The Distillery Jupiter

(Photo by Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap)

I would have never been introduced to this place had it been not to a going away party at Encore, formerly Embassy, Super Club that ended a bit early before everyone had their share of fun ( a beer at Embassy costs P120, entrance fee of P500 gets you three rounds of drinks from a pre-chosen selection). Coolers of imported beers etc line a long wall and the prices are okay, considering these are hard to find brews (with some names I can't pronounce properly because they are too foreign ;p). I loved the Sake Bomb, which was sake in a shot glass dropped in a bigger glass of beer. I suppose this has lesser alcohol content than beer-gin.

The bigger area has a bar with a well-stocked shelf (the photo above is just a portion of this floor-to-ceiling shelf) so you can definitely enjoy your favorite poison on the rocks or mixed.

The Distillery
20 Jupiter St., Brgy. Bel-Air
Makati City
Business Hours: 6 pm to 4 am

Socialista

Was invited to look at this bar by Ray See, an architect last Saturday, February 2. Beer is at P45. House music. With good DJs. Nice interiors. Posh. Chic. Comfortable. It's formally opening on February 7. Owner says they will also serve lunch and dinner.

536 Remedios St., Malate, Manila. For reservations, call (+63)(2)4009980.

Conways

Last Saturday, went to Conways at the Second Level of Shangri-La Makati City. A band called Replay played. Older crowd. There were families who were hanging out (from teenagers to their grandparents, I suppose). A bit pricey, P180, per bottle of San Mig Light. But I guess it's one of those bars where you can bring the entire family and have a great time dancing to music that cuts across generations (read: social dance music).

It would be best though to bring a guy who knows how to "lead."

Days before, helped developed a new drink. Called it Vino Verde: cucumber, ripe mango, rhum and menthol liqueur. Try it!