10 Makati Bars that Are Open Past Midnight
There are nights that call for a bottle of ice-cold beer or a glass of handcrafted cocktail, and although the business district of Makati is laden with bar choices, there are only a couple that serves until midnight (and later).
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So, we have compiled a list of Makati bars that are open until late hours, perfect for an after-work drink!
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Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers is one of the well-known spots for those who frequent the Makati night scene. What makes the bar unique is that they don’t allow smoking, providing an after-work sanctuary for non-smokers.
Also read: Finders Keepers in Makati will be your go-to spot after office hours
Business hours: 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Wednesday to Saturday)
Address: Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. (Pasong Tamo cor. Sabio), Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/finderskeepersMNL
Instagram: finderskeepersmnl
Pura Vida Manila
There’s not much reggae bars in the Makati area, which makes Pura Vida a true gem of its kind. Aside from offering a true Costa Rican dining experience, the bar concocts drinks and cocktails that go well with their gastronomic offerings.
Also read: Pura Vida Manila in Makati: A Costa Rican Reggae bar in Poblacion
Business hours: 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Address: Don Pedro St. cor. Jacobo St., Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/PuraVidaMNL
Instagram: puravidamnl
20:20
Standing as one of the many hole-in-the-wall bars in Makati, 20:20 combines old Americana and steampunk to create a place that is classy and upscale. At the same time, their exquisite food and drink choices go well with the whole vibe it exudes.
Also read: 20:20 in Makati: Bar experience like no other
Business hours: 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Address: 20A-20B La Fuerza Plaza, Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
Website: 20-20.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/2020bar
Instagram: puravidamnl
Dulo MNL
Here’s another eccentric destination in the party district of Poblacion. Serving as a cafe during the day and transforming into a bar at night, Dulo MNL offers everything from coffee to specialty cocktails and even non-alcoholic drinks for a chill night without the buzz.
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Business hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Monday to Saturday)
Address: 4992 P. Guanzon, Poblacion, Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/duloMNL
Instagram: dulomnl
Penthouse 8747
Overlooking the Makati skyline is Penthouse 8747, a rooftop lounge inspired by the art deco period or the Great Gatsby era best characterized with a lot of gold, glam, and glitz. The lavish bar has a wide selection of drinks from champagnes and cocktails to Penthouse original beverages, cognac, and malt whiskeys.
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Business Hours: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Monday to Thursday) / 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Friday to Saturday)
Address: Lepanto Bldg., Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Website: thepenthouse8747.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thepenthouse8747
Spektral Beer Lounge
As its name suggests, Spektral offers a multitude of beer to choose from. They currently have 24 locally-sourced craft beers of different taste and variations, but these change almost every week to feature as many brewers possible.
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Business hours: 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Monday to Saturday)
Address: G/F The Beacon Makati, Don Chino Roces Ave. cor. Arnaiz Ave., Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/spektralbeerlounge
Buccaneers Bar and Cocktails Bar
Priding themselves as the first-ever rum bar in the Metro, Buccaneers Bar and Cocktails Bar offers over 180 rum selections and 10 specially crafted cocktails. The bar, designed like a crashed ship, aims to introduce everything about rum to the Poblacion crowd.
Also read: Buccaneers Rum & Cocktail Bar in Poblacion: Manila’s First!
Business hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Monday to Thursday) / 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Friday to Saturday)
Address: Kalayaan Ave., cor. Don Pedro St., Poblacion, Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/buccaneersph
Lampara
Being in the food business doesn’t only mean delicious offerings, but also giving diners something unique, hence, the emergence of deconstructed dishes. A good example of this is the sophisticated neo-Filipino bistro Lampara. They also have plenty of signature cocktails with names that are as unique as to how they were created.
Also read: Lampara in Makati Brings New Light to Filipino Food
Business hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Monday to Saturday)
Address: 5883 Enriquez St., Poblacion, Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/lampara.pob
Instagram: lampara.pob
Blind Pig
In 2011, the Philippines was introduced to its first-ever speakeasy bar through the mysterious and enigmatic Blind Pig. Aside from exquisitely crafted cocktails, the speakeasy bar has a highly experimental menu of comfort bites, some of which are modified requests of the customers.
Also read: Blind Pig: The First Speakeasy Bar in the Philippines
Business hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Address: 227, Salcedo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City
Website: blindpig.ph
Pedro Tap House
A seemingly unassuming tap house, Pedro Tap House cradles the night owls of the Poblacion area within its cozy walls. It offers a uniquely delicious food menu that goes well with glasses of their own crafted beers.
Also read: Pedro Tap House in Poblacion Serves Up Fresh Craft Beers
Business hours: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Tuesday to Thursday) / 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Friday to Saturday)
Address: 5910 Matilde St., Poblacion, Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/pedrotaphouse
Instagram: pedrotaphouse
78-45-33
78-45-33 serves quality cocktails in a dimmed environment, accompanied by jazz music in Salcedo Village. The large speakers at the far end of the bar were built in the ‘60s, which complement the huge collection of vinyl records atop the wine choices.
Also read: 78-45-33 in Salcedo Village, Makati: A Modern Yet Old-Fashioned Jazz Kissaten
Business hours: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Address: LPL Mansion, San Agustin St, Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/784533SalcedoVillage
Have you tried any of these after-hours bars before? We’d love to know your experience in the comments below!
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