The Back Room
The Back Room is a speakeasy at the Fort, BGC, in the ₱₱ band (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head). A hidden 1920s-style gin bar inside Shangri-La The Fort, with its own Philippine-botanical house gin, the Bee's Knees. A drinks-led stop. Last verified 10 October 2026.
Speakeasy · The Fort · Street level, Shangri-La The Fort, 30th St cor 5th Ave · ₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head) · Map
When to go
Open daily, 6 PM to 2 AM. Hours confirmed from a cited source. It is one of the places that still works late.
Checked 10 October 2026.
How it fits a night out
The planner uses it most for a date night, usually to open the night, arriving around 6:30 PM on a Saturday. Its most common next stop is Carlo's, a few steps away.
The short version: BGC date night stops by vibe and budget.
Questions
- Is The Back Room open on Mondays?
- Yes. On Mondays it is open 6 PM to 2 AM, from hours confirmed on 10 October 2026.
- How much does a date at The Back Room cost?
- Plan on ₱500 to ₱1,500 a head (₱₱). That is its price band as last checked on 10 October 2026, not a menu quote.
- Where is The Back Room?
- Street level, Shangri-La The Fort, 30th St cor 5th Ave, BGC.
- What is near The Back Room for a second stop?
- Carlo's is the planner's most common next stop from here. Other stops nearby are on this page.
Sources
Last verified 10 October 2026. shangri-la.com, legacy.federalland.ph, drinkcollectiv.com, kubo.com.ph, tatlerasia.com. How we pick and check venues.