Nightclubs and bars in City of Manila

LA Café’s not quite a club and not quite a girlie bar. In some ways, it’s the best of both. I’ve been there twice. First time, just to kill time for a half hour downstairs in the bar on a Thursday afternoon. There were probably about 75 girls in there, just hanging out. They’re a little older – late 20s to maybe 40. One of them introduced herself and we had a “no bola-bola” (no bs) talk. Basically, all the girls are free agents. There are no barfines, no cover and you don’t even have to buy the girl a drink.

So, the next time I went in there, I went upstairs to where you do have to pay a cover for a
pretty good band. I listened to them for a while, watching this large-breasted (for a Filipina) 35
yo shaking her thing on the dance floor. She told me her hobby was to make long, slow love. Sounds good, right?

And it was going good until I saw this little stunner on my way to the CR. I smiled, she smiled. I asked her how she was. She said fine and said what was I up to. I said “to make wild love to you all night”. She smiled. I was in love. 20 minutes later we were in a cab heading to my place. Gotta love LA Café.

Dress Code: Must have shoes

We always drink here with my High school friends.
The place is a bit small but can accommodate around 7 groups. They have cozy couch inside. There are also high chairs and tables outside. Their promo here is Buy 1 beer and take another 1.
No band playing so this place is also a good place for a lengthy conversation.

Dress Code: Casual

What I like about this place is being not crowded and well ventilated. Their red horse beer is very cheap which is 3 bottles for P100.00. Not too noisy so you can hear each other very well. A band plays mellow music every night, you can also sing with them if you have the guts.
The grill is open 24 hours so you won't be in a hurry.

Dress Code: Casual

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Onboard the M/V Spirit of Manila, you will have an unforgetable Manila Bay Cruise. After a full course gourmet meal (appetizer,soup,main course,dessert), live entertainment will immediately follow, opening the floor for al fresco dancing. If you don't feel like dancing, you can just stay on the deck, feel the sea breeze and view the magnificent lights of the cityscape and its reflection on Manila Bay. If you're at the bay between 7:00-7:30pm, you'll be in for a different experience, being in the midst of the fireworks display of nearby SM Mall of Asia. All these, for only P495/pax.

Don't feel like having dinner while on cruise? You may still avail of the Manila Bay Cruise without taking dinner for only P250/pax.

Dress Code: Smart Casual

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Although the present local government removed the business establishments in Baywalk, many people still go there for a stroll with loved ones, sit on the grass for an evening picnic, take some souvenir shots, and relax by simply sitting on the breakwater to watch the awesome view of Manila sunset. If you're lucky, you'll even see the fireworks display of nearby SM Mall of ASIA in Pasay City. They hold it every Friday evening at 7:30pm and on special holidays, same time.

Dress Code: Come as you are; no dress code

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Ever since the Regional Exhibits at the Wow Philippines/DOT Clamshell was resumed, there are electronic floats parade held at 5:30pm and fireworks displayed very night at 7:30 pm. The floats depict local scenes. My pictures were taken in the afternoon while the floats were parked, but they look more fantastic at night when lit up.

Dress Code: Come as you are; no dress code since you'll watch from the streets

When the sun goes down, numerous outdoor clubs open on Roxas Boulevard at the harbour side. Every night of the week, 8-10 bands are playing with no cover charge. It's a fantastic and cheap way to spend an evening listening to some great live music.

Ah. The Library. They have the best entertainers. Be prepared to have a great big laugh and then wanting some more the next week.

OPEN from Monday to Sunday =)
And even on holidays (except Maundy Thursday and Black Friday)

Entrance fee is PHP200. Not consumable. Food and drinks not allowed.
Food and drinks prices are on average BAR rate.
Try the BEEF MUSHROOM, fries, calamares and CHICKEN WINGS.

Show starts at 9PM and normally ends till 3 to 4am the next day. Stay if you can, the host gets crazier as they near closing time.

Not for esily angered peeps or cranky or sensitive.

Sing even if you dont know how. You will have a memorable time.

FRIDAY GROUP IS THE BEST!
Request for for songs like: Through the fire, Bohemian Rhapsody, Better Days. They do it in choir and they are so amazing. =)

*pictures at my travelogue

Dress Code: No Sando and Shorts and Slippers.

**I reach maximum limit in General Area ir Directions so im putting it here.
The OLD bar is at Adriatico St cor. Remedios St. If you are taking a cab or asking for directions, there is a ig chance they will you to the old place since the The Lib has been there for 22 years. So just make sure you ask for the NEW Library bar. Directions below. =)

There. Ive said it. Feels like im cheating VT.
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