Raising the Bar for the Sports Bar Game at Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge

 There's a new bar on the block. And it's raising the bar for the sports bar scene in Manila...

Mansion Sports and Entertainment Group recently launched their high-end sports bar and restaurant, Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge headlined by their celebrity brand ambassador Maria Ozawa at the heart of Makati's central business district. And it's impressive. A welcome addition to Makati's resurgent nightlife, the newest bar and dining destination changes your concept of a sports bar. Read on for a sneak peek and private tour...

Mansion Sports & Entertainment Group is a new player in the sports and entertainment industry making its presence felt through various investments in sports clubs like basketball, badminton and soccer with the aim of becoming Asia's premier hub for sports and entertainment. Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge is part of a growing portfolio under its sports and entertainment themed businesses and it's a bold statement ushering in a refined and elegant spin on sports bars.

The sports bar concept is nothing new, but Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge elevates it to a whole new and elegant level. Mansion Sports & Entertainment Group is bent on changing the game of the sports bar scene. If first impressions matter...

...then Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge takes it quite seriously starting with its impressive red staircase leading to a red door on the second floor...

...that opens up to the massive lounge with its ornate cathedral-like windows and high ceiling... 

...revealing the main bar. The first thing that hits you is the size and scale of the space, seamlessly broken down into different separate areas. It's these different spaces that make Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge quite an experience, differentiating it from the usual sports bar options. At the lounge, multiple screens lets you enjoy all the sports from every angle. Sports, libations, tasty bites and great company, it's the winning formula for sports bars. But you'll have to agree, Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge takes it up a notch. 

The Patron Tequila Bar at the main lounge provides the anchor for the space...

...where you'll find what resembles a classic leather barber's chair. You'll soon find out it's one of the many attractions at the Patron Tequila Bar of Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge for, you guessed it, tequila shots.

Within the space, you'll also find a semi-secluded area for more private gatherings. Sponsored by Moët, the elegant lounge within a lounge features its own bar...

...as well as its own pool table consistent with its sports bar theme. Billiards are a recurring theme at Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge...

...with a dedicated Billiards Bar designed by Filipino world champion and legend, Efren "Bata" Reyes.

The Beer Hall and Billiards Bar sponsored by Budweiser is another separate space within Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge with its own distinct look and vibe. More casual and laid-back, the Beer Hall and Sports Bar is the perfect spot to rack up some balls on the pool table with another round of libations.

Just like the more formal lounge, the Beer Hall and Billiards Bar is decked with countless large screens streaming sports events from around the world. 

At the bar, enjoy a round of premium brews fresh off the tap...

...or pick a table for some tasty bites from the kitchen helmed by Chef Sean. The cuisine at Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge is comfortingly familiar built around a repertoire of continental European as well as Asian flavors. 

But it's the classic brews from all the major labels that take centerstage at the Beer Hall and Billiards Bar...

...with the pool tables completing the vibe.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge also has another bar within the space sponsored by Chivas Regal as well as two VIP Rooms namely the Maria Ozawa Room sponsored by Martell and another by Royal Salute. To complete the entertainment options, Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge also has karaoke facilities in case you're in the mood to belt out a few tunes.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge will also regularly host DJs so you can expect that club vibe meets cool sports bar experience. 

At the exclusive sneak preview, the brand ambassador of Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge makes an appearance...

Former Japanese AV celebrity turned successful entrepreneur, Maria Ozawa headlines the soft launch of Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge. And she knows the local bar scene well, being part of a few other high-end establishments in Manila.   

The kitchen then served some of the house specialties from Chef Sean's culinary playlist...

...starting with Jambalaya Arancini, spicy shrimp fried rice balls with remoulade sauce... 

...and Bao Buns filled with mushrooms, ground peanuts, gochujang, garlic and kimchi for vibrant notes.

But if you have a bigger appetite, the comforting Roast Chicken with gravy and potatoes should satisfy your cravings. It's a preview of their extensive menu for that ideal night out with friends. 

After sumptuous bites and one too many rounds of cocktails, Maria Ozawa took the spotlight at one of Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge's private rooms. 

Maria then described the different attractions of Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge, from the impressive bar selections of handcrafted cocktails to the kitchen's culinary offerings that makes Makati's newest bar and dining destination a class in itself.

The look and feel is definitely upscale, as Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge transforms the sports bar concept with a luxurious spin. And having Maria as their brand ambassador certainly adds to that unique and distinctive aura of Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge.

After more than two years of the disruptive new normal and the quarantine episode, we're all raring to discover new experiences...

...and Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge fits the bill. From its dramatic entrance to its elegant interiors, bar selection and culinary offerings, it's definitely not your usual sports bar.  

And Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge is ready to change the sports bar scene in this new year. So cue up and make your move.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge is located at 100 OPL Building, Don Carlos Palanca Street, Legazpi Village, Makati. You can also visit their website at https://mansionsports.com/ for more information.

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