Vue Bar - The Bellevue Manila

Gastro And The Globe

4.0

After the feast we had at Prime Cafe in B Hotel, we moved to Vue Bar and partied the night away! :)And yes, we definitely ate some more. Haha! What we had: Rocking Popcorn Shrimp (P300) deep fried breaded shrimps until golden brown served with cocktail sauceQuesadillas (P460) folded corn tortilla filled with chicken strips, peppers, and melted cheeseBeef Kaldereta (P450) all time Filipino favorite spicy beef stew in tomato sauce, liver spread, pickles, and cheeseBuffalo Chicken Wings (P420) deep fried chicken wings tossed in hot peppers and butter with your desired sauce: light, medium spicy, extremely hot, served with vegetable sticks and blue cheese dressingMeaty Cheesy Nachos (P500) nachos topped with cheese, ground meat, and beansQuattro Formaggi Pizza (P420)  a perfect combination of parmesan, gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella in thick tartufo cream sauce baked in stone pizza ovenThe Mediterranean Pizza (P420) feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach, olives drizzled in pestoHighly recommended: nachos, pizzas, and quesadillas. For the drinks, here's what I got:Bellevue Mango Sling (P300): vodka, mango puree, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, sodaAll Berry Sangria (P280): chardonnay, creme de cassis, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry puree, apple juiceVue Bar has everything from appetizers to main course to desserts, and an even more extensive list of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, so there's really something for everyone. I wouldn't think twice about hanging out here again!More than the food, I think what sets Vue Bar apart from other places is its ambiance. It's such a great place to hang out at. I personally don't go to bars (or dance, for that matter), but at some point during the night, I found myself dancing there. I don't know. I guess it's mostly because of the environment. The band played 80's jams to present hits, so I wasn't surprised to find a good mix of people there too - from yuppies who just got out of work, spouses on their weekly date nights, to seniors reliving their younger days. It's not just a bar created for a specific market, and I think that's what made it more fun. It was also a great way for me to hang out with new people since I wasn't close with anyone in the website circle, so yeah. I definitely went out of my comfort zone there, and I'd have to say, that night was one for the books! More on bettinabacani.com :)

Marvin Alexis Puyat

4.0

I'm generally a sociable person and an extrovert, but partying, dancing, eating, and drinking at clubs or similar places aren't my cup of tea because of the noise and usually dim environment. Imagine my surprise when I started dancing here at Vue Bar! Hahaha! It was probably because of the company I was with - my fellow website foodies! We went here after our dinner at Prime Cafe, and I must say, the food here is more satisfactory!I loved the spicy wings with bleu cheese dip, the thin crust pizzas with arugula, and even the nachos! They're all perfect partners to alcoholic beverages or otherwise. They fueled our feet as we danced to a good mix of old and new songs. The view is nice, the food is delectable, the music's okay, but the venue's too far from where I live, so I will not go back here any time soon. It is worth the trip once in a blue moon, though.

Juna-lou Advincula

4.0

Bar for ChillingProduct: What I noticed about Vue Bar is that it isn't a wild party place where people get drunk and get wasted on. Most of their customers are relaxed people, some are even titos and titas of Manila who just want to have a night out. They even have lounge singers who sing songs for you to sway on the dance floor with. We got to try some of their famous cocktails and they were indeed too strong for my low alcohol tolerance but the taste was definitely one to look forward to. I tasted their Classic Mojito (Php 280.00): I drank a lot within a few minutes so I turned red after a while not knowing how strong it was. So that might be a good heads up for everyone but then again, I get hit by alcohol very easily. It's still up to you! I also got to taste of their hot meals Beef Salpicao (Php 580.00): which was the highlight of my visit in Vue. They were super tasty that it makes the perfect "pulutan" for you and your drinking buddies. The beef wasn't too tender so it doesn't fall apart easily but it wasn't overcooked either. It was a little spicy but it can be handled.The Pork Sisig (Php 365.00): was crunch and rich with sauce. You can definitely tell that there was more than just meat in it so I think that liking this particular order really depends on the preference of the person eating it.Venue: Vue Bar is located on the top floor of The Bellevue Manila in Alabang. A gorgeous bar with a gorgeous view. I appreciated the view even more when I went to the comfort room. The place was dark and lively. There are a lot of people but it's not crowded so you can still relax. I didn't get to interact much with the crew because of our short visit so I can't say much but we only had to wait a little bit for our orders so that's a good thing.