Tatler Best Philippines

What used to be the Tatler Dining Guide has now evolved into Tatler Best Philippines. In this first volume, we focus our lens on being the ultimate guide to the best in hospitality. Now with Tatler Best Philippines, we continue to profile the country’s finest restaurants, and for the first time, we are spotlighting top bars and hotels, too. As the most comprehensive guide to date, Tatler is extremely proud to share this authoritative top list and celebrate each deserving establishment. Flip through our pages to see the Tatler Best 20 (the top 20 names in F&B), plus our coveted Best-in-Class awards for hotels, restaurants and bars. But, before you digest each category, take a moment to read our features where we analyse why a restaurant’s beverage menu is so…

Tatler Best is your definitive guide to the top 100 hotels, restaurants, and bars in Asia, celebrating excellence in hospitality and dining. The inaugural book, launched in 2024, highlighted 27 Best-in-Class awards: 11 for hotels, nine for restaurants, and seven for bars. Tatler Best distinguishes itself from similar honours with its comprehensive coverage of the hospitality world’s crème de la crème. Nominees are selected based on expert insights from trusted members of the Tatler community, as well as Asia’s most discerning globetrotters, culinary connoisseurs, and drinks specialists, reflecting the evolving tastes of the region’s most savvy travellers. While we’ve expanded to include prestigious Asia-wide lists, we remain steadfastly committed to highlighting the vibrant local dining and hospitality scene with our annual Tatler Best local guides. In the Philippines, for the…

Should this weighty book find its way into your possession, chances are you have identified yourself as a discerning gourmand—and an ever-curious one at that. The world opens itself up to you, its bounty of exciting cuisines and emerging talents ripe for the taking. There is no better time to indulge the worldly and intrepid palate than today, and HSBC Philippines is underscoring that fact with its milestone year. Set to mark its 150th anniversary in November, the prestigious financial institution is celebrating its continuing mission of bridging customers to opportunities across the globe, and showcasing just how well it knows the patrons who have been along for the ride. Culinary adventures and shared dining experiences have long been ingrained in our culture; and the data gathered among Asian cardholders…

In late November 2024, Bangkok became the beating heart of Asian hospitality as the Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel hosted the inaugural Tatler Best of Asia. The awards, taking place over two days, brought together more than 800 industry professionals, from hospitality leaders to cultural icons and tastemakers, to honour the region’s exceptional contributions to the industry. The events also included immersive experiences, panel talks and VIP dinners. The first evening, on November 24, set the tone with the unveiling of the Tatler Best 100, a definitive showcase of Asia’s most outstanding hotels, restaurants and bars. The awards were presented by the three jury co-chairs: Tatler Asia’s chief experience officer Sean Fitzpatrick, regional head of dining Andy Cheng, and Jeremy Jauncey, CEO and founder of content creation agency Beautiful Destinations, alongside…

The Tatler Best of Asia Takeover Series transformed Bangkok into a hub for culinary and cocktail-making creativity. From November 22 to 26, the series, in partnership with Mastercard’s priceless.com, featured 50 exclusive events headlined by Asia’s top chefs and bartenders to showcase the region’s gastronomic diversity. The event was part of the celebrations for the Tatler Best awards, at which the list of the top 100 restaurants, bars and hotels in Asia was unveiled. Sean Fitzpatrick, chief experience officer of Tatler Asia, explained, “The Tatler Best of Asia Takeover Series is a way for us to extend the excitement of the Tatler Best awards through experiences. We knew that many chefs and mixologists would be joining us in Bangkok for the ceremonies, so we wanted to make the most of…

It is not merely about plush suites or fivestar amenities. The finest hotels and resorts are defined by something more exacting and elusive: a quality that cannot be measured in thread count or marbleclad grandeur. It is the sense of belonging, of effortless ease, that lingers long after checkout. The country’s top establishments are proof of that pursuit of excellence. From the heart of bustling city centres to the calm of hidden retreats, these are places that do not simply accommodate travellers; they transform them. At the forefront of this evolution are the leaders behind these iconic properties: Amit Oberoi, general manager of Shangri-La The Fort, Manila; Heinrich Morio, general manager of Amanpulo; and George Aquino, president and CEO of Ayala Land Hospitality. For them, hotels and resorts are more…