Living in Southeast Asia means you’re blessed (or stuck, depending who you ask) with year-round tropical weather. For many foreigners or balikbayans, it’s a welcome change. No freezing temperatures, no slush on the streets, just endless opportunities to bask under the sun and enjoy the city outdoors.
For most city dwellers, weekends are about stepping out of their condo or home to catch up with friends, ideally over brunch, cocktails, or both. Or if you’re flying solo, there’s always the simple pleasure of an ice-cold beer, a refreshing gin basil, or a glass of prosecco while people watching under the shade.
A good happy hour spot tells you something about the neighborhood. In BGC, it’s the open spaces and golden-hour crowds; in Makati, the intimacy of its watering holes. Different pace, same appeal. If you’re in the neighborhood, here are a few spots to check out for a chill, open-air happy hour:
Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
St. Louis
Easygoing crowd, great cocktails, and prime people-watching right along High Street.
Happy Hour
• Daily from 5PM onwards
• Buy 1 Take 1 | White wine, Red wine, Sangria, Prosecco
• Get 2 glasses of Aperol Spritz for ₱400+
Restaurant Info
• Address: L/G Bonifacio High Street Central, BGC Taguig, Metro Manila
• Open: 8AM–10PM Sun to Thu | 8AM–11PM Fri & Sat
• Socials: @stlouisph (FB/ IG)
Dr. Wine
For when “just one drink” somehow becomes dinner.
Happy Hour
• Daily from 3PM-7PM
• Buy 1 Get 1
– All beers
– All wines by the glass
– House pour spirits (₱400+) with standard mixers
– Select Cocktails (₱550+)
• Buy 1 Get 1 should be availed by the same person
Restaurant Info
• Address: Parklane, Forbestown Road, BGC Taguig, Metro Manila
• Open: 7AM-2AM daily
• Socials: @drwine.bgc (FB/ IG)
Terraza Martinez
Mediterranean, breezy terrace, and rarely too loud.
Happy Hour
• Daily from 2PM-6PM / 9:30PM-12MN
• Enjoy 3 drinks for ₱650+
– Cocktails
– White wine
– Red wine
– Beer
– Craft beer
• Sharing is allowed
Restaurant Info
• Address: G/F Shangri-La at The Arcade 5th Ave. BGC Taguig, Metro Manila
• Open: 11AM-12MN daily
• Socials: @terraza.martinez (IG)
Makati CITy
Nikkei Robata Greenbelt
Modern Japanese-Peruvian and a laid-back bar ambiance
Happy Hour
• Daily from 2PM-6PM / 8:30PM til closing (Sun to Thu)
• Enjoy 3 drinks for ₱595+
– Cocktails
– White wine
– Red wine
– Beer
– Craft beer
• Sharing is allowed
• Grab 2 Sapporo Draft Beers for just ₱350+ from 2PM-6PM
Restaurant Info
• Address: 2/F Greenbelt 3, Makati City, Metro Manila
• Open: 11AM-10PM Sun to Thu | 11AM–11PM Fri & Sat
• Happy Hour from 2PM-6PM
• Socials: @nikkei_robata (IG)
Barcino Rockwell
A classic for good wine, good company, and a familiar scene
Happy Hour
• Sangria Hour | Daily from 4PM onwards
• Buy 1 Get 1 glass (₱380) or pitcher (₱1000) of Sangria
Restaurant Info
• Address: R1 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Metro Manila
• Open: 10AM–12MN Sun to Thu | 10AM–2AM Fri & Sat
• Socials: @barcinowine (FB/ IG)
Sampiro
Warm interiors, a solid spot for catching up over sunset drinks.
Happy Hour
• Boozy Weekend Brunch
• Free flow | Red wine, white wine, prosecco, rosè (₱1400)
• Free flow | Beers (₱900)
Restaurant Info
• Address: G/F Escala Salcedo, Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila
• Open: 5:30PM–1:30AM Monday | 10:30AM–1:30AM Tue to Sat | 10:30AM–3PM Sunday brunch
• Socials: @sampiromnl (IG)
If you’re exploring homes or rentals in these neighborhoods, RARE Properties can help you find a space that fits your rhythm as seamlessly as your favorite drink order.
