The Spirits Library
PoblacionA quiet drink · Open late · All day · Step-free
- Address
- 4963 Guerrero Street, Poblacion, Makati City
- Hours
- Mon 6 PM–3 AM · Tue 6 PM–3 AM · Wed 6 PM–3 AM · Thu 6 PM–3 AM · Fri 6 PM–3 AM · Sat 6 PM–3 AM · Sun 6 PM–3 AM
- Phone
- +639171601162
A double-height room in Poblacion holding one of Asia's deepest collections of rare bottles, vintage glassware and old bar books. A wall of glistening spirits climbs to the ceiling under a dramatic chandelier. The menu draws on a 1939 travelogue.
Why go
- 01One of Asia's most extensive rare-spirits libraries
- 02Grand, design-led room with serious bottle depth
- 03A drinks list with real research behind it
Good to know
- Best time
- Later in the evening for the full atmosphere
- Good for
- Spirits enthusiasts, a special occasion, a considered nightcap
- Reservations
- Recommended; DM @thespiritslibrary
- Noise
- Conversational, ambient music
Also worth knowing
- Access
- Step-free entrance
- Price
- ₱₱₱
- Rated
- 4.7 from 1,133 Google reviewsGoogle's own score, not ours. We have not rated this place.
In our guides
The Spirits Library is one of our picks in Manila's Listening Bars & Speakeasies.
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