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Philippine Cocktail Fiesta

<p>Manila is ready for its first nationally coordinated celebration of cocktail culture. The inaugural <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecocktailfiesta/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Philippine Cocktail Fiesta</strong></a>  runs from<strong> November 17 to 23</strong>, bringing together local bartenders, international guest talent, masterclasses, limited-time cocktail pairing menus, and a finale at Solaire Resort. Over the course of the week, participating bars across Metro Manila will host pop-ups, guest shifts, and rare spirits tastings, showcasing the city’s growing creativity and expertise in mixology.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRM-5J2D9gv/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1170986%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1089" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>If the Michelin Awards put Filipino restaurants on the global map, the Philippine Cocktail Fiesta does the same for our bars—showcasing how far Manila’s cocktail scene has come in skill, creativity, and storytelling.</p><h2><br/></h2><h2><strong>What Is the Philippine Cocktail Fiesta?</strong></h2><p>Think of it as Manila’s version of Fashion Week—except the runways are bars, the collections are cocktails, and the models are bartenders shaking drinks like their lives depended on it. For one week, the city becomes the region’s cocktail capital, with international pop-ups, guest shifts, rare spirits tastings, masterclasses, bar collaborations, and a finale that unites global and local talent. Manila isn’t just joining the conversation—it’s announcing that its cocktail scene has truly arrived.</p><p>Here&#x27;s your ultimate cheat sheet to all the events open to the public</p><h2><br/></h2><h2><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763626649095The Philippine Cocktail Fiesta Passport Book.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong></h2><h2><strong>Full Schedule of Public Events</strong></h2><h3><strong><br/></strong></h3><h3><strong>NOVEMBER 17 (MON)</strong></h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>9 PM–12 AM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/solaire_skybar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Skybar, Solaire North</strong></a><br/>Guest shift: John Park &amp; Darrel De Gracia (The Lost Unicorn, Cebu)</li></ul><div><br/></div><h3><strong>NOVEMBER 18 (TUE)</strong></h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li><strong>7–10 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barbigfuzz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Big Fuzz, Makati</strong><strong></strong></a><br/>Guest shift: The Lost Unicorn, Cebu</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>7–9 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/threedotsmnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Three Dots, San Juan</strong></a><strong><br/></strong>Pairing dinner: Nono Yu (Han-Jia, Taiwan)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>8–11 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/quezonclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Quezon Club, Solaire North</strong></a><strong><br/></strong>Guest shift: Antonio Lai (The Opposites, Hong Kong)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>8–11 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/velveteen.house/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Velveteen House, Poblacion</strong></a><br/>Guest shift: Karl Aguilos (Hummingbird&#x27;s Lounge, Iloilo)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>8:30–11:30 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alibiloungemla/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Alibi Lounge, Alabang</strong></a><br/>Guest shift: Jonathan Bunoan (Dara, Hong Kong)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>9 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/somewherequiet.bgc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Somewhere Quiet, BGC</strong></a><br/>Guest shift: JJ Lim &amp; Soko Son (Soko Bar, Seoul)</li></ul><div><br/></div><h3><strong>NOVEMBER 19 (WED)</strong></h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>6–8 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/solaire_finestra/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Finestra, Solaire Entertainment City</strong></a><br/>5-course dinner with cocktails: Lorenzo Antinori (Bar Leone, HK)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>6–9 PM — Finestra, Solaire North</strong><br/>Pairing dinner: Nitin “Mr. Bartender” Tewari + Chef Tanisha Phanbuh</li></ul><p>:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>7–11 PM — </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/polilya.mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Polilya, Poblacion</strong></a><strong><br/></strong>Karl Aguilos (Iloilo)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>8–11 PM — QC, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina</strong><br/>Go-to-Cebu, Palawan, La Union, CDO bartenders across multiple bars</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>9 PM–12 AM — BRB, Solaire Entertainment City</strong><br/>Lorenzo Antinori (HK) — late-night takeover</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>9 PM–12 AM — Bar by East, Marikina</strong><br/>TJ Carballo (Dumaguete)</li></ul><div><br/></div><h3><strong>NOVEMBER 20 (THU)</strong></h3><p><strong>7–9 PM — Café Fleur, Alabang<br/></strong>Mark Lloyd (Wing Lei Bar, Macau)</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>7–9:30 PM — Uma Nota Manila, Taguig<br/></strong>Amanda Wan (Three X Co, Malaysia)</li></ul><div><br/></div><p>Guest shifts across the metro: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Davao, and Macau take over Mamacita, OTO, Buccaneers, Bar Flora, Raion, Opal Bar, and BRB.</p><div><br/></div><h3><strong>NOVEMBER 21 (FRI)</strong></h3><p>A dense night of top-tier talent:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Spirits Library — Nav Singh (Lair, India)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Alamat Poblacion — Joey Aycardo (La Union)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">After Hours QC — Oreo Tolentino (Palawan)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">BRB, Solaire — Lavantha (Malaysia)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Bar, The Peninsula Manila — Backdoor Bodega (Malaysia)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">No Entry, BGC — Firefly (Indonesia) + Aqua (Thailand)</li></ul><div><br/></div><h3><strong>NOVEMBER 22 (SAT)</strong></h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li><strong></strong><strong>Pool Bar &amp; Grill, Solaire </strong><br/>Manu (Siargao) — tropical, island-driven cocktails</li><li><strong>Take Me Back PH, QC</strong><br/>Shangri-La Mactan (Cebu)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Recraft QC</strong><br/>Qura Bar (HK) + Bar Trigona (Malaysia)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>Somewhere Quiet, Taguig</strong><br/>Wing Lei Bar (Macau) — late-night shift</li></ul><div><br/></div><h3><strong>NOVEMBER 23 (SUN)</strong></h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>7–11 PM — BRB, Solaire Entertainment City</strong><br/>Sidecar (India) closes the week.</li></ul><div><br/></div><h3><strong>INDUSTRY TALKS &amp; MASTERCLASSES (BY INVITATION)</strong></h3><p>(Since our audience isn’t only bartenders, here’s the quick snapshot.)</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Philippine rum deep-dive (Destileria Limtuaco)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Concept development with Antonio Lai</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Love Local panel (Nitin Tewari, Lester Ligon, etc.)</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Women &amp; Tipple — women shaping Asia’s bar scene</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Heritage Sessions: Lambanog + Indigenous Spirits</li><li style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">History of Philippine bar culture with Lee Watson</li></ul><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em>For more details, visit the </em><a href="https://thecocktailfiesta.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnXJHcsQGzvY1yREniC1mPhLjeSEEOHv3VOcM1IJ2tgGiBRut4Oq9Te0M-170_aem_y8AozORv4uiHiwbsKnSDZA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Philippine Cocktail Fiesta official website.</em></a> </div>

<p>The inaugural Philippine Cocktail Fiesta transforms Manila into a citywide celebration of world-class bartending, rare spirits, masterclasses, and pop-ups, marking the Philippines as Asia’s next cocktail destination.</p>

The inaugural Philippine Cocktail Fiesta transforms Manila into a citywide celebration of world-class bartending, rare spirits, masterclasses, and pop-ups, marking the Philippines as Asia’s next cocktail destination.

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