QUEZON City is set to host an international cocktail exchange as bars from Jakarta, Indonesia, team up with local establishments for the inaugural QC Cocktail Jamboree: Jakarta Edition from October 2 to 4.

The three-night event will feature guest bartending sessions, exclusive cocktail menus and a closing celebration across the Tomas Morato–Scout area, giving visitors an opportunity to experience both Quezon City’s growing cocktail scene and Jakarta’s bar culture.

Organized primarily by local cocktail establishments in partnership with the Quezon City Tourism Department, the Jamboree will run nightly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at participating venues within a two-kilometer radius of the Tomas Morato Lifestyle District.

The event is also expected to encourage visitors to explore the surrounding Scout, Timog and Tomas Morato areas, while supporting local bars, restaurants and other businesses in the neighborhood.

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the event forms part of the city’s efforts to showcase its attractions and experiences to domestic and international visitors. “We want travelers and tourists to see Quezon City not just as a jump-off point, but as a destination worth discovering—with its own cultural gems, hidden wonders, and rich history,” Belmonte said.

Participating Quezon City establishments are After Hours, 2B, Bar Flora, ReCraft, Ruby’s Lounge, Old Times, Wrong Door, and A.K.A. (Also Known As). They will be joined by Jakarta bars The Cosmo Pony, The Golden Tooth, Dualism, Between The Sips, HATS, Osmo, Modernhaus, and St. Regis Bar, as well as other establishments recognized in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.

The exchange will allow bartenders from both cities to share techniques, ideas and approaches to cocktail-making.

Guests will also be able to sample locally crafted drinks alongside cocktails featuring the styles and interpretations of Jakarta’s participating bars.

The first round of guest shifts will be held on October 2, with The Cosmo Pony at Bar Flora, The Golden Tooth at Old Times, Dualism at Wrong Door, and Between The Sips at After Hours.

On October 3, HATS will take over A.K.A., Osmo will be at 2B, Modernhaus will be at ReCraft, and St. Regis Bar will be at Ruby’s Lounge.

The three-day Jamboree will culminate on October 4 with a gathering of participating bars and bartenders, industry professionals, guests and cocktail enthusiasts.

The closing celebration will feature booths and interactive spaces where attendees can meet participating brands, discover new products and connect with fellow members of the cocktail and hospitality industry.