Everything You Need To Know to Make this Year’s Philippine Cocktail Week an Elevated Citywide Experience

MANILA, Philippines — On the heels of a recent announcement, the Philippine Cocktail Week (PHCW) has just unveiled its full international lineup, confirming the largest and most globally awarded gathering of cocktail bars ever hosted in the Philippines.

Presented by Maya Black, happening from February 5 to 8, 2026, the city will welcome an unprecedented collaboration between 28 of the world’s most celebrated cocktail bars and 28 of Manila’s finest local bars, unfolding across four nights and four neighborhoods.

Unlike traditional cocktail festivals that center on a single venue or temporary showcase, Philippine Cocktail Week is conceived as a citywide experience, unfolding deliberately through BGC; Legazpi Village and Makati Cinema Square; Poblacion and Jupiter; and Quezon City and San Juan.

“Philippine Cocktail Week reflects a new chapter in Filipino hospitality—one where the city opens its doors with confidence, generosity, and a strong sense of identity.” It highlighted, “This is the first time Manila has welcomed this depth and caliber of international bar talent in a single week, working alongside local bars as collaborators,” said Philippine Cocktail Week.

Across four nights, internationally acclaimed bars step into Manila working alongside local bars, creating menus and experiences that exist for one night only. Each pairing is designed as an exchange where global perspective meets Filipino hospitality on equal footing, within bars that already define the city’s nightlife.

The international lineup brings together some of the most respected names in the global scene, many consistently recognized by The World’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Among them are COA (Hong Kong), Vesper (Bangkok), Bar Us (Bangkok), Zest (Seoul), Virtù (Tokyo), Hope & Sesame (Guangzhou), and Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (Bangkok)—representing decades of collective recognition and influence.

Full details of international–local bar pairings, along with guest bartenders below:

With Maya Black onboard, Philippine Cocktail Week becomes an experience worth remembering. Cardholders can enjoy 20% cashback at all participating bars, alongside exclusive perks and seamless payments.

“We created Maya Black to give our customers experiences that feel personal, elevated, and worth remembering,” said Pepe Torres, Chief Marketing Officer of Maya, in a press statement. “Philippine Cocktail Week reflects the best of modern Filipino hospitality, and we’re proud to support an event that positions Manila confidently on the global stage.”

Philippine Cocktail Week is supported by Grab as Supporting Presenter, together with participating spirits and beverage partners including Arc Archipelago, Benchmark, Buffalo Trace, Código, Don Julio Blanco, Don Papa Rum, Flor de Caña, Giffard, Glenfiddich, Hendrick’s, Highland Park, Jameson, Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, La Herencia, Luisita Rum, Martell, Monkey Shoulder, Nikka, No. 3 Gin, Ron Zacapa 23, Sazerac Rye, and Singha.