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Singapob 2025

In Singapore, eating and drinking is a national sport. From hawker stalls with a century of flavor to cocktail bars ranked among the world’s best, food and drink aren’t just pastimes—they’re the city’s cultural heartbeat. This weekend you don’t need a boarding pass: <a href="https://singapob.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SingaPob 2025</a> lands in Poblacion and Rockwell from August 28 to 31, bringing Michelin starred restaurants, hawker legends, and award-winning bars straight to Makati.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756454525093Workbench Thumbnail.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Singapob 2025 is in Manila | Photo: Singapore Tourism Board</div>This is the second time the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has brought the city-state’s flavors to Manila, and the lineup reads like a culinary passport stamp: heritage dishes from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kengengkee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keng Eng Kee</a> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/superuncleclaypot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Super Uncle Claypot</a>, inventive cocktails from<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jiggerandponysg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jigger &amp; Pony</a> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oto.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OTO</a>, sustainable mixology from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fura.sg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fura</a> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aya.manila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ayà</a>, and a cross-cultural tasting menu by Malcolm Lee of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/candlenutsg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Candlenut</a> with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hapag.mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hapag’s</a> Thirdy Dolatre and Kevin Navoa. Even homegrown favorite <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onlypanstaqueria/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Onlypans Taqueria</a> joins in with Singapore-inspired tacos.But the real gem? Unlocking the secret bar. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/night.hawk.sg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Night Hawk</a>—one of Singapore’s speakeasy stars and a fixture on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/50bestbars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Asia’s 50 Best Bars</a> list—pops up in Manila, but you won’t find it on any map. The only way in: visit at least two SingaPob venues, collect your stickers, and claim access. The prize? Cocktails from one of Singapore’s most intriguing bars, plus the chance to score travel vouchers—or even an all-expenses-paid food trip to Singapore through STB’s partnership with Klook.“Much like the Philippines, our dining scene is rooted in heritage yet constantly evolving,” said Terrence Voon, Executive Director for Southeast Asia, Singapore Tourism Board. “By bringing this spirit to Poblacion, we hope to celebrate our shared love for food and drinks and invite more Filipinos to discover Singapore’s vibrant culinary community.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756521586786Terrence Voon - Executive Director for Southeast Asia, Singapore Tourism Board.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Terrence Voon, Executive Director for Southeast Asia, Singapore Tourism Board | Photo: Singapore Tourism Board</div>The weekend is designed as a full-spectrum experience: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamadiam.prinsep/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mama Diam</a> brings its nostalgic retro-speakeasy vibe to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/polilya.mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Polilya</a>; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offtrack.sg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Offtrack</a> pairs cocktails, DJs, and art at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runrabbitrun.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Run Rabbit Run</a>; and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/originbarsg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Origin Bar</a>, known for travel-inspired drinks, pops up at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thespiritslibrary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Spirits Library</a>. Each venue offers a different slice of Singapore’s culinary identity, from soulful zi char to future-food cocktails.<div> </div><h2>Flavors Without Borders</h2>From August 28 to 31, Makati transforms into a cross-border culinary playground as Singapore’s finest chefs and bartenders set up shop in Poblacion and Rockwell. Here’s the lineup—and the stories behind the talents bringing Singapore’s flavor to Manila:<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17565221096231.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Sebastian of Mama Diam, Aslam of Offtrack, and Paul of Keng Eng Kee—Singapore’s culinary stars now shine in Manila | Photo: Singapore Tourism Board</div><ul><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Malcolm Lee x Hapag (6 PM onwards, Hapag) The world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan chef, Malcolm Lee of Candlenut and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pangiumsg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pangium</a>, joins forces with Thirdy Dolatre and John Kevin Navoa of Hapag. Their collaboration marks Candlenut’s 15th anniversary with an exclusive tasting menu that reimagines Peranakan heritage through a Filipino lens. Expect a dining experience where heritage and innovation sit at the same table.