Bar Find Top 10 Places To Day Drink We have all been there before. Amid a hectic day of beating deadlines and showing up for meetings, a sudden realization dawns that you are indeed in need of a quick break from it all. Worry no more! For these “I need a break!” feels, Drink Manila has prepared a list of where to go for quick “me time” to … Read More
Bar Find Raising the Bar: Bar 27, Diamond Hotel’s newest offering on its top floor, is mixing what could be 27 of our new favorite things “If anyone can finish our 27 signature drinks in one night, we should probably give them a prize,” jokes Edwin Acuyan, head of F&B for Diamond Hotel. He oversees Bar 27, which is nestled on the hotel’s topmost floor (you guessed it, the 27th!). While his dare was made in jest (read: dangerous), the proposition is undoubtedly a delectable one. … Read More
Events DRINKMANILA EVENT PICKS: March 3 – March 9 Magic Night Where: Rue Bourbon Bar & Restaurant, Unit G4, Home Depot, Julia Vargas, Ortigas When: March 3 (Friday) Time: 10:00 p.m. Rue Bourbon Ortigas welcomes March with a special treat for the ladies. In partnership with Hennessy and Skyy Vodka, they will open Magic Night this Friday. Think of Magic Mike, and that’s exactly what you’re getting. For P500 … Read More
Bar Find Manila Bay’s Best-Kept Secret is Revealed New World Manila Bay Hotel (formerly Hyatt Regency Hotel) is one of the few must-visit places if you’re looking for a very specific experience. It is a deluxe hotel located at the heart of Manila with 376 rooms and suites that offer world-class amenities and guest services. The rooms particularly on high floors offer scenic landscape views of Old … Read More
Events 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
Bar Find 7 Quirky Places for Drinks and Fun We’re so over last year’s stressful moments, and we’re kicking them to the curb! This year, we’re all about starting over and embracing life with tons of positivity. DrinkManila gathers a list of hotspots around the metro where you can delight in a good drink and have a fun new experience, too! Check out these fun, quirky hideaways that will … Read More
Events 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
Events 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
Bar Find OTO: An Introduction The Curator owner David Ong and his fellow music-obsessed friends—Miguel Ledesma, Martin Ledesma, AA Enriquez, Mikey Ang, Mark Gosingtian, and Martin Punzalan—have just opened OTO, a new bar concept in Poblacion with “bites, brews, booze, and beats.” “OTO” means “sound” in Japanese and is also a common expression. (Also, “OTO-to” means “Little Brother.”) “We wanted to open a bar that … Read More
Events 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