappointed at all. The drinks are amazing and 1 is not enough. We tried everything on the menu as much as we could and everything was amazing and flavorful. Some dishes like the young squid are executed with a subtlety and restraint. There is contrast in mouth feel. Decor is pretty modern. Service is constant and attentive. Crowd was reasonable at all times we went - early lunch, cocktail hour, dinner.

As speakeasys goes, I think Red Rabbit was one of the first I've actually discovered for myself…read moreinstead of going online to look for them. I was a regular of Bugsy's long before I discovered Red Rabbit, to the point that the moment I entered the smoking area, I'd tip my head to one of the waiters and when I'd sit at what I claimed as my spot, there would be an ice cold Pale Pilsen waiting for me already. One night, the waiters told me about the private place behind Bugsys and, always game for weird stuff, I readily agreed to be lead into it. I was always curious of the place next to the smoking area-- it was a partially frosted glass door, and what looked like an office space beyond it. Little did I know that one of the wall's panels swung into Red Rabbit, the hidden speakeasy behind Bugsys. It's a private place, with a full bar. Their specialties are strong!cocktails and a pretty decent whisky collection. The area is non smoking and dimly lit, as with all speakeasys I've been to. (My friend has a joke that these places are where you would bring your "kabit" or your lover to when trying to hide from your wife or girlfriend. And I agree! Haha) What I really liked about Red Rabbit was that the song list was very chill, and that the bathroom has a dimmer. A what now? A dimmer. Maybe I was just drunk, or maybe I just enjoy the truly simpler things in life, but Red Rabbit's nice, air conditioned, well kept bathroom is one of the nicest I've been to (That's inside a bar) I really appreciate the dimmer, you know? Imagine when you're blindingly drunk and you want to ahem, relive yourself, those nasty fluorescent lights of most typical bathrooms just incites a headache and I can't do my business properly .' Now, with Red Rabbit's bathroom where you can adjust the lights to your comfort, you can go do your business at your leisure. (Did I really just wax poetic about a bathroom? You bet I did.) By the way, Red Rabbit's mac and cheese is also pretty good.

Is this place still open? If it is then I'm happy and will check it out again soon. As far as…read morespeakeasies go, Red Rabbit has been faithful to its name. It's at the back of a popular and populated bar in Makati but it's managed to keep its secrecy to its core. They've never even advertised their existence and I'm not sure if it's still there because they keep their doors closed and discreet this whole time. But the few times I've gone in, it's also had a fair amount of people enjoying a quiet and quality time. The drinks are potent, the charcuterie above standard, and the dry aged steak worth it. When it comes to passwords, it's close to keeping the tradition strong. The guys at Bugsy's won't tell you what's in their back room and you really have to intend to go there by yourself!

We loved this bar during our stay at the Sofitel and ate here multiple times. It's more upscale and…read morefound right in the lobby of the hotel, and it's both classy and gorgeous. We loved their cocktails here - probably our favorite restaurant in Sofitel to get drinks. Their house wine was surprisingly good, and we found their gin-based cocktails to be great. We found their Kinilaw Cevhiche & Ensaladang Talong w/ Smoked Caviar to be great as well - great to share for an appetizer or a happy hour meal.

Awesome place for drinks and food if you don't feel like eating buffet downstairs . Ambiance is…read moregreat . Price is reasonable . Will definitely come back . Ran into Nelly'slife in the lobby as well lol !

Let me preface this with some honesty: I go to Black Market, its next door neighbor, a lot…read more Wednesday's are my favorite for this reason, but Finders Keepers is a lot better when it's not Wednesday. Situated in a nondescript warehouse in a less glamorous part of Makati is probably one of the coolest speakeasies I've been to in the Metro. The ambiance is dark, moody even, and they play a lot of progressive electro house most times I've been there. This isn't your typical bar where the standards are available and the bartender looks like your dad's pare. The bartenders here are definitely serious mixologists and there's no drink here I haven't enjoyed. There's a good selection of imported beers here, though I would like to see more local filipino craft here since the only local beer option is San Miguel Extra Dry unfortunately. Come here to chill with friends and let off some steam. They also offer food selections from their other neighbor, Joe's Meat Shack. If I'm not looking to go crazy on my few nights off and I'm looking for some straight chill, Finders Keepers is definitely a keeper for me.

This is where you'll find the most photographed neon sign in Makati. Yup, try to find…read more#finderskeepers on Instagram and you'll know what I'm talking about. In fact, when I was taking a photo of this sign, I was part of a firing range of people along the bar trying to get the same shot. It's hard not to. Statemently emblazoned in orange-red on the wall of this dimly-lit room in a warehouse hidden from mainstream Makati (to some, the all-encompassing word to describe the place may be "hipster"), it is a sign of things to find and keep: good music (from rock to electro to even jazz on Sundays), good vibe, good cocktails (love their F+K Sour!), good company, good times!

Great spot to drink in Solaire if you want to take a break from gambling your money away...just…read moredrink it away instead! Great, friendly service. San Miguel Light is cheaper than water here. Great happy hour from 6-9 with all you can drink select drinks for 888 pesos. Great deal!

Part of my job is to make sure that foreign investors coming to the Philippines get to see what the…read morecountry has to offer, in order to gauge just how much they want to invest in our pioneer industries. This can be done in a variety of ways. If the package is an investor in the entertainment industry, one way is to bring him to Solaire's excellent Dragon Bar and watch him drink and gamble all night long. It's an win-win situation because the investor is enjoying himself, and I'd never be able to afford to sit in this place on my own. They'd throw me out when they find out I only have like 20 pesos in my wallet. My budget aside, this place serves great whatever-it-is-you-need. There's hot tea and coffee if the sun is still up, which you can pair with their excellent desserts, and there are signature cocktails and puke-under-the-table liquor you can pair with their imported cigars (sun up or sun down, I don't judge).