Must-see nightlife in Philippines

  • La Mia Tazza Coffee

    Bicol

    Legazpi's best coffee shop is a relaxed place for a cappuccino, a frappé and other assorted caffeine needs.

  • Green Coffee

    Davao

    A large Starbucks equivalent with better cakes and pastries, as well as comfy indoor and outdoor seating.

  • Coco Vida Bar

    Panglao Island

    Buzzing bar on the beach, with live music most nights of the power-ballad or rock-classic persuasion.

  • Bo's Coffee

    Dumaguete

    The Starbucks of Dumaguete, an especially good place to hang out while waiting for a boat or flight.

  • Club Paraw

    Boracay

    This large, recently renovated open-air club draws people north of Station 1 to party.

  • Aimz Bar

    Panglao Island

    After midnight or so, the action in Alona Beach moves to this club up on the highway.

  • Pub Crawl

    Boracay

    Organises pub crawls of big groups all outfitted in complimentary yellow T-shirts.

  • Museum Café

    Manila

    Much more than a simple refuelling stop for museum patrons, ‘M Café’ is a magnet for Manila’s chi-chi class. It’s usually more of a place to warm up for…

  • Writers Bar

    Manila

    Though British rule in Manila was short-lived (1762–64), you can still get a taste of colonialism with a spot of high tea (P1535 for two) at the Raffles…

  • Bravo

    Manila

    Home to the Pivo Praha microwbrewery, which has been producing Czech-style pilsen, dark and wheat beers since 2001. Tastings are available and it also…

  • Finders Keepers

    Manila

    This dimly lit speakeasy is hidden within a nondescript warehouse under the ultra-cool Black Market club. Once you've found it, grab a stool at the long…

  • Offshore Bar

    Siargao

    Cheap beer, soft-serve ice cream and billiards make this a popular spot with the tight-knit expat community, especially on rugby and Australian rules…

  • Che'lu

    Manila

    This long-running club is one of the few places with staying power in Malate's gay district. With much cheaper drinks than the places in the Fort, it…

  • Beans Talk

    Baguio

    Inside City Centre Hotel, this bright, canteen-like cafe is a favourite with students. It serves good coffee, cakes, smoothies and chilli-cheese fries,…

  • The Bar

    Manila

    The Bar is know for its all-you-can-drink evenings (P1280) on Friday and Saturday from 7pm to midnight; cocktails and spirits included! The two-for-one…

  • Grandiya

    Mindoro

    Grandiya has a big stage for nightly live-music acts and serves the usual range of Filipino bar food and local beverages. It's opposite Aroma Beach next…

  • Coffee Kong

    Coron Town

    There are a couple of air-conditioned coffee shops in Coron nowadays. Coffee Kong is the original and probably the best. Espresso drinks, tea, muffins and…

  • NoKal

    Manila

    NoKal has three levels, including a rooftop, often with a different DJ spinning on each one. It draws a younger crowd and is usually rocking every night…

  • Jungle Disco

    Siargao

    A motley mix of locals, expats and travellers get down and dirty on, appropriately enough, a dirt dance floor. Tuesday and Friday nights are most…

  • Chowder

    Mindoro

    This centrally located restobar draws raucous live-music acts by night and serves buckets of beer and Filipino food (mains P50 to P150) around-the-clock.

  • JLK Music Lounge & Bar

    Iloilo

    Head splitting from the clubs? For a truly chilled-out experience, submerge into the cool blue lighting and retro tunes of this Smallville lounge.

  • Terminal 2

    Bicol

    Right next to the airport, Terminal 2 is a food and entertainment complex with nightly live music and a several bars and nightclubs.

  • Silya

    Manila

    This side-street outdoor restobar is a great place to kick back and warm up your karaoke skills before hitting the provinces.

  • Barako Coffee Shop

    Bicol

    Fresh-ground Filipino coffee, flavoured coffees and icy frappés are the speciality at this open-fronted main-street stall.

  • Coffee Break Vigan

    Vigan

    Cute little cafe that makes for an excellent frappuccino-fuelled respite from the heat. Its pesto pasta also hits the spot.

  • Grand Ville at Gaisano Arcade

    Panay

    This little plaza has karaoke, two dance clubs and a live street band on weekends. Busy till 3am Thursday to Saturday.

  • Rum Bar

    Siargao

    The roving party scene heads here late on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Located around 1km west of GL.

  • Aquabest

    Puerto Galera

    Water refills: P5 for a 1L bottle.

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