Unveiling Metro Manila’s best-kept secrets!
In a city that never sleeps, Metro Manila’s nightlife is like a treasure hunt; with cocktails as the golden prize! But sometimes, the best gems are hidden away, waiting for the intrepid explorer.
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So, grab your maps and flashlights (or phones, it‘s 2023 after all), and join us on a tipsy tour of the city’s most undercover watering holes. From photobooth entrances to secret refrigerators, these bars aren’t just hidden; they’re the real “booze”-busters!
Get ready to discover secrets that are served on the rocks!
Blind Pig
Tucked away discreetly in the heart of Makati lies a true hidden gem: the Blind Pig. So covert that you won’t stumble upon it through social media, this establishment has remained a well-guarded secret for many years. In fact, it proudly holds the distinction of being the Philippines’ first speakeasy bar, paving the way for a trend that continues to live on to this day.
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227 Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati,
Assembly Hall / HereAfter
At Assembly Hall, where the transition from coffee to cocktails seamlessly unfolds, a not-so-secret secret awaits just next door–HereAfter. Camouflaged behind the clever facade of an ‘admin’s office’ lies this hidden bar that serves equally good cocktails (much like their coffee) after 6.
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2/F HMA 773 Building, JP Rizal Ave., Makati
Snooze
By day, savor the rich flavors of Snooze Cafe + Bar’s crafted coffee and food, while as night falls, the hidden gem within their walls comes to life. There, you’ll be greeted by a bar with a modern retro ambiance where you can enjoy their specially curated cocktails.
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14 N. Domingo St., Quezon City
RM-16
The journey to RM-16 begins with a quest to find the big red Coca-Cola vending machine right beside Titto’s, a Latin American restaurant. However, this vending machine is more than meets the eye. Once you’ve uncovered the secret entrance, you’ll be met with a night of casual drinking and clean fun at RM-16, Kapitolyo’s not-so-hidden bar that serves amazing drinks, cocktails, and delicious bar chow!
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0917 812 2243
Bank Bar
Bank Bar is a top-shelf drinking den by The Moment Group. Here, you “invest” in world-class service in a stunning and most unexpected setting–you’ll have to pass through a 7-Eleven! Their gin and tonics are garnished any way you want. Aside from the extensive range of liquors, spirits, and cocktails, they also serve delicious bar chow.
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G/F RCBC Corporate Center (inside 7/11), 25th & 26th St.
Tokyo’s Seoul / Sneaky Soul
Tokyo’s Seoul, an unassuming Korean and Japanese Mart, holds a secret within its walls. Step into a nondescript refrigerator door and inside, you’ll discover Sneaky Seoul, a cozy and laid-back ambiance that serves as a bar.
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34 Scout Torillo corner Scout Limbaga Brgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City
0976 303 2447
Int.Bar
Int.Bar is an authentic speakeasy that serves up more than just good cocktails. Creative drinks, great food, and a fun and welcoming environment make Int.Bar a much-needed change of pace from the stress of city living. As a unique touch, the entrance to this spot is cleverly disguised as a photo booth, adding an element of intrigue and surprise to your whole experience.
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Cubao Expo, General Romulo Ave, Cubao, Quezon City
(0917) 806 9991
Vault
Explore Vault, the hidden bar concealed within Titto’s in Greenhills, San Juan. Beyond its unassuming exterior lies a cool and casual bank-like spot where you can enjoy a game of darts while sipping your favorite drinks.
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GF, Greenhills – O Square 2; Greenhills Mall
0917 884 8867
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