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Buccaneers Rum & Kitchen
Manila, Philippines · Pirate-themed rum and cocktail bar · Asia
A lively pirate-ship-themed bar in Poblacion built around an extensive rum collection, inventive cocktails and food for sharing.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
5668 Don Pedro, Makati City, Metro Manila 1210, Philippines
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
20.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 63.2
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 12.5
- Serious press
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- Social Vibes
- 57.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
82/ 100
Score context
Manila's pioneering rum-focused bar in Poblacion with extensive rum collection (180+) and nautical/pirate-themed immersive decor. Guests appreciate the rum depth, cocktails, and lively atmosphere; more of a discovery spot than everyday craft destination.
Guest score details
What guests like
- extensive rum selection
- immersive nautical theme
- solid rum cocktails
- welcoming staff
What to know
- themed/touristy edge for some
Source excerpt
“If you’re in Manila and have a hankering for rum, and adopting the persona of a pirate while you drink it, then Seven Seas-themed Buccaneers is the place for you.”
Source: theworlds50best.com (linked below)
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Crowd signal
Google 4.4★ across 426 reviews.
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Awards
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Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
Asia's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
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