Honeycomb Manila is firing up their cocktail test kitchen for a third year. And this time, they're telling Chef Rap Cristobal to (literally) let 'em cook!

The collaborative studio's Dev Bar returns on July 25, 2026, with "Let 'Em Cook," an experimental cocktail-and-dinner experience built around the regional cooking of Chef Cristobal, the chef behind Filipino bistro Rabbit Room.

Two seatings are available: 6 to 8 PM, and 8:30 to 11 PM. Priced at P3,500 per person, the limited-edition dinner is set at Honeycomb Manila in Double Dragon Plaza. Dev Bar is Honeycomb's in-house cocktail test kitchen, a pop-up hosted by "drink devs" Kayo Cosio, Dave Dource, and JC Carandang. The team says, "No two devs are alike."

Let 'Em Cook's premise is simple: Four artists. Four cocktails. Four plates. Organizers describe the event as "an art project presented in food and beverage." The night is themed around "alon at ani," a nod to both sea and harvest. Diners can expect a menu that leans into regional Filipino cuisine that fully harnesses the Philippines' bounty.

One caveat, however, is that because of the format, the kitchen is unable to do ingredient substitutions. Guests with allergies are asked to message Honeycomb ahead of time.

Slots are limited, and with only two seatings on a Saturday night, tables are expected to disappear fast. Reservations are available online via this link.

For more information, follow Honeycomb Manila and Rabbit Room on Instagram.

Dev Bar: Let 'Em Cook, an Experimental Cocktail Experience

Location: Honeycomb Manila, 5/F Tower 1, Double Dragon Plaza, Pasay City

Date & Times: July 25, 6 PM and 8:30 PM seatings

Price: P3,500 per person