Beanucot: Sips and Sugilanon – a hidden cafe in Bacolod that serves knowledge and history!

Looking for something different in Bacolod City? Check out Beanucot, a hidden cafe inside the historic Sea Breeze Hotel on San Juan Street.

The lobby of Seabreeze hotel is gorgeous! It’s in original hardwood and capiz. Large glass windows offer a view of the Plaza Mart building and a partial view of the public Plaza.

It’s hard not to get distracted by the architecture inside the Seabreeze hotel.

The balcony area at Seabreeze Hotel used to provide a picturesque view of the sea. However, there was a land reclamation project in the 70’s which has altered the scenery. Despite the transformation, the balcony still offers a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

The balcony at Seabreeze Hotel offers a charming view of the hotel’s courtyard, where the dog-loving owner has created a special dog-themed space.

Unfortunately, this area is presently restricted, as per the guard’s instructions. However, this might change in the near future.

A chalked signboard signifies that you have reached Beanucot: Sips and Sugilanon

Beanucot embraces a natural look with wooden walls and tables made from tree trunks. The place has plenty of earthy brown and green tones, creating an organic atmosphere. While the cafe doesn’t have air-conditioning, they have large doors that let in the breeze.

Feel free to choose any spot along the balcony, but it’s worth noting that it can get quite warm most of the time. The ideal moments to enjoy the balcony are in the late afternoons or when it’s overcast and slightly windy.

Beanucot’s owner, Raniel Ponteras, is not just a cafe proprietor but also a dedicated bibliophile and historian. Raniel takes charge of coordinating a multitude of events, including engaging lectures, history-focused film screenings, book launches, author signings, and informative workshops. The cafe is always buzzing with exciting happenings!

Beanucot has a collection of history books on display. You’ll find a books dedicated to the Philippines and other insightful history books covering various countries.

Beanucot also offers locally made jewelry for sale – These pieces are from Hiraya Handmade Accessories They incorporate freshwater pearls in refreshing and youthful designs!

There’s also history books for sale and recently Beanucot was host to a book launching!

Beanucot even has artwork from our favorite local artist, Ramon De los Santos

These wall hangers are made from terracotta clay and painted and made by hand.

There’s snacks and drinks at Beanucot. The menu always changes so its worth checking their facebook page for updates.

Beanucot’s Mango waffles is a tasty and straightforward snack. These waffles are sprinkled with a touch of powdered sugar and topped with mangoes in a sweet syrup. Simple and tasty without being overly sweet.

Beanucot’s unique drink, called the Bigo, includes dark rum, honey, vodka, kalamansi, frothy egg foam, and a hint of batuan extract for a distinctive flavor.

The special coffee Beanucot blend “pampatawhay” served with a piaya! Pampatawhay means – to relax. If you want something more stimulating, try their other coffee blend “pampabugtaw”.

Follow Beanucots page to stay up-to-date on their super interesting events and lectures about the history of Bacolod City and other topics . No other cafe in Bacolod offers this! Beanucot is a must-visit for budding historians or anyone else interested in history.

Beanucot: “Sips and Sugilanon”
Ground Floor, Sea Breeze Hotel, San Juan Street, Bacolod (across Plaza Mart)
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 2pm – 10:30pm
Sunday: 2pm to 8pm

Cocktail hours begin at 5pm, or earlier.