No. 3 in Metro Manila

The Spirits Library

Poblacion, Makati · Cocktail bar · Live music

Price level 3 of 4

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Floor-to-ceiling shelves of rare bottles, old bar books and antique glassware — one of Asia's deepest collections, founded by Lee Watson. The menu reworks drinks from Charles Baker's 1939 Gentleman's Companion with Filipino ingredients (Cavinti Fizz, Lintik Revival). Upstairs is a cigar-and-rare-spirits room for the serious stuff.

Go Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat from 10pmLive jazz/blues midweek, disco and low-techno DJs on weekends.

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Hours (daily 6pm–3am) from a Sept 2026 local guide; thespiritslibrary.com currently redirects to Facebook.

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Hours: Mon–Sun6pm–3am
From third-party listings; confirm before you go.
Price: Price level 3 of 4 Cocktails approx. ₱500–700; rare pours far more (estimate)
Vibe: Collector's den with a party streak
Music: Live jazz & blues midweek, DJs Thu–Sat
Dress: Smart casual
Entry: Reservations recommended ([email protected])
Lists: Asia's 50 Best Bars (51–100), No. 98 (2026) Tatler Best 20 Bars Philippines (2026) Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia-Pacific (2026) Tatler Best 20 Bars Philippines (2025)
Address: 4963 Guerrero Street, Poblacion, Makati City
Sources: 1, 2, 3

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