‘SingaPob’ brings the best of Singapore’s nightlife scene to Poblacion

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) shakes up Manila's nightlife scene for the first time ever with “SingaPob” – a two-week bar takeover featuring a lineup of Singapore bars recognized as some of the best watering holes in Asia and the world.

The Lion City's drinking scene is as diverse and eclectic as its cuisine. Both locals and visitors in search of creative libations will find no shortage of spots. From speakeasy cocktail bars to craft beer purveyors, two neighborhoods that masterfully showcase Singapore's vibrant array of nightlife destinations are Chinatown and City Hall. Tucked in between their heritage sites and historic buildings are many of the country's award-winning bars which the STB has handpicked to bring to Manila.

A lineup of award-winning drink spots from Singapore will take over select establishments in Makati.

This penchant for unique experiences is shared by Makati's Poblacion neighborhood which has become one of Manila's prime nightlife locations in recent years. For SingaPob, beloved Poblacion hotspots The Spirits Library, Bar55, Run Rabbit Run, OTO, Buccaneers Rum & Kitchen, and Banter & Jive will host a lineup of inventive and award-winning Singapore bars ready to delight Filipinos with their memorable concoctions.

Ruby Liu, STB Philippines Area Director said, “With the recognition and accolades Singapore's bars have received both in the country and abroad, Singapore can truly claim to be a world-class nightlife destination. STB is excited to bring a diverse lineup of world-class Singapore bars to Manila. With SingaPob, we can't wait for Filipinos to discover the creativity and diversity of Singapore's cocktail scene and we hope to welcome them to Singapore in search of more unique dining and cocktail adventures.”

Discover the world-class drinking joints STB will be mixing into Poblacion from August 17 to 26:

Week 1 (August 17 to 19, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.): Republic Bar will be hosted by The Spirits Library; Nutmeg & Clove to be hosted by Bar55; Smoke & Mirrors will be hosted by Run Rabbit Run; Sugarhall will be popping up at Buccaneers Rum & Kitchen; and Last Word will be serving up drinks at OTO.

Week 2 (August 24 to 26, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.): Sago House will be hosted by The Spirits Library; Tippling Club will be hosted by OTO; Night Hawk will be hosted by Run Rabbit Run; Employees Only Singapore will be hosted by Bar55; The Elephant Room will be hosted by Banter & Jive; and Papa Doble at Buccaneers Rum & Kitchen.

A bar masterclass featuring the Singapore bars from week two will be mixed in with the SingaPob festivities. Happening on August 23 at The Spirits Library, this special event will be held in partnership with Diageo. With products sold in over 180 markets across the world, Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of over 200 brands in the spirits and beer categories. Guided by the purpose “to celebrate life, every day, everywhere,” Diageo is driven to be the world's best brand builder in the field of premium drinks.

SingaPob is part of Serve It, Singapore! – a project by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) that brings a slew of one-of-a-kind dining experiences straight from the culinary capital of Singapore to delight the palates of Filipino foodies. Alongside SingaPob, the STB has also worked with Angelo Comsti to organize the Asian Culinary Exchange (ACE) to showcase Singapore's culinary diversity through a yearlong series of Singaporean and Filipino chef and restaurant collaborations. Serve It, Singapore! has also cooked up partnerships with food and travel media outlets and content creators to showcase unique and lesser-known Singaporean flavors.