Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest The 2016 Rio Olympics have just begun, and the excitement over weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s silver medal win has only intensified our interest in the Games. If you missed Diaz winning the first Olympic medal for the Philippines since 1996, we’ve rounded up a list of bars that are showing the Games live on television. Here are the best places to cheer for our athletes while enjoying drinks with fellow Summer Olympics fans. Bars showing the Olympic Games through pay-per-view channels: H&J Sports Bar and Restaurant Location: Felipe Street, Poblacion, Makati City Contact: (02) 954-1130 Cuisine: American, Indian Cost: P1100 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P100 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 2 pm – 8 am Photo courtesy of Hj Sports Bar and Restaurant Makati’s Facebook page Handlebar Manila Location: 31 Polaris Street, Bel-Air, Makati City Contact: (02) 898-2189, (02) 898-1976 Cuisine: American, Italian, Steakhouse Cost: P1000 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P70 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 24 hours Photo courtesy of Handlebar Manila’s Facebook page Team Insider Sports Bar Location: G/F, Red Planet Hotel, E. Mercado corner F. Calderon St., Kalayaan Ave. 1210 Makati Contact: (02) 511-0035 Cuisine: American Cost: P1200 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P95 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 24 hours Photo courtesy of Team Insider Sports Bar’s Facebook page Cabin 420 Bar and Bistro (formerly Treehouse Tavern) Location: Ground and Second Floor, A. Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City Contact: (0916) 628-1087 Cuisine: American, Filipino Cost: P800 for two people (approx.) Operating hours: 7 am – 2 am Photo courtesy of Cabin 420 Bar and Bistro’s Facebook page Skinny Mike’s Sports Bar Location: 32nd Street Corner Justice Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Contact: (02) 551-1853, +63 (917) 853-6998 Cuisine: American Cost: P2000 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P65 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 24 hours Photo courtesy of Skinny Mike’s Facebook page Pig & Whistle Sports Grill Location: 319 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City Contact: +63 (915) 660-4319 Cuisine: Filipino, American Cost: P1000 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P65 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 4 pm – 2 am Photo courtesy of Pig and Whistle’s Facebook page Bars showing the Olympic Games on local TV (TV5): BEC Sportsbar and Restaurant Location: Penthouse Floor, Paseo de Magallanes, Magallanes, Makati City Contact: (02) 502-3341, (02) 853-9262 Cuisine: American Cost: P800 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P65 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 4 pm – 2 am Photo courtesy of BEC Sportsbar’s Facebook page Cable Car Makati Location: 822 Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo, Makati City Contact: (02) 576-8494 Cuisines: American, Filipino, Finger Food Cost: P1100 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P90 for a pint of beer (approx. Operating hours: 4 pm – 4 am Photo courtesy of Cable Car Makati’s Facebook page Snaps Sportsbar – Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Location: Lobby Level, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, CCP Complex, Pasay City Contact: (02) 551-5555 Cuisine: Filipino, American Cost: P3500 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P250 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 24 hours Photo courtesy of Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s website Bars that will show the Olympic Games upon request: Spicy Fingers Location: Level 1, Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Greenbelt, Makati City Contact: (02) 729-8761 Cuisine: European Cost: P1300 for two people (approx.), P130 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 11 am – 11 pm The Plantation Bar and Bistro Location: Ground Floor, SCC Building, 106 Carlos Palanca Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Contact: (02) 501-5727, (0927) 687-4153 Cuisine: Filipino, American, European Cost: P1100 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P80 for a pint of beer (approx.) Operating hours: 24 hours Check the schedule for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games here: www.rio2016.com/en/schedule-and-results