DrinkManila Event Picks: Feb. 24-March 2, 2017 The Great British Festival When: Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2017 (Friday to Sunday) Where: 7th Ave. Bonifacio High Street, BGC Free admission The Great British Festival is back and bigger than ever as it takes over the entire Bonifacio High Street strip with food, drinks, and entertainment, plus photo opportunities with replicas of British landmarks and pop culture icons. … Read More
DrinkManila’s Event Picks for Feb. 17-23 #LoveScotch Bar Takeover at ABV Where: ABV, 22 Jupiter St., Makati When: Fri., Feb. 17, 2017 Time: 9 p.m. The #LoveScotch festival continues as two of Manila’s finest bartenders––Diageo brand ambassador Rian Asiddao and ABV’s Lester Ligon––concoct Scotch cocktails that will enhance your appreciation of the world’s favorite whisky. Wine Not? A Street Food and Wine Popup Where: The Red Light When: Feb. 17 – Feb. … Read More
Find New Ways to Appreciate Scotch Whisky This Month at #LoveScotch Events Now in its second year, the #LoveScotch global movement celebrates “the world’s favorite whisky” and challenges preconceived notions about drinking Scotch. Diageo’s Master of Whisky Ewan Gunn visited Manila to kick off the month-long #LoveScotch festival celebrating International Scotch Day (Feb. 10) with a master class at Oto Bar in Poblacion, Makati. “Everywhere you go, people know and love Scotch,” … Read More
DrinkManila’s Event Picks for Feb 10 to Feb 16: International Scotch Day, 10 Days of Art, and Valentine’s Day Speed Dating #LoveScotch Bar Takeover Where: Niner Ichi Nana BGC, Taguig When: Fri., Feb. 10, 2017 Time: 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Celebrate International Scotch Day at Niner Ichi Nana with whisky cocktails whipped up by Diageo Reserve brand ambassador Rian Asiddao and Diageo World Class 2015 Southeast Asia finalist Mark Herrera. Art Fair Philippines: 10 Days of Art Where: various … Read More
Freida Pinto Leads #LoveScotch Global Movement for International Scotch Day in Manila International Scotch Day is on February 10—the birthday of Johnnie Walker pioneer Alexander Walker. For Diageo Philippines (Johnnie Walker, The Singleton), the holiday marks the beginning of a month-long series of #LoveScotch events celebrating the world’s favorite whisky and inspiring new Scotch-drinking traditions. The #LoveScotch global movement also encourages people to break their preconceived notions about the “correct” way to … Read More
DrinkManila’s Event Picks for Feb 3 to Feb 9 TNT Friday, Bar Candy at Foundry by Smith Butcher Where: Bar Candy at Foundry, The Plaza, Arya Residences, McKinley Pkwy, Taguig When: Feb. 3, 2017 Time: 9 p.m. Bar Candy is a new bar created by the owners of Smith Butcher and Grill Room so you can expect great food and craft cocktails. Signature drinks include Isla (Grey Goose, tropical … Read More
Building a Better Bar Crawl: A Primer on Lush Nights The idea of the bar crawl is simple and straightforward: a group of people go from one bar to the other and drink at each one. Lush Nights, a weekly bar crawl event conceptualized by Craig Wosahlo and Noreen Claire Efondo, aims to offer something more than the tried and tested bar crawl formula. They’re giving a more dynamic experience … Read More
DrinkManila Event Picks for Jan 18 to 21 Try something new this week with a wine tasting, craft cocktail master class, or a Belgian beer and whisky collection launch. Wine and Dine Like a Pro Where: The Good Seed, Brixton St. Pasig City When: Jan. 18, 2017 Time: 6 p.m. Start off with the basics and leave a pro! Enjoy an evening tasting six different kinds of wine … Read More
DrinkManila’s New Year Countdown Events Picks What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Here’s our roundup of the best parties where you can toast to a new beginning as you ring in the New Year. Buddha Bar Manila: Hat Party Where: Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. When: Dec 31, 2016 Time: 10 p.m. Get your party hats ready as Buddha Bar Manila hosts a New … Read More
DrinkManila’s Event Picks: Christmas Countdown Edition They say there’s no party like a Christmas party. Here’s where to celebrate the spirit of the season before the big day. Bad Decisions Wednesday When: December 21 Time: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Where: Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City Everyone would agree that 2016 was a rough year and everyone can’t wait to welcome … Read More