Must-see nightlife in Philippines

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Barako Coffee Shop

    Bicol

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

  • 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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