Top 15 Bar Nights in the Philippines

1.Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $24Our pick

Spend an evening moving through Makati rooftop bars, food stalls, lounges, and clubs with an English or Tagalog guide. The route may include I’M Hotel, Hott Asia Bazaar, Bourbon Bar, Octopus, Royal, and Neon Nights. Guides such as Jiesel and JJ are known for keeping groups together, helping solo guests meet people, and adjusting the night to the crowd.

“I loved the midget's fights and the live music Filipino Bon Jovi: great shows! Also nice to get to know some people if you are traveling alone. The guides were exceptionally nice and caring.”

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2.Music Clubs, Rooftops, and Go Go Bars Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $23Top rated

Spend about four and a half hours moving through Makati’s nightlife with a bilingual guide. Visit Antidote rooftop, Hott Asia Bazaar, the Filling Station, Bourbon New Orleans, Octopus, and Neon Nights. You get skip-the-line access, free entry, and a final shot, while food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“I had a great experience bar hopping and finding hidden gems. I recommend this to expaxs that want know a little more about the night life in Makati.”

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3.Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

Join V of Manila Experience for a three-hour Makati food night with sisig, balut, kwek-kwek, grilled intestines, local beer, Filipino desserts, and photo stops. You will order without an English menu, visit the 1950s-style Filling Station, then end at Antidote rooftop bar in I'M Hotel.

“Great food tour in Manila! V had great communication with us pre tour and on the night she showed us places we might not have found ourselves in Manila. A mix of the street food market and a retro 1950s style diner for dessert! Make sure you leave plenty of room as there is so much food! Highly recommend if you're new to Manila.”

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4.Makati Rooftop and Hidden Bars Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Meet Venus at the I'M Hotel for a three-hour Makati night out. Visit three rooftop and hidden bars, take photos, enjoy a welcome drink, and see Manila’s lights from above. Expect changing atmospheres, cocktails, local drinks, music, and a friendly guide who can adjust the evening to the best available venues.

“A brilliant tour for those who want to explore the nightlife in Makati and have a great night out! The best of all is the company of V who is super friendly, fun and a soul of the party. Good time guaranteed! The tour is equally good for solo travellers, groups, those who are first time in the city or have been in Manila but wants to discover new bars & rooftops. A must tour while in Manila!”

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5.Makati “Pub Crawl & Bar Hopping” Experience with V

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $65

Join V for a three-hour walk through Makati’s nightlife, stopping at Spirits Library, Buccaneers, Kampai, Dr. Wine Manila, and Run Rabbit Run. You’ll sample Filipino-inspired cocktails, local beer, and wine, receive bar specials or free entry, and finish at the rooftop bar of I'M Hotel. Groups are capped at 10.

“Jenny was a kind and helpful guide. We visited a number of spots for interesting filipino inspired cocktails, with the Spirits Library being a particular favourite. Highly recommend if you're new to the area and need some local guidance to find your way around.”

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6.Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Sardines Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 14 hours · from $126

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then visit Sumilon Island’s shifting sandbar and finish with Moalboal’s sardine run and possible turtle sightings. This private tour includes hotel transfers, a local English or Tagalog guide, boat rides, entrance fees, and Moalboal snorkeling gear. Expect a long day and possible whale shark queues.

“This was a very good tour! My pick-up time for my day tour ended up being an hour earlier, but I was provided notice that it was to help ensure the whale shark watching experience would actually happen since there were so many tourists - I appreciated that! My driver picked me up on-time and arrived at Oslob as expected. The whale shark experience was unbelievable - truly amazing! The sandbar wasn't great - the photos don't show you that there are many other people on the beach and it takes away from the experience. The Moalboal snorkeling activity was awesome - I had a great guide who ensured I'd…”

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7.Makati Bar Hopping and Speakeasy, Pub and Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $45

Join Mari for a three-hour Makati night out across P Burgos Street, Agimat at Ugat, Poblacion, and up to five bars or lounges. You will have about 30 minutes at most venues for cocktails, music, DJs, views, and photos. Drinks cost extra, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“Mari is the perfect guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and very good energy. The places we went to had great drinks, as well as, some rooftop spectacular views.”

