Windows By the Bay - Hotel Jen Manila

Jonathan Bryan Lee

4.0

WINDOWS BY THE BAY is the club lounge that opens up to the public at 7:30pm . It's a place to relax and take time off. You get to see the Roxas boulevard and the Manila bay with a 180 degrees vantage point. Other than that, you are given choices of drinks and dishes that could entice you to stay on over and relax some more. Privacy is very important for them, so you could pick a cozy corner and watch the night away. The food they offer are mostly pica pica or small bites but you also have the option to have full on meals as well.  Specialty would be the CRISPY PORK KNUCKLES partnered with lots of rice. IF you're going for something light, you could ask for a cheese plate or one with different cuts of meat. The view is the real come on for WINDOWS BY THE BAY. You could check out Jeng  or @foodinthebag in IG as well...more on:

Kobe Kamrani

5.0

Windows by the bay inside Hotel Jen is one of the best spots to relax, it cozy and classy. The best thing about this place is it has a great view which is a great location if you want to see the citylights (Metro). It’s perfect for a Friday Night Out. They offer different kinds of alcoholic beverages and small bites for you to enjoy your stay and night. They are open until 11:00 P.M.I have tried their sparkling wine, it tastes great, one is definitely not enough! Refreshing and superb! So you must also try their Margarita which is my favorite among the beverages. They also have Mandarin magic, Cosmopolitan and Blue Royal, they are great too. To end the evening, I have asked for another Margarita. 🍸 if you want to enjoy your night you must try their other beverages! By the way, high-five for their excellent service, because they were all vigilant and keen to serve their guests.I would highly recommend Windows by the bay to my friends and colleagues. I’m pretty sure they will love this place it too.

Harumi

4.0

If you like enjoying the baywalk view, you’d like it even more when you’re in Windows by the Bay at Hotel Jen. What's great is this bar is open to public and with that, you'll get to enjoy a 180 degree view of the Manila Bay. They offer great drinks and concoctions but if you are not into alcoholic drinks, you'll appreciate the Mandarin Magic - a cocktail that hides any hint of alcohol. On the other hand, if you like your alcohol strong, you might wanna pick the Margarita, more so, the Blue Royal. You'll definitely enjoy the drinks, the food, and most of all, the view.

Onur Yavuz

4.0

Certainly a gem for the working people who are on the look out for some place to relax and unwind. Overlooking the city lights of Metro Manila plus their wide selection of quality cocktails to choose from, Windows By the Bay is indeed a place I'll never forget (and will go back to for a couple of times more- no exaggeration!).I went here after months of being caught in between cases and readings, and visiting this place is certainly one of the right things I did to give myself a break from all the stress. Their drinks are great and they also have pika-pikas you can order to complete the night. The place's ambience is also very chill, relaxing and calm. Their servers are also vey accommodating and well-mannered.

Lalu Elang Kiro

5.0

One hundred eighty degrees view of Roxas Blvd, Manila Bay and the CCP Complex while you are having a nice drink, where can you get this kind of perfection? It's on the 19th floor of Hotel Jen Manila, the Windows by the Bay. Their drinks can be enjoyed with the relaxing ambiance which I find to be very conducive to destressing.They serve Non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic ones. From beers, to whisky, vodka, brandys, gin, rhums, wines and cocktails. And since we are in the mood to party, we chose to have their best sellers:Mandarin Magic - A mix of vodka, cranberry, orange juice, Triple Sec, lime juice and tabasco topped with whipped cream and orange slicesMargarita - El Hombre Tequila, Calamansi juice, Triple Sec and lime juice. Rim perfectly salted with a slice of lime wheeled on the glassCosmopolitan - Vodka, triple sec and ice, decorated with one piec of limeBlue Royal - Vodka, Triple Sec, Blue Curacao, cranberry juice and a scoop of ice. Lemon slice, sugar and salt on rim as its garnishSides for these wonderful drinks are:Beef Shawarma - Marinated and roasted beef, organic veggies, tomato salsa and spicy garlicUS Beef Sliders - US Beef Patty served with the usual suspectsJen's Shrimp Boat - Six pieces of poached beautifully designed white shrimp in spicy tomato cold brothHerbed Mozzarella Sticks - Chunky fingers of Mozzarella cheese sticks served with tomato coulisSeasonal Fruit Platter - Fruits harvested from their very own secret gardenEverything from the staff, to the view, the drinks and the food is something that deserves a repetition.

