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 18 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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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)

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)

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)

18 1/2 bar and restaurant

Bar

4.70 (33 reviews) (~1.18 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)

Yurakuen japanese restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 We are regular patrons of this restaurant and recently they updated their menu, so some of my favorites were no longer available. The service and ambiance are excellent as always. I like the chill and relaxed vibe. Usually not crowded as well. Theirs is not the best Japanese food that I have tried b...

4.60 (146 reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)

Kawasaki

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 I love this izakaya place!!! The food is really good and the atmosphere is awesome. I went there by myself, so reservation was quite easy. But if you're going as a group, it's best to reserve a week or two prior. I tried the Zarusoba, Liver Yakitori, Butabara Kurokosho and Maguro Sashimi. They were...

$$ $$

4.60 (117 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)

Chibz Restobar

Bar

👍👍 The must visit speak easy bar in Manila. No other than the late great Anthony Bourdain visited this place for a booze. Been here for a number of times and the Nachos and Chicharon Bulaklak is what I recommend. Beers always below zero cold. Owner, staff and the people inside very accommodating..that'...

4.60 (48 reviews) (~1.38 km from centre)

Sound Stage Music Bar

Bar & grill

4.60 (18 reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)

Mixed Mobile Bar

Bar

👍👍 Hire the best Mobile Bar in the country!

4.60 (16 reviews) (~2.99 km from centre)

The Blind Pig

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Just knock on the door, and you'll be invited into a dark room where only a couple of live candles are lit. The waiter is very personal, and asks to be introduced by name. It's a low key place where guests are asked to keep their voices down and not move from their seats whilst visiting. The cockta...

4.50 (141 reviews) (~4.58 km from centre)

Tap Station 1313 Adriatico

Pub

👍 Quaint little tap station in the shade of a large tree. Quite a fun little place to enjoy some craft beers just before we fly out of the country. Glad that most on tap were Philippine craft beers. I'd get more if i wasn't leaving. Bartender also a very friendly face. Didn't get a chance to try...

4.50 (104 reviews) (~0.29 km from centre)

Dakota Cabin

Restaurant

👍 i go here to catch up with friends and enjoy a night of conversation over good food and wine. the mozzarella sticks are a must try. staff is very accommodating. and the place allows you to just chill. they play good music too.

$$ $$

4.50 (78 reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)

Copa de Manila

Restaurant

👍👍 We celebrated our birthday here and they did an excellent service. Food was delicious and affordable plus we were served by friendly staff. Highly recommended.

4.50 (64 reviews) (~4.42 km from centre)

Bully Buffalo Wing Bar

Chicken wings restaurant

4.50 (40 reviews) (~3.35 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Manila, Philippines