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February escapes at Winford Resort and Casino Manila

From casual café dining to poolside evenings, the property's February lineup blends Valentine's offers with Lunar New Year festivities

By MBrand
Published Feb 14, 2026 12:06 pm
Winford Cafe
Winford Cafe
February often arrives as a pause after the rush of January, a moment when city dwellers begin looking for smaller escapes without leaving Manila. At Winford Resort & Casino Manila, the month is framed as an urban getaway, with dining offers, live entertainment and themed experiences designed for couples, families and weekend explorers alike.
Set within the San Lazaro tourism and business district, the property presents a mix of food-driven activities alongside music and seasonal celebrations. The goal is simple: turn an ordinary weekend into a short retreat without the need for long travel.
At the center of the experience is casual dining at Winford Café, where guests can settle in for coffee, pastries or full meals during weekend downtime. The café offers a relaxed setting aimed at unhurried gatherings, with Valentine-weekend promotions that include discounts tied to minimum spend requirements and credit card offers running from February through July 2026.
Valentine's Dinner at Zabana Bar
Valentine's Dinner at Zabana Bar
Evenings move outdoors at Zabana Pool Bar, where barbecue menus are paired with acoustic performances for Friday and Saturday night sessions. The combination of grilled dishes and live music creates a casual yet festive atmosphere meant for lingering conversations and late dinners by the water.
The Lunar New Year also shapes the month’s calendar. Celebrations for the Year of the Fire Horse include ceremonial eye-dotting rituals and lion and dragon dance performances that move across the property, invoking tradition and symbolism associated with good fortune.
Dining options expand during this period, with Chinese fare at Red Dynasty, alongside Spanish dishes at Copa de Manila and casual offerings at the café and pool bar. Special tikoy is also offered as part of gaming rewards, tying the festivities back to familiar Lunar New Year flavors.
Music becomes a focal point in mid-February when the six-piece EastSide Band performs at the property’s lounge. Known for their veranda-style performances, the group adds a local creative element to the Valentine season, bringing live Filipino artistry into an intimate indoor setting.
For guests leaning toward a romantic evening, the poolside dinner option at Zabana offers skyline views and live serenades. The setting includes a multi-course meal, dessert and wine, designed to stretch a date night into a full sensory experience that highlights Manila’s city lights and cooler February evenings.
Beyond the themed events, the appeal of the property lies in its range. Guests can shift from casual coffee to structured dinners, from festive parades to laid-back music, all within one location. The guide positions the experience as less about grand gestures and more about accessible indulgence, inviting visitors to carve out moments of leisure inside the rhythm of city life.
For those planning a February escape without leaving Manila, the lineup reflects how hotels are increasingly blending food, entertainment and cultural celebrations into all-in-one destinations, offering travelers and locals alike a reason to linger a little longer before the year gathers speed again.
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