Bar and Resto

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The Ruf Resto Bar

The Ruf Resto Bar

Aside from the powdery white sand beach of Boracay, the island is also known for its number of nightlife options, ranging from speakeasy bars and clubs that make it more appealing to tourists. If you’re up for some chill Boracay night-out, head on over at The Ruf Resto Bar in Ferra Hotel. ROOFTOP. See The Ruf during night time for a great relaxing dining As one of Ferra Hotel’s in-house restaurant, The Ruf Resto Bar became known to tourists for its great ambience perfectly capturing the chill vibe by the island kind of nights. This roofdeck bar becomes a haven at night for those who would like to see what […]
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
    • It’s a classic after-work adventure at Cable Car in Ortigas

    It’s a classic after-work adventure at Cable Car in Ortigas

    This is how you describe Cable Car in two words—“It’s home!”   Cable Car also offers outdoor seating   Having been in the industry since 1992, Cable Car is probably one of the most-trusted restopubs here in Manila. With four branches in the metro and one in Iloilo City, Cable Car has already conquered the after-work scene when it comes to merriment and relaxation.   Cable Car Ortigas’ interiors   Cable Car’s bar   As you walk into its branch in Ortigas, you’ll already have a clue on what Cable Car is all about—it’s a restaurant slash pub that offers sumptuous food, signature drinks, and wholesome entertainment for all. Cable […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Bar and Resto
  • Ortigas Center
  • Bar and Resto
    • Enjoy Beer Below Zero at BBZ Degrees

    Enjoy Beer Below Zero at BBZ Degrees

    For all you beer lovers, we know you’ll love this place.     We all love our beers cold. Not only does it make the drink more refreshing, but it also makes it more flavorful. If you think of Beer Below Zero as nothing but ice, think again. This is not your ordinary cold beer, because it still has that same flavor you never knew it would still have even if it’s really cold at that.     In this sweltering Manila heat, it is only fitting that you should cap the night off with a refreshing drink in the form of beers. Beers are that drink you’d always want […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Belle & Dragon in Makati: East meets Pub

    The Belle & Dragon in Makati: East meets Pub

    It’s where East meets pub—this is how The Belle & Dragon, a restaurant in Legazpi Village, Makati, pictures itself on how it fares among other restaurants within the place.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Pantry at Dusit Thani Manila: A Premium Fark-to-fork Buffet Worth Trying

    The Pantry at Dusit Thani Manila: A Premium Fark-to-fork Buffet Worth Trying

    Farm-to-fork is something that’s slowly taking a foothold in today’s restaurant scene. Normally done by start-ups, it has also found its way to big-name restaurants in hotels, none more so than Dusit Thani Manila’s The Pantry.
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Buffet
  • Wine Shop
  • American
  • European
  • Filipino
  • Asian
  • Bar and Resto
  • Buffet
  • Wine Shop
    • ABV in Makati: A true speakeasy in the heart of the city

    ABV in Makati: A true speakeasy in the heart of the city

    Speakeasy bars are a rarity in the Philippines. Either that or they’re really hidden, much like they were in the 1920s. Makati's ABV is one of these hidden gems, with craft cocktails as creative as they come and the largest absinthe collection in the city.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
  • Bar and Resto
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
    • Hotel Jen Manila’s Windows by the Bay

    Hotel Jen Manila’s Windows by the Bay

    As the newest offering of Hotel Jen, its club lounge Windows by the Bay has been officially unveiled this March where its guests can unwind, located at the 19th floor of the hotel.   WINDOWS BY THE BAY. See Manila Bay’s scenic beauty when you go up at Hotel Jen’s lounge on the 19th floor.   This chill-out lounge presents to its guests a majestic view of the Manila Bay at night, where glimmering lights shine upon the dark backdrop that Windows by the Bay offers. It’s a perfect place to relax especially after a long day of work. Here, you can have a glass of wine while having some […]
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  • Pasay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Writers Bar

    Writers Bar

    For those suffering from a writer’s block, here’s a place where you can recover. Hint: cozy place and good food. See Writers Bar for your afternoon tea time.   CARE FOR SOME TEA? See Writers Bar in Raffles Makati and have a relaxing afternoon tea.   Located at the lobby of Raffles Hotel in Makati, Writers Bar is a place where it’s all glam and sophisticated, leaving you in awe with their posh interiors and lovely decorations. It’s every book-lovers and foodies’ dream place, especially that it evokes a comfortable vibe that’s a great place for relaxation and casual dining.   Tessa Prieto-Valdes spending time with friends at Writers Bar […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Bar and Resto
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Bar and Resto
    • Baguio Craft Brewery in Baguio City: Filipino roots, world-class standards

