Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It’s the start of the ‘Ber’ months and September won’t leave you thirsty. Get your calendars ready because you will never run out of drink-related events to go to. From wine dinners, beer events, parties, and a slew of guest bar shifts, there’s something for you and your friends to look forward to. DRINK PROMOTIONS AND PARTIES 1) Mezcal Mondays at A’Toda Madre Where: A’Toda Madre, Ground Floor, Sunette Tower, Durban Street corner Makati Avenue, Makati City When: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; all Mondays of September Time: 6:00 pm onwards; appreciation sessions from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm Entrance: 50% off on featured mezcals all night A’Toda Madre is giving you more reasons to drink mezcal now! Head over to A’Toda Madre to indulge in smoky mezcal on Mezcal Mondays where they offer 50% off on featured mezcals all night long! Get to know mezcal’s different flavors and aromas at mezcal appreciation sessions from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Contact +63998 998 2017 for reservation and more details. 2) Sala Grooves x B-Side Productions Where: XX XX, 20b, La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City When: September 4, Wednesday Time: 9:00 pm to 1:30 am Entrance: Php 200 with a free drink B-Side Productions takes over the programming for the first Sala Grooves edition in September with an exquisite line-up of performers from their artist roster. Spend hump day grooving to the live sets by Jess Connelly, CRWN, LUSTBASS, Jason Dhakal, Hernandez Brothers + DJ sets by Butta B & Ornusa Cadness. 3) Decisions by Tom Weil at RRR Where: Run Rabbit Run, 4991 P. Guanzon St., Poblacion, Makati CIty When: September 5, Thursday Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Entrance: Php 600 (includes 1 free cocktail) Tom Weil has been performing magic and reading minds around the world for 15 years. Originally from London, Tom moved to Manila in 2018 and is bringing a new type of magic across Asia. In his first public show in Manila, Tom will get inside the minds of the audience and even predict their random decisions. Is it real or magic? See it for yourself on September 5 at Run Rabbit Run. Limited seating is available. To know more about Tom, visit this link. 4) Nikkei Rockwell: A Night of Jazz & Cocktails Where: Nikkei - One Rockwell, G/F One Rockwell, Rockwell Center, Makati City When: September 4, Wednesday Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Calling all jazz lovers! Head over to Nikkei Rockwell. Enjoy live jazz music with your friends while munching on good Japanese-Peruvian food and sipping great drinks featuring Belvedere Vodka, Glenmorangie Single Malt, and Hennessy Cognac. Enjoy 30% off on selected wines for the night. Send a message to Nikkei Rockwell’s Facebook page for reservations. 5) Single Origin Rockwell: Motown Night Where: Single Origin Rockwell, G/F Edades Garden, 28 Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City When: September 5, Thursday Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Go to Single Origin Rockwell for a night of soul music, cocktails, and wines. Take advantage of the night’s discounted wines. For reservations call or message at +63995 914 4137 or +632 772 6259. 6) Black Market Turns 6! Where: Black Market, 2723 Sabio St., Makati City When: September 7, Saturday Time: 10:00 pm to 4:00 am Entrance: Free entrance. Drinks are for sale Party at Black Market and Finders Keepers on September 7 and celebrate their six years. It’s going to be a massive music extravaganza. The line starts at 9:00 pm and doors open at 10:00 pm. Please bring a valid, physical ID. This event is strictly for 18 and above only. Click on this link for the full list and schedule of DJs. For table reservations contact +632 403 5019 or +63917 829 4162 from 10am to 6pm Mondays to Saturdays 7) Deep Dark Dirty featuring John Acquaviva (Plus8/Definitive) Where: The Void PH, 8456 Doña Carmen Street, Corner Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati CIty When: September 7, Saturday Time: 11:00 pm to 6:00 am Entrance: Drinks are for sale | Door Entry: Php 500 before 12:00 am, Php 700 before 1:00 am, Php 1,000 after 1:00 am Deep Dark Dirty is back! It’s going to be a wild night with John Acquaviva behind the decks. The Italian-Canadian artist – be best known for his involvement with the techno titan Richie Hawtin, and the forming of the highly influential labels PLUS8 and Definitive Recordings – makes his Philippine debut on September 7 at The Void. Get ready to dance the night away. 8) Free Sunday Movies 9/8 “Carol” Where: Borough (BGC) U/G, C2, Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: September 8, Sunday Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Entrance: Free movie screening. Happy hour starts at 8:00 pm Sunday Movies is a free bi-monthly film series at Borough High Street. Since it’s the start of the Ber months, which is basically the start of the Christmas season in the Philippines, they will be showing Carol, 2015’s iconic sort of-Christmas love story. The film received 6 Oscar nominations, including Best Actress for Cate Blanchett and Best Supporting Actress for Rooney Mara. Catch this flick about a lesbian affair set in 1950’s New York at Sunday Movies and have a different viewing experience, as the movie will be paired with drinking cues and followed by an audience discussion. Show starts at 8:40 pm. 9) Single Origin BGC: Jazz in the City Where: Single Origin BGC, 2nd Floor, C3, Bonifacio High Street, 7th Ave, BGC, Taguig City When: September 10, Tuesday Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Chill with your friends for a few drinks and food while listening to live jazz music on Tuesday night. Check out their cocktail specials featuring Belvedere vodka, Glenmorangie whisky, and Hennessy. For reservations, call +63906 268 8902. 