Trish S.

5.0

Having a great view over the metro is always an experience that I welcome anytime. We got to experience that when we went upstairs to the 19th floor at the Windows by the Bay, your resident bar at Hotel Jen. Formerly exclusive to hotel residents, they have opened up the bar to the public, so that we can experience the same great view that they have.Once you step in, you'll be amazed at the view it offers, an overlooking view at Roxas Blvd., The CCP, and Star City. Imagine the city lights by night, right in front of you, while sipping on your favorite drink. Aaahhh what a life indeed.And for the drinks, we tried out their famous concoctions, mixed for us by their resident barista. Here are those beauties:Mandarin MagicA mix of vodka, cranberry, orange juice, Triple Sec, lime juice, and Tabasco, topped with whipped cream and orange slices. I was expecting some heat from the Tabasco but there was none. The drink was really smooth, even after a couple of glasses. My favorite drink for the night.MargaritaEl Hombre Tequila, Calamansi juice, Triple Sec and lime juice. Rim perfectly salted with a slice of lime wheeled on the glass. A household drink for most of the bars. This is your safety drink if you are hesitant to try the other drinks.CosmopolitanVodka, Triple Sec and ice, decorated with one piece of lime. Simple with attitude. A good one for the ladies.Blue RoyalA mix of Vodka, Triple Sec, Blue Curacao, Cranberry juice and a scoop of ice. Lemon slice, sugar and salt on rim as its garnish. Another one for the ladies.Long Island Iced TeaShe handed me this when I requested for something strong and boy she delivered. A pretty strong mix for the night.They also had some munchies to go along with the fabulous drinks. I loved the US Beef Sliders and the Mozzarella sticks. It's also worth to mention the superb service that was given to us by the crew. It just made our night. I really enjoyed our stay here and I am looking forward to return for a relaxing night by the window, gazing over the metro.

Faldi Ahmad Nugraha

4.0

Windows By the Bay is an ideal location for late night chilling after a long day, whether you're stuck in traffic and want to stop over somewhere or just bond with friends. The name befitting the bar showcases a wonderful landscape of manila at night.A variety of cocktails are available to choose from, but also includes non alcoholic drinks such as iced coffee which was foamy and tastes delightfully strong, and the classic shirley temple. My personal favorite is the Mandarin Magic because the alcohol feels light to none, but if you prefer one that has a kick, go for the Blue Royal. On this night we were able to try some of their specialty drinks (price starts at 295php per glass):- Mandarin Magic: a sweet citrus drink of vodka, cranberry, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tabasco, topped with whipped cream and orange slices.- Margarita: a classic cocktail mixed with El hombre tequilla, calamansi juice, triple sec and lime juice, with lemon and salt on the rim.- Blue Royal: vodka, triple sec, blue caracao, cranberry juice, with sugar and salt on the rim.- Cosmopolitan: served more on the orangey side than red color here. The mix includes vodka, triple sec, and lime juice.Food is also available to accompany your drinks. We were able to try some, and generally tastewise is okay. My top picks include Beef shawarma (400php) that comes with a light garlic sauce and a strong hot sauce, and Jen's shrimp boat (400php) that contains half a dozen shrimps in tomato chilled broth.What i like aside from the ambience and the drinks is that there are different kinds of chairs to choose from depending on your mood and company, leather chairs, sofa, high chairs, leather chairs. The service is also excellent and they're alert to your needs.Sponsored by Hotel Jen. China Cortha Lamasan Ken Lingling Anj Midz Sy Sino Pinas Eats Lauro Guinto Boyeatworldph Jayvee Lapina Ardona

