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5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

Back to the game, boys! With the epic Pacquio-Mayweather match happening very soon, Primer highlights our top five sports bars in Manila for that perfect boys’ night-out: —— Photo by JoTan23 via WhenInManila.com Snaps Sports Bar – Tucked inside Sofitel Philippine Plaza, one of the premier hotels in Manila, is this awe-mazing sports bar. Though a bit pricey, it’s a favorite among tourists because of its modern look and its spacious bar. While waiting for your game to be shown, play billiards or dart matches all night long as Snaps is open twenty-four (24) hours a day! —— Photo from Skinny Mike’s via juice.ph Skinny Mike’s – Located in Bonifacio Global […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • RED Kitchen + Bar in Alabang: A Laid-Back Hang Out Spot in the South

    RED Kitchen + Bar in Alabang: A Laid-Back Hang Out Spot in the South

    Situated in Riverpark, Festival Mall, RED Kitchen + Bar is a stylish restaurant and bar that perfectly captures the balance between subtle and magnificence in one place.
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Collective

    The Collective

    Home of the famous B-side, The Collective is good food, music, art and more. If you’re longing for a place where you can spend your weekends lounging and indulging in art, crafts, music and great food, go no further than The Collective in Malugay, Makati. The Collective is a big courtyard with a collection of unique shops and hangouts for the young and hip crowd. It is a great meeting place for artists, entrepreneurs, and free spirits, especially during weekends when The Collective’s biggest bar, B-Side, organizes gigs played by underground indie bands. B-side is popular for its alternative, progressive rock scene as well as its Irie Sundays, when the […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Concept dining
  • Bar and Resto
  • Concept dining
    • Bugsy’s Bar and Bistro

    Bugsy’s Bar and Bistro

    Have you been to this neighborhood bar that offers delicious comfort food and affordable premium drinks? Yuppies and expats frequent this bistro-slash-bar in the ground floor of Paseo Parkview Tower in Makati for its sleek yet cozy interiors, reliable good bar chow, and of course, game viewings. A sports bar by every indication, Bugsy’s can be a chill hangout venue after a long day at work or just a venue to catch up with friends. Regulars pour in at happy hour from three to eight, their orders usually including a cocktail (Bloody Mary, Kamikaze, Long Island Iced Tea, Whiskey Sour, Margarita, etc) and Bugsy’s Buffalo Chicken Wings, crispy chicken wings […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Curator

    The Curator

    A shop that specializes not only in coffee but also serves liquor and cocktails at night. The Curator is located just right around the corner of Legaspi Village in Palanca Makati. The industrial design with the rustic finishes are among the many reasons why this project deserves to be one of the hidden gems of Makati.  You can always surprise yourself and let the barista recommends Brew of the Day menu, which obviously changes every day. But a must-try is the Single Origin Espresso (P120), the blended coffee beans came all the way from Columbia. You can also try their signature coffee, single-shot or double shot. The stylish space that resembles […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
    • Tap Room Bar

    Tap Room Bar

    Tap Room Bar is located on the first floor of the oldest hotel in the country, the premiere Manila Hotel. The interior can be compared to a good old British pub situated in a very noisy city, Manila. Highly recommended is the Manila. Hotel Chamberlain for its mix of Sprite with gin and uses lime as a base that refreshes the heart and the body. Bar counter emitting refined atmosphere that makes them unique from other bars The beautiful stage where Liza Minnelli has played
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Rue Bourbon

    Rue Bourbon

    A stylish pub located in the heart of Makati, Rue Bourbon focuses on New Orleans dishes as well as cocktails and beers. They are known for their product cocktail, Gunpowder Liquor (P195), which baristas make by setting fire to the liquor in shot glass, sprinkling some cinnamon powder over the drink (giving it a flaming effect) and then trapping the smoke using another glass once the fire disappears.
 And right after you drink the shot using a straw, you have to inhale the smoke! This is usually being served to birthday celebrants! Facebook: www.facebook.com/RueBourbonPH Terrace seats always do well very much The food is enriched, too
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Barcino in Makati: A Top Destination for Authentic Spanish Cuisine and Fine Wine

    Barcino in Makati: A Top Destination for Authentic Spanish Cuisine and Fine Wine

    They only serve Authentic Spanish dishes. Pair it with wine while enjoying the romantic ambiance.
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Spanish
  • Bar and Resto
    • Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub

    Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub

      Among the series of Sports Bar Howzat of Karayan street, Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub is one of the best. It has three stores in Aguirre Avenue. Its goal is to bring the Irish pub tradition in the Philippines. It serves a wide range of beer from Belgium and Ireland. Their menu is adopted and conceptualize in Europe, America and the Philippines offering a multinational cuisine and wide selection of Children’s menu and breakfast.  
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Publiko Eat+Drink

    Publiko Eat+Drink

    Gastropubs are becoming popular in Manila. Publiko Eat + Drink offers classic food like nachos, spare ribs, pizza, burgers, fish, chips and a wide range of desserts. All these perfectly match the imported draft beers available like Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Paulaner, and many more! Their best-seller is the BBQ Ribs served with french fries, coleslaw in a bone-in pork filled with chili sauce. A must-try dessert is the addicting Publiko Smores Cake. Even if you are not a drinker, you can still enjoy this place by eating their desserts! The atmosphere is American. There is a DJ booth at the 2/F.    
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Eastwood
  • Bar and Resto
    • Poppins

    Poppins

    Poppins store interior is very classy. It is designed by the owner and known fashion designer JC Buendia. The menu was conceptualized through images drawn artistically in a sketch book.  The dishes are popular to those who maintain their slim figure and manage their diet. One of the favourites is the healthy Pesto and Walnut Crusted Salmon.  It is a grilled salmon with a touch of walnut to give it a twist.    
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Tomas Morato
  • Bar and Resto
    • Obama Grill and Restaurant

    Obama Grill and Restaurant

    Obama Grill Bar and Restaurant is named after the President of the United States. It is located on the main road of Boracay. The restaurant serves a variety of delectable cuisine like the Harmony Salad (PHP 165), with which you can taste sweet, crunchy and fresh vegetables; and the Medium Jewel Obama Lim (PHP 850). They also serve liquor rice and other meals. This is the perfect place for couples to spend time together.
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • 71 Gramercy (CLOSED)

    71 Gramercy (CLOSED)

    (UPDATE: This restaurant is closed.) This New York-style bar/lounge/restaurant is the newest talk of the town! The place is located on the 71st floor of Gramercy Residences in Kalayaan, overlooking the lights and shapes of the metro. The concept was thought of by the people behind Prive, Draft, Opus and Distellery. It’s no no wonder the place is a huge success! 71 Gramercy proves to deliver new heights in the clubbing scene as it easily becomes the place of the cream of the crop of the society. The club has an inside lounge, a bar area, a restaurant area and an outside roof deck terrace with a full bar. All […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Stockton Place

    Stockton Place

    Locals have filled Stockton Place up every night since it opened in May last year. The chef who has trained in Peninsula hotel, has captivated female customers in particular. The menu is littered with “New American Cuisine,” arranged in a sophisticated, fanciful goodness of the material. This off-the-beaten-track restaurant is popular for its Rib Eye Steak in Bordeaux sauce. The flavor, taste, and smell of the steak are trapped beautifully through its cooking in an extremely low temperature of 100 degrees or less. The fries are garnished with truffle oil that lingers in the mouth, a different experience from the usual potato. The flavors of the Foie Gras Salad (Photo […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
    • Epic Boracay: Serving World-Class Beach Cuisine and Longest Happy Hour on the Island

    Epic Boracay: Serving World-Class Beach Cuisine and Longest Happy Hour on the Island

    Strategically located near the shopping hub of D’Mall in Station 2, Epic remains to be one of the go-to bar and restaurant of both locals and tourists on the island.
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
    • IZUMI, Taguig (CLOSED)

    IZUMI, Taguig (CLOSED)

    The hottest curry shop in Ortigas is also in Fort Bonifacio. IZUMI is a bar in Fort Bonifacio Global City that has a wide variety of sake/liquors and a modern interior. According to the chef, he imports the best Japanese ‘black beef’ you cannot get in the Philippines.    If you are a big fan of sake, you will most likely fall in love with this restaurant. Originated in Ozaka, Izumi Curry made its way to the Philippines. Its popularity easily boomed because aomers have tried their branch in H lot of custong Kong. Many Filipino appreciate the Japanese style curry because it’s fruity, sweet and not too spicy. It is […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
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    • White Moon Bar, Ermita

    White Moon Bar, Ermita

    Despite being in a very hectic city, the White Moon Bar is a bar in Manila where you can feel like you are in a resort. Once you lean on the sofa outside the bar, you will quickly forget about your busy life. Moreover, it is also the ideal venue to have a romantic date. The price ranges of cocktails, bottles of wines, and breakfast meals, such as cheese and tapas, are P192- P230, P800, and P220- P250 respectively. Drinking cucumber mojitos (which contains a great amount of cucumber) or spicy mango margaritas while watching the sunset creates really relaxing and satisfying moments.
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Rue Bourbon in Eastwood

    Rue Bourbon in Eastwood

    Rue Bourbon is like a pub that you can find in New Orleans. This place is always filled with laughter from customers until late at night.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Stella Bistro & Rocket Room in BGC

    Stella Bistro & Rocket Room in BGC

    Stella Bistro & Rocket Room is a bar and restaurant that is like a secret base where you can have fun with your friends. It has an interior that exudes a retro ambiance that reminds you of the 70’s and the 80’s. One-third of the floor space is for the bar and the other part is for the restaurant, which offers Californian cuisine and tapas. Stella’s signature dish is its pizza, baked in an oven brick. Its ‘Fire Roasted Truffle Mushroom Pizza’ uses fresh ingredients from the area and goat cheese from Davao. Customers can also enjoy choosing their wine, which are placed in the kitchen and the wine shelf. Stella […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Buddha Bar Manila

    Buddha Bar Manila

    You’ll never forget Buddha Bar Manila the moment you hear its name. Buddha Bar has branches in 9 cities worldwide such as Paris, Washington and Mexico. Its unique atmosphere and authentic dishes are highly praised by famous celebrities around the world. Pay attention not only to its cuisine, but also to its ethnic interior. Inside the spacious restaurant with its gorgeous chandelier, the statue of Buddha watches you. There are promo schedules such as Business Lunch (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm on weekdays) and Happy Hours (3:00 pm – 7:00 pm) wherein you can have a 50% discount. You shouldn’t miss this opportunity!  
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • THE DISTILLERY, Makati

    THE DISTILLERY, Makati

    THE DISTILLERY is a pub that excites most people, especially men, because it is like a hiding place. This bar has various kinds of imported beer and whiskey. People who love high quality liquor gather here every night. The prices of its beers is at around P100 and up. Because of its friendly atmosphere, people who are new the place start to drink beer cheerfully as time goes by. For now, THE DISTILLERY has three branches: one in the Fort, on Jupiter Street and in Eastwood.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • CAV Wine Shop, Taguig (CLOSED)

    CAV Wine Shop, Taguig (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. If you are a wine fanatic, then this is a place that you can call paradise. The modern European-style interior, which is decorated with vintage furnishings, gives out a high-end atmosphere. CAV is a restaurant that serves wine and food with reasonable prices. From a P350 to a P200, 000 bottle of wine, this restaurant recommends a wide range of fine wine that comes from all around the world. It is said by one of the staff that the wine they offer are not of the same prices as the ones being sold in supermarkets. Customers can also try CAV’s wine tasting […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • French
  • Italian
  • Bar and Resto
    • Skye Lounge, Taguig

    Skye Lounge, Taguig

    The Skye Lounge is at the roof of a building near High Street. It can accommodate more than 500 people. During afternoon, this place gives you a sense of freedom because of the bright surrounding, but once the sun has already set, customers can enjoy viewing the Makati scenery at night, turning the atmosphere in the lounge romantic. Skye Lounge’s Tapas Rockefeller (Picture 4) which has fresh oysters and paella (Picture 5) are its recommended dishes. Gambas (P360+), a dish that has olive oil and shrimps, and paella (P682+) are also some of the items in Skye Lounge that you might want to try. Oyster Rockfeller (P340+), on the other […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • DRAFT in Taguig

    DRAFT in Taguig

    It’s recommended that you visit DRAFT if you want to drink draft beer from Europe in Manila. Beer kegs, such as Holand’s Heineken and Belgium’s Chimay, from European countries are directly imported in here and only last for 2 months, which shows how famous this restaurant is. This restaurant’s cuisine is also a must try! DRAFT has various kinds of authentic dishes that have big serving. This is true, even for their side dishes! This spacious restaurant has a wooden interior that creates a classic atmosphere.  
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • THE ROADHOUSE, MANILA BAY

    THE ROADHOUSE, MANILA BAY

    THE ROADHOUSE MANILA BAY is a bar and restaurant that has a ‘rock n roll and bike’ concept. You can easily locate this place because it is near the  MOA EYE, the ferris wheel in SM MOA, and has Harley-Davidsons parked at its storefront. Inside the restaurant, there are guitars signed by Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Bruce Springsteen. You will surely enjoy them even though you are not a fan of any of them. After around 8:30 pm, there are live performances inside the restaurant and if you perform with them (as a guest performer), you can have a glass of beer. There are plenty of dishes on the menu which have […]
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  • Pasay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Mall of Asia
  • Bar and Resto
    • Hard Rock Cafe MAKATI

    Hard Rock Cafe MAKATI

    The only branch of the famous Hilltop Streetin the Philippines lies in the busy city of Makati. Inside the café, music fans will surely be amazed upon seeing the guitars of famous rock stars Keith Richards and Bon Jovi. The Hard Rock Café has 3 kinds of bars namely the Guitar, the Piano and the Sax Bar that can accommodate 800 people. Live performances are held in here every night! The ‘Hurricane’ (P360) is the signature drink of the Hard Rock Café that you can find in its every branch. This is  a must try! Last 2013, it is said that Steven Tyler, the famous vocalist of the band Aerosmith, visited […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Exit Bar in Makati

    The Exit Bar in Makati

    Nobody might notice THE EXIT, even after one has already passed by it.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Makati

    Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Makati

    Once you cross the doorstep of Murphy’s Irish Pub, you might feel like you are in Ireland and forget that you are in the Philippines! Of course, it’s a must that you try the Irish ale that this pub offers. Guinness Draught (with which most of us are familiar with) and Murphy’s Irish Stout (which you might not be familiar with; see picture 3) are just some of the available beers in here. Beside from imported beers, Murphy’s also offers a great number of Filipino beers. Numerous British dishes that go well with beer are also available here. They serve Fish and Chips (Picture 2) in big servings. French Fries and […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Opus in Pasay (CLOSED)

    Opus in Pasay (CLOSED)

    You could feel a luxurious ambiance in OPUS because of its high-class interior, giving you a taste of what’s it like to be a VIP. Customers can eat and drink in its dining area and dance freely at the spacious lounge area. You can also enjoy performances of top DJs in the Philippines regularly, listen to 90’s music on Tuesdays, dance with the beat of HIP HOP on Wednesdays, and listen to the Top 40 music on Thursdays to Saturdays. Opus is divided into three bars, and the most impressive among them is the ART BAR LOUNGE.  
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  • Pasay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Resorts World Manila
  • Bar and Resto
    • BAR M (Closed)

    BAR M (Closed)

    (UPDATE: This restaurant is closed.) BAR M is affiliated to MASSETO, a restaurant located in Salcedo Village. This bar is the perfect place to unwind, especially when you have just finished your meal in MASSETO. BAR M has a great line up of Japanese whiskey namely Yamazaki, Hibiki, Yoichi, Shirasu, and Taketsuru that you might want to try. It also has other prime spirits, such as Lagavulin, Laphroaig, and Talisker.    
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto