Southbank Cafe + Lounge in Manila among Asia's Best Bars 2024
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Southbank Cafe + Lounge was named among Asia's Best Bars this 2024, ranking 82nd out of 100 on the extended list of Asia's 50 Best Bars.
Asia's 50 Best Bars released its extended 51-100 Asia's Best Bars list ahead of the announcement of Asia's 50 Best Bars this month.
Southbank Cafe + Lounge, which has branches in Alabang in Muntinlupa City and in Estanca Mall in Pasig City, is the lone local establishment on the extended list.
The bar is inspired by the gastronomic hub of Melbourne, Australia. The World's 50 Best Academy described Southbank Cafe + Lounge's approach to its drinks as "decidedly modern."
A special mention was the bar's Strawyo Haze, "a strawberry distillate" with citric and malic acids, topped off with tonic water and a flower and lemon peel garnish.
"Guests are also encouraged to request a bespoke creation made using in-house ingredients, or alternatively to stick with the classics. The extensive food menu, meanwhile, features all-day breakfast as well as a selection of mains drawing influence from around the world," the academy wrote.
The Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 awards ceremony will be held next Tuesday, July 16, in Rosewood, Hong Kong.
In 2023, cocktail bar The Curator in Makati City was the only local establishment to be included on the Asia's 50 Best Bars list, ranking 34th. It had also been named on the list in the past, namely in 2019 and 2021.
— CDC, GMA Integrated News