The Ministry

The Ministry Your secret lounge bar above Poblacion — Where the night feels like yours! Every brand begins with a place, a moment, a longing.

For us at The Ministry, it began with a desire to build a sanctuary — a space where creativity, culture, and advocacy are not just welcomed, but woven into the heart of everyday life. This is what The Ministry stands for:
A place where people from different walks of life — artists, writers, musicians, advocates, dreamers, everyday workers — come together like threads, interwoven into a community t

hat lifts and inspires. Born from a vision to create more than just a bar or café, The Ministry is a neighborhood sanctuary for creative souls, thinkers, and changemakers. It’s a space where ideas are brewed as richly as the coffee, and where every cocktail tells a story of collaboration and community. Your secret lounge bar above Poblacion, where the night feels like yours!

See you this Saturday!
06/05/2026

See you this Saturday!

📅 3 DAYS TO GO!

3 days to go until the conversation begins. ⏳

From jokes about “settings” to real expectations—
Religion can reinforce the idea that q***r identities must be corrected or controlled.

☕ “Diyos Ko, Ang Judgmental Mo: How Religion Reinforces Queerphobia.”

📍 The Ministry Lounge Bar & Cafe, Makati
🗓 May 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🏳️‍🌈 Free snacks & drinks • 4 speakers

🚨 Register now to not miss the event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScloKPBdJ3F9vLHwgKyyXmY3augfjD-mLkJ_XUO8fuV52Pe_g/viewform

UPDATE: In our commitment to elevate your experience, we are introducing a refined operating schedule. This adjustment a...
05/05/2026

UPDATE: In our commitment to elevate your experience, we are introducing a refined operating schedule. This adjustment allows us to better align our management team, maintain the quality of our services and offerings, and create a more seamless and enjoyable atmosphere for each and everyone- because you deserve nothing less from us.

Our curated 4-course Slavic dinner crafted by artist Elli Kharitonov was a success— It was an evening of flavour, fine c...
01/05/2026

Our curated 4-course Slavic dinner crafted by artist Elli Kharitonov was a success— It was an evening of flavour, fine company, and quiet indulgence among our 12 clients.

It’s not every night we get to have DJ Jp Ocat play in our lounge 😜
01/05/2026

It’s not every night we get to have DJ Jp Ocat play in our lounge 😜

😍😍😍   adobo magazine
28/04/2026

😍😍😍 adobo magazine

The Ministry Makati redefines Poblacion nightlife with a calm, purpose-driven café–lounge–bar built for conversation, creativity, and community.

Meet our speakers! —— and join us!
23/04/2026

Meet our speakers! —— and join us!

"Goodness gracious, sila yung magsasalita sa event!"

Meet the speakers — this lineup did not come to play!

From policy to theology, philosophy to lived experiences, they’re bringing insights that are both brainy and real-life coded. These are voices that don’t just talk; they move, challenge, and create impact.

With years of advocacy, research, and community work behind them, expect conversations that are deep, relevant, and lowkey life-changing.

In short: this is your sign to tune in—because this lineup is giving ✨impact✨

J*p Ignacio (he/they) is the Secretary-General of the Lagablab LGBT Network, where he leads national efforts to push for LGBTQI policy and legislative reforms. He previously served as the youngest Executive Director of Babaylanes, Inc. He is currently taking his Master’s degree in Women and Development at the University of the Philippines Diliman. With over ten years of experience in LGBTQI advocacy, he has been actively involved in movement-building, policy work, and community organizing. During his undergraduate studies, he served as president of UP Babaylan, the longest-running LGBTQI student organization in Asia.

📍 The Ministry Lounge Bar & Cafe, 5th Floor, AHG Lab, 5048 P Burgos St., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City
🗓 May 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScloKPBdJ3F9vLHwgKyyXmY3augfjD-mLkJ_XUO8fuV52Pe_g/viewform

We are delighted to host this special event with HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International - EVERYONE is welco...
22/04/2026

We are delighted to host this special event with HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International - EVERYONE is welcome!

“Pero noong makilala kita, nagbagong bigla ang aking timpla,” - sabi ng bading.

“Tomboy na naka-mio at tomboy na nag-iice scramble? Iba-iba yung settings ah” - sabi ni kuyang may rosary.

Sa gitna ng mga birong ‘reset’ at pabago-bagong kwento ng pagkakakilanlan, the “factory reset” trend may be funny, but it also reflects a deeper reality: how identity, especially sexuality, is often treated as something that must be corrected or controlled to fit religious expectations. When beliefs label q***rness as something to “fix,” the idea of a reset stops being a joke and becomes a pressure shaped by doctrine and faith.

To celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia,
Café Humaniste returns with: ☕
“Diyos Ko, Ang Judgmental Mo: How Religion Fuels Queerphobia”

Join us for a discussion with four speakers as we unpack how religion contributes to homophobia and discrimination in society, culture, and the workplace, and how rigid religious expectations can become a barrier to living authentically.

📍 The Ministry Lounge Bar & Cafe, 5th Floor, AHG Lab, 5048 P Burgos St., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City
🗓 May 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScloKPBdJ3F9vLHwgKyyXmY3augfjD-mLkJ_XUO8fuV52Pe_g/viewform

What to expect? 🏳️‍🌈
1. Free snacks and drinks included.
2. Register to secure your slot.
3. Open to secular, atheist, and agnostic participants only.

We are delighted to host this special soiree! 🏳️‍🌈
20/04/2026

We are delighted to host this special soiree! 🏳️‍🌈

The Ministry Lounge Bar in partnership with NUNOY presents a night dedicated to all the ladies 💗✨ LADIES NIGHT ONLY ✨📅 A...
19/04/2026

The Ministry Lounge Bar in partnership with NUNOY presents a night dedicated to all the ladies 💗

✨ LADIES NIGHT ONLY ✨
📅 April 30
⏰ 7PM onwards
📍 The Ministry Lounge, 5048 Poblacion Makati City
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Message us to register your name and secure your spot.

Dress up, show up, and own the night 💋 🥂

Once a month - our lounge opens to people who wanted to come, relax and play. From playing cards, Jenga, Cards against h...
14/04/2026

Once a month - our lounge opens to people who wanted to come, relax and play. From playing cards, Jenga, Cards against humanity, scrabbles up to Mahjong set - all you need are your friends, love ones or surprise yourself and play with someone at the lounge.

Are looking for an intimate setup for film screening? Where you can showcase you film arts and visual storytelling? Mayb...
14/04/2026

Are looking for an intimate setup for film screening? Where you can showcase you film arts and visual storytelling? Maybe our lounge is what you're looking for.

Address

The Ministry Lounge Bar, 5th Floor 5048 AHG Lab Building, P Burgos Street, Barangay Poblacion
Makati
1210

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 12am
Thursday 3pm - 12am
Friday 3pm - 12am
Saturday 3pm - 12am
Sunday 3pm - 12am

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