Tuesday to Saturday 5pm to 11pm

YMC Place, Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati

@aqui.mnl

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Two martinis raised in a toast at the Aqui bar, under its arched mirrors and the glowing cocktail-glass sign

Small plates, good drinks, long conversations.

A Spanish tapas bar inside J Studio’s gallery on Chino Roces, Makati.

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Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 11pm

Aqui

/a·ˈki/ · Spanish for “here”: the place where you are right now.

Born from a love of hosting and a deep affection for Spain, Aqui shares the Spanish way: small plates, good drinks and meaningful conversations.

Food

Simple, generous plates and exceptionally well-made drinks.

Art

Aqui lives inside J Studio’s gallery. Come for a show, stay for supper.

People

A welcoming room for conversation, collaboration and long tables.

Two hands hold a dish of gambas al ajillo out through Aqui’s kitchen pass

Small plates, made to share.

Pintxos by the piece, tapas for the table, raciones when you are staying a while.

  • Gambas al Ajillo₱590

    Shrimp in Garlic, Sili Labuyo & Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Baguette

  • Croquetas de Chorizo₱255 3 pcs

    Chorizo Riojano, Grana Padano, Aioli

  • Jamón Tart₱300 3 pcs

    Jamón Serrano, Whipped Goat Cheese, Red Wine Onion Jam, Fried Leeks

  • Patatas Bravas₱350

    Potato Wedges, Salsa Brava, Aioli, Parsley

  • Torrijas₱380

    Brûléed Brioche Pudding, Brandy Custard, Vanilla Ice Cream

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Cocktails, vermut, Spanish wine.

Five house cocktails, the classics, vermut with tonic and a short list of Spanish bottles.

Spirits go out at 45ml, the money pour.

A Fuego de Piña with a dried pineapple slice, set down on its tile coaster on the AQUI placemat
  • Aqui Special₱480

    White Rum, Strawberry, Lemon Juice, Egg Foam, Soda

  • Brisa Verde₱450

    London Dry Gin, Fresh Lemon, Mint, Cucumber

  • Rosemary₱450

    Blanco Tequila, House Rosemary Syrup, Fresh Rosemary

  • Dulce Noche₱450

    Vodka, Kahlúa, Fresh Milk

  • Fuego de Piña₱470

    Blended Scotch Whisky, Fresh Pineapple, Mint

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The Aqui bar at night: the lit AQUI sign, arched mirrors in gold frames and lanterns, two guests passing in a blur

Part tapas bar, part gallery.

Arched mirrors over the bar, art on the walls and a team that likes a full room.

Two of the Aqui bar team in their AQUI aprons, laughing at the bar
The bar team
Hands reaching across a full table of small plates, rice and toasted bread
The table
Carlo Tanseco’s Safety Matches paintings in a row on the gallery wall
The gallery wall
A pan flares on the range in Aqui’s kitchen
The kitchen
Friends raise Aqui’s blue-rimmed cups and a glass of rosé in a toast
Salud
A place set on the tiled table: the AQUI placemat, a folded napkin, fork and knife, a blue-glazed plate
A place, set
The gallery after dark: guests with drinks moving under the disco ball, paintings on the walls

Have the whole room.

Birthdays, team dinners, launches and gallery nights.

Book the whole space at least three days ahead, subject to availability. Price on request.

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Seated at tables
44
With the gallery benches
50
Seated and standing
75
Notice
3 days
Price
On request

Find us here.

Address
2nd Floor, Unit A, Building B, YMC Place
2320 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City 1232
Look for
The compound to the left of Karrivin Plaza. Aqui is on the second floor, inside J Studio.
Parking
First come, first served. Tell the guards you are dining at Aqui.
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 11pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
Ask us

0945 146 4184 · aquitapasbar@gmail.com
WhatsApp · Viber · Instagram

Messages answered daily, 2pm to 10pm.

Aqui’s glass front on the second floor: the AQUI logo on the window beside the J Studio sign
Take me aqui
Second floor: look for AQUI on the glass.

See you aqui.

Tables for 1 to 12, up to a week ahead. Walk-ins welcome.

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Tables are held for 15 minutes from the booking time.