Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest With all the holiday festivities, it can be overwhelming to choose where to go. We’ve listed down drink events around the metro that you can check out for the first half of December. From free-flowing drinks to coffee cupping workshops, these events will make sure you start the month right. Parties 1) Retro Night and Saturday Dance Fever at Wild Flour Rockwell Where: Wild Flour Rockwell, Rockwell Center, Ground Floor, 8 Plaza Drive, Makati City When: December 6 and 7, Friday and Saturday Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am Entrance: Free admission Manila’s go-to brunch place and cafe turns into a disco dance club on Fridays and Saturday nights. Get down on the dance floor as DJs Boyet Sison, Gerard Henson, Arnel Genterone, Raulin Cayado, and Alvin Enriquez bring you the best hits from yesteryear. Happy hour deals on drinks and cocktails run until 10 pm. It does get packed, so reservations are recommended. Call +632 8850 5503 or +63 917 705 3329 for inquiries and reservations. 2) Christmas At The Warehouse When: December 11, Wednesday Where: Warehouse Eight, 2241 Don Chino Roces Ave. Warehouse 8-B, Makati City Time: 6:00 pm to 1:00 am Entrance: Chip in Php 250 for free food and drinks, or bring a bottle or food to share If the hyped-up, high energy parties aren’t your thing, join one of Makati’s neighborhood co-working spaces as they throw a low-key get-together. The party is for everyone who felt like hanging out, find new friends or a group of people to play twister with. Meet new friends, dance, sing (sign up for their open jam here), chill, or just play games in this awesome space. Sign up here to give them an idea of how much they should prepare for the party. Bring your barkada, crush or pets. Anyone is welcome to join! 3) Nikkei Samba Nights When: December 14 and 28, Saturdays Where: Nikkei One Rockwell, G/F One Rockwell, Rockwell Center, Makati City Time: 7:30 pm onwards Entrance: Free admission Spice up your Saturday nights with Nikkei’s Samba nights. This Japanese-Peruvian fusion not only serves delectable dishes but also interesting cocktails that you can enjoy while dancing to live Latin music. Take advantage of their special 30% off deal for selected wines during these events. Spirits, Cocktails, and Bar Shifts 1) The Singleton Social x West Elm x The Plattr When: December 7 and 8, Saturday and Sunday Where: West Elm Central Square, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Time: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm Entrance: Free admission | RSVP required In preparation for this holiday season, Singleton Whisky invites you to mix things up with West Elm and The Plattr for an afternoon styling session and whisky food pairing. Each session of The Singleton Social is limited to 30 slots only. RSVP here. 2) St Laurent and Sorgin Launch When: December 10, 11, and 12; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Where: Wine Depot locations at Alabang, Greenhills, and Makati Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Entrance: Free for Toast Members (limited seats) | Php 400 for non-members Learn more about gins from 2016 Canadian Distillery of the Year St. Laurent, and Sorgin, a French gin distilled from the Sauvignon Blanc grape in a series of introductory classes from the folks at Wine Depot. Get interesting facts about the craft of gin and learn how to create gin cocktails at home, perfect for entertaining guests this holiday season. For inquiries and reservations email winedepot@winedirect.com.ph or contact +63 917 700 8407 3) The Peninsula Manila Christmas Bar Takeover with David Ong When: December 12, Thursday Where: The Peninsula Manila, Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenue, Makati City Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Entrance: Free admission Catch mixologist and owner of Manila’s top bars Oto and The Curator, David Ong as he takes over The Bar at The Peninsula Manila with ARC gin. Explore creative libations with holiday flavors made from locally produced Archipelago Gin. For inquiries, call +63 2 8887 2888 or email diningpmn@peninsula.com. Coffee 1) Public Cupping with Philippine Coffees hosted by Q Cup Philippines When: December 9, Monday Where: Q Cup Philippines, 17A Nayong Kanluran, West Avenue, Quezon City Time: 2:00 pm onwards Entrance: Contact their Facebook page for information on fees If you’re a coffee enthusiast, then this is a fun way to get to deepen your knowledge about coffee and cupping techniques. Learn, observe, and enjoy this event that features various locally-sourced coffee. Contact their Facebook page for information on fees Wine and Dine 1) Aperitivo Epico When: December 13 and 20, Fridays Where: Finestra at Solaire, Solaire Resort, 1 Asean Avenue Entertainment City, Parañaque City Time: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm Entrance: Php 1,295 (price is inclusive of VAT and subject to service charge) End the week with a wine and dine session at Finestra at Solaire Resort’s Apertitivo Epico every Friday. Indulge in a free-flow of wine, oysters, and cocktails to kickstart a good weekend. Call +632 888 8888 for reservations. 2) The Great Sparkling Exploration When: December 14, Saturday Where: Dr. Wine, 5921 Algier st. Poblacion, Makati City Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,300 Explore the fizzy world of sparkling wines at Le Bistro Du Dr. Wine on a fine Saturday night at Poblacion, Makati. Learn more about fine Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Crémant White & Rosé in this wine tasting experience. Chef Julien will be serving delightful small plates paired with their bubbly wine selection. Limited seating available. Contact hello@thetastingclubmanila.com or +63 918 205 8151 for inquiries and reservations. DrinkManila will keep updating the list of events. If you have events that you would like to include on the list, please send us complete information at mail@drinkmanila.com.