Brenda Tiffany

5.0

If you wanted to have a nice view of the city with good food and drinks, look no more as Windows by the Bay offers both. This just got to be one of the bar that has magnificent view of Manila at night. Bring family and friends and surely your stay here will be something to remember. Just like ours. We were able to try their best seller cocktails.Mandarin Magic - Orange juice with Cranberry, Lime Juice and Vodka. This drink has just a mild alcohol to it. More Orange flavor which I so love. I also like that it was topped with whipped cream and orange slices for perfect presentation. Margarita - Mixture of Tequila and Lime Juice in a glass. Everybody loves this drink as what I usually order. This has a right alcohol kick.Blue Royal - Blue Curaçao, Vodka, Triple Sec and Cranberry Juice in a Martini glass. Alcohol content was minimal but has the right kick when you finished your sip. Cosmopolitan - Vodka, Lime Juice and Triple Sec. combo. This has the right alcohol content too.Our drinks were paired with their great food. There’s Cheese Platter, Beef Sliders, Mozzarella Sticks, Shrimp Boat and Beef Shawarma. It’s so nice that all the food served wasn’t salty. My personal favorite would be the Shrimp as the sauce was so good I kept munching on it the whole time. This place is such a reliever for people trying to relax after long day at work. If ever you’re stuck in traffic, I suggest you stay here instead while waiting for it to subside. Giving this a 5 rating because it’s definitely a 5 when you’re having good food, good drinks with great friends.

Ayaaa

4.0

Classy, memorable and amazing night - that was our impression from our visit at an exclusive lounge at Hotel Jen Manila. Windows by the Bay is located at the 19th floor of the Hotel and it views 180 Degrees of the magnificent BayWalk and CCP Complex. Strategically, the Hotel's corner end spot made it capture the colorful night lights thus, our visit was indeed a night to remember.The lounge opens at 7:30PM and offers a nice selection of cocktail drinks, light snacks and meals whichever you prefer at the bar menu. During our visit, we had some from the food menu like their cheese platter, Jens Shrimp Boat for 400Php - a half dozen poached white shrimp in spicy tomato cold broth, US Beef Sliders for 350Php - a small serving size of us beef patty in a healthy bun, Beef Shawarma for 400Php - marinated and roasted beef with organic veggies and tomato salsa and spicy garlic and Herbed Mozzarella Sticks for 320Php - chunky fingers of mozzarella cheese sticks served with tomato coulis. For me, I liked the Beef Shawarma and the US beef sliders. If you want to keep it light and simple, the US beef slider gives you a nice tender and juicy beef patty in a small bun yet it has a tasty flavor. Same goes with the Shawarma. The roasted beef and spicy garlic aroma makes you crave for more.The night wouldn't be complete without the cocktail drinks so we able to try some of their concoctions like the Mandarin Magic - Orange juice with Cranberry, Lime Juice and Vodka, Margarita - Mixture of Tequila and Lime Juice in a glass, Blue Royal - Blue Curaçao, Vodka, Triple Sec and Cranberry Juice in a Martini glass and the Cosmopolitan - Vodka, Lime Juice and Triple Sec. combo. If you don't drink much, you can try their champagne and sparkling wines.Whether you are on a date with your loved one, a family gathering, or business meetings, this is the place to be. The relaxed ambiance, cozy couches and chairs plus the magnificent view outside the windows just makes it more special. Kudos!

Kiefer

4.0

It's a bummer that I don't drink alcohol, because I just found the perfect spot to feel glamorous and sophisticated while sipping some champagne on a Friday night. Windows by the bay is a bar located at Hotel Jen's 19th floor. It is without a doubt a place that captivates. It's the first thing you'll love about this place, aside from the incredibly friendly service, and great food.