Swing through the double glass doors along 30th street of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and straight into the city’s award-winning drinking den, The Back Room, as it serves its newest elixirs to enjoy.
Spearheaded by mixologist Volkan Ibil, the mysterious and exciting bar in BGC boasts drinks that’s only available at The Back Room. And here’s what you can enjoy: 13 unique concoctions you wouldn’t have even thought possible to create, timeless alcoholic choices, and bar bites to rivet your palate.
True to its identity, each drink is served with question cards to spark the conversation just in case your date wasn’t as fun as planned. Though do make sure to follow the house rules on the menu — you are back in the hush-hush era after all.
“The bar’s philosophy is more tipple than fare. Our 13 new signature cocktails are categorized into five themes based on taste preference which were named after a specific narrative of the Prohibition Era: Jag Juice (strong, flavor-forward), Giggle Water (sophisticated & glamorous), Live Wire (refreshing), Moonshine (experimental), and On a Toot (for sharing),” says Volkan Ibil, head mixologist, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.
Since its inception, The Back Room received multiple recognitions, such as #50 Asia’s 50 Best Bar 2019; Best Hotel Bars in the World — The Legend Awards 2020 by Departures Magazine; #51 Asia’s Best Bars 2021; Best Bar in the Philippines by Travel + Leisure Asia’s Best Awards 2022; and most recently #75 Asia’s Best Bars 2023.
The Back Room also has its homemade gin — Bee’s Knees — proudly and locally made which pays tribute to popular Philippine ingredients: dalandan, malunggay, and sampaguita.
