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.

Great views from the rooftop bar of the Marco Polo hotel. The bar has most of the imported beers…read more and local ones. Has live music with adjacent dance floor to shake it. Attentive service and good atmosphere for entertaining

Wow. I'm giving this review 5 stars so it stays at the top and as many of you as possible won't…read morehave to experience what my girlfriend and I have. I don't know how I can say any of this more politely, but I am a firm believer that in an organization of such high status ladies and gentlemen should be the ones serving ladies and gentlemen. 1 - Our transaction left me feeling like my money had been deceitfully stolen by our waiter Mike. I verbatim asked if SC is gratuity/tip. Mike's answer was a confident no - so I asked for some change from a larger bill which resulted in two more bills way bigger than what customary tip should be. This left me and my girlfriend who's stomach upset by the meal in an awkward situation of really not wanting to ask for change again because of how long menial tasks took. Essentially I felt strong-armed into an what for me was an uncomfortable position. Sure I could have said something but I was brought to an uneasy place where I thought I was purchasing an upscale experience. (I only googled what SC was once I got home) 2- The pizza had a 4cm puddle of oil in the center - yuck. 3- I ordered a cocktail which was improperly made multiple times, so poorly I had to speak up. On the re-delivery it looked sloppy and tasted like what was done was the addition of water and a heavy citrus squeeze. It was a simple and classic drink that is standard for every bartender to know. I didn't ask for a mocktail or whatever made up drink that was. 4 - What upset me most was Mike sitting at our table without a reason or invitation, very close to my girlfriend. This was extremely inappropriate and left us feeling like boundaries were crossed and uncomfortable. I enjoy connecting with local staff of places while traveling, but in the proper time and place. This transaction was done very wrong. 5- Was the DJ faking it? He left for like a half hour and the playlist continued. I was half a room away and I have to say it was loud and aggressive music for the vibe of the crowd which were mostly a lively elderly bunch this particular evening. This is the first time I even wanted to leave a 1-Star review. Since I only leave 5-star reviews I will continue to do so here but with this as a warning. Rooftops are cool but there are others with better views and better service than what Mike delivers. Can someone tell him that his behavior seems to be misaligned with how the organization he represents presents their hospitality services? Dang. I didn't want to post a review while feeling upset so I slept on it. Unfortunately it was disrupted multiple times from unusual (for both my girlfriend and I) digestive issues at both ends of the tract if you know what I mean. As the great Robert Kiyosaki said 'if it's not an asset it's a liability'. This expense and experience has definitely been a liability .

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.

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/

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!

While our friends we're at the gym in Discovery Suites Ortigas, they asked me and my other friend…read moreto hang out a bit in the 22nd floor. When we got there, I was shocked to find out that it was a nice place to relax a bit and have decent conversations. The Serendipity Lounge was a very sleek and modern place to either have brunch/snacks or have a few drinks in the evening before ending your day. When we entered, we were welcomed with complimentary watermelon shakes served in champagne flutes. The drink was so refreshing! We wanted something to munch on so we ordered a plate of fries that was smothered with mozarella cheese, beef, vegetables and tomato sauce. I forgot what they called it but it was great! It was enough to make the both of us full. We couldn't finish it! The place also had free access to wifi and it really helped me with a couple of work related things online. The lounge and its staff made our wait very pleasant. It's a really good place to slow down a bit and unwind.

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

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. :)

Z Roof Deck lives up to its name as a solid rooftop bar in Poblacion. While it isn't the highest…read morevantage point in the area, it still offers a great perspective of the neighborhood, with particularly nice views of the illuminated Rockwell buildings and the distant BGC skyline. The atmosphere is definitely a vibe--chill and social. Music starts up later in the evening (around 9 PM, I believe), which helps transition the mood as night falls. We visited fairly early and enjoyed the shift when the music began. However, one interaction notably dampened the experience. A brief, joking conversation with a bouncer took an unexpectedly dark turn. When I lightheartedly asked if anyone had ever tripped on the spiral staircase, he replied, "Only if I throw them off." Joking or not, for someone responsible for patron safety, this felt in poor taste and sounds like he wants to look or sound intimidating. It's a remark that unfortunately sticks with you. And it was of bad taste. Overall, Z Roof Deck has much to offer in terms of views and ambiance, but attention to staff training and customer interaction would elevate it from a good spot to a great one. 2 star from poor choice of words from the security at the roof deck. You want to be funny? Tell a better wholesome joke.

The happy hour is awesome- you get a free drink! The view is cool, you can see a lot of the city…read morefrom here. The only drawback coming here is that you need to buy a bracelet and put a minimum amount 300 pesos per person but if you choose your poison correctly it can get you 2 drinks or 3 beers :)