Must see nightlife in Mindanao

There's no better happy-hour spot than White Banana. It's owned by a DJ and the music, piped through Siargao's best sound system, is on point. Come happy…

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…

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…

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…

A few touches, including a ceiling arched like a wine barrel and an old red British phone booth stocked with liquor, give this dimly lit spot a cool vibe…

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…

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.

Kitya's is where expats go to swill beer and swap swell tales, especially on the lively reggae nights (Wednesday and Sunday).

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

Excellent selection of foreign and craft beers.

Cheap beer, soft-serve ice cream and billiards make this a popular spot with the tight-knit expat community, especially on rugby and Australian rules…

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…

The roving party scene heads here late on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Located around 1km west of GL.