Hidden gems - Bars and Pubs in Manila, Philippines not to miss (Updated November, 2023)

Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Manila

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Manila. This list contains 60 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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Three Little Pigs

Cocktail bar

👍👍 What a thrill discovering Three Little Pigs! I have zero knowledge on cocktails but the bartenders never failed to make feel at home. Whiskey Sour is now my go-to drink!

5.00 (23 reviews) (~8.76 km from centre)

Pool Bar

Bar

👍👍 The best day of my 30th birthday held in this place❤! So love vibe of the place & the music is so lit. The staff are so kind, even If i have a lot of requests & questions about the place. The food are super affordable, promise 🍽 They even sent me a little cake in my room when my sister told them tha...

4.90 (39 reviews) (~0.84 km from centre)

Chef Jessie's Place

Fine dining restaurant

👍👍 Loved the taste of their chicken biryani and the different salads they offer. Very satisfying experience. Really good food. I enjoyed my visit there. I went home happy.

4.80 (96 reviews) (~4.85 km from centre)

Tap Room

Pub

👍👍 Lovely place, live music, jazz, cocktails and chill. It is definitely different place to regular places i would usually go. But because of it being different you can catch new vibes.

4.80 (71 reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)

Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar

Chicken restaurant

4.80 (51 reviews) (~5.16 km from centre)

BBG Sports Grill

Bar & grill

👍👍 Great

4.80 (16 reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)

Mr. A's Bar

Bar

4.80 (12 reviews) (~3.03 km from centre)

After Hours Bar

Bar

😐 Very nice ambience and decent service but the clue is in the word 'bar' We ordered food but it took 15 minutes for them to realise they could not serve my colleagues requested dish so we started again with a new selection It took a full hour before we were served and my crispy skin salmon was dry...

4.70 (130 reviews) (~8.05 km from centre)

LIT Manila

Bar

👍👍 It was not that easy to spot LIT Manila but when I found it, I was impressed. I liked the vibe, the music and the hospitality of the staff. All that whisky and cocktail drinks made me happy, what a night.

4.70 (109 reviews) (~8.62 km from centre)

Toshie's Bar And Restaurant

Bar

👍👍 Great place to hang out. Great food great staff. Music not too loud. Cold beer. Always go there when in Manila my favorite bar.

$ $$$

4.70 (106 reviews) (~0.12 km from centre)

The Smile Bar Uptown BGC - Teeth whitening Manila

Teeth whitening service

😠 The venue is clean and sanitary. Staff are friendly. I received a single treatment while my brother had the double treatment. We saw little to no whitening effect. I was being optimistic. Our teeth was shade s16 (middle range). Afterwards we were told it was S6 or 10 shades whiter. We were not convi...

4.70 (100 reviews) (~8.35 km from centre)

Pierre's Craft Beer and Barbecue Cellar

Beer hall

👍👍 I’ve been to many craft beer places here in the Philippines. And I can absolutely say that if you want QUALITY above anything else then this speakeasy place is for you. The master brewer at this place is top notch and knows no compromise. Each beer has its own story to tell and each glass is master...

4.70 (96 reviews) (~7.66 km from centre)

The Last Home

Pub

👍👍 Update March 2022: You should definitely try the Sisig here.

4.70 (79 reviews) (~8.55 km from centre)

Bikes & Coffee Manila

Bicycle Shop

👍👍 A great place to chill while biking around bgc. They have bike tools and parts here as well.

4.70 (61 reviews) (~8.44 km from centre)

Ciso's Gastro - Bar

Bar

👍👍 Great drinks,music and affordable tasty food. We had an unforgettable night out there. Highly recommend for all locals and foreign visitors.

4.70 (49 reviews) (~6.96 km from centre)

18 1/2 bar and restaurant

Bar

4.70 (33 reviews) (~1.18 km from centre)

WRITERS BAR

Restaurant

👍👍 It's always a pleasure dining it Writer's Bar. This time, we had the Swarovski theme afternoon tea. I brought 2 of my friends with me who are eager to try out the afternoon experience at Writer's Bar and my partner. We ordered 2 sets and really enjoyed the experience. We were very delighted with the...

4.70 (32 reviews) (~5.61 km from centre)

Hideout Resto & Bar

Restaurant

👍👍 I had a great time eating delicious food at your Resto and Bar. The waiters and waitresses were committed to great service and were very friendly. The atmosphere was awesome and I definitely liked that you have a very modern style and most importantly, you have a great Band Live. So relaxing in this...

4.70 (20 reviews) (~8.4 km from centre)

Muchos Resto Bar

Bar

👍👍 The staff is very accommodating. 💕 Super clean too. Then the serving is okay for the price. 👍👍👍 The fries and tartar sauce are delicious.

4.70 (14 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)

Kampai

Bar

Watering hole with a happening vibe offering cocktails, yakitori & dancing to DJ'd music.

4.60 (147 reviews) (~5.9 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Manila, Philippines