This is one of the best cocktail bars in Makati. Kudos to my sister for taking me…read more Located in Poblacion, @agimatbar is such a vibe. Not only the cocktails are over the top but food and service are top notch. If you're planning to visit in Manila, this is definitely a must stop! What we ordered: - Poot ni Bathala - Sirena Dry Gin, Pear juice, Cucumber Juice, Pineapple Celery Shrub, Lime Juice, Jigsaw Honey, and Hibiscus Passion Fruit Juice. - Ritual ng Agimat - Tomato Puree, Grilled Tamarind Syrup, Tomato Melon Mint Shrub, Calamansi Liqueur, and Lambanog. - Anting-anting ni Malvar - Sirena Dry Gin, Dalandan Liqueur, Dalandan Juice, Turmeric, Rosemary Syrup, Jigsaw Honey, and Lambanog. - Pata - Braised Pork Trotters in Agimat Gin, with Pako and Corn Furakake on Sampinit Meringue - GAYUMA NG SIRENA - Gayuma Liqueur, Sirena Dry Gin, Mogu-Mogu Strawberry, and Lemon Juice. - Barako Salpicao - Beef tenderloin, garlic chips, roasted garlic, marinated egg yolk - Balut - Balut Puree and Duck Egg Custard with Sinamak gel and Chili Caviar

Absolutely amazing. Peep the horrible video skills. I came here with a sizable group (10) on a…read moreWednesday night for our second stop of the evening. It was standing room only but the staff asked a table of 4 to take a newly opened table so we could get seats, that was amazing. We didn't get food, unless you count the popcorn in some of the drinks. Overall, we got a little bit of everything but it's mostly across all of the other phones! Must gets: shots of the ube cream, shots of the salted caramel, the fun "ritual" drinks for a little show from the bartenders. I'm definitely going to try to find the ube cream in the US once I'm back, it's so good

My son I who has a valid PWD ID AND I, ate atthe Jupiter branch. My son ordered corned beef hash…read moreand potato chips, while I ordered, Tapa, Kangkong singapura and coke. The corned beef did not look like a hash and was so so... anyway that is not the point of this review. NOTABLY, they did not give my son the full 20% discount of what he ordered, which was the cornered beef hash and potato chips. When I questioned why the discount was not applied to all that he ordered, food server said, MANAGEMENT direction was only limited to 1 meal for these privileges. So I asked, what if he was alone and he ordered 3 types of food, will it apply to only 1 or all the 3, waitress mentioned only 1. So this would mean that the full privilege will not be accorded to a PWD! The PWD privilege should be applied to all that the PWD has ordered. Some restaurants would even separate the bill of the PWD from those that are not PWD to ensure the full privilege is given. @DTI

Love how the restaurant is 24 hours so you can stop by for a late night bite or drink . Parking was…read morenearly full because there's another bar right next door, but we were able to find a spot. We ordered mozzarella sticks, chicken quesadilla, Buffalo wings, and two of the pastas. My favorite dish was the carbonara, so good! The wings were good too - they came with honey mustard, a surprisingly good combo. I probably wouldn't order the mozzarella sticks or the chicken quesadilla again, it wasn't bad but just not what I was looking for (for ex. the chicken quesadilla had tomato sauce inside ). Def coming back to try the drinks!

If you've been to Cubao X lately you'll find yourself a handful of interesting characters you'd…read morelove to meet. It gets really filled with artists, free spirits, photographers, surfers, wanders, entrepreneurs, everyone! In one of the corners of Cubao X is where you'll bump into all these characters at Fred's Revolucion. This dive bar of sorts is a colorfully and revolutionary decorated bar with nothing fancy, just drinks and the sound of people. Come drop by with a group of friends and you'll be surprised how fast time will fly and how many conversations you'll hear and overhear. It's got great character to it and a story-worthy ambiance. My friends and I have come by here a few times and each time we lost ourselves in the moment. I love how this place is super different from the bars you find in the Makati area, it's got that something different you don't find too often.