    Baguio Craft Brewery in Baguio City: Filipino roots, world-class standards

    From six beers on tap to over 70 beers of various profiles.
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • Bar and Resto
  • Baguio 2018
  • Bar and Resto
    • Crystal Lounge

    Crystal Lounge

    If you’re looking for a restaurant with sophisticated atmosphere that offers light meals, come and visit the Crystal Lounge. This posh restaurant is located at the lobby of Crown Towers at the City of Dreams Manila. This stylish spot offers you whisky, cocktails and other alcoholic drinks until 12 o’clock. It has a lovely cosmopolitan vibe making it the place to be for a quick meeting or a chat with friends. CHEERS TO THAT. Try Crystal Lounge’s Perlini Paloma and Hot Chocolate Cocktail both priced at P580. When it comes to food, Crystal Lounge serves breakfast buffet and a la carte menu for hotel guests. There is a variety of […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Bar and Resto
  • City of Dreams
  • Bar and Resto
    • Chaos

    Chaos

    The hottest nightclub in New York is finally here in Manila! For a supreme nightclub experience, choose Chaos. UPSCALE CLUBBING. If you’re up for urbane clubbing, Chaos offers you a sophisticated nightlife experience. Local and foreign acts define spectacular clubbing in this new nightclub in the Metro. With Chaos’ sophisticated interiors and lavish designs, it will definitely make your nightlife experience a great one. Here, twisted tree branches and candles create a mystical space to see. The nightclub’s VIP room with available tarot cards radiates a new age, avant-garde atmosphere. When it comes to entertainment, Chaos is certainly the best place to go to. Headlining this urbane experience are the […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Bar and Resto
  • City of Dreams
  • Bar and Resto
    • Pangaea

    Pangaea

    GO ELITE. Have a blast at this posh nightclub at City of Dream Manila’s Pangaea. If you want to experience elite clubbing, go to Pangaea. This Manila exclusive lounge is said to be the highest earning night club in the world, which targets the posh club goers and other A-list personalities who want high class services to suit their needs. The world-famous nightclub operator Michael Ault created Pangaea to be a place that breathes and echoes the glamorous 18th century England, making you feel like being inside a time capsule that opens up to the timeless sophistication of elite clubbing. Pangaea is home of urbane clubbing, lavish interiors with animal-skin […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Bar and Resto
  • City of Dreams
  • Bar and Resto
    • Bonitos Bar and Restaurant in Los Baños, Laguna Offers A Fusion of Cuisines

    Bonitos Bar and Restaurant in Los Baños, Laguna Offers A Fusion of Cuisines

    ‘Bonitos’ is a Spanish word that means pretty boys and was used to name the café to allude to its owners who are also brothers. It offers a fusion of American, Italian, and Filipino cuisines.
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  • Laguna
  • Bar and Resto
  • Laguna 2018
  • American
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Laguna 2018
    • Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Hidden past the cupcake and deli shop is Piggy Wiggy, a tiny but laidback place where stressed 9 to 5ers usually converge and relax over a bottle of ice-cold beer and a sizzling plate of sisig (a famous Filipino beer pair dish). Hot and filling Filipino fare plus ice-cold beer is the usual top choice among Piggy Wiggy patrons Located near the corner of Dela Rosa and Perea Streets, the restaurant is an unassuming spot, easy to miss if not for the usual chatter of Makati work denizens who usually head to the resto for a quick cold one and choice Filipino fare. Parts of pig’s head like ears and […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • 9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    Dine at 9 Spoons—a chic and elegant restaurant located at the penthouse of the Bayleaf Hotel serving heritage dishes. Those seeking for an al fresco dining experience can opt for the Sky Deck View Bar (given that it’s not raining) where guests can enjoy their food with the panoramic view of the Manila skyline.     And for those looking to fill their hungry tummies—a buffet lunch is offered from Mondays thru Fridays at 9 Spoons, whilst a dinner buffet is also present and is best enjoyed in the Sky Deck accompanied with live performances suited to complement the dining experience of the guests.     Enjoy this sumptuous buffet […]
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Intramuros
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
    • The Curator

