When I posted a recent afternoon tea photo on Instagram, a reader asked me outright which hotel I find to have the BEST afternoon tea in Manila. I didn’t give full disclosure then. But I can answer you now -in all honesty & straight from the heart, that the Writers Bar at Raffles Makati serves the best afternoon tea in terms of food, ambiance, and service.
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I fell madly & deeply in love with Raffles Makati the moment I laid my eyes inside, what with its old world charm. Nothing too ostentatious, just welcoming & intimate.
Raffles Makati is a place you can truly call home away from home. <3 Yes, big, but not too grand that you’d feel swallowed up whole. Romantic getaway for 2. 😉
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My girls & I love the afternoon teas at the Writers Bar in Raffles Makati so much that this Prêt-à-Portea Charriol-themed installment is actually our THIRD time here. Now if that doesn’t state our affection loud & clear, I don’t know what does. 😉
To read my 2 previous posts on the 1st & 2nd Prêt-à-Portea installations, CLICK HERE and HERE.
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Writers Bar, Raffles Makati
The Writers Bar at Raffles Makati is styled as a library, taking a modern interpretation of the original Writers Bar from Raffles Singapore. This bar is a tribute to the writers who have stayed at the Raffles Singapore or have written about it.
Writers Bar‘s Prêt-à-Portea series continues with a tropézien high tea inspired by the timeless timepiece of Charriol St. Tropez 35. A marriage of two iconic brands – Charriol and Raffles, confectionary connoisseurs can enjoy this classically designed afternoon tea from January 15 to March 31 from 2:30PM to 5:30PM daily. Rates Php 1500++ for two.
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My girls & I just came from a travel expo at MOA (separate post coming), in the market for discounted tickets for our big summer extravaganza. It was a frenzied morning full of eager shoppers & long lines, so we welcomed the quiet & peaceful haven that is the Writers Bar..
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My babies are regular tea drinkers. Ate has her own tea set at home & also in her condo, so she was quite familiar with what to have with her scones & pastries.
Happy with their beverage choices to pair with our Charriol Afternoon Tea. 🙂
Dainty tea sandwiches for our savouries. A prelude of even better things to come. <3
The Writers Bar is a cozy area where you can pick up a book, have a cup of tea, and while away the afternoon with the sounds of a Gershwin tune playing from a nearby piano. Not intimidating at all, with plush, comfy seats that makes you wanna take a nap right then & there. I know I did, lol.
And for the piece de resistance, this 3-tiered afternoon tea filled with delectable Hors d’oeuvres arrive at our table with nary a fanfare. Tada, our Charriol Afternoon Tea, so very pretty! So very yummy! And whad’ya know? Our Charriol friendship bracelets fit the occasion perfectly! 🙂
An edible white chocolate replica of the gorgeous & timeless timepiece of Charriol St. Tropez 35 takes center stage at this 3rd installment of Raffles’ Prêt-à-Portea. Any sister, girlfriend, mom, wife, lady boss would be happy to receive this treasure come Valentines. I assure you. 😉
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Sooooo very tres chic & pretty! <3 CLICK HERE to go to the Charriol Facebook page & see more Valentine gift choices for your special someone. 😉 You may also get ME one for my coming birthday, I don’t mind, promise!
In case you don’t catch this latest but limited offering, the Writers Bar offers the simple joys of the classics with its Simply Classic Afternoon Tea offered daily & all year round from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This tradition allows you to take pleasure in the finest tea, scones with a Filipino twist, macarons, petite French pastries and tiny sandwiches. For other menu options, CLICK HERE.
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Simply Classic Afternoon Tea – Php 1,222 good for two people. Add Php 1,105 to upgrade your tea to a glass of Champagne. Get four bubbly upgrades and receive the entire bottle of Champagne. For more information and enquiries do contact Writers Bar at: +63 2 555 9840 or Email: dining.makati@raffles.com
Penne with braised lamb shank, chunky roast tomato, goat’s cheese and balsamic vinegar 700 php. We are, after all, girls with hefty appetites! 😛
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Thank you so much lovely ladies Monique Toda -Director of Communications, Margaux Hontiveros -Marketing Communications Manager, and Raffles Makati for such a pleasant afternoon. And thank you too for our Charriol discount vouchers. Now Kap knows what to get his 3 divas for Valentines! 😉 Wala kang kawala, Kap my Kap!
Fun-filled afternoon with my 3 lovely gals! Thank you for the love Raffles Makati. <3 Can’t wait to show Kap what he’s going to buy for me this Valentine’s hahaha!
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For every Charriol Afternoon Tea for Two, get a 12% discount voucher on any regular-priced watch at participating stores until march 30. (Redemption is valid until May 30) I can tell it’s gonna be one happy valentine for me! 😉
Too perfect for words! <3 I’m so in love with this Charriol St. Tropez 35! What a bargain too at 12% discount! <3
16 Comments
Hi Ms. Jane,
Will you also recommend this as a date place? :))
I pretty much need this before my term as a teacher starts.
BTW, your blog posts make the best recommendations in my book. 😀
February 10, 2016 at 8:05 amHi Mich. Oh yes. Romantic afternoon delight! 😉
February 10, 2016 at 9:14 ammight as well insist that my next date be here for 😀 thanks for the recommendation. And Charriol would look fab on you
February 10, 2016 at 11:40 amHave fun on your date! :-*
February 10, 2016 at 3:59 pmI will eat breakfast na nga nagutom ako dito! Sana madami akong pera para bilhan kita ng Charriol! hahaha! excited ako sa Travel Fair post mo! and syempre sa Trip nyo!! I was chatting with Ate about it! yay!!
February 10, 2016 at 8:14 amPwede namang installment eh hahahahaha. Joke! Your love is more than enough noh. Tulungan mo nalang akong bulungan si Kap my kap, lels. 😉
February 10, 2016 at 9:13 amSana din madami akong datung para mabili kita ng Charriol… kung gusto mo may alambre ako dito, pwede kong i-braid para mukhang charriol, hahahahaha…
I’ve always wanted to go here, pero ang hirap talagang tiyempuhan, huhuhu.. Hope maabutan ko pa itong promo na ito.
February 10, 2016 at 9:52 amNiel! You & TP will like the afternoon tea at Raffles promise. So chillaxing & sosi, bagay na bagay sa inyo. And yes, game ako with the alambre hahaha. Basta galing sayo, keepsake! :-*
February 10, 2016 at 10:07 amOmggg. The food looks so pretty! Love charriol. All things pretty. And now tasty with that food.
Advanced happy birthday, Ms. Jane! 🙂
Ps. Cant help but notice that small bag. Is that a nano? What color? 🙂 Looks so so pretty the color..
February 10, 2016 at 11:05 amYes it’s Jena’s nano. The color is taupe. Good eye haha. Thank you for the greeting mwah! :-*
February 10, 2016 at 3:59 pmHihi. Have a penchant for pretty bags so I almost always notice them. 🙂 Have a fab birthday month, Ms. Jane!
February 10, 2016 at 4:28 pmOmg magkakasundo kayo ni jena ko! ;)) Thank you mwah! :-*
February 10, 2016 at 4:41 pmParang ang hirap kainin kasi ang ganda! huhu Will definitely try their Afternoon Tea, perfect para maging lady-like minsan 🙂
February 10, 2016 at 11:24 pmWith pinkies up anna haha! :-*
February 11, 2016 at 8:00 amGreat place and experience. Thank for sharing your moment with us.
February 21, 2016 at 2:27 pmThank yoi for visiting Tim. 🙂
February 21, 2016 at 3:58 pm