Fred's is the kind of pub you go to when you really, REALLY just want to drink. No dancing, no…read moreear-damaging music, no sleazy guys trying to pick you up, just pure unadulterated drinking. Doesn't matter if you're alone, with friends, or with a handsome Chinito you met on Twitter -- Fred's is the best watering hole this side of Quezon City. The place has this very welcoming ambiance. That said, I've come to think of Fred's Revolucion as a friend (basically any type of friend one may need at a given night). The staff is very pleasant (bartenders are always happy to chitchat with you) and their drinks are ridiculously cheap compared to that of bars in BGC and Makati. Try their Frozen Margarita, Bagnet, and Fish and Chips. I swear on the next Star Wars movie, you're gonna love them.

On the "other" side of Cubao, away from the usual hangouts like Cubao Expo, is a small start-up bar…read morecalled The Naked Turtle. No, no one's naked here! But there is a turtle. (Ask the bar.) The Naked Turtle is a nautical themed sports bar, owned by former dragonboat athlete Ana Santos. (Hence the affection for the marine theme!) It gives a good weekend gimmick feel without the crowds of the more well-known bars on the other side of EDSA. They've got all of the good pica-pica on their menu - salpicao, sizzlers, fries, peanuts, street food - as well as rice meals. Of course, they've got a complete bar, from cocktails to beers. I usually head straight for their Amaretto Sour, beef salpicao, and spicy tofu. To top it off, every Saturday, they've got the best, most awesome live performers ever! (Is my bias not evident yet? :D Okay fine, they're good friends of mine, but that doesn't make them any less awesome.)

I can't comment much on Buddha Bar Manila as a whole, as I only came during a specific event…read more However, Buddha Bar is a modern Asian restaurant and bar, which generally opens its doors at 4pm. The atmosphere felt casual with a hint of sophistication, mainly due to the ambience of the establishment. From that observation, I would perceive their price range to be around mid to high-end... Review on my blog: purplecuriosity.wordpress.com/2020/02/02/buddha-bar-manila/

I'm giving this place a 5-star. Excellent ambiance, food, cocktails and service. Salted egg roll…read morewas amazing and had the lychee cocktail. 1500 PHP to share but be warned that the fish bowl they use is really only good for 1 person. Happy with it tho, I will definitely recommend checking out this place while in Makati!

Solid breakfast buffet! Covers many international dishes…read moreincluding Japan's nato. They even made me champorado to order. There is also a wandering taho vendor. Define worth the money spent for the buffet

This is a restaurant / coffeeshop at the main floor of the Dusit Thani Hotel, it's open all hours…read moreduring the Day and serves limited dishes from a variety of options. Few dishes from each style of American, Italian, Chinese noodles, Pinoy and of course Thai. Would recommend Thai options as you won't go wrong with that portion (its part of one of the best Thai restaurant). The ingredients are claimed to be all natural and organic. Preparations are full of flavoring without being overtly spicy. If you are not feeling like Thai food you can easily pick any American choice sandwich or chicken wings etc.. The bar is adjacent to the restaurant and is full service. Coffee machine can do variety of brews. Service can be slow during late afternoons as they have limited staff during those hours and sole parts of restaurant closed. Overall it's great option to get a quick meal and for meetings.

Music 22 in Katipunan Avenue s the top option for those looking to relax by singing their hearts…read moreout with their friends, primarily because it is the most known outlet in the area.The other nearest karaokes places are at least one moderately long drive away, so its location makes it relatively convenient for people around Katipunan wanting to have a good time. The best part, for me, is the affordability of Music 22. For P99 per head, you can spend 2 hours of karaoke from Monday to Thursday, and 1 hour during the weekends. The offered foods, ranging from group snacks to entrees, and beverages (i.e. beer, juice) are also relatively cheap compared to the rates of other karaoke places. This makes it an ideal hang-out for those looking to spend little on