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Some of the most celebrated bars in Asia are set to join the 2026 edition of the Philippine Cocktail Fiesta, which will be held in Cebu in November.
Among the establishments confirmed for the festival include Hong Kong's Coa, a three-time No. 1 on the Asia's 50 Best Bars list, and 2026 winner Hope and Sesame from Guangzhou, China.
Also part of the second Philippine Cocktail Fiesta are Vender and Three X Co, which were named best bars in Taiwan and Malaysia this year, respectively.
More award-winning bars will be coming from India (Sidecar), Thailand (Lennon's and Bar Us), Singapore (BOP and MOGA), Indonesia (Carrots), Japan (Tokyo Edition Ginza), and Vietnam (The Hudson Rooms, ASMR, and Ne Saigon), among others.
The international bars will join local establishments such as Makati's Problem Child and The Spirits Library, which are both part of Asia's 50 Best Bars list this year.
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The 2026 Philippine Cocktail Fiesta will be held across three zones (Mactan, Cebu City, and Mandaue City) from November 13 to 15, with industry-only events on November 12 and 16.
Guests are encouraged to bar hop from one venue to another as they discover the best of Cebu's cocktail, dining, and hospitality scene. They can also take part in masterclasses and panel discussions.
The Philippine Cocktail Fiesta is spearheaded by the Asia-focused drinks platform DrinkCollectiv.com. The festival held its inaugural edition in Manila in 2025.
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