Cover 205 BGC boasts stylish interiors that effortlessly transition throughout the day
205 BGC boasts stylish interiors that effortlessly transition throughout the day
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With every delectable sip and delicious bite amidst their stylish interiors, 205 BGC promises to be your next go-to spot for brunch, nightcaps, and everything in between
Swing by 205 BGC for a snazzy brunch, and you’ll find exactly what you’re after. The upscale café is well-equipped to serve you a direly-needed pick-me-up, an apt accompaniment to the restorative breakfast fare on offer. Come midday and early afternoon, patrons flock to the stylish outlet for a quick but satisfying bistro meal—ideal for bites between daily to-dos, or even for a cheeky lunch meeting with the team.
But as the sun sets over the metro and city folk rush out of towering skyscrapers, 205 makes a total 180. Warm cups of joe are exchanged for sleek rocks glasses and curvy coupes, filled with signature concoctions from the well-appointed bar. Corporate murmurs vanish into thin air, drowned out by the rambunctious music of cheer and after-hours merriment. In a time when “Where should we go next?” is continuously whispered among brunch-goers, bar-hoppers, and all-around foodies, coffee–to–cocktails concepts make the question much easier to answer.
See also: Order Cocktails From Your Favourite Metro Manila Bars
Above Enjoy the gentle breeze and opt for a seat al fresco at 205 BGC
Enjoy the gentle breeze and opt for a seat al fresco at 205 BGC
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Whether you’re seated indoors or al fresco to enjoy the gentle breeze, the relaxed but chic atmosphere makes a desirable setting for lively conversation and lounging about. The array of comforting yet sophisticated Italian dishes further enriches the experience, flavours that walk the fine line between familiar and avant-garde.
Above 205 BGC’s chili garlic octopus is a must-try among the starters
205 BGC’s chili garlic octopus is a must-try among the starters
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Above Pizza-lovers are well-catered for at 205 BGC
Pizza-lovers are well-catered for at 205 BGC
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Kick-off your meal with the seconds-worthy starters like chilli garlic octopus, a toothsome appetiser that packs a punch with every perfectly bouncy bite. No Italian comfort food is complete without some fresh hot pizza, and the slices from 205 fit the bill. The show-stopping burrata pizza is another must-try from the lounge, served with a plump parcel of burrata, cradling luscious cream and decadent stracciatella cheese.
See also: Where to Order Cheese and Charcuterie Platters in Metro Manila
Above Enjoy a cup of warm coffee at 205 BGC
Above 205 BGC is best-known for their cocktail expertise—make sure you try their signature cocktails
Enjoy a cup of warm coffee at 205 BGC
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Of course, the bar’s cocktails are not-to-miss, either. Although classics like the negroni, French 75, and gold rush are infallible, it is 205’s unique signature creations that keep people coming back for more. Elevate the experience with the private gold cart fitted with a mini-bar so your dedicated bartender can whip up a storm before you can say “bottoms up!”
Be it for coffee or cocktails, business meetings or lavish dinners and leisurely nightcaps, 205 is an address you‘ll come back to, time and again.
About
Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
Work
As Tatler Dining associate editor, Lauren covers all things food and drink, from listing the latest openings in our monthly Dining Radar to interviewing chefs and bartenders about the biggest obstacles crippling the industry today. Beyond the digital space, she also organises Tatler Dining’s tentpole events, including Off Menu and Tatler Dining Kitchen, as well as the annual Tatler Best Philippines awards night and guide launch, detailing the best restaurants in the country.
For leads and event invites, contact her via lauren@tatlerphilippines.com or follow her on Instagram at @laurengolangco.
Photo: Ralph Mendo
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