Picking out the right bar is an art form. In a city saturated with bars of all shapes and sizes, these 4 cocktail spots are especially curated for the sultry, evening date setting. Think low lighting, good drinks, and the kind of ambiance that builds your next Instagram carousel.
Automat
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This laid-back spot inside Karrivin Plaza boasts its relaxed atmosphere, conducive to drinking and catching up with friends. Automat serves fun small plates to go along with their drinks, like the Shrimp Kilaw (PHP 190) and Local Octopus (PHP 1,700). If you’re in the mood for some fun drinks, try out their Filipino-inspired specialty cocktails like the Disco Bitter Bliss (PHP 390).
📍 The Alley at Karrivin, Chino Roces Ave, Makati City
Medusa
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BGC’s newest supper club is sleek, sexy, and incredibly charismatic. Medusa is the place to be when you’re feeling like you want to dress up for dinner and drink after hours. Their upscale menu hosts a good variety of treats, but we’d love to splurge on The Last Gaze (PHP 750) cocktail paired with a Lobster Roll (PHP 1,100).
📍 The Palace, Bonifacio Global City
Casuals
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Casuals is effortlessly cool—not too loud, not too flashy, but just right for a lowkey night out. Great drinks, a refined menu that makes vegetables somehow taste way more delicious, and a homey atmosphere.
📍 2/F Oakridge Bldg, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City
Matador
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QC has a cool new wine bar open, and you can’t tell us it’s not the perfect place for a girls’ night out. Matador’s dark interior and sultry lighting make the place a little more romantic, ideal for trying out their curated wine collection. You come for the drinks, but you definitely stay for the atmosphere (and their delicious pintxos plates).
📍 2F F7 Building, 49 Scout Rallos, Quezon City
Manila’s cocktail scene isn’t just about the drinks: it’s about the energy, the people, and the tiny moments you remember long after the ice melts. So whether it’s girls’ night out, a flirty Friday plan, or just treating yourself to a damn good martini, these places are where it all happens.
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