For the past decade, the most sophisticated nights in Bonifacio Global City didn’t start under neon lights or on a crowded dance floor. Instead, they began with a walk through the unlikeliest of portals: the storage room of a 7-Eleven located at the ground floor of the RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center.
Bank Bar, the world-renowned speakeasy that redefined Manila’s nightlife from its hideaway on 26th and 25th Streets, has officially announced it will pour its final round on December 27, 2025.
A Decade Behind the Curtain
When The Moment Group first opened Bank Bar in 2015, it wasn’t just another cocktail lounge—it was a challenge to the “see and be seen” culture of the city. Hidden away without a sign, it became a sanctuary for the “retired party crowd” and cocktail aficionados who traded thumping bass for the gentle clinking of ice and low-lit luxury.
Recognized by CNN as one of the “most intriguing speakeasies in the world,” the bar earned its reputation through a massive “drink library” and a menu that felt like an artisanal lab. From the playful kick of the Mariang Bastos to the legendary G&T trolley that rolled through the room, every visit felt like a discovery within its secluded BGC vault.
The Natural Conclusion
In a heartfelt social media post, the team behind the iconic drinking den reflected on their 10-year journey.
“We set out to create a hidden sanctuary that felt both exclusive and alive,” the post read. “While it is the end of an era, reaching this milestone feels like the natural point to conclude the Bank Bar story. Thank you for being the most essential part of an unforgettable decade.”
The news has sparked a wave of nostalgia among loyal patrons, many of whom consider the bar a staple of their professional and personal milestones—the place where deals were signed, first dates flourished, and long nights ended with their signature Beef Shawarma Rice.
One Last Visit to the Vault
As the countdown to December 27 begins, the bar is inviting its depositors back for a final toast. It’s a chance to walk through that stockroom curtain at the RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center one last time and celebrate the legendary stories that will live on long after the last glass is polished.
If you’ve ever found yourself lost in its velvet co