the fort - everyone's newest playground
Among the popular locations for bars and clubs in the Philippines, the Fort is easily becoming a night-out hotspot. Out of the hustle and bustle of Makati City, it offers night owls a fresh take on bars and clubs at par in class as those found in Makati.
A recent trend with bars nowadays is the addition of gourmet food to the menu. Draft Gastropub is a favorite after-work drinking spot located at the Fort Strip that offers imported beers and spirits, among the other alcoholic drinks. Choice beers like Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, and Paulaner’s are available in bottles or on tap. To go along with these imported brews, one can order an assortment of European dishes: Breaded Camembert Cheese, Angry Drunk Mussels, and Fish and Frites. A good selection of meat dishes exists as well. Choose from either Bleu Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork Sandwich, or Crispy Pork Knuckles to go with a pint of cold tasty beer.
For cocktail drinkers, Rocket Room is the place to be. Located at the Garden Level of Bonifacio High Street Central, this bar is home to at least 28 different cocktails. With names like Cyril Addison, Mariana la Bonita Sangria Blanco, and A Girl With Violet eyes, the whole experience starts with choosing which uniquely named drink one fancies. For those who can’t make up their mind, a popular choice is Rocket Fuel, a mix of silver tequila, pepper, and jalapeño.
Aside from these two bars, the Fort is also home to clubs abuzz with patrons until the early hours of the morning. Amber Ultra Lounge is a high-energy club located in the same area as Draft Gastropub. This 4,000-square-foot night spot is sprawling with people who love to work up a good sweat drinking and dancing the whole night through. It also has a mezzanine level for VIPs, giving them the best view of the dance floor.
Another club that is always full is 7th High. As early as 9pm on weekends, this place has a line for people waiting to get inside. This trendy club attracts more of the younger crowd and is a popular choice for hosting events and parties. 7th High has three different areas that hold a good number of people: a main dance floor, an area for private functions, and a VIP section.
The most recent addition to the club scene in the Fort is Skye Lounge. Opened in 2011, this club is located at the top of the W High Street Building, offering its patrons with a wonderful rooftop view of the Fort. It is more relaxed than the other clubs, with more cushioned chairs available for its goers to lounge around over a couple of drinks.
The Fort is fast rivaling Makati City in the number of upscale bars and clubs in the Philippines, giving Manila people more choices when it comes to drinking and clubbing. Whether it be partying hard in a club or relaxing over drinks, the Fort carries it own and in a classy way, no doubt.
A recent trend with bars nowadays is the addition of gourmet food to the menu. Draft Gastropub is a favorite after-work drinking spot located at the Fort Strip that offers imported beers and spirits, among the other alcoholic drinks. Choice beers like Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, and Paulaner’s are available in bottles or on tap. To go along with these imported brews, one can order an assortment of European dishes: Breaded Camembert Cheese, Angry Drunk Mussels, and Fish and Frites. A good selection of meat dishes exists as well. Choose from either Bleu Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork Sandwich, or Crispy Pork Knuckles to go with a pint of cold tasty beer.
For cocktail drinkers, Rocket Room is the place to be. Located at the Garden Level of Bonifacio High Street Central, this bar is home to at least 28 different cocktails. With names like Cyril Addison, Mariana la Bonita Sangria Blanco, and A Girl With Violet eyes, the whole experience starts with choosing which uniquely named drink one fancies. For those who can’t make up their mind, a popular choice is Rocket Fuel, a mix of silver tequila, pepper, and jalapeño.
Aside from these two bars, the Fort is also home to clubs abuzz with patrons until the early hours of the morning. Amber Ultra Lounge is a high-energy club located in the same area as Draft Gastropub. This 4,000-square-foot night spot is sprawling with people who love to work up a good sweat drinking and dancing the whole night through. It also has a mezzanine level for VIPs, giving them the best view of the dance floor.
Another club that is always full is 7th High. As early as 9pm on weekends, this place has a line for people waiting to get inside. This trendy club attracts more of the younger crowd and is a popular choice for hosting events and parties. 7th High has three different areas that hold a good number of people: a main dance floor, an area for private functions, and a VIP section.
The most recent addition to the club scene in the Fort is Skye Lounge. Opened in 2011, this club is located at the top of the W High Street Building, offering its patrons with a wonderful rooftop view of the Fort. It is more relaxed than the other clubs, with more cushioned chairs available for its goers to lounge around over a couple of drinks.
The Fort is fast rivaling Makati City in the number of upscale bars and clubs in the Philippines, giving Manila people more choices when it comes to drinking and clubbing. Whether it be partying hard in a club or relaxing over drinks, the Fort carries it own and in a classy way, no doubt.