Southbank Cafe Lounge Manila

Southbank Cafe Lounge sits in the Westgate district of Muntinlupa, tucked just steps away from both Festival Mall and SM Southmall. It holds the number 81 spot on the 2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars list, an accolade that signals a focus on precision that most of its immediate neighbors lack.

The restaurant serves an international menu leaning heavily on modern seafood, but the drinks program is the primary reason to choose this over the more casual outlets cluttering the surrounding malls. While the room runs smart and elegant, it remains more approachable than the stuffy fine dining institutions typically found in this part of the city. You visit for the balance between a refined cocktail culture and a kitchen that understands how to anchor a night out, providing a necessary bridge between the shopping center crowds and the serious nightcaps that follow.