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Absinthe
Absinthe is one of the new cool breed of bars, which have set up shop in the Makate malls. It's a little further from the action, but necessary for a drinking agenda that involves seeing and being seen.
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bars in Quezon City
The nearby University of the Philippines Manila means that there's no shortage of youthful exuberance in bars in Quezon City. Besides the places on T Morato Ave, there are several more rowdy joints on Timog Ave. Many would do any college spring-breaker proud with all-you-can-drink tequila contests and the like. Think of it as a chance to get blotto and then find out your friends have taken mobile-phone pictures of your shame and sent them everywhere.
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Bed
This infamous place is known for its wild gay and straight crowds who dance with abandon till dawn. Given the dominant colour it could be called 'Red'. And yes, go exploring and you'll find the eponymous furnishing - maybe occupied, maybe not.
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Casino Filipino
Operated by a government agency in charge of legalised gambling, this casino is located in front of NAIA. At this huge gambling palace, players try their luck at craps, blackjack, roulette, stud poker, bingo and so on. This is one way to kill time if you want to stay up all night to catch a very early morning flight, although you won't want to be wagering your plane ticket.
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Casino Filipino - Airport Casino
Casino Filipino advertises itself as 'Asia's friendliest casino'. At this huge gambling palace, players try their luck at craps, blackjack, roulette, stud poker, bingo etc. This is one way to kill time if you want to stay up all night to catch a very early morning flight.
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Castro at Firma
Downstairs it's a beguiling shop of Filipino arts and crafts , upstairs the lights go low and it's a gay-friendly bar with low-slung sofas and a long list of smooth drinks. It's a popular haunt with the post-club crowd.
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Embassy
The Manila club scene is fickle, but at the time of writing this club in The Fort was enjoying an extended run as the late-night rave den of choice for Manila's cool kids. There's a late-night diner inside in case you get the munchies.
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FAB
The home of Manila's foam parties is a gay-friendly place that doesn't get going until well past midnight. There are theme parties through the week.
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Ice Vodka Bar
As the icy image of vodka might suggest, things are a stark black and white here. But that only helps set off the many beautiful people who flock in nightly.
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Karaoke
Karaoke Belting out versions of ballads is a national pastime, and you won't so much need to find karaoke as eventually try to get away from it. It's common in bars, cafés, stores, buses, almost anywhere there's a person, a microphone and a dream.
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Libertad Cockpit
Bloody cockfights take place at several venues around Manila and the atmosphere is always highly charged. The huge Libertad Cockpit is close to Malate. Sunday is the best day to visit. To get there, take the LRT1 to Libertad station and change to an eastbound Evangelista-Libertad jeepney.
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Library
This is a tiny, stand-up-comedy and karaoke bar that draws a mixed gay/straight crowd. Be warned: this place can be high on the sleaze factor but if that doesn't bother you, get on the mike and sing to your sweetheart of the night.
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Prince
The Prince, formerly known as the Prince of Wales, is a long-standing British-style pub with a friendly vibe. It's the place for throwing a dart or two and is popular with locals and expats alike.
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Roligon Cockpit
The Roligon Cockpit is another popular venue. To get there, take LRT1 to Baclaran and change to a jeepney bound for Sucat Hwy. Tell the driver to drop you off at Roligon Cockpit.
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SaGuijo
This is as unpretentious yet clued in as it gets in Manila. Downstairs this music club mixes famous music acts with an eclectic mix of new and experimental performers. Upstairs there's a gallery with works by local artists, many of whom can be found hanging out right here.
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Sharky's Bar & Grill
Totally open air, this one packs 'em in with cheap beer and the lure of local snack fave, the chicken lollipop (a sort of Chicken McNugget with an even less noble heritage).
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Sid's Bar
This could be a British expat bar anywhere the world over. Cross through the shaded doors and enter a world of pints and football. Huge-screen TVs show matches non-stop.
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Sonata
The genteel front bar of the notorious Bed nightclub, Sonata features live acoustic music from on Thursday and Saturday nights. There's a good menu of snacks and pasta that you can enjoy on the patio.
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Temple Bar
For some uber-hip bar action, you may need to grab a cab to the malls of the Makati district. One of the most popular spots is the Temple Bar, which is home to a giant Buddha and is popular with the post-college crowd.
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Tubbataha Divers Grill
Have a beer and soak up the Morato action from this open-air throwback to a time when faux-Polynesian style was all the rage. There's nothing pretentious here.
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