    The Curator

    Tucked inside a chic wine shop in Legazpi Village is an unassuming door that once unlocked, leads to the Curator – a coffee bar that carries the subtle elegance of rustic design and vestiges of the 1920s prohibition-era. The Curator serves specialty coffee in the morning and transforms into a craft cocktails bar when evening strikes. Cocktails are helmed by Yoma Rivera, the 2014 World Class Bartender of the Year who employs a skillful and meticulous preparation in every drink. Breathe in the enticing aroma of caffeine as early as 7am in the Curator and partner it with a couple of gourmet pastries (the cookies are highly recommend), an experience […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana (CLOSED)

    The Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana has been the talk of the town lately. Hungry Hound, a gastropub famed for their draft beer, a selection of craft beers, and gourmet grubs. While Niner Ichi Nana, is a haven for cocktails in which they can also craft a bespoke cocktail of your choice. – The Hungry Hound – Hungry Hound is has a hip-and-chic ambiance where you can munch on their hearty grub and your throat with a pint of beer, as you share laughs and stories with your buddies. – – Niner Ichi Nana takes a sleeker persona where you can […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Desiderata Lounge

    Desiderata Lounge

    A combination of gastronomical prowess, good taste in music and mid-century interiors are the essential things that make Desiderata Lounge a desirable place to dine and drink while reveling the good things in life. It is located at a rather quiet area of BGC, perhaps an intentional choice as to reflect the desire for a chic and cozy lounge experience where you might expect Fitzgerald, Bill Evans or even Hemingway to hang out in the evenings if they were still alive. Mindful of both external and internal aspect, the cozy lounge also has a well-curated music playlist ranging from blues, jazz, soul, and funk while the volume is tempered accordingly […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Verandah

    The Verandah

    Bask in the view that The Verandah offers. – The premier bar and restaurant of the Out of the Blue Resort and Villas, the services of The Verandah is reflective of the view their name could possibly give. Located in a resort hotel on the third floor, one can experience the pleasant sea breeze, without any disruption. – Helpful and friendly staff ready to assist your every need. – Just like what its name suggest, The Verandah is styled like an open porch where customers are free to take pleasure of the luxurious view and food in a price worth the money. The usual visitors of the place are those […]
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  • Bar and Resto
  • Puerto Galera
  • Puerto Galera Restaurant 2018
  • Bar and Resto
  • Puerto Galera Restaurant 2018
    • The Palace Pool Club

    The Palace Pool Club

    The clubbing experience just got better with The Palace Pool Club, the first day club of its kind in the metro where swimming pools and club music are fused together to deliver you the ultimate pool party. The Palace Pool Club is part of the grandiose project of The Palace, one of the hottest nightlife destinations nestled at Bonifacio Global City. Enjoy the everyday summer vibe at the Palace Pool Club, and party day-and-night as the pool palace opens as early as 11:00 AM and closes as late as 5:00 AM The entrance fee is FREE from Sunday to Thursday, while Saturday’s entrance fee will cost you PHP 800 inclusive […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Bar and Resto
    • Toko’s Bar and Restaurant

    Toko’s Bar and Restaurant

    Housed in a nipa hut perfect to the all-year round weather of Puerto Galera, Toko’s Bar and Restaurant is an unassuming hub perfect for a snatch of peace and quiet – Named after the tokay gecko, a nocturnal lizard found in various part of Asia, Toko’s Bar and Restaurant is located at the heart of Puerto Galera specializing in cuisine with an international flair. Their menu is available in a la carte, one can choose how the rice is cooked. However, the Mongolian fried rice style is a recommended option. Available in the daily menu, it is an original chef recipe. – A warm, rustic interior too inviting to resist. […]
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  • Bar and Resto
  • Puerto Galera
  • Bar and Resto
    • Pico Restaurant and Bar

    Pico Restaurant and Bar

    Located at the lobby of the Pico Sands Hotel, Pico Restaurant and Bar is a 24-hour food place that specializes in local Filipino dishes, as well as Mediterranean cuisine. They have an extensive menu, from breakfast, lunch and dinner meals up to your favorite drinks. You can choose to dine inside or al fresco to enjoy the beautiful view of Pico de Loro. – Bulalosso (P 1,700, serves 4) is beef bone marrow cooked osso bucco style and is slow cooked for hours. It is either served with rice or pasta. – Their Margheritta pizza (P325) uses freshly stewed tomatoes and mozzarella.    
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  • Batangas
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Bar and Resto
    • My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar

    My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar

    Let this place take you back to that Golden Age of Rock and Roll. With its unique 70’s theme and bar, My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar has been a popular hangout with the locals since its opening back in 2001. The place screams “Retro!” with its decor and ’70s music booming in the stereos. Many people come to see the live performances of the Juan dela Cruz band, often called the “Pioneer of Philippine Rock and Roll”. Their Sizzling Pork Sisig with Egg (P195) is well-suited with a bottle of beer. If you want to come and have a dish cooked flambé-style right in front of your eyes then try […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Packo’s Restaurant & Bar

