The 2016 Rio Olympics have just begun, and the excitement over weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s silver medal win has only intensified our interest in the Games. If you missed Diaz winning the first Olympic medal for the Philippines since 1996, we’ve rounded up a list of bars that are showing the Games live on television. Here are the best places to cheer for our athletes while enjoying drinks with fellow Summer Olympics fans.
Bars showing the Olympic Games through pay-per-view channels:
H&J Sports Bar and Restaurant
- Location: Felipe Street, Poblacion, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 954-1130
- Cuisine: American, Indian
- Cost: P1100 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P100 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 2 pm – 8 am
Handlebar Manila
- Location: 31 Polaris Street, Bel-Air, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 898-2189, (02) 898-1976
- Cuisine: American, Italian, Steakhouse
- Cost: P1000 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P70 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 24 hours
Team Insider Sports Bar
- Location: G/F, Red Planet Hotel, E. Mercado corner F. Calderon St., Kalayaan Ave. 1210 Makati
- Contact: (02) 511-0035
- Cuisine: American
- Cost: P1200 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P95 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 24 hours
Cabin 420 Bar and Bistro (formerly Treehouse Tavern)
- Location: Ground and Second Floor, A. Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
- Contact: (0916) 628-1087
- Cuisine: American, Filipino
- Cost: P800 for two people (approx.)
- Operating hours: 7 am – 2 am
Skinny Mike’s Sports Bar
- Location: 32nd Street Corner Justice Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
- Contact: (02) 551-1853, +63 (917) 853-6998
- Cuisine: American
- Cost: P2000 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P65 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 24 hours
Pig & Whistle Sports Grill
- Location: 319 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City
- Contact: +63 (915) 660-4319
- Cuisine: Filipino, American
- Cost: P1000 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P65 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 4 pm – 2 am
Bars showing the Olympic Games on local TV (TV5):
BEC Sportsbar and Restaurant
- Location: Penthouse Floor, Paseo de Magallanes, Magallanes, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 502-3341, (02) 853-9262
- Cuisine: American
- Cost: P800 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P65 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 4 pm – 2 am
Cable Car Makati
- Location: 822 Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 576-8494
- Cuisines: American, Filipino, Finger Food
- Cost: P1100 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P90 for a pint of beer (approx.
- Operating hours: 4 pm – 4 am
Snaps Sportsbar – Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
- Location: Lobby Level, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, CCP Complex, Pasay City
- Contact: (02) 551-5555
- Cuisine: Filipino, American
- Cost: P3500 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P250 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 24 hours
Bars that will show the Olympic Games upon request:
Spicy Fingers
- Location: Level 1, Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Greenbelt, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 729-8761
- Cuisine: European
- Cost: P1300 for two people (approx.), P130 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 11 am – 11 pm
The Plantation Bar and Bistro
- Location: Ground Floor, SCC Building, 106 Carlos Palanca Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 501-5727, (0927) 687-4153
- Cuisine: Filipino, American, European
- Cost: P1100 for two people (approx.) with alcohol, P80 for a pint of beer (approx.)
- Operating hours: 24 hours
Check the schedule for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games here: www.rio2016.com/en/schedule-and-results