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8.⭐ Makati Bar Hopping and Pub Crawl Tour with Venus ⭐

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Meet Venus at the City Garden Grand Hotel for a three-hour walk through Poblacion’s nightlife. Visit several bars with different moods, including cocktail rooms, rooftops, speakeasy-style venues, local bars, and a club. Your English-speaking guide handles the route, shares Manila tips, helps you meet people, and takes photos along the way.

“So glad to have this guide; without her I would have been lost in Poblacion with no clue where to go!”

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9.Manila Ultimate Nightlife Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Join Mstar Tours for a three-hour evening through Makati’s Poblacion district. Your English or Tagalog guide leads a small group of up to 10 people to a rooftop bar, pubs, speakeasies, and music venues. Cocktails, club entry, food, and drinks cost extra. Guides listed include Mari and Marti.

“Un grand merci à la guide Mari pour ce tour nocturne des bars de Makati… elle est très claire dans les explications qu’elle donne sur l’évolution du quartier, la vie des habitants … je recommande vivement ce tour au cours duquel on peut en apprendre un peu plus sur la ville à Manille. Encore merci !!!”

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10.Makati’s Top Rated Rooftop & Cocktail Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $71

Explore Makati’s Poblacion nightlife with a local guide such as Venus or Jenny. In about three hours, visit rooftop bars, Dr. Wine, Kampai, and Antidote, try local drinks, play optional drinking games, and finish with dancing and city views at I’M Hotel.

“I'd recommend this to anyone looking to find some great spots and nice cocktails. Venus was very accommodating and we all had a great night!”

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11.Makati Rooftop Bar Hopping with Guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $55

Meet your local guide at City Garden GRAND Hotel Makati for a three-hour evening visiting three or four rooftop lounges. You will spend about 30 minutes at each, enjoy a welcome beer or cocktail, take skyline photos, and learn about Manila’s city areas. Extra drinks cost more, and groups are limited to 10.

“Mari was an excellent guide!!!!! I highly recommend her. Learned a lot about Manila, and had a great time exploring the area!”

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12.Makati Bar Crawl – Hidden Bar, Speakeasy and Pub

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Join Mari and a small group of up to 10 for a three-hour Makati night out. Visit four or five bars, pubs, lounges, and possible rooftop or speakeasy stops, with about 30 minutes at each. Entrance and guide service are included, but drinks, food, and hotel transfers are not.

“Mari was very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. We also got to see tons of places we otherwise wouldn’t have. Highly recommend!”

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13.Panglao Bohol Island: Alona Beach Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $17Best value

Join Abraham Tours Philippines for a four-hour evening around Alona Beach Road. Meet at Abraham Bohol, visit several Filipino bars, and receive an alcoholic welcome drink at each stop. The English-speaking guide handles transport, while you sample local beers, cocktails, and Panglao nightlife with an international group.

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14.Makati Hidden Bars and Rooftop Bars with Venus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Meet Venus at City Garden Grand Hotel for a three-hour Makati nightlife crawl. Start with a cocktail and introductions, then visit a house or techno club and finish at a superclub with mixed music. Expect a social, dance-focused night for up to 12 people. Your first cocktail is included, while extra drinks and club costs are separate.

“The bars were personal and unique. Some cool and relaxed hideaways located in what can easily be described as a frantic chaotic place being Makati . I really enjoyed the experience.”

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15.Poblacion Makati Bar Hopping Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet guide V at City Garden Grand Hotel, start with a cocktail, then visit a house or techno club and finish at a high-energy superclub. This three-hour Poblacion night focuses on dancing, conversation, and clubbing. One cocktail, photography, and English guidance are included, while extra drinks and club costs are yours to pay.

“Venus and Jane have the best tour of the whole culture in Manila so friendly and definitely worth doing if travelling solo or in group”

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