    Packo’s Restaurant & Bar

    Already in the business for 15 years, Packo’s Restaurant & Bar, be it noon or night, is crowded with many locals. It has become a hangout for friends, serving Philippine cuisine in their menu. Also, Packo’s boasts of snacks, finger food, and seafood noodle dishes. The casual atmosphere of the establishment is perfect for drinking parties with close friends. Since it is open for 24 hours, it is convenient to buy food, especially cravings late at night. Packo’s Boneless Crispy Pata (P468) is a popular choice to order. – MEAT UP! Packo’s Boneless Crispy Pata (P468) –
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Hooch

    Hooch

    The masterminds behind the casual fine dining restaurant LULU created a new bar in town! Hooch is a stylish bar located beside LULU on the Ground Floor of V Corporate Centre along L.P. Leviste St. This bar definitely reflects Lulu’s alter ego, its interior filled with dimmed lights, soft midnight blue velvet couches, and glass windows. Both foreign and local bartenders man the bar on different nights. What takes Hooch apart from the other bars in Makati is their dedication in using fresh ingredients. Their cocktail syrups and garnishes are all homemade and they never use any form of preservative. We recommend the Harajuku cocktail, which is a mix of […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Il Ponticello

    Il Ponticello

    This comeback from the 90s has a few new tricks up their sleeves. The moment you enter the second floor of the Antel 2000 Building, you will instantly see (and smell!) Il Ponticello. – REBIRTH TO THE 21st CENTURY. A more minimalistic logo for the new Il Ponticello. (Photo from EricJaz Foodies) – Il Ponticello is an Italian restaurant that has been operational since the 1990s. With the changing times and in hopes of rising to popularity again, the restaurant tweaked their menu up with new pizza and pasta dishes. Sure enough, in 2014, Il Ponticello started to gain much attention and has been dubbed as one of Makati’s hidden […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Italian
  • Bar and Resto
    • Q Grill

    Q Grill

    The south is known for its laidback yet sophisticated vibe, and Q Grill embodies this quality quite perfectly.  . THAT ICONIC Q is pretty hard to miss. . Tucked in a quiet neighborhood and opened by the Canlas family in December 2014, Q Grill easily stands out with its lush exteriors and glowing outdoor lights – not to mention plenty of cars parked outside the restaurant. Before sunset, the place resembles a quiet garden patio, but at night, the bar comes alive when the nearby schools have ended their classes and when residents have come over and have a cold bottle of beer over some grilled dishes and conversation while […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Original Hawaiian Bar-B-Que in Tagaytay Serves Mouthwatering Hawaiian Eats

    The Original Hawaiian Bar-B-Que in Tagaytay Serves Mouthwatering Hawaiian Eats

    The Original Hawaiian Bar-B-Que boasts a delectable selection of Hawaiian eats that will surely take you on a trip to Hawaii without leaving the comforts of Tagaytay!
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  • Tagaytay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Tagaytay 2019
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2017
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Tagaytay 2019
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2017
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2019
    • Vyne Tapas Bar & Restaurant

    Vyne Tapas Bar & Restaurant

    Some people like to spend their evenings dancing and partying to Manila’s best DJs, but there are also those who prefer to spend their evenings in the quiet comfort of a nice bar, drinking specialty cocktails while listening to easy, deep house music with friends. The owners of mega-nightclub, Hyve, understand the needs of the latter, and so they created Vyne, Hyve’s calmer foodie brother. – The interiors of Vyne – Vyne is a boutique restaurant and freestyle tapas bar. They offer new twists on world fusion cuisine, as well as a wide selection of fine wine, spirits, and inventive cocktails. The restaurant, which is on the same floor as […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Borough

    The Borough

    24-hour restaurants in Manila are a rarity, especially ones that serve tasty, non-fast food grub even in the wee hours of the morning. This is what makes The Borough a gem. This bar and restaurant serves comfort food 24/7, plus good entertainment by their many resident DJs on some weeknights.The interiors are classy and reminiscent of swanky New York bars, mostly made up of comfortable leather couch chairs and barstools with dark wood and metal fixtures. – – The Borough’s menu is extensive, from main courses to a good liquor and cocktail list. They also have different menus for every time of the day. The Breakfast menu from 6 am […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Bar and Resto
  • Ortigas Center
  • The Podium
  • Bar and Resto