hogshead gastropub

my husband and i were looking for a chill place for date night. we just wanted good food, reasonably priced drinks, and a crowd that wasn’t out to party hard. we went on a wednesday night so we got what we wanted. if you want the same feel, don’t go on fridays and saturdays cause that’s when the place gets packed with turnt teens 😂 their calamari is served with sweet and sour sauce which i loved. their cocktails pack a pretty mean punch too.

their unli chicken and ribs is a steal! not only that its a bang for a buck offer but also its delicious! other food choices on the menu is also superb. lunch hours are highly recommended for families especially with kids, but dining in with kids during dinner would not be enciuraged because by this time the bar would be open and booze and rave party will be on the whole night.

it's a good party place every night, but it's good to know they're also open every noon. i suggest you avail their unlimited ribs and wings promo which is p299.00 only. it also comes with unlimited rice.

their pork ribs have these fall-off-the-bone consistency. it was glazed with their special sauce, making sure you're not just enjoying its tenderness but its taste as well. their wings are crispy but i still prefer the pork ribs because it was more flavorful than the chicken, either of the two, it's a good choice to avail their promo.

i also like their layered lumpia which looked like an okonomiyaki. their lumpia was made saucy as well. i recommend eating it right away to maintain the lumpia wrapper's crispiness. each layer has its veggies as well, have a bite all the way to the bottom layer.

reservations are recommended for big groups. promo is available everyday from 11am-6pm only.

▪no time limit for your stay.
▪unlimited rice. drinks are not included.
▪there are no hidden charges.
▪this promo is 12% vat inclusive and no service charge.
▪no birthday promos.
▪no kiddie promo or discount, but you can order an ala carte meal for the young ones as an option.

the problem i guess is the restaurant's location because there's just a few establishments near the area making it not too crowded (and it looked dead) on noontime, but wait till it illuminate every night and shine as a bar/dancefloor at night.

tried their unli ribs and wings for p299. the ribs were good and soft. not fall of the bone however but good enough. the wings were served hot to me so i knew it was freshly cooked. for 299 this is way worth the price considering the time limit is 11am to 6pm.

there are just two different flavors that they offer for wings, a spicy and a sweet one. i have tried both and i must say it is good. it's just their sweet is a little too sweet. that goes the same with the sauce of the ribs, which in any case makes me feel that i need to add vinegar into it. overall i'm completely satisfied with this offer.

other foods that have been served to us are:

hogshead carnitas - from the term itself, it is a hogshead that has been deep fried like our own crispy pata. complete with pinoy side dishes to complement somewhat an experimental food.

tanigue steak - i love how this tastes, it has this subtle taste, with a creamy side on it and the best part is, its tender and doesn't have the fishy taste.

stripped lumpia - the styling of this food is really top-notch, i love how they are able to mimic the look of okonomiyaki and taste nothing like it, it is also yummy.

crispy minced chicken (sisig) - it contains intestines and the flavoring of the sauce together with our typical sisig style. the flavors are overwhelming and you can just say that this goes well with a lot of rice beside you. overall this is my favorite dish at the restaurant.

i love how i can still invite my friends over here to chill and let them be amazed by the chill atmosphere inside, also enjoy their sumptuous dishes or even a lazy afternoon with the candlelight inside. best restaurant to bring your girlfriend over.

check out my full review at: www.arvicryuuzaki.com

the best thing you can offer here is the unli ribs, unli wings, and unli rice - all in one plate for php 299 per pax. they also have the tanigue steak which is also one of my favorites. they serve the food from 11am-6pm, and this place gets different at night - it becomesca party place for millennials like me! will definitely visit again.

came here for their valentine offer. very slow service! course meal was not served accordingly. sorry to say pero nakakahiya sa date ko. will definitely not recommend this place. 👎🏻

unli wings and ribs - a must try! my family loved it! great food + good service (staff are friendly and accommodating 👏👏👏) = coolest gastropub in sta. rosa, laguna! 💯

went here for a few drinks and tried their unlimited wings and ribs promo the other week which i loved. it comes with a cup of rice and wings which comes in two flavors, spicy and garlic parmesan. the spicy wings was a bit sweet for me though. the garlic parmesan was bomb. the rib meat was literally falling off the bone and was tender. the drinks are cheap too. the staff werw attentive and the place is clean. most deff the hottest new pub in the south.

one of the best if not the best bar/night club in the south. awesome food and great music.
staff is also accommodating. definitely coming back with more friends. highly recommended!