10) Jamilton at Work (Work!): A Hamilton Sing-Along Where: Flatiron 1771 Restaurant & Bar, GF, Uptown Place Mall, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: September 12, Thursday Time: 9:00 pm to 12:00 am Entrance: Door charge is Php 300 with a free drink Belt out those Hamilton hits and enjoy good food and drinks at Jamilton at Work (Work!): A Hamilton Sing-Along on Thursday, September 12. Check out the dibs sheet at the event page and lock down your favorite song from the hit musical. Get ready to sing your heart out in the company of other Hamilton fans. 11) Dante’s Disco Inferno Where: 20:20 and XX XX, 20b, La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City When: September 13, Friday Time: 7:00 pm till late Entrance: Tickets online are Php 650 | Door price is at Php 800 | Ticket includes: Italian buffet aperitivo and 1 glass of wine, plus free entrance at Dante’s Disco Inferno afterparty at XX XX | Dante’s Disco Inferno Party at XX XX entrance fee is Php 100. 20:20 and XX XX open the gates to Dante’s Inferno on Friday the 13th! Società Dante Alighieri Manila and Elephant XXXX have teamed up to offer a real Italian experience. The festivities will begin with an aperitivo at 20:20, with a selection of Italian food and wine by I Trulli and music set by Fratello. The party continues into Dante’s Disco Inferno at XX XX with a unique collection of the ’70s and ’80s classic Italian hits and international disco music by Karlo, Paul Jatayna and Disco Daddy. Come in your best Inferno-themed costume and get a chance to win cash prizes. Tickets online are Php 650. Door price is at Php 800. Ticket includes Italian buffet aperitivo and one glass of wine, plus free entrance at Dante’s Disco Inferno afterparty at XX XX. Dante’s Disco Inferno Party at XX XX entrance fee is Php 100. Get your tickets on this link. 12) Nikkei Rockwell: Samba Nights Where: Nikkei - One Rockwell, G/F One Rockwell, Rockwell Center, Makati City When: September 14, Saturday Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Dance the night away to your favorite Samba songs at Nikkei Rockwell. Enjoy 30% off on selected wines for the evening and check out their cocktail specials. Send a message to Nikkei Rockwell’s Facebook page for reservations. WINE AND DINE 1) The Cellar Talk: An Elegant Evening of French Wines Where: The Cellar, Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: September 4, Wednesday Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,200 for a flight of wines and small plates for sharing #TheCellarTalk at Grand Hyatt Manila brings the opportunity for guests to taste wines classified as “Cru Classé” of the Côtes de Provence and from wineries rooted in the heart of Hermitage. Bring your friends and spend the evening enjoying the intensity of Chateau Roubine Rouge with its combined cooked fruit and cedar shavings, and breathe in the white flower aroma of Ferraton Pere & Fils Côte-du-Rhône Villages “Laudun.” For reservations or inquiries, please call +632 838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com. 2) Wine Dinner with Celebrity Chef Justin Quek Where: Red Lantern, Solaire Resort, 1 Asean Avenue Entertainment City, Parañaque City When: September 4, Wednesday Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Entrance: Php 8,000++ exclusive of 12% VAT and 10% service charge Globally renowned Chef Justin Quek will be putting together a sensational five-course menu at Red Lantern in Solaire Resort Manila. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, Singapore-born Chef Justin Quek has worked in the kitchens of Michelin Star restaurants around the globe. The acclaimed chef was named The Best Chef of the Year at the 2001 World Gourmet Summit Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2004 Annual New World Food and Wine Festival. Chef Justin is known for his culinary mastery of reinventing Asian favorites with French flair. For the event, he will pair his Franco-Asian creations with a carefully curated collection of fine wines to complete your gastronomic journey. Limited seats are available. Call +632 888 8888 or email restaurantevents@solaireresort.com for reservations. 