Events SingaPob Brings the Best SG Bars to Poblacion Get ready for a two-weekend bar takeover you’ll never forget! A lineup of some of the best drinking spots from Singapore will set up shop behind the bars of select establishments Makati. SingaPob, organized by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), brings the best of Singapore’s nightlife scene straight to Poblacion. Discover the world-class drinking joints STB will be mixing into … Read More
Brand News 2 Philippine Bars Are on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022 51-100 List Asia’s 50 Best Bars revealed its 51 to 100 list for the second year. The extended ranking is part of 50 Best’s strategy to recognize and shine a spotlight on a greater number of establishments across the region. This year’s 51 to 100 list features some of the best drinking spots in Asia from 24 different cities and is a … Read More
Brand News 3 Philippine Bars Make it to the Asia’s 50 Best 51-100 List 50 Best has revealed the bars voted to the extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars for the first time. This is part of 50 Best’s strategy to recognize a greater number of establishments and encourage the industry as it moves forward and emerges from restrictions set due to the pandemic. The 51-100 list includes bars from 22 cities across … Read More
Brand News The Johnnie Walker Black Label Origin Series Pays Tribute to the Flavors of Scotland Johnnie Walker, the world’s #1 Scotch whisky, marked their 200th year with the release of a limited-release collection that explores and celebrates the distinct flavors of the four corners of Scotland. Those who are fans of Johnnie Walker Black’s balanced flavors of smoke, fresh fruit, rich fruit, and creamy vanilla will be delighted to know that the Johnnie Walker Black … Read More
Feature OTO’s Cocktail Collabs Provide Relief for Bartenders and Baristas The bar and nightlife industry is still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. With most establishments closed since the beginning of quarantine back on March 15, businesses are stuck in limbo and their staff’s livelihoods are uncertain until now. Thankfully, people within the industry are trying to help each other out. Check out DrinkManila’s #TipYourBartenderPH initiative here. OTO, one … Read More
Behind The Bar Up-And-Coming Filipina Bartenders Talk About What They Love About Their Craft For Women’s Month, we gathered some of the up-and-coming female bartenders making waves in the local scene. Get to know them and find out how they got into the industry and what they love about the craft of bartending. Aira Joyce De Leon | Manille Pub (opening soon) For Aira Joyce De Leon, bartending keeps her on her toes. “When … Read More
Brand News Three Philippine Bars Made it to the Coveted List of Asia’s 50 Best Bar 2019 The fourth edition of annual Asia’s 50 Best Bar commenced last May 9 at Capitol Theatre and was attended by top bartenders, bar owners and drinks aficionados across Asia to celebrate the top listers of Asia’s bar scene. Hong Kong’s The Old Man headed by Agung Prabowo earned the top post with the titles of ‘The Best Bar in Asia’, … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Bacardi Legacy 2018 PH Champion Jason “Haven” Hussein Ali’s cocktail called “Sueño” Recipe by Jason “haven” Hussein Ali OTO, Head Bartender What is the inspiration for the drink? It’s all about my ups and down being a bartender and not just a bartender. Also as a person, I had lots of second thought regarding the path that I’m taking. The strength that pushes me to move forward is not just my … Read More
Events Spirits and Music Come Together at Johnnie Weekend Creators Lab Series II with a Cocktail Workshop at Oto and a Poblacion Bar Crawl Johnnie Walker seeks to inspire individuals to keep moving forward by providing new experiences and venues where they can grow their passions and craft. For the second installment of the Johnny Walker’s Johnnie Weekend Creators Lab Series, the premier whisky brand teams up with DJ Euric Lumanog and bartender/bar owner David Ong (The Curator/Oto) for a workshop and crawl that … Read More