If you’re unsuspecting, you might overlook The Pink Lounge as it’s tucked well inside a coffee shop—but one night at this Katipunan speakeasy will make you seek it out again and again.

This sexy find isn’t a bar for all, and that’s where its magic lies. It can welcome only up to 30 people at a time, making it the perfect setting for boozy hours, real conversations, and some slow dancing if you wish. The dim room illuminated by pink lights, the cozy booths, the decor, the music with volumes set just right, the curated menu—they all offer the quickest possible exit from the noise of the metro. If the stars align on your visit, there are even vinyl sessions that let you soften into the evening.

In its beverage line, cheeky cocktails take the spotlight. We’re talking a mixture of zen and buzz that is the Guyabano Black Tea (GBT) made with vodka, roasted hojicha, guyabano, and lemon, and liquid art like the Chairman’s Rum that combines white rum, pineapple, lemon, orgeat, and passion fruit. Its system where you pour your own drink into your glass might make you think their spirits are the typical pre-mixed items you come across during grocery runs, but a sip will wash away any doubts. They’re made fresh daily and are so handcrafted to perfection, you'll want to plan your next night out even before you settle your bill.

And while a bar it may be, The Pink Lounge is serious and precise about its food—you’d be a fool to miss its Shrimp Tacos and Prime Ribeye Skewers. The drinks, however, will always be its calling card.

The Pink Lounge is located inside What About Coffee (WACo) at G Park, 149 B. Gonzales St., Katipunan, Quezon City. It's open from Mondays to Sundays from 5 p.m. until late. You can contact them at 0962 810 0883.

Price range: P339-P1,699 for food; P389-P1,099 for cocktails

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