Booyah Index · Guide
Run Rabbit Run is the top-rated cocktail bar in Manila on the Booyah Index, rated ★4.7 from 360 reviews and known for innovative cocktail menu with unique twists like Kaya Toast and Halo-Halo drinks and expertly crafted cocktails with top-notch ingredients and balanced flavors. Secret Door Poblacion (★4.4 from 451 reviews) and Banter and Jive (★4.9 from 209 reviews) round out the top three. This guide ranks all 7 cocktail bars in Manila by Google rating weighted by review volume.
Updated July 2026 · ranked by rating × review volume · no paid placement
Regulars come for innovative cocktail menu with unique twists like Kaya Toast and Halo-Halo drinks and expertly crafted cocktails with top-notch ingredients and balanced flavors — it holds ★4.7 from 360 reviews.
Also known for: Spiced cocktails like Queen of Hearts with distinctive flavor profiles
Regulars come for open until 11am, late-night destination after other bars close and pool tables and dance floor — it holds ★4.4 from 451 reviews.
Also known for: Private table reservations with bottle service starting at 5,000 PHP
Regulars come for creative signature cocktails like Martini Vespas, Mango Sticky Rice, and Carrot Cake cocktails and expert cocktail mixing and presentation where each drink is crafted as a unique experience — it holds ★4.9 from 209 reviews.
Also known for: Female-run bar with knowledgeable, engaging bartenders known for personalized service
Regulars come for hand-crafted signature cocktails including ube cocktails and house specialties and speakeasy aesthetic with dark red mood lighting and cozy intimate booths — it holds ★4.9 from 127 reviews.
Also known for: DJ dance venue that transforms into a stage for themed nights with live music
Regulars come for creative, well-balanced cocktails with rotating seasonal menu and signature amaretto sour and limited-edition drinks like Ruby Tuesday — it holds ★4.9 from 82 reviews.
Also known for: Hidden speakeasy atmosphere behind a red door with intimate, knowledgeable service
Regulars come for cocktails from secret menu and custom drinks made on the spot by bartenders and karaoke (KTV) available to rent for groups alongside the bar — it holds ★4.8 from 55 reviews.
Also known for: Hidden speakeasy atmosphere accessible through back stairs or side entrance
Regulars come for well-crafted whisky and mezcal cocktails and perfectly balanced Amaretto Sour — it holds ★4.8 from 45 reviews.
Also known for: 1950s speakeasy ambiance with weekend DJ performances
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Run Rabbit Run is the top-rated cocktail bar in Manila, with ★4.7 from 360 reviews. It's known for innovative cocktail menu with unique twists like Kaya Toast and Halo-Halo drinks, expertly crafted cocktails with top-notch ingredients and balanced flavors, spiced cocktails like Queen of Hearts with distinctive flavor profiles.
1. Run Rabbit Run (★4.7 from 360 reviews); 2. Secret Door Poblacion (★4.4 from 451 reviews); 3. Banter and Jive (★4.9 from 209 reviews).
Each place is scored by its Google rating weighted by review volume (so a ★4.8 with thousands of reviews outranks a ★5.0 with a handful), from the 7 cocktail bars in Manila tracked in the Booyah Index. No paid placement.
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