This morning, I decided that I will end this day with a bottle of Malbec wine. It's one of those…read moresummer days where it's too hot to do anything and staying indoors is your best bet for a perfectly mediocre day. I headed to Metro Wine Center, a little shop by the entrance of Market! Market! to accomplish my morning goal and braced myself for what could be the hottest day of the year. This quaint laid-back shop makes wine selection easy for those short on time, knowledge, or both. The selections are fun and well-priced, and are backed by a helpful staff. The store is manned by its owner, who was fairly approachable and enthusiastic about his beer, wines and spirits. Once you've perused the selection at every pricepoint, it's hard to imagine not becoming a regular. Metro Wine Center has made buying wine a non-intimidating shopping experience for wine lovers whose only expertise is to drink.

From the owner: At Grand Metro Wine Center, we’re more than just an bottle shop — we’re your go-to destination for…read morethoughtfully curated, premium yet accessible wines and spirits in the Philippines. - Curated Selection: Every bottle on our shelves is handpicked — from celebrated classics to unique finds like Offley Port, Mio Sparkling Sake, and local treasures like Cebu Mango Rum. We focus on quality, taste, and value. - Local + International Vibes: We bridge local flavor and global taste. Whether it's world-renowned labels or homegrown favorites, we support both. - Accessible Expertise: You don’t need to be a sommelier. Our product descriptions and tasting notes make it easy for anyone — from first-timers to seasoned drinkers — to find the perfect match. - Fast, Reliable Delivery: We ship swiftly, with Metro Manila and provincial delivery options so your celebration never gets delayed. - Exclusive Deals & Discoveries: We offer promos, bundle savings, and rotating collections so you can always discover something new at a great price. - Passion-Driven Service: We’re wine lovers first, business second. Our passion shows in every recommendation, every bottle, and every customer interaction.

Wine Depot named their store Depot in the hope that people will think you can buy a lot of wine in…read morecartons here for a cheap price I think. This is not really the case. Sure there are lots of carton boxes here that save them money for decor, but the wines aren't that cheap. They make it seem like it though, by having signs with promotions on it. For a good bottle you do have to spend 500-600 php, where in rustans you can buy a good merlot for 400 php. There are free tastings here and there is a loyalty program I signed up for. Supposedly you get invited for tasting, but I never did so I don't really know what's the point. I only give them 4 stars because they sell D'arenberg here.

Great one stop shop! Has everything needed for dinner or a party. One day they might add Gina Mango…read moreJuice in 1 liter cartons!

Whenever I need to make a quick alcohol-run late at night, I head straight to Ralph's Wine and…read moreSpirits, located along Arnaiz Avenue. Its close proximity to where I live is a plus and their late night hours are an even bigger plus. The shop carries a lot of hard alcoholic drinks such as vodka, tequila, rum and scotch. They also have a selection of wines that are good for every budget. The options may be limited, but it's not bad at all.

I was having dinner and drinks here on April 25th, 2026. There was already a large group at the…read moreback when I walked in. I ordered a temaki roll and a pizza. The pizza came out within 15 mins. The sushi roll took 30 mins to come out. The staff said it was because there was a bottleneck of orders between mine and the large party. Totally understandable, BUT the staff should have mentioned that to me to set/manage expectations. They didn't. Bad anticipation/foresight and lack of staff training. OR, have really good operations and get all sushi orders out in good time. Lesson: if there's a big party going on when you walk in, take note of slow delivery of dine-in food if you're going to order. Or, don't order sushi at busy times. Otherwise Ralph's wine and food never disappoint.

Update: closed. It's been sold to Commune Café who will open October '15…read more Other reviews seem to be overly generous. This is a mediocre bar with the promise of great beers, yet delivery of only whatever they might actually have in stock. Oh, and the sofas are straight from your great-aunts dusty living room. That said, most beers they do have in stock are a positive change from San Miguel's standard stuff, and if you don't mind paying 300 pesos or more (much more) for a bottle of paradise, then grab a seat at the bar, ignore the general uncoolness of the place and drink. This could be a gem. But it's not.

