The vibrant bars and skilled bartenders at the forefront of the country’s eclectic and dynamic bar scene
Best Bars Philippines 2026
Best Service
The Back Room
Taguig city, Taguig, Philippines
A swanky speakeasy with 1920s-themed interiors and a themed soundtrack to boot
2025 BEST SERVICE
Bar by East
Marikina City, Marikina, Philippines
Architecture firm by day, cocktail bar by night—a well-loved watering hole in Marikina City, Philippines
Bar Flora
Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines
Discover a new spin on G&Ts at Bar Flora, showcasing the diversity of gin and tea
Bar of the Year
Big Fuzz
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
An inviting cocktail bar with an alluring atmosphere reminiscent of a friend’s apartment
2026 BAR OF THE YEAR
Blank Space
Mandaluyong, Philippines
A playful cocktail bar inspired by Taylor Swift where lyric-driven drinks, cosy seating, and an easygoing atmosphere invite guests to linger
Blind Pig
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
Thought to be Manila’s first speakeasy, this verified institution remains to be top of mind for excellent cocktails
Bar of the Year
Fat Cat
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
A small, unassuming cocktail bar where self-taught bartender Ronald Cruz has won over a trove of regulars with his warm hospitality and seriously impressive drinks
2025 BAR OF THE YEAR
Good Morning Wines
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
The world’s first and only Japanese wine bar outside of Japan is right here in Salcedo Village
The Grasshopper Bar
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
An ingredient-forward cocktail bar that celebrates the overlooked and underrated, brought to you by some of the industry’s most decorated bartenders
Best Innovation, Best Service
Ito
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
A bar that redfines the beverage experience through creative cocktail flights that celebrate seasonal Filipino ingredients
2026 BEST SERVICE2025 BEST INNOVATION
Best Design
No Entry
BGC, Taguig, Philippines
An underground BGC speakeasy and supper club pairing inventive cocktails, chef-driven bites, and live jazz in a moody, intimate setting
2026 BEST DESIGN
Best New Bar
Problem Child
Makati, Philippines
A bold cocktail bar where colour-driven drinks, playful techniques, and boundary-pushing creativity shape an unconventional drinking experience
2026 BEST NEW BAR
Best New Bar
Raion
San Juan City, San Juan, Philippines
“Cocktails for the curious, by the curious”—Raion offers experimental twists on the drinks you know and love
2025 BEST NEW BAR
Best Innovation
Recraft
Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines
The classics, recrafted; this celebrated cocktail bar centres itself on the “familiar unfamiliar”, whipping up drinks unlike any other
2026 BEST INNOVATION
Run Rabbit Run
Poblacion, Makati, Philippines
Run Rabbit Run blends whimsical design, creative cocktails, and warm hospitality in a cosy space
Best Design
Skybar
Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines
Breathtaking views and crave-worthy cocktails, 38 storeys high at the luxurious Solaire Resort North
2025 BEST DESIGN
Southbank Café + Lounge
Taguig City, Taguig, Philippines
Expect the unexpected at this Melbourne-inspired café and lounge, where surprising flavour profiles form the backbone of their drinks
