{"id":59571,"date":"2025-05-22T17:14:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T09:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=59571"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:09:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:09:43","slug":"ug-lounge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/salcedo\/ug-lounge\/","title":{"rendered":"UG Lounge in Makati: An Underground Speakeasy for Crafted Cocktails and Cozy Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"416\"><strong>UG Lounge<\/strong> in <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Salcedo Village<\/span><\/span>, Makati<\/strong>, invites guests to discover a hidden nightlife gem beneath the city\u2019s bustling streets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"416\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64827 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/475232418_122105929490732446_7224948556514222746_n-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/475232418_122105929490732446_7224948556514222746_n-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/475232418_122105929490732446_7224948556514222746_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/475232418_122105929490732446_7224948556514222746_n-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/475232418_122105929490732446_7224948556514222746_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/475232418_122105929490732446_7224948556514222746_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/475232418_122105929490732446_7224948556514222746_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from UG Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"828\">With its warm lighting, festive energy, and welcoming service, the space creates a nightly retreat perfect for after-work drinks, late-night conversations, or small celebrations with friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"828\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"562\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59574 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/image-7.png 514w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/image-7-199x218.png 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"828\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"416\">This <strong>underground speakeasy bar<\/strong> offers handcrafted <strong>cocktails, fine spirits, and a sophisticated atmosphere<\/strong> designed for intimate gatherings and memorable evenings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"416\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"523\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59573 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/image-8.png 503w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/image-8-210x218.png 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"416\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1206\">At the bar, cocktails are crafted with precision and care, showcasing a balanced blend of flavors and quality ingredients. The <strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"984\">Old Fashioned (Php 400)<\/strong> is a timeless classic, combining bourbon, bitters, and sugar, finished with a hint of orange for a bold and refined sip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64824 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/613032db7828f351a13c82d67ce7ab16-482x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/613032db7828f351a13c82d67ce7ab16-482x600.jpg 482w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/613032db7828f351a13c82d67ce7ab16-823x1024.jpg 823w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/613032db7828f351a13c82d67ce7ab16-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/613032db7828f351a13c82d67ce7ab16-768x956.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/613032db7828f351a13c82d67ce7ab16.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1206\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from UG Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1503\">Meanwhile, the <strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1248\">Bloody Mary (Php 400)<\/strong> offers a savory and satisfying option. This rich vodka-based drink blends spiced tomato juice, citrus, and house seasonings, delivering a flavorful cocktail with just the right amount of kick\u2014perfect for those who enjoy a more robust and complex profile.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1503\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64825 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/478f6ad0cf1aee232990860919d1d832-482x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/478f6ad0cf1aee232990860919d1d832-482x600.jpg 482w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/478f6ad0cf1aee232990860919d1d832-823x1024.jpg 823w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/478f6ad0cf1aee232990860919d1d832-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/478f6ad0cf1aee232990860919d1d832-768x956.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/478f6ad0cf1aee232990860919d1d832.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1503\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from UG Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1802\">To complement the drinks, the <strong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1566\">Appetizer Board (Php 1,500)<\/strong> features a thoughtfully curated selection of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and crackers. Designed to pair beautifully with wine or cocktails, it\u2019s ideal for sharing and elevates the overall lounge experience with a touch of indulgence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1802\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64826 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/481293729_122114388140732446_4550915400033447184_n-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/481293729_122114388140732446_4550915400033447184_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/481293729_122114388140732446_4550915400033447184_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/481293729_122114388140732446_4550915400033447184_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/481293729_122114388140732446_4550915400033447184_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/481293729_122114388140732446_4550915400033447184_n-290x290.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/481293729_122114388140732446_4550915400033447184_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from UG Lounge&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2057\">With its inviting ambiance, expertly crafted cocktails, and thoughtfully curated bites, UG Lounge in Salcedo Village offers a sophisticated escape from the everyday\u2014one where every evening feels special and every visit lingers long after the last sip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UG Lounge in Salcedo Village, Makati, is a hidden speakeasy bar serving handcrafted cocktails, fine spirits, and curated bites in a cozy underground setting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":64831,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,112,42],"tags":[610,7272,265,435,668,7271],"class_list":["post-59571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salcedo","category-makati","category-bar-and-resto","tag-bar","tag-basement-bar","tag-makati-city","tag-salcedo-village","tag-speakeasy","tag-ug-lounge"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59571"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64816,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59571\/revisions\/64816"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}