Before the rise of Metro Manila gastropubs, Beers Paradise had long been there to satisfy the many…read moreFilipino beer enthusiasts. Being a Quezon City resident, the relatively long trips to Makati did not faze me when I'd crave for good foreign beer or yearn for a quality hangout with friends. This place gave me my first experience and made me develop appreciation of Belgian classics like Hoegaarden, Duvel, and Chimay. These all can be found everywhere nowadays, but I'm glad Beers Paradise was already there before many groceries and wine shops started carrying such brews. The atmosphere of the place is very "chill" and is conducive to a nice round of debate on politics or religion. We all know that both topics are endless pits; so a few rounds are inevitable. At least the beer that would be coming your way will be good enough to keep enough to set a lively tone and keep those conversations brewing. To this day, I think Beers Paradise still has the most extensive selection among the beer places and gastropubs in Metro Manila with beers like Piraat and Bush as part of the arsenal.

Wine Depot is the purveyor of a wide assortment of quality wines, whether it be old or new world…read more There are bottles for every budget, so you don't have to come here expecting to come out with a hole in your pocket. What I like about their branch in Reposo, however, is that you can buy a bottle and drink it there. We're not talking about putting it inside a brown paper bag and drinking yourself to a drunken stupor while seated on the gutter. You can pick a wine that you fancy or ask for recommendations and get a nice, cozy spot in their spacious dining area while they open the bottle up for you. If you feel it's a bit too early for alcohol (it never is), you can order food, from high tea scones and pastries, to a nice selection of cheeses and cold cuts, all the way to a nice, big, fat steak.

I love my wine and I drink a glass or two everyday. It tastes really good but eventually, the…read morefrequency starts to hurt the pocket. In my hunt for the most delicious vintages at the most budget-friendly prices, I came across Wine Depot. Stocking wine brands from all over the world, with a mix of new and old world wines, there really is something for everyone in Wine Depot. Since I buy bottles by the box, Wine Depot's all-year promo wherein buying 6 bottles of the same kind automatically gets you a discount, is the ultimate draw for me. With bottles ranging from Php 299 to Php 3,000, there's really something that works within all kinds of budgets. The Wine Depot also has a small deli, where they sell different kinds of cheeses and cured meat. They also have Italian coffee beans on retail. If you're really into wine, I suggest to sign up for membership in The Toast Club, which will get you invited to their member's wine tasting parties, exclusive sales and events.

I have a set of friends who enjoy trying different kinds of alcohol. Once upon a time, we played a…read morebeer identification game, where we had to taste mysterious beers from a glass and figure out which beer bottle they came from. Of course, this being a drinking game, we had to do something stupid to make it fun. In this case, the losers got a slap in the face. Unfortunately, I suck at telling the difference between tastes and one of my friends there was a volleyball player. End result, I had a hand mark on my face for three weeks. If I'll ever hope to get my revenge when we eventually have our whisky identification game, I'm going to have to patronize Gilmore Wine's and Spirits more, since they have one of the widest ranges of products available in Metro Manila. That sounds like an excuse to get drunk all the time, but I'd prefer not to walk around like some Amazon ripped into my face.

Gilmore Wines and Spirits turned out to be a lifesaver for me at a specific time when I was selling…read moreJapanese whisky and my supply ran low. A friend was in search of a specific type of whisky that was very difficult to source but another friend suggested that I have a look at Gilmore's collection. Thank God I did because they had exactly what I was looking for! I was able to make a good cut out of it too. Haha. These guys are very easy to transact with and their physical address is right on Gilmore, hence the name.

I was not aware that it was possible to have fine wine delivered right at your doorstep until I…read morefound out about Forth and Tay's stall inside Pioneer Street Market a few hours ago. I've been seeing their stall for quite a while now and when I finally saw that there was staff present, I immediately shot her some questions. Forth and Tay only sells and delivers red and white wine, and spirits. And they have quite the extensive collection! They have Paul Mason, Maverick, Arrogant Frog, Gerard Bertrand and Robert Mondavi Private Selection among others. If you swing by their stall in Pioneer Street Market, you can even get some bottles on a huge discount! I'm actually quite interested to purchase a bottle of red for my brother-in-law. I'm not a huge wine drinker but I do indulge occasionally on some glasses of white wine or champagne. I'll be sure to come back one of these days and purchase a bottle or two for some much-needed wine nights!

Good ambiance , as a Spanish colony , this place replicate the Spanish cuisine , choice of wine is…read moreacceptable and reasonably priced. As an American with good taste of wine , it passed.

My friends and I came on a busy night and service was slow since it seemed like there were only a…read morefew servers. We sat outside and the ambiance was great because of fresh air and Christmas lights are all up. Sadly, the quality of food went down since I last came here. The marinara, cheese platter and the croquettes were the best of the food we got. I normally love the carbonara and patatas bravas but today it didn't taste as good. The sangria and gin drinks are a must try!