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.

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.

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.

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!

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. :)

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!

We loved this bar during our stay at the Sofitel and ate here multiple times. It's more upscale and…read morefound right in the lobby of the hotel, and it's both classy and gorgeous. We loved their cocktails here - probably our favorite restaurant in Sofitel to get drinks. Their house wine was surprisingly good, and we found their gin-based cocktails to be great. We found their Kinilaw Cevhiche & Ensaladang Talong w/ Smoked Caviar to be great as well - great to share for an appetizer or a happy hour meal.

Awesome place for drinks and food if you don't feel like eating buffet downstairs . Ambiance is…read moregreat . Price is reasonable . Will definitely come back . Ran into Nelly'slife in the lobby as well lol !

Ambiance - typical lounge with a view , service was a bit fast on the initial night but different…read morefolks attended to us. Last night was slow but their panna cotta was great.

Nice place to come to socialize, have a drink and look out at the Ferris wheel. They also have…read moremusic playing. There are food options on the menu as well. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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/

I can't comment much on Buddha Bar Manila as a whole, as I only came during a specific event…read more However, Buddha Bar is a modern Asian restaurant and bar, which generally opens its doors at 4pm. The atmosphere felt casual with a hint of sophistication, mainly due to the ambience of the establishment. From that observation, I would perceive their price range to be around mid to high-end... Review on my blog: purplecuriosity.wordpress.com/2020/02/02/buddha-bar-manila/

I'm giving this place a 5-star. Excellent ambiance, food, cocktails and service. Salted egg roll…read morewas amazing and had the lychee cocktail. 1500 PHP to share but be warned that the fish bowl they use is really only good for 1 person. Happy with it tho, I will definitely recommend checking out this place while in Makati!