My adopted Filipino family brought me here. Great tasting…read moreauthentic Filipino food! We had the soups, barbecues, and salads. All delicious! Perfect barbecue sauce as well! Service is timely and attentive. It is an outdoor restaurant with partly open sky and a covered section in case of rain. Stylish decor. Everybody left full and happy!

Ok, not the place to eat because they have rats running across the floor in the restaurant while…read moreyou eat. Three times rats came out from under the kitchen area while the cats in the restaurant just sat and watched. Staff, if they are brought to their attention, will just laugh!

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.

I could not allow this to pass? When a young and dumb sailor I was stationed in Subic Bay when it…read morewas a US Navy base back in my youthful and also foolish days in my early 20's in 1969-70. At that time there were maybe 200+ Bars in Olongopo? Chances are I was in every one of them including this one in the 16 month's I was there which then probably was a bar but of course under different management and name? I didn't do a hell of a lot then besides drink gallons of Beer on what we called the strip? I see by this particular one it is located in that area exactly where I habituated ? Now looking back on it the remark which comes to mind and fits most appropriately is it is said youth is a wonderful thing too bad it is wasted on the young? quote by Mark Twain. This particular bar is located exactly in the right place or is that the wrong place depending on your point of view I suppose? How about 5 stars for a misspent youth? *****! ''thank you''

From the owner: Great cocktails great atmosphere love music and karaoke everynight friendly staff.read more

This is a great place to go if you want craft beer and possibly cocktails and nothing else. Because…read morethat's all they have. They had about 25 or 30 taps when I was there, all from the Philippines. They were great about letting me sample when I wasn't sure which of two I wanted. This place is a bit hard to find. You have to go downstairs/around back of the GYY Building, which isn't labeled as such. But it's a big (currently) blue, rundown building right on the corner. Cash only. No wifi.

Great place to have a brew. Reasonable priced , Great vibes…read moreand great beers. It won't disappoint .Reminiscent of an old time speakeasy Owner is very cordial. Can't help but have a good time.

Good Spanish food, lively, even a bit too noisy atmosphere, attentive and gracious service. I…read morereally like Las Flores. From their croquettes to their churros everything is tasty and well done. I love their mushroom paella and if I ever move on and try their other paellas, I feel certain I would love them too. Their billinis are wonderful cocktails too. Very refreshing and at a buy one get one free deal during lunch, makes it easy to enjoy even more. If you like Spanish food, I think you'll enjoy this for sure. And if you're not familiar with Spanish cuisine, then this is the perfect place to start.

I've visited this location a couple times during my trips to Manila and enjoyed the food here…read more There were lots of seating in and outdoors. A full bar anchored the rear. A large group was also dining at the same time but overall it wasn't too loud. Staff here have been welcoming and attentive. They remembered some of our go to dishes which the family enjoys. Las Flores menu offered lots of options and this time we got the following: Salmon tartare - unique presentation in a fried lumpia wrapper cone. The additional wasabi mayo side let us add as much as we wanted. Angus and foie gras- tender beef and creamy foie gras was decadent Jamon croquettes- crunchy , creamy and a little salty Duck rigatoni- an excellent pasta dish with shredded savory duck Chorizo Frito - sautéed chorizo sausages that tasted even better with the roasted garlic cloves The small plates gave us a good taste since we were not that hungry. Next time we'll try the paella again.

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. :)

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.

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

By far my best dinner during my visit to Manila…read more From appetizers to entree to desserts, everything was simply that good! Service from beginning to end of the meal was top notch. It really does make a difference when the chef/owner is in the house. I will definitely be back at my next trip.

As I walked up the stairs to the "hidden" Bar M, I found myself hoping that I had found a cool…read morelittle-crowded place that served amazing cocktails, and held a great ambiance that would make me return on a weekly basis. Think: Blind pig, with better music, more light, and more people. Unfortunately, reality hit, as soon as I entered the place. Besides, an elderly married couple in the corner, the entire place was completely deserted - this was a Saturday night at 11:30 pm. The interior of the place had little uniqueness and felt more like a hotel bar or airport lounge. In short: sterile. Now to the drinks, we ordered a Whiskey Sour and an Old-fashion which both looked great, but was soon disappointed and surprised by the flavor of our drinks. After asking, I figured out, that it was because they had used Southern Comfort as whiskey of the drinks. Now this being a whiskey bar, with a very impressive whiskey selection, using Southern Comfort which is a cheap liqueur and neither a whiskey nor a bourbon for that matter is a little disappointing. Especially, since something like an Old-fashioned main ingredient would be bourbon. Now, perhaps, I'm being a bit harsh? And potentially so, but I would like to make the argument, that if you run a whiskey bar, and you charge the price tag and establishment as Bar M does, at the least be able to make an Old-fashion, and don't start using cheap substitutes. This would be pretty much unheard of anywhere else that would take their whiskey establishment seriously. At the end, we took two sips, paid, and left. I would come back here for a night trying out their impressive whiskey selection, but please don't come here for the crowd, music, or the cocktails.

We often go here during our stay in the Philippines. The…read moreowner and the lady manager are really nice and very friendly. Every time we go here, they always treat us like VIPs. The protein meat they serve are always fresh, tender, juicy, and delicious. Their staff are always attentive to what we needed. A very clean KBbcue place and this is the only place we go every time we want Korean food. Love their stone pot rice they serve us. Miss but will never forget this place since we got back here in Cali. The photos attached were taken on June 27, 2022. Recommending this KBbcue 100%

We were on the way home and our friend was in the mood for some Korean BBQ, so she took us to…read moreGangnam Bulgogi. The place is so roomy, bright and clean. I loved the simple decor, even the exhaust pipes looked cool. Staff were laid back, friendly, and did a good job taking care of us. They don't offer unlimited samgyeopsal like at other KBBQ joints; they focus on quality rather than quantity. I would rather be filled with delicious food than stuffed with mediocrity; life is too short! WE ORDERED: - Han Pan Samgyeobsal (grilled Pork belly) - Bulgogi - seasoned beef - rice We were first served the complimentary, refillable banchan (side dishes) which were tasty: a great way to start. When we were out of the hangry zone, our server brought out the pork belly which had many other items that came with it (please see picture). She grilled up everything and we devoured every little bit. My favorite wrap to use for the meats was the Korean Perilla leaf (mint family) which was aromatic as well as tasty. Make sure to use the chili oil and paste to amp up the flavors. Our group of four had a very enjoyable dinner. I am looking forward to coming back, and would definitely tell all my friends. TIP - make sure they turn off the fire when your food is slightly undercooked because the grill plate stays very hot and will continue cooking your food even when the fire is off.