Makati's The Curator among Asia's 50 Best Bars of 2023

Asia’s 50 Best Bars released its annual list for 2023, and The Curator from the Philippines made it in!

The Curator ranked no. 34, the only Filipino bar to make it to the list, while Hong Kong's COA reigned supreme in the no. 1 spot.

The awarding event was held in Hong Kong’s Rosewood Hotel on Tuesday.

Located in Makati, The Curator is led by Bernice Tiu and David Ong. The bar has managed to stay in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list as the “Best Bar in the Philippines” for seven consecutive years from 2017 to 2023.

“We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to [50 Best Bars] as well as our peers, colleagues, and regulars turned family for this wonderful achievement!” David said on Instagram.

“The last few years have been tough for the Food & Beverage Industry in the Philippines, and so this really means a lot to us!” he added.

Meanwhile, Shangri-La Fort’s speakeasy bar, The Backroom, is bubbling under on the 75th spot.

The Curator is located at 134 Legazpi Street corner C.Palanca Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City.

 

 

 

 

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—Hermes Tunac/JCB, GMA Integrated News