Batanes
Watch the hours pass in this magical cafe in the garden of a traditional stone Ivatan home. Owner Imee makes all her own treats, including tres leches…
Must-see nightlife in North Luzon
Baguio
With its hardwood floors, big stone fireplace, acoustic music on the stereo and frogs outside chirping along in time, this is the kind of place that…
Baguio
Baguio's entry on the ever-growing ledger of Philippine craft-brew houses is worth the mild slog out of the centre. You'll be rewarded by around 20…
Sagada
Located in the pine forest 1.5km out of Sagada on the road to Besao, this place serves up locally brewed beers (pints P150 to P280) with strong flavours…
North Luzon
'Johnny Moon' is a play on Juan Luna, the renowned Filipino artist whose bold replica works decorate the interior of this cafe inside the La Tabacalera…
Vigan
The ground-level of this beautifully restored heritage house sees coffee slung in various ways for a customer base that knows the difference between…
Baguio
A decades-old institution that draws a nice mix of tourists, expats, local students and random barflies. Some of the speciality drinks will, in no…
Vigan
BarTech is conservative Vigan’s concession to nightlife. On the inside it resembles a New York lounge misplaced in Ilocos. Most nights you'll be serenaded…
Baguio
You can find a drinking buddy or billiards partner any time of day at this expat fave. Good steaks and ribs too (mains P150 to P600).
Sagada
Bring all your Jah love to this Rasta-inspired micro bar where you'll be chatting with everyone else in no time over beer, shots and cocktails. The…
Baguio
Inside City Centre Hotel, this bright, canteen-like cafe is a favourite with students. It serves good coffee, cakes, smoothies and chilli-cheese fries,…
Batanes
Right near the pier in Ivana, this great little place lets you wander in and help yourself to coffee and cold drinks in the fridge. Prices are prominently…
Vigan
Cute little cafe that makes for an excellent frappuccino-fuelled respite from the heat. Its pesto pasta also hits the spot.