3) VIVA el VINO: A Spanish Wine Experience Where: Dining at Crimson Hotel, 2609 Civic Drive, Filinvest, Muntinlupa City When: September 4, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,100++ inclusive of four (4) premium wines and tapas for sharing. Treat yourself with Spanish wine on September 4 at Crimson Hotel. They will be featuring four (4) premium wines from the vineyards of Spain, including some fruity notes and bold flavors from Dominio de Punctum and Protos wineries. For inquiries or reservations, please call +632 863 2222 or +633998 595 3769 or email dining@crimsonhotel.com. 4) 5 Generations Dinner at Dr Wine Manila Where: Dr. Wine Manila, Ground floor, 5921 Algier Street, Brgy Poblacion, 1209 Makati When: September 5, Thursday Time: 7:00 pm onwards Entrance: Php 8,900 Take the rare opportunity to taste wines from Vintage Wine Company with Chief Sommelier Officer Daniel Blais at Dr. Wine on September 5. The featured wines: 1964 Château Giscours Margaux 3rd Grand Cru Classés, 1978 Château Canon 1st St. Emilion Grand Cru Classés B, 1989 Château Mont-Redon CDP Rhone Valley, 1997 Excelsus Tuscany, 2000 Château Poujeaux Moulis, will be paired with an intimate dinner prepared by Dr. Wine’s Chef, Julien Lecomte. RSVP at +63917 567 8811 or +63917 563 8811. 5) Winzer Weinfest Where: German Club Manila, Penthouse, Eurovilla II Building, 118 V.A. Rufino St., Makati CIty When: September 5, Thursday Time: 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,200 per person Sip and savor some wine and meet Olaf Schild, the winzer / wine grower of Schild Weingut from Germany at German Club Manila Winzer Weinfest on September 5. Enjoy an evening of free-flowing food and winzer wines from family-owned and run Weinhaus Schild and Sohn. To know more about Weinhaus Schild and Sohn, visit their website. For inquiries or reservations, please email reservations@germanclub.ph or call +632 8942899. 6) Old World Wines: A Taste of Tradition Where: Planet Grapes, North Wing, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA, Mandaluyong City When: September 11, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,000 per person Have a wine day Wednesday at Planet Grapes Shangri-La Plaza Mall on September 11. Taste some of Europe’s famous wines from Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Sip and savor their unique wine heritage as you mingle and chat with WSET-Certified Wine Professionals and other wine enthusiasts. Book a ticket at on this link. 7) Grand Vin de Gironde Wine Dinner Where: Planet Grapes, North Wing, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA, Mandaluyong City When: September 13, Friday Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Early bird rate of Php 1,200 per person until September 6 | Regular rate is Php 1,395 | Ticket is inclusive of (5) wines to taste and food to pair prepared by Chef Chris Leaning Discover the unique style and characteristics of Bordeaux wines at an intimate French wine dinner featuring the wines from GVG (Grand Vin de Gironde). Caroline Jonault from GVG will be hosting the dinner prepared by Chef Chris Leaning and guiding you through the different featured wines. Limited slots are available. Click on this link to sign up. 8) Tour de France (Wine Tasting Event) Where: Wine Story, 111, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA Corner Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City When: September 13, Friday Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,200 per person Relax with wine and have a fancy French Friday on September 13 at Wine Story. Taste wines from renowned regions of Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Rhone Valley. Learn more about these wines with our WSET-Certified Professionals, as they take you beyond the glass into the stories behind the labels. Click on this link to book a ticket. 9) New World Wine Classics Where: Planet Grapes, North Wing, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA, Mandaluyong City When: September 12, Thursday Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,200 per person Quench your thirsty Thursday with wine on September 12 with New World Wine Classics from Australia, Argentina, Chile, California, New Zealand, and South Africa. WSET-Certified Wine Professionals will guide your palate through every glass. Book a ticket on this link. 10) WinEd: Wine Appreciation Through Education Where: Wine Story, 111, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA Corner Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City When: September 14, Saturday Time: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,500 per person Have a fun wine weekend and elevate your wine experience with a day of fun wine classes. Learn from the interactive wine stations and meet other people who love wine just as much as you do. Book now and grab a seat at the back-to-back wine classes by logging on to their website. DRINK EXPOS 1) Food & Drinks Asia 2019 Where: World Trade Center Metro Manila, 1300, Pasay Extension corner, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave, Pasay City When: September 5 to 8, Thursday to Sunday Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily Entrance: A ticket costs Php 99 per day online. Tickets sells for P200 per day at the venue. Head over to the World Trade Center for the Food and Drinks Asia 2019, the 23rd International Expo on specialty food, delicatessen, confectionery, beverages, beers, wines, and