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!

My go-to wine and chill place in the South! Perhaps the most casual but not tacky wine place to…read moredrink wine and stay for hours, Ralph's in Alabang offers good wine selections starting at P500! If you're not a wine connoisseur and just want to have a relaxed time over reds or whites, without having to dress up or worry about the shop closing on you, I highly recommend this place. The best thing about this branch in particular is the place and location. Ralph's has both indoor and al fresco seating, so you if you have friends who smoke, they can do that here. The al fresco tables are right in the middle of Molito's activity center so you hear the nice live performances in the background on weekends. Plus, you can order from the nearby restaurants (if these places allow it) and have it with your wine, just like the Hermano's beside it (yay, nachos!). And just in case there are lots of diners and you can't find a vacant table, you can bring out their wine glasses for a deposit you can get back upon return. They also have a number of cheese and meat selections you can enjoy with your wine, reasonably priced as compared to the cheese and charcuterie platters from Barcino or Planet Grapes. Just be careful with the chorizo--it is a bit oily and a lot, so you might want to share it with three or four others. Word of caution, don't bother bringing your own bottle even if you're ordering from them. They won't allow it, which is perfectly understandable. Cheers!

Came to the Philippines to visit family, so my siblings took us here on our first night. Casual,…read morerelaxing feel, and there are shelves and shelves of alcohol surrounding you! Wine, sake, whiskey, you name it! You can sit down and open a bottle of something to enjoy, and you can even order food from the surrounding restaurants and they will bring it right to you! Apparently my siblings are regulars here so they have a bottle on a shelf behind the counter that they continue drinking whenever they come back. They definitely make you feel at-home here! Will definitely come back when I revisit to Manila!!!!

Burned out? Heartbroken? Aside from friends and family, beer's all you need, my brother. Global…read moreBeer Exchange carries a lot of them from all around the world. :) And it's just a drive away. I came here with friends one Friday evening. We wanted to drink but wanted something different. Bars usually just carry the local beers, and if you are lucky, imported ones.. but the selection is limited. So we read on few blogs, found out about Global Beer Exchange and decided its the way to go. Global Beer Exchange is a beer disneyland. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a delight for beer aficionados and enthusiasts. Belgian, North American, Japanese & Californian beers can be tasted here. They even have beers on draft. They also carry Katipunan craft ales, a local brand, like their Dear Fred and Indio. There's so many that we asked the staff to give suggestions on what to drink. In all fairness to them, they know what they're selling. And the best thing is that its not even crowded in here. It's perfect for a night of chilling and conversation with friends. :) P.S. Check out their beer chandelier.

Living in Magallanes often feels like I'm far away from civilization. For one thing, just to go to…read moreanother city, I will always have to pass a highway. Makati is just around the corner, but with Manila traffic, it gets way too tiring to drive there. Alabang is just a couple of bridges away, but the dreadful long drive home isn't the best feeling in the world. Lucky for us, Global Beer Exchange is probably just 5 minutes away from everyone's home. See, the best thing about Magallanes is probably that it's right in the middle from everyone. Yes, Quezon City is quite far, but South people (at least my friends from the south) usually won't go past the Fort area. And a few don't want to meet in Fort, especially on weekends, because parking is difficult and every club and bar is jam packed with yuppies and younglings. Global Beer Exchange may have beers that would cost you 700 pesos, but you just need to look carefully. Though its main market is for beer enthusiasts, you don't really have to be one to enjoy the beer. Just be smart and not order a Heineken or Stella or other beers that you can easily buy in the grocery store. I mean, hello? This is GLOBAL Beer Exchange. They carry beers from all around the world. Beers you probably haven't heard of yet and you're going to order a regular non-craft beer? Be adventurous and try something new. Bring a couple of friends, order different beers each and just do some beer tasting. Food isn't anything great so make sure that you'll be drinking here before or after you eat. Or you can bring some snacks, to munch on. Make sure to ask permission from the bar first though!

When I first saw Kabisera, I thought, "Nah, not my type of dining establishment!" It's…read moreposh-looking, but at the same time, I became curious because of a sign that says they have street food! Thankfully, this was part of our BGC food crawl, and it did not disappoint at all! Among the dishes we tried, my favorites were the gambas chorizo, street food platter, and sisig! The gambas chorizo has a good salty-sweet mix that you'll definitely one a lot of rice with it! The street food platter is like their version of tempura, with a batter that's not too thick, plus the dipping sauces, especially the vinegar, were also good! I was kind of surprised with the sisig because I thought it was dry at first, but after a while, I found myself eating more of it! Extra rice, please! Ohhhhh and how could I forget their garlic liempo chips?! They're so flavorful and sinfully good, you'd want to eat an order all by yourself! Kabisera is also known for their halo-halo, and yes, it is really good! It's easy to mix, not too sweet, and refreshing! It's like "drinkable" halo-halo! I am drooling as I type this haha :p Kabisera has a good range of Filipino dishes, and I think it's a nice place to hang out with friends and (older) family members since they have a bar. The staff could still improve in terms of being warm and friendly, though.

