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.

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!

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

Good food is all I can say about this restaurant! Service was quick too! The restaurant was buzzy…read moreand found a good table right away.

The Bling Pig just moved, it's still open! I love Bling Pig, one of the original Makati…read moreSpeakeasies. This place has the type of service you would expect at the Long Bar. Customized cocktails in a dark and classy environment, the simple bar chow is good if you need something to go with that fancy drink! Book in advance on their website, so you won't be disappointed!

I loved visiting this precious hidden gem! The vibe is very relaxing. Listening to some old school…read moremusic while reminiscing and catching up with childhood friends made my visit here very special. I also tried my very first Red Horse here! Lol! Their cocktails were also very delicious and the bartender was quite pleasant. I look forward to my next visit here!

Located somewhere within Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew - a soon to be Kapitolyo favourite is Room 16 a…read morespeakeasy bar serving a mix of the Southern American classics such as the Pisco Sour and delicious fusion of cocktail with ice cream, for a drinking dessert experience. Ambiance is calm and lounge-like, playing tunes for a cool mood, no matter what song it's going to be chilled to a wonderful beat. Comfy seating sets surrounds the well lit bar that's designed with elements of the Eiffel tower, which emphasises the transpirational aspect of any speakeasy place. I don't want to reveal too much, but rest assured my visit was highly satisfactory, enough for me to high recommend you visit and cocktails prices start as low as 230 PHP. Have a dinner at Tittos and a drink or two at Rm 16, if you can find it and unlock the password protected door (Ask your server or friend who has visited already).

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!

This speakeasy is located inside the Pink's Hotdogs at Shangri-La at The Fort. Walk towards the…read moreback of the restaurant and you'll see the door to your right. Upon entering, you will find a small, dimly lit space with a bar and a few tables. Warm wood decor dominated the space and the leather couchettes were pretty comfortable. There are mirrors behind the bar, which makes the space feel a bit roomier than it is. The music (throwback to the 90s and early 2000s that night) was pretty loud, lending itself to shouting discussions (and totally at odds with the "speakeasy" concept). Service was pretty attentive, with one guy taking orders/serving and one bartender mixing drinks. It was pretty nice to see him working on the drinks one by one, we thought we were in for some flavorful cocktails. However, the drinks were pretty unexciting, if not weak. My companions wondered aloud if there was even alcohol in the various cocktails we ordered. However, I will give them 3.5 stars (rounded up) for the concept and for providing a space for people who like to sit/drink/listen to music without being assaulted by crowds (and cigarette smoke). Since they're still pretty new, I'm looking forward to seeing how they evolve.

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. :)

Bugsy's is a cozy bar in the Ortigas area. The decor is that of a "speakeasy" from the days of…read moreBugsy Siegel. So, it is dark and a bit small. For me, it's the best place to chill after a long day. It is also one of my go-to places because they have one of the longest Happy Hours from 3PM - 10PM daily! Buy 1, Take 1 for delicious cocktails (the menu changes but the bestsellers are always there)! My fave cocktails: Lychee Martini (Php165, 3.6 USD), Mojito (Php165, 3.6 USD), Amaretto Sour (Php165, 3.6 USD). So, if you order these 3 during Happy Hour, you get 6 cocktails for only Php495 (10.8 USD)! Best for sharing with friends too! To go with the drinks, they serve bar chow. Their Buffalo Tenders (Php245, 5.36 USD) are the best! If you want something heavier, they have a lot of affordable food options. My favorites are the Country Fried Chicken, Grilled Pork Chops, and Fish & Chips. Bugsy's Ortigas is the perfect place to go to for good food, good drinks, and good vibes! :D

Bugsy's Bar and Bistro looked promising, but that promise was quickly broken…read more.. A number of dishes on the menu were described as grilled, but they turned out to be deep-fried - I didn't hold out a lot of hope for a positive experience after that. Tip: On a positive note, there's a broad selection of imported beers available; that goes a long way when there's little else to recommend a place. After we were drained dry by mosquites (despite the fact that we were sitting inside), I declared the time of death, and moved on :-(