Hi there, can anyone suggest a bar that will be showing the boxing? ill probably be arriving on the 6th of Dec and be staying near Makati. Would like to watch it with some Brits/Man City fans. also what time would it be shown in the Philippines?
Cheers!!
progrock
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mrsteve38
It's sure to be on in a few bars in Makati, ask around.
Many Filipinos like to watch boxing.
PS Man City fans are banned from the Philippines!
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progrock
good thing im not a blue then, just be good to cheer on the Hitman with some Mancs!! thanks mrsteve
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frodothedog
Filipinos LOVE boxing, was in Dumaguete 2 weeks ago for Pacquiau fight, the whole city was at a standstill... not one motorbike moving!!!Just wondering why you'd fly 7000 miles and still want to meet brits abroad when you can watch it with the locals if you ask about??? Otherwise you may as well go to/ stay in manchester (except beer will be warmer & more expensive!)
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progrock
yeah, good point frodo. ive been to makati before and there arent many 'locals' there. if you could suggest somewhere else in manilla where i could experience a better atmosphere with a name of a bar or two id appreciate that. cheers
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mrsteve38
OP...you could try the rooftop bar of the Iseya Hotel on M H Del Pilar Street. Or maybe the Amazonia just down the road.
To some extent it depends what time it's on (Philippine time).
When I'm in town, I'm quite happy to watch an English footie match (if it's decent teams) at some ungodly hour, but many other 'locals' are in bed then....
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cropduster
Steve, went to Amazonia last week (to meet karl), not a bad place but was shocked to find a beer costs 125 pesos!
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cropduster
No show. Was around 9.30 on a sat night. I did question it but they said thats the price.
Whilst we on the subject, a new bar has opened on Burgos called Davino (next to Jools) all their prices are in USD.. a beer works out at 350! A lady drink for 750. It's nothing special either. Crazy.
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