Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest August’s gloomy weather can give you the blues. Perk up this rainy month with these drink-related events. August has got you covered with wine, beer, rum, gin, cocktails events, and much more! The Sunset Gin And Tonic Where: The Peak, Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: August 1, Thursday Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,500 net Take your highball cocktail knowledge to another level with a Gin and Tonic Masterclass with David Bromige, co-founder and creative director of Martin Miller’s Gin, an award-winning small-batch pot still gin from the UK, blended with extra-pure Icelandic spring water. Explore the ins and outs of this classic mixed drink in this interactive event and learn from one of the big names in the spirit industry. For reservations or inquiries, please call +6328381234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com. Aperitivo by Vinoom Where: The Green Door, 5663 Don Pedro cor Alfonso Street Poblacion, Makati City When: August 1, Thursday Time: 8:00 pm to 2:00 am Head up to The Green Door in Poblacion (one floor below The Apartment) and dance to the beats of Beach Please on August 1. Enjoy great Italian wines from Vinoom Selection with your friends and start the month right. 8 Bits & Beats at Versus Barcade: Ms. Pacman Highscore Challenge Where: Versus Barcade, Ground Floor, Uptown Parade, 9th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: August 1, Thursday Time: 9:00 pm to 12:00 mn Head over to Versus Barcade, where 8 Bits & Beats have taken control of their Thursday night. Turn back time and go way back to the ’90s, the era of Video Game Arcade battles, where your Initials and Highest Score meant everything! Get your game face on and battle it out with fellow game enthusiasts while enjoying fresh beats by Bandit and Hey Mr. Dee Jae, live art by RaffyGraffiti, cosplay by Gaby Storm, and drinks and goodies from Jameson Whiskey and New Era PH. Do you have what it takes to secure the #1 high Score spot? Catch specials promotions on Jameson Bottles all night! Buying a Jameson bottle will get you a ticket for the New Era PH merchandise raffle. Ladies Night at the German Club Where: German Club Manila, Penthouse, Eurovilla II Building, 118 V.A. Rufino, Makati City When: August 1, Thursday Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Ladies will get special treatment at German Club Manila’s Ladies’ Night on August 1. Start the month with enjoyable conversation and a lot of wine in hand. Network with other women or come with your girlfriends after work to catch up over wine. Enjoy their Buy 1 Get 1 promotion on House Wine at Php 240. For inquiries and reservations, please email reservations@germanclub.ph or call +6328173552 or +6328942899. Pwede Naman – Okinawa Champloo Where: LIT Manila, G/F Serendra Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: August 2, Friday Time: 8:30 pm to 12:00 mn Take a mini-break from the traffic and stress of the city. LIT will take you on an unplugged island journey to the far south South of Japan, Okinawa, known for its brilliant blue waters and its indefinable music. Catch Okinawa native singer Yukino Inamine’s as she serenades you on his first solo tour in the Philippines. Let Yukino take you on a mellow trip away from the noise of the city to distant shores of the sea with her unique voice. Brave through the Friday night traffic for this special night of island vibes, unique cocktails, awamori (an alcoholic beverage made from long grain indica rice), plus the Okinawan specialty, Okinawa’s most iconic Goya Champuru (a stir fry dish with bitter melon, tofu, egg, and pork belly). Obstruct the Nation Where: Limbo, 5374 General Luna, Poblacion, Makati City When: August 2, Friday Time: 10:00 pm to 2:00 am Mix some sound art with drinks at Limbo. Obstruct the Nation is a collaborative attempt of individual noise and sound artists (Auspicious Fam | Gen Thalz | Trobol Kontrol) to initiate a practice of music improvisation as a band. They aim to create music or sound that encourage people to break from daily patters and uniformity. Other artists set to perform are Mumuy, Sewage Worker, and Igerak. Choose a classic or craft cocktail from Limbo’s menu and sip while enjoying the mixed sound art. Bumble BFF Retro Night Where: Mess Hall, 2316 Karrivin Plaza Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City When: August 2, Friday Time: 9:00 pm onwards Entrance: Present your Bumble profile at the door to get in Technology has changed the way we make friends. You can now build friendships with people from all walks of life located anywhere in the world. You can quickly get to know people you wouldn’t have had the chance to meet before the age of the smartphone. Mess Hall in Makati is celebrating International Friends Day with Bumble BFF Retro Night. Bumble is a smartphone app that aims to change the way people date and find friends. If you’re still stuck o Tinder, try downloading this app and see what the younger gen is up to. On this app, women make the first move! Dance the night away with BFFs old and new and enjoy free drinks, fun activities, and exclusive giveaways lined up for you and your BFF’s! No entrance fee, but you have to show your Bumble profile at the door to get in, so, download away! TILT: On Tap / On Tour – Logiclub x BuwanBuwan x Contrast Where: Brick & Mortar, Unit F Fort Entertainment Center 26th Corner 5th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: August 3, Saturday Time: 10:00 pm to 3:00 am Get your fill of beautiful music at TILT as they cap off the first weekend of August with a creative collective of producers, musicians, DJs and artists featuring BuwanBuwan Collective, The Contrast, and Logiclub! Enjoy the live entertainment and take advantage of drink promos on Cerveza Negra, San Miguel Premium, and San Miguel Super Dry available all night long. See the poster above for the remaining TILT tour dates. BohoVinta PH Party (A Bohemian-Gypsy Gathering) Where: CINKO, 5th Floor, Artina Suites Hotel - 2863 E Zobel St. Brgy Poblacion, Makati City When: August 3, Saturday Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Php 500 door fee A rooftop garden is the best place to chill and channel creative vibes in a bohemian-gypsy gathering in the city. The cool breeze, the view, and the open space of CINKO are perfect to showcase flow art jamming, art installations, and open jam with the DJs. Come in your grooviest bohemian/vintage/gypsy attire to get more of that boho vibes. A door fee of Php 500 will get you two cocktails or beers, one pair of earrings for DIY accessory painting, and access to Tex-Mex mini buffet, painting workshop area, tattoo and art booth by Chico Zapotilla, piercing and art booth by Mitch Conzon, BohoVinta PH merch booth, Swap Shelf (get any item for FREE), plus many more artsy/boho booths and activities! Music for the event will be taken care of DJs Renée Roséte, Thomas Wickerson, and Pauly. Slots are limited. RSVP thru https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bohovinta-ph-party-door-fee-tickets-66178568881 International Beer Day Where: Dining at Crimson Hotel, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Civic Drive Filinvest, Muntinlupa City When: August 2 and 3, Friday and Saturday Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Entrance: Php 699 net for unlimited house lager for two hours We all deserve a beer holiday. Celebrate International Beer Day at Dining, Crimson Hotel on August 2 and 3. Bring your friends and take advantage of their special promo of unlimited house lager for only Php 699 for two hours. For inquiries or reservations, please call +6328632222 or +639985953769 or email dining@crimsonhotel.com. ¡Viva Pride! Where: Señor Pollo, Ebro Street, Poblacion, Makati City When: August 3, Saturday Time: 9:00 pm to 3:00 am Missed the June Pride festivities? Now worries as Señor Pollo shows their support for the LGBT community with a fun and vibrant fiesta, Viva Pride. It’s all about creating a fun and welcoming space for everyone, spreading the love, and partying the night away. Celebrate the good vibes with Buy 1 Take 1 drinks, live DJ sets by Xtina Superstar & Jujiin Samonte, and a vibrant evening with hosts Angela Mercado & Hans Braga! Be extra and dress to slay, and you might win a bottle of tequila. Hosts will select the winner at 10 pm, so come before then to get a chance to win. Chele and the Kingdom of Cocktails Where: Run Rabbit Run, 4991 P. Guanzon St, Poblacion, Makati City When: August 6, Tuesday Time: 7:00 pm to 1:00 am Entrance: Php 2,000+ Prepare for a night of the unexpected second round of Chele and Run Rabbit Run’s collaboration. Delight in a bespoke cocktail and food experience with drinks and bites that will transport you to the Amazon. Trust us, any Gallery Chele cocktail and food pairing is a must-try! Indulge in delicious creations from the kitchen of Gallery by Chele and drinks by RRR bartenders, as they feature cocktails with Chivas and Don Papa Rum. Limited tickets are available. Click this link to confirm your spot. The Cellar Talk: A Taste of Spain and France Where: The Cellar, Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: August 7, Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,500 net for a wine flight and small plates for sharing Bring out your inner romantic as #TheCellarTalk features French and Spanish wines from AWC featuring the aromatic Viña Pomal Blanco and the delicious vintage Clarendelle Rouge By Haut Brion. For PHP 1,500 net, enjoy a flight of these wines and small plates for sharing, make friends, and have great conversations. For reservations or inquiries, please call +63 2 838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com. Bar Takeover with Ulysse Jouanneaud of Buccaneers Where: The Bar, The Peninsula Manila, Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City When: August 8, Thursday Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Catch one of the country’s best mixologists, co-owner of Buccaneers’ (Poblacion), Ulysse Jouanneaud, as he takes over The Bar at The Peninsula for one night only. Come early and sit by the bar to watch as he works his magic behind the stick. He will be creating his signature rum-based cocktails. Wine & Korean Cuisine Pairing Where: Wine Story, 111, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA Corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City When: August 10, Saturday Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,500 per person People are nuts over all things Korean: KBeauty, KPop, TV series, and of course, Korean food. Korean food may not be the first cuisine you’d pick for wine pairing, but our palates may just be as ready to embrace this match, the same way we embraced their culture. Join Wine Story Academy’s next pairing adventure in food & wine pairing featuring Korean cuisine. The intense flavors, rich textures, and pungent aromas of Korean food are a complex and satisfying gastronomic experience. It’s a fun challenge to see which wines will match well with crowd favorites like Samgyupsal and Tteokbokki. Limited slots are available. Book your seat at this link. For inquiries or special rates, send a message at academy@winestory.com.ph or +639178240721. Sally’s Paddock Wine Night with Mr. Neill Robb Where: Dining at Crimson Hotel, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Civic Drive Filinvest, Muntinlupa City When: August 14, Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,500 net (inclusive of unlimited wine and canapés); Limited Capacity, 100 Spots Left Add some spark to your Wednesday night and taste and discover the exquisite wine flavors from Sally’s Paddock winery. Mr. Neill Robb, owner, and winemaker at Sally’s Paddock will be hosting the event and will be sharing his stories and passion behind this famous Australian wine brand. Taste any of the featured wines for the evening–Sasha Shiraz, Sally’s Hill Cabernet, Sally’s Hill Malbec, and Sally’s Hill Chardonnay. For inquiries or reservations, please call +6328632222 or +639985953769 or email dining@crimsonhotel.com.