I haven't been exposed to Filipino food to be honest so this is my first. The service was slow…read moredespite being lunch hour. That aside the food was tasty. Definitely strong Flavours that you need white rice to balance off.

I stopped by with the cousins on a Wednesday Night to catch up over some post dinner drinks and…read morelate night eats. We sat inside the main dining room. The ambiance is dimly lit with the industrial style vibe throughout. There was a DJ playing pop music which was mixed with the music videos that displayed on the flat screen TVs. The music selection had all the trendy vibes from the past and present. However, it is LOUD in there. lol You will be borderline yelling to have a conversation at your table. The service was good enough. You have to waive down the servers to order your drinks. The bar was quick with getting them to your table and they were pretty tasty. The signature cocktails on their drink menu were put together well. None of our cocktail glasses were cleared from our table for the 2 hours we were drinking and catching up. It was funny to us. =) We ordered some tacos which came out quickly and were pretty tasty overall. Nice work kitchen. I would return for the cocktails as the pricing was fair and they came out quickly. Cheers!

We went here on a busy late Friday evening so you can already imagine how loud and crowded it is…read more We were first seated outside beside the blasting speakers and a blazing fan it's almost too hard to breathe. Anyway, the waitress was very accomodating when we requested to be transfered inside. This isn't our first time dining at Tipsy Pig but our first time at this specific location. We ordered the Nachos, Pork Belly, and Pares. All were really good as usual. However, the Frozen Iced Tea tasted different than what we're used to. It's not really bad per-se but it's just not how we were expecting the taste to be like.

I'M A HUGE FAN. Coming back from a trip where all I ever drank were pale ales for months, I really…read morehad intense cravings for a bottle or two - especially when I'm eating a burger or pizza! I came back around the time when craft beers were starting to gain some traction. So I had to look for these places! There are a lot of restaurants that sell Katipunan Craft Ales. They even have a stall at The Legazpi Sunday Market. My favourite would have to be Liberation. I first tried this out at Barley in Quezon City. Since then, I've been obsessed. Never mind paying P200 a pop as long as you get really good beer - and an IPA to boot! I do like my beer hoppy! I am really loving the craft beer revolution that's been going on for quite a time now. I hope more Filipinos get to try this kind of beer.

A very cute and intimate spot for a glass of wine. My husband and I were able to catch happy hour…read morefrom 4-6:30p for buy one get one select wines. Note, it's only for 1 person and you have to get the same wine. My husband thought we could split, but ended up having to get 4 glasses of the same one. It was pretty good. However, I could tell the second glass (from a newly opened bottle) tasted ALOT better than the first glass. I had the chance to check out their wine selection and private room. The operations/ sales director there was also fun to talk too. Highly recommend to get your wine fix in Markati!

THE BIG: Cute little boutique wine shop in Makati City. Daily HH form 4-6:30pm with bogo wines by…read morethe glass. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here when she was craving some good wines (lately we've been drinking san miguel beer). This shop is so cute inside and the build quality was great. It's on a noisy street but you could barely hear it inside. We came for HH and got BOGO wines. We thought we could buy 1 wine and get the second glass free but it's per person. So it ended up being 4 wines which I'm not mad about. The lady (shane) was so nice and showed us their tasting room downstairs that acts as a karaoke bar if you want to rent it out. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall damage done for 2 bogo wines was around 800 PHP. Pretty good HH spot and will be back next time I'm in Makati!

The thing I really love about Walrus is their atmosphere. Their door is like a portal. Once you…read morestep inside, there is a noticeable change in everything that you see. My take is that all the small changes and minute tweaks they did to the environment contributed to a very unique setting. Walrus feels a bit retro because of their designs and displays. Some might even call it hipster. Walrus is perfect for a couple of beers with friends, right after a test, work, or just for good times. One time, my friends and I tried to visit this place during lunchtime. The atmosphere was still there but it was different because we were the only ones there. There was also a considerable amount of sunlight and the night lights weren't turned on. We tried their strawberry mix that had alcohol in it. I found it very good. It was sweet and lite, perfect for a mid day drink. Walrus' atmosphere is best experienced at night. The people, the bright lights, the drinking vibe is there. They also have snacks that I find unique for drinking places. One I tried were the cheesy fries with beacon. It was quite okay

Right along Katpiunan you'll find Walrus, which is sure to catch your attention, with a barrage of…read moreKatip students sure to be flocking there for a quick drink. It's a cute bar, not too big but also never stuffy. The menu's cute, with a mixture of fonts and what makes it even more attractive are those low prices! At P45 for the standard beers (San Mig, Pale, etc.) you're sure to order bucket after bucket here. The Scooby Snacks (their take on pulutan) are cheap, with prices ranging from P40-P150. Some people have even likened it to being the new Cantina, and with good reason, with its chill ambience, cool wall art, and low hanging lights. The drinks are cold, the food is good, and you're probably bound to bump into someone you know. Walrus is in, and rightly so. Go ahead and sample the Walrus vibe yourself! You're not like to find anywhere else quite like it.