spirits. The event is the ultimate venue for food and beverage entrepreneurs to discover innovative products, franchising ideas, and business solutions from local and international suppliers. For the bartenders who love flairtending, catch the cocktail and flairtending competition on Friday, September 6, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Click on this link to get tickets. BEER EVENTS 1) Brewfest 2019 Where: Pool House, Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City When: September 6, 13, 20, 27; All Fridays of September Time: 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,800 net Unwind after a long work week with free-flowing ice-cold beers, a BBQ spread, and live entertainment at Brewfest happening in Grand Hyatt Manila. For all Fridays of September, the Pool House will roll out a feast of grilled favorites such as pork belly and sausages that you can pair with Grand Hyatt Manila’s house lager and local craft beers from Engkanto, and other local brewers. They offer more than just good food and tasty brews, try your luck in the interactive games, dance the night away with the beats of a live DJ, or take the plunge in the pool. For reservations or inquiries, please call +632 838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com. 2) Learn more about beer in this two-day beer appreciation course: A) The Science of Brewing | Beer Science & Theory with Elias Wicked Where: Enderun Colleges, 1100 Campus Avenue, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City When: September 13, Friday Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Entrance: Php 3,000 for one day, Php 5,000 for two days (This workshop and Beer Adventure | Beer Tasting & Food Pairing with Joe’s Brew) Learn more about the science of brewing on the first day of the beer appreciation course. The workshop will tackle the different processes affect the flavor of the beer, and cover how to incorporate different fruit flavors into the beer. Participants will get to experience these flavors through Elias Wicked’s signature brews. For more information, contact +632 856 5000 Local 546 or +63917 509 8183. B) Beer Adventure | Beer Tasting & Food Pairing with Joe’s Brew Where: Joe's Brew, 5834 Matilde Street, Makati When: September 14, Saturday Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 3,000 for one day, Php 5,000 for two days (This workshop and The Science of Brewing | Beer Science & Theory with Elias Wicked) Day 2 of the Beer Appreciation course will focus more on flavor and tasting different brews with Joe’s Brew. The workshop will include a short tour of the brewery, as well as a segment on bar chow, pub culture, and pairing beer with food. For more information, contact +632 856 5000 Local 546 or +63917 509 8183. 3) Libero | Episode 3 Where: Magra Beach Resort And Nature Park, Brgy. Tignoan. Real, Quezon Province When: September 14 to 15, Saturday to Sunday Time: Saturday 11:00 am to Sunday at 3:30 pm Entrance: General Admission Php 2,500 purchased online | Event day tickets at the gate Php 3,000 Bask in the sun, sand and supersonic sounds by the sea at LIBERO – a destination where being free is your number one priority. Libero | Episode 3 returns to the beautiful coastline of Quezon Province with San Miguel’s Oktoberfest. Experience freedom at the three-hectare playground only 3 hours away from Manila on September 14 to 15 (only 3 hours away from Manila). The magical weekend will be filled with 19 hours of DJ sets from renowned local underground talents, as well as a range of local & international live performance artists on the beaches of Magra Beach Resort. If you prefer a bit of peace to cleanse the mind and soothe the soul, you can head to Balagbag Waterfall, which is located only 5 minutes away from the beach. LIBERO is a zero-waste event. Water refilling will be available, absolutely free, so make sure to bring your own personal reusable drinking containers. Check out Libero | Episode 3’s Event Page for more information on the schedule of performers, activities, fee inclusions, group packages, accommodations, and transportation options. Get your LIBERO tickets at https://liberoph.wixsite.com/website. BARTENDER GUEST SHIFTS Manila Cocktail Festival: A 3-Day Cocktail Festival Featuring Iconic Filipino Bartenders and Guest Mixologists Where: Various locations in Manila (read below for details) When: September 12 to 14, Thursday to Saturday Experience world-class cocktails from our internationally acclaimed bartenders at the first Manila Cocktail Festival! This celebration of the local cocktail scene and bartending community will feature trailblazing Filipino bartenders currently helming bars around the region. The homecoming bartenders, together with some bar industry icons, will be behind the bar in various guest shifts at some of Manila’s hottest bars. Enjoy the festival via a pre-booked bar tour, a guided cocktail journey that will take participants to four (4) guest shifts in a night. Participants will visit key bars and get to sample a special MCF cocktail from the featured menus from 7:00 pm to 12:00 mn. All tickets are inclusive of priority seating, one cocktail per