visitor guides to Manila

Nov 8, 2011

Exploring local foods is one of the best ways to discover a culture, and it should be a part of any trip. Why not check out the food of the Philippines at the 5 best restaurants in Manila? Each offers exquisite cuisine and service, as well as great insight into the city’s culture.

5 Fun Things To Do in Manila

Nov 9, 2011

Manila offers many great activities for travelers to do during their trip. With its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and historic attractions, Manila has enough to do to keep even the most seasoned traveler busy. If you need a little help choosing your itinerary, here are 5 fun things to do in Manila.

Manila Nightclubs

Manila nightlife has an international reputation of being the home to some of the wildest, most robust, go-go, hot nightlife scenes in the Philippines.

Whether it’s dancing, drinking, karaoke or just taking it all in with the best DJ’s cooking up the best playlists, Manila nightclubs are where you can abandon your cautious self and let the action happen. Places like the hip Penguin Café, also known as Rock Ola Café has some of Manila’s best DJ’s and bands, particularly on the weekends. Or check out the best of nightlife insanity at Barrakz, with a dance club that will be sure to satisfy your every desire.

The Handlebar is another Harley hotspot, decked out with tables under big trees. So get out and go check out Manila nightlife for throbbing, adrenalin pumping, energetic, hip, hot and sexy nightclubs, available for your every whim.

5 Manila Nightclubs

Conway's

Conway's Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200

Listen to live music almost every night of the week, and enjoy a relaxed business-casual atmosphere at Conway's. The dance floor is a great place to meet people, or you can chill out on the patio.

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/manila/makatishangrila/dining/restaurant/conways
Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe Levels 3 & 4, Glorietta III, Ayala Center, Makati City

Party all night long at the Hard Rock Café in the heart of Manila. This enormous bar has great nightly drink specials as well as a large dance floor, and multiple TVs so you'll never miss the big game.

http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=19&MIBEnumID=3
Hobbit House

Hobbit House M.H. del Pilar St.

Have a truly unique night out when you go to the Hobbit House in Manila. The bar is teamed after J.R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books, and it has every detail covered, right down to the staff, which is comprised of only little people.

http://www.hobbithousemanila.com/
Patchez Bar

Patchez Bar 1541 M.H. Del Pilar, Ermita

Chill out and enjoy some great cocktails, or one of the beers on tap at Patchez Bar. The friendly staff, and live entertainment will make you feel right at home even though you are on the other side of the world.

http://www.patchezbar.com/
The Lounge

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila 1588 Pedro Gil corner MH del Pilar, Manila, 1004

Relax at the end of a hard day with fantastic live entertainment at the Lounge inside the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila. Delicious cocktails are served here while you listen to live jazz, both local and international talent.

http://www.manila.casino.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/live/index.jsp

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