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Keng Eng Kee at Super Uncle Claypot (6 PM onwards) What began as a humble hawker stall is now a Michelin Guide–listed and 50 Best Discovery–recognized institution. Run by the Liew siblings, Keng Eng Kee is celebrated for its zi char spirit—comfort dishes designed for sharing. Manila diners can finally dig into signatures like Coffee Pork Ribs, Cereal Prawns, and Chilli Crab Meat with Fried Mantou, all fired up in collaboration with Super Uncle Claypot.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Mama Diam at Polilya (9 PM onwards) Step into nostalgia. Mama Diam disguises itself as a retro provision shop but hides one of Singapore’s most beloved speakeasies. Known for transforming everyday flavors into cheeky cocktails, it makes its Manila debut at Polilya—bringing its playful, distinctly Singaporean sense of hospitality.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Jigger &amp; Pony at OTO (9 PM onwards) Currently ranked No. 3 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and No. 5 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, Jigger &amp; Pony sets the benchmark for cocktail craftsmanship and warm hospitality. From its Amoy Street origins to its award-winning home at the Amara Hotel, the bar continues to reinvent the classics. For SingaPob, expect refined takes on iconic cocktails—including a reimagined Singapore Sling—served with the artistry that has made Jigger &amp; Pony an institution.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Fura at Ayà (9 PM onwards) One of Singapore’s boldest new voices in mixology, Fura opened in 2023 and has already claimed the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024. Ranked 95th in 2025, it turns “abundant” and “invasive” ingredients—think mealworms, jellyfish, and food-waste ferments—into daring, conversation-starting cocktails. At Aya, Fura shows Manila that sustainability can taste just as provocative as it sounds.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17565221897222.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Dirty Banana  cocktail and Roti Martabak with Kare-curry sauce | Photo: Singapore Tourism Board</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Offtrack at Run Rabbit Run (9 PM onwards) Ranked No. 23 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Offtrack brings more than cocktails. Known for pan-Asian comfort food, cult drinks, DJ sets, and a revolving curation of art, it’s a creative hub disguised as a bar. At Run Rabbit Run, Offtrack promises Manila a taste of its eclectic, homely energy—proof that a night out can feed both stomach and soul.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Origin Bar at The Spirits Library (9 PM onwards) At the Shangri-La Singapore, Origin Bar is a love letter to travel. Ranked No. 60 on Asia’s Best Bars 2025, its cocktails are inspired by the city’s districts—Orchard Road, Chinatown, Little India, Boat Quay, and Marina Bay. At The Spirits Library, Origin brings this storytelling approach to Manila, with cocktails designed to transport guests across Singapore in a single sip.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Onlypans Taqueria (6 PM onwards) Makati’s own taco sensation gets a Singapore twist. Onlypans joins the party with an exclusive menu inspired by Singaporean street food culture, proving that tacos are the perfect canvas for a transcultural remix.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Night Hawk (Secret Location, 9 PM onwards) Ranked No. 77 on Asia’s Best Bars 2025, Night Hawk is a speakeasy inspired by Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks. Dark, intimate, and cinematic, the bar explores themes of urban alienation and voyeurism through cocktails. For SingaPob, its Manila outpost won’t appear on any map. The only way in: visit at least two SingaPob venues, collect stickers, and unlock the secret. Inside awaits cocktails from one of Singapore’s most intriguing bars—and the chance to win Klook travel vouchers or even an all-expenses-paid food trip to Singapore.</li><li>SingaPob isn’t just a pop-up—it’s an adventure. A delicious, sensuous plunge into Singaporean culture and heritage, where tradition is honored and identity is fearless, where the flavors are of-the-moment yet timeless. And the best part? You didn’t even have to book a ticket or queue at immigration to be part of it.</li><li> </li><li style="margin:0px 0px 12px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Don’t miss SingaPob this August 28 to 31, 2025 as Poblacion and Rockwell come alive with Singapore’s bold flavors and cocktails. Hit two venues, collect your stickers, and unlock the secret Night Hawk bar. For full details, vsiit <a href="https://singapob.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Singapob.com</a>. But remember, Singapob Manila’s just the teaser; the full experience is in Singapore.</li></ul>

Unlock a taste of Singapore in Manila as SingaPob returns with Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning bars, and a secret speakeasy you can only access after visiting two pop-up bars.

Unlock a taste of Singapore in Manila as SingaPob returns with Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning bars, and a secret speakeasy you can only access after visiting two pop-up bars.

Find The Hidden Bar: SingaPob Returns To Manila With Restaurant Pop-Ups And A Secret Speakeasy

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Find The Hidden Bar: SingaPob Returns To Manila With Restaurant Pop-Ups And A Secret Speakeasy

Troy Barrios

Published Aug 15, 2025 11:05 AM PHT

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Updated Aug 30, 2025 11:04 AM PHT

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