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.

There are exciting pockets around Makati in the Poblacion area and RRR is just one of them! Came…read morehere on a Tuesday early evening for cocktails before heading out to dinner for some street food not far away called Hab-haban sa Poblacion which I will talk about in another review. My husband and I decided to go for the local cocktails in the menu. I had the Guyabano a tart, sweet and very refreshing drink. My husband had the Carabao Mango another refreshing and interesting drink. Coming here on a Tuesday evening was relaxing and wonderfully quiet, we had a great time chatting with our bartenders! I definitely recommend this intimate gem when in town for an enjoyable and delicious cocktails!

The place is actually much bigger than you'd think from the outside. Great and unique setting and…read morethe ambiance is fun. The vibe and drinks are good. I'd say this place is a hidden gem.

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!

Do NOT waste your money or time at this pathetic place. I would give zero stars if I could. As…read moreindicated by other reviews, go elsewhere! If you look good, appear decent, dressed nice, wearing designer attire you will NOT be let inside. The front door guy who appeared confused and brought over a girl who couldn't even explain why we we being denied entry. She had to make something up and pointed to my open toe shoes which clearly should not have been issue. It so was ludicrous that we laughed our way back to the high end bars!

This secret or not so secret is located in BGC and main entrance is at 7 Eleven. Music keeps you…read moremoving and these bar tenders knows their stuffs

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!

This is the only Cool Bar in Taguig that's open late.... they have Great service and good Rap and…read moreR&B music! Drinks are Inexpensive....

We were bar hopping on a Monday night and we were pleasantly surprised. Without reading a review or…read moreasking the locals, we literally stumbled into this place. It's located across the street from 10th and take the stairs. It reminds of a cocktail lounge or a club bar without the DJ or dance floor. It's dimly lit with neon signs and a few tables and a sofa. The mixed drinks are named after 90s movies and the staff are friendly. Delicious food too! We'll definitely be returning.

I've heard The Curator had accolades for their cocktails, but we came in the morning and tried…read moretheir coffee. We enjoyed it enough to end up returning for a second visit on our trip! The Shake-o What-o was wayyy better than I expected I was surprised. Not too sweet or bitter, well balanced; definitely a must try. The masala latte was good as well. Would love to experience the cocktail menu on a future trip!

There are only a handful of cocktails to choose from, but don't be afraid to speak to the…read morebartenders, as they welcome suggestions to create from guests. I believe The Curator had previously been listed in Asia's 50 Best Bars and rightfully so, as the quality was obviously there in each drink we ordered. There was something unique but also familiar; some cocktails were ridiculously smooth, clean tasting and presentation was on point. Drinks are not surprisingly on the higher side, but it was definitely worth it. Full review: purplecuriosity.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/the-curator-coffee-and-cocktails/

I'm going to start my review by stating that I'm not a speakeasy fan... i find them very gimmicky…read more We walked there from our Makati hotel. It's a little off the busy part of town... for some stretches you need to walk through empty streets. It is accessed via a burger joint. If you can't find it, the local security guard will help. Drinks range from like 320-600ish pesos. So while expensive for Manila, they are cheaper than bars in coastal cities in the US. How were the drinks? Meh. Definitely nothing special. For a place that specializes in cocktails, I definitely think that they were below average. Also the presentation for the most part wasn't great either (apart from a few exceptions). Most drinks were served in a regular glass that most people would have at home. The bar Oto, located fairly close by, serves much better cocktails (and at a cheaper price with better ambiance). They also gave us a bowl of popcorn but it taste fairly stale to me. I figured it's best not to eat that... who knows how many tables it's been on before

I love the bar seat at ABV! I mentioned it to Lee, the owner, who said he had it custom made by his…read morefurniture guy. It's super comfy for a barstool! I could sit there forever! I will be back to get the name of that guy, Lee :) Also of course I will be back for the drinks and the burger and sausage sandwich. Goes well with whatever Ken will concoct for you. Ask him for his Jupiter Street drink. :)

My friends and I decided to eat lunch at this place --- an apparently so did a lot of groups of…read morepeople attending their respective reunions. For a place that was so busy, surprisingly, it wasn't too noisy and we were able to carry out a conversation. The staff was very attentive, and it seemed like we had multiple people serving us Like most groups, we dined family style. We shared everything that we ordered and every dish was scrumptious. Three of us reside overseas so we were all looking frward to authentic Filipino foods. This place rose to the occasion. The standout was the fish that was filleted and deep-fried, and spread out like a butterfly so it was easy to take a piece off. The fish was cooked perfectly, that is, it wasn't overcooked like most fried fish dishes would be. All of us asked for fresh buko (coconut) juice servied in a whole coconut. However, the coconut was no longer young coconut that usually has soft meat that we can spoon up. instead, it was more "niyog" or mature coconut that needed to be cut up which the staff did for us.

I've been to Abe a few times and I've never been disappointed. They offer traditional Philippine…read moredishes, some being very familiar and some more exotic. On this visit I had the following items: - Crispy Tadyang - Bamboo Rice The Tadyang (fried short ribs) was incredible - tender, yet crispy and full of flavor. There's a nice portion of beef that arrives in the order, so it's very satisfying. The rice has an interesting flavor profile since it's mixed with spices and shrimp...it's definitely an interesting rice dish you won't find anywhere else. Abe has a huge menu that showcases the diversity in Philippine cuisine. The fact that it includes appetizers, salads, soups, mains, sides and desserts means you'll leave a very satisfied customer. Can't wait for my next visit!