In celebration of World Chocolate Day, the Lobby Lounge presents a mouthwatering Chocolate Afternoon Tea available from 7 to 13 July, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Guests can delight in an elegant array of chocolate-infused bites including Chocolate Scones with Raspberry Syrup, Chocolate Bibingka, Tart au Chocolate, Pralines, Chocolate Madeleine, Banana Chocolate Turon, Tablea Chicken Adobo Sandwich, and Eggplant-Chocolate Napoleon.

Each set is served with a choice of freshly brewed coffee, premium tea, or the hotel’s signature hot chocolate.

Also available throughout July is the Dark and Stormy cocktail, a bold and refreshing blend of rum, ginger beer, and lime, perfect for sipping through the rainy season.

Bastille Day at the Champagne Room

Celebrate Bastille Day with a taste of France at the Champagne Room from 9 to 15 July.

A specially curated French set menu, available for both lunch and dinner, includes Country Pork Terrine, Onion-Wild Mushroom Soup, Lamb Rack in Herb Crumble, Ratatouille, Brie de Meaux, Cherry Clafoutis, French Macarons, and a choice of coffee of tea. This menu is priced at P4,688 nett per person.

Discover new favorites at the Delicatessen, featuring freshly baked delights and decadent sweets. Enjoy the soft, pillowy Brioche and Shokupan ideal for breakfast or gourmet sandwiches. For a luxurious bite, try the Dubai Pistachio Chocolate, a decadent fusion of pistachios and fine chocolate.

The Manila Hotel also unveils a lineup of vegan offerings, catering to plant-based lifestyles and wellness-conscious guests. At the Lobby Lounge, the Vegan Burger featuring a hearty Portobello mushroom patty served in a vegan bun, accompanied by sweet potato fries. This dish is available at a special rate of P600 nett per order.

The Champagne Room presents an elegant Vegan Degustation Menu that includes Duo of Chickpea Purée and Eggplant Salad with Tortilla Chips, Tuscan White Bean Soup with Vegetables and Kale, Mixed Mushroom Potato Ravioli, Vegetable Sofrito sautéed in Truffle Oil and Herbs, Green Mango Sorbet, Strudel of sautéed Vegetables and Tofu in Curry Cream Sauce, and fresh seasonal fruits.

Over at the Delicatessen, guests can also enjoy the Vegan Chocolate Almond Cake, a rich and moist dessert made without dairy or eggs, ideal for health-conscious chocolate lovers.