Ruby's Lounge

ChocolateChomp

Local Guide

10.0

Intimate cocktail bar with a relaxed quiet atmosphere. Strong, flavorful drinks. knowledgeable and welcoming staff. Just the right amount of illumination, not too dark like how other cocktail places are set. I will be back.

MangoMadness

Local Guide

9.5

We had a great time at Ruby's! Just go inside the Max's compound, they're right inside the restaurant next to the bakeshop. They're very new, but the service is excellent and the drinks were pretty good. Priced at 380 across the board, they're affordable for the area. If you're into more non-traditional cocktails, there are a lot of places in Tomas Morato for that but the cozy, comfy faves are safe choices here in Ruby's. They let us try 2 shots for drinks they were r&d-ing and I loooved the one with melon. Definitely requesting that when we go back. Bar chow is limited to shanghai bites an…

SassyStrawberry

Local Guide

9.0

After a visit in this speakeasy located in the heart of modern Philippine cuisine—Max’s Restaurant’s first branch in Tomas Morato—you will want to keep this intimate space a little secret. The main charm Ruby’s has is its (not only literal) connection to Max’s: the history that informs their menu, the narratives weaved into the cocktails, and the homey feeling the bar provides. Ruby’s barkeep would be more than happy to tell you about the stories each of their specials has. Trust me, you’re going to want to listen carefully to them, as their offerings are ones I’ve never heard of (one of them…