#492Global
The Back Room
Manila, Philippines · Roaring Twenties hotel speakeasy · Asia
A shoeshine-chair entrance leads to a Roaring Twenties-inspired hotel speakeasy serving handcrafted cocktails and specialty spirits in a smart-casual, smoke-free room.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, 30th St, Taguig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesBonifacio Global City / Taguig
- Style
- Roaring Twenties hotel speakeasyChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Daily 6:00 PM–2:00 AMChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
34.1 / 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
- 66.7
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 16.7
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 46.1
- Serious press
- —Outside window · Evidence exists, but falls outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 58.8
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
84/ 100
Score context
1920s speakeasy behind Uma Nota at Shangri-La The Fort: house gin, Vesper and flapper floor. Guests love the bit and the pours; dress code, first-come seating and hotel prices are the usual friction.
Guest score details
What guests like
- Prohibition-era room and jazz
- house Bee's Knees / Vesper gin
- skilled bartenders
- bar snacks
What to know
- dress code / door
- no bookings / arrive early
- hotel-bar prices
- hard to find the entrance
Source excerpt
“Excellent "hidden"bespoke bar set in 1920's. Once inside you are transported to a 1920's theme with an impressive cocktail list.”
Source: tripadvisor.com.ph (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.5★ across 390 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
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.