bar, a group bartender guide, Stay Sober Kit, limited edition MCF x Diyalogo Sticker pack, and transportation between bars (where applicable). Single night tickets are priced at Php 2,100 each while a bundle-of-three-nights ticket is on sale at a discounted price of Php 5,300. If the bar tour isn’t your cup of tea but still want to check out the festival, you can drop by any of the scheduled guest shifts to catch the featured bartenders. Entrance is free. For more information about the festival and homecoming bartenders, or to purchase tickets, go to https://manilacocktailfestival.com. Here are the schedules for the shifts: (clockwise from top left) BRYAN BONIFACIO, CEDRIC MENDOZA, DAVIDE BONCIMINO, EDRIANE LIM, MEL CHAVEZ, KERVIN UNIDO, GABRIEL CARLOS, JAKE MENDOZA, JOE VILLANUEVA, JON BUNOAN, STEVE SCHNEIDER, and GERRY OLINO Where: Bonifacio Global City When: September 12, Thursday Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Venue: Versus Barcade, Ground Floor, Uptown Parade, 9th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Bartender: Bryan Bonifacio & Steve Schneider of Employees Only (Singapore) Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Venue: Samba, 30th Street, Corner 5th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Bartender: Mel Chavez of Tippling Club (Singapore) Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Venue: Osteria Daniele, G/F Tower 1, High Street Corporate Plaza, 9th Ave corner 26th St., BGC, Taguig City Bartender: Jon Bunoan of Bar Q88, JW Marriott Hotel (Hong Kong) Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Venue: The Backroom, Shangri-La at the Fort, 30th Street corner 5th Ave, BGC, Taguig City Bartender: Cedric Mendoza of Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel (Australia) & Gabriel Carlos of Manhattan Bar (Singapore) Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Venue: Yes Please, 38th St. Uptown, 11th Ave, BGC, Taguig City Bartender: Davide Boncimino of Madame Fan Bar, The NCO Club (Singapore) Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Venue: Bank Bar, RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 26th and 25th Street, BGC, Taguig City Bartender: Kervin Unido of Mo Bar at The Landmark, Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Hong Kong) & Jake Mendoza of The Sea by The Old Man (Hong Kong) Where: Makati Central Business District When: September 13, Friday Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Venue: Edge at Discovery Primea, Apartment Ridge Rd, Makati City Bartender: Jon Bunoan of Bar Q88, JW Marriott Hotel (Hong Kong) Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Venue: The Peninsula Manila, Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati CIty Bartender: Joe Villanueva of The Wise King (Hong Kong) Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Venue: Mandalay, OPL Building, 100 Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati City Bartender: Bryan Bonifacio & Steve Schneider of Employees Only (Singapore) Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Venue: Rambla Salcedo, 129 Unit G12 Frabelle Corporate Plaza, Tordesillas Corner Bautista Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City Bartender: Davide Boncimino of Madame Fan Bar, The NCO Club (Singapore) Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Venue: The Curator, 134 Legaspi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City Bartender: Jake Mendoza of The Sea by The Old Man (Hong Kong) Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Venue: Proof Manila, Basement 22 Jupiter St. Corner Galaxy St., Makati CIty Bartender: Gerry Olino of Ming Fat House Group (Hong Kong) & Edrian Lim of The Bar at 15 Stamford, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel (Singapore) Where: Poblacion, Makati When: September 14, Saturday Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Venue: Lampara, 5883 Enriquez St., Poblacion, Makati City Bartender: Edrian Lim of The Bar at 15 Stamford, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel (Singapore) Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Venue: Agimat Foraging Bar and Kitchen, 5972 Alfonso Street corner Fermina Street, Poblacion, Makati City Bartender: Bartender: Mel Chavez of Tippling Club (Singapore) Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Venue: Polilya, 5658 Jacobo Street, Corner Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City Bartender: Gerry Olino of Ming Fat House Group (Hong Kong) Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Venue: Buccaneers, 5668 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City Bartender: Joe Villanueva of The Wise King (Hong Kong) Time: 10:00 pm – 1:00 am Venue: The Spirits Library, 4963 PTFM Building, Guerrero Street, Poblacion, Makati City Bartender: Cedric Mendoza of Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel (Australia) & Gabriel Carlos of Manhattan Bar (Singapore) Time: 10:00 pm – 1:00 am Venue: Run Rabbit Run, 4991 P. Guanzon St., Poblacion, Makati City Bartender: Kervin Unido of Mo Bar at The Landmark, Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Hong Kong) For more information visit manilacocktailfestival.com.