Music and mixology meet on Spotify. At the first-ever Philippine Cocktail Week, Spotify soundtracked the bar scene with the ultimate playlist takeover, Night Out: PHCW. From jazz corners to late-night lounge vibes, the bars that truly stood out knew that great cocktails deserve a good playlist.
Still reeling from that weekend or missed out on the action? Some nights, the best seat at the bar is your own sofa. Here’s a bar crawl you can do straight from your Spotify app, featuring a few standout favorites.
Relive the 90s at The Attic BGC
The nineties never really left at The Attic BGC. Customers get a blast from the past with cocktails inspired by the team’s memories of growing up in Manila. That nostalgia comes into play through the The Attic BGC playlist, filled with hits from a time gone by.
Good vibes on tap at Banter & Jive
Banter & Jive serves up good vibes with a side of cocktails and music. The rooftop bar’s vibrant personality is on full display on the Banter&Jive (General) playlist. Packed with chart-toppers and karaoke staples, this playlist turns each pour and beat into a conversation starter.
Experimental sips and sounds at Raion
Bold, thoughtful, and endlessly creative, Raion’s cocktails take a fresh spin on old classics. That experimental spirit carries over to the official Raion playlist, stacked with ambient electronic tracks and indie cuts that mirror the bar’s inventive approach.
Music and cocktails take center stage at OTO
For Poblacion-based OTO, music runs deep in its DNA. True to its name—oto, meaning “sound” in Japanese—the bar complements its cocktails and coffee with curated playlists and vinyl selections. This includes Everything’s a Remix, a mix of classic pop, R&B, and house hits best enjoyed on the bar’s loudspeakers—or beyond.
Beans and booze hit the airwaves at AKA day/night drinks
A café by day and a cocktail bar by night, AKA’s energy runs around the clock. Located along Timog Avenue, the bar serves its drinks in an intimate, welcoming space. Its personality comes through on the AKA Day-Night playlist, featuring electro-pop, dance, and indie tracks that move easily from day to after-hours.
Together, these playlists capture what the Philippine Cocktail Week sounds like—across bars, neighborhoods, and moods, and let the rhythm linger long after the glasses are cleared.
Whether you’re revisiting a favorite night or discovering the scene from afar, these playlists offer a way to tap back into the city’s nightlife, anytime the mood calls.
