Fat Cat
Nightlife
Fat Cat
MakatiQuiet enough to talk · Live music
- Address
- 2/F Makati Central Square, Amorsolo Street, Pio del Pilar, Makati City
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 13:00-01:00, closed Mon
Nightlife · Makati
A Japanese jazz kissaten transplanted to a quiet upper floor of Makati Central Square. Vinyl jazz spins all night in a small, warm room scattered with cat ornaments. The drinks, built by self-taught co-founder Ronald Cruz, run on clarity and restraint.
Why go
- 01Tatler's Bar of the Year 2025 and a 2026 Best 20 bar
- 02Real kissaten feel, vinyl jazz and genuine hospitality
- 03A tarot-themed list with clean, considered cocktails
Good to know
- Best time
- Early evening on a weekday for a seat at the bar
- Good for
- Jazz lovers, an unhurried drink, solo listening
- Reservations
- Walk-in; small room, arrive early
- Noise
- Quiet, jazz forward
Also worth knowing
- Price
- ₱₱
In our guides
Fat Cat is one of our picks in Manila's Listening Bars & Speakeasies.
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