Must-see nightlife in Davao

  • Matina Town Square

    Davao

    A collection of outdoor bars and food joints, and a handful of more upscale restaurants and clubs, MTS is a lively and fun spot. On Tuesday nights there’s…

  • Coffee for Peace

    Davao

    This small cafe is the retail outpost of a fair-trade community-oriented organisation, one of the first in the Philippines to export arabica coffee. A…

  • Alcatraz Penal Bar

    Davao

    Named for the American prison, as well as a defunct '90s Davao bar, but there's little nostalgia. DJs spin the latest club dance tracks, and strobes and…

  • Bluegré Coffee

    Davao

    One of the city's coffee culture pioneers and purveyor of durian-flavoured coffee drinks. Cosy and good food and pastry selection. A few other cafes are…

  • Acropolis

    Davao

    New owners, same as the Alcatraz Penal Bar, breathed life into this massive space known as downtown's premier club in the '80s and '90s.

  • Green Coffee

    Davao

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