Izakayas are casual Japanese restaurants with after-work drinks in mind.
Know more about them here: LIT Manila in BGC LIT Manila opens its doors at 6 pm and closes up shop around 2 am. This restaurant has an array of whiskey in its arsenal, and it’s just not the single malt Scotch.They boast a wide selection of Japanese whiskey with some being flown from Japan. LIT has recently opened its doors at Serendra, offering the finest Japanese whiskey in the Metro, LIT’s interiors implore a no-nonsense approach with all the attention focused on drink. Read more about them (and possibly that retro sister bar) here: 20:20 in Makati It also has a sister bar that lives right door if you’re really looking to go all the way with your retro night.Ģ0:20 goes online from 7 pm to 3 am, Wednesday to Saturday. The place is popular to those who are into the nightlife scene as it invites international DJs every now and then to perform at this hole-in-the-wall bar spot in Makati. This obscure bar caters to the upscale society with its “Old Americana meets Steampunk” feel. Read here to know more about Pura Vida: Pura Vida Manila in Makatiįeeling that retro vibe? Then 20:20 is the place for you.
Pura Vida opens its doors from 6 pm to 2:30 am all week long. The bar chow here is exceptional, and their signature cocktails can keep you going without killing your mood all night long. They offer a true Costa Rican experience, what with the owner being from Costa Rica and all. It’s a one-of-a-kind Costa Rican-slash-reggae bar found somewhere in the recesses of Poblacion (too much info).
The secret door to Bank Bar opens from 5 pm to 2 am, Mondays to Fridays, and 8 pm to 3 am every Saturday.ĭon’t be confused by the name this one’s definitely in Makati. This stylish lounge offers a wide variety of liquor and is also known to have killer bar chow. You may or may not have passed by where the entrance is located every time you pass by said bank. Bank Bar is a secret bar located at the corporate center of a certain bank in BGC. Know more about Finders Keepers here: Finders Keepers in Makatiīanks are normally a place where you won’t find a shred of alcohol… that is until you stumble upon this gem in BGC. Grab a friend and drop by Finders Keepers from 8 pm to 5 am. Aside from that, this bar is for people who would like a start a conversation with a stranger or bring a friend for late night talks. The best days to visit are from Mondays to Thursdays. What makes the bar unique is that they don’t allow smoking in the bar, non-smokers can enjoy drinking their cocktails or beverages at peace. If you’re looking for a bar located in the friendly neighborhood of Makati, Finders Keepers is for you. Read more about them here: Ocean’s Telephone Company in BGC They operate from 6 pm to 10 pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays. Also, expect decently priced beers and other beverages at this bar. Customers are welcomed by an interesting red door which resembles a public telephone, and more phones hanging on the wooden walls. Read more here: ABV in Makatiįrom the company who brought us Pablo’s Pub and Restaurant, and Frank and Dean Cafe x Kitchen in BGC, comes Ocean’s Telephone Company - a perfect hangout place for those who want to chill after office hours.
Remember to ask for the password via their website. Combine that with good food from said burger joint and you’re good for the night.ĪBV opens its doors from 6 pm onwards. Ask the bartender to make you a custom cocktail or get “The Bible”, a list of some of their best craft cocktails. Second, don’t tell them it was us.Ī cocktail and absinthe bar hidden behind an elevator door at a burger joint along Jupiter Street, ABV specializes in craft cocktails and the largest collection of absinthe anywhere in Makati. Two things: First, we’re not giving you the EXACT address since that would spoil the fun. Some of Manila’s best bars have taken this to heart, which is why we’ve come up with this list to let you in on their secrets. The definition of the word “hidden” has been stretched out as of late, but for the most part people have stuck to its standard definition: kept out of sight or concealed.