Big Fuzz

Big Fuzz is a cocktail bar on the second floor of the Creekside Building, at the corner of Amorsolo and V.A. Rufino streets in the Little Tokyo area of Makati. It was named Bar of the Year in Tatler's Best-in-Class awards for the Philippines in March 2026, a strong endorsement for a bar founded by a group of four friends.

The concept is rock 'n' roll. The space feels like a living room, with eclectic sofas and vinyl records, but the drinks follow the precision of a New York cocktail bar. The bar team uses techniques such as fat-washing and milk clarification to build texture and depth, so the cocktails tend to look simple but taste more complex than you expect.

The menu nods to music. Tatler picked out the Wild Eyed Boy, inspired by David Bowie, and Penthouse Paul, a citrusy cocktail infused with Earl Grey tea, as must-tries, along with a drink called 12:51. The head mixologist, Kyle Quismundo, also plays in the indie band Cheats, which helps to explain the bar's musical personality.

The bar suits people who want great cocktails without the formality of a hotel bar. Weekend nights are the busiest, and seating on sofas and at the counter is limited, so arrive early in the evening, particularly with a group. Check the bar's social channels for opening hours and any events, and expect to pay cocktail prices typical of Makati's better bars. Dress is relaxed but neat.

If you are new to techniques such as fat-washing or milk clarification, ask the bartenders to explain how a drink was made. They are often happy to talk through the process, and it makes the cocktails more interesting to drink. Non-drinkers should ask about alcohol-free options, and anyone heading on afterwards should book a ride-hailing car in advance on busy nights.

A natural plan is dinner in the Little Tokyo area followed by drinks at Big Fuzz, and the rest of Makati's bar scene, from The Curator in Legazpi Village to the bars of Poblacion, is a short taxi ride away if you want to continue the night. Big Fuzz is a good pick for music lovers, couples and small groups of friends looking for a bar with real character. Ask the bartenders about the record playing or the story behind a drink, as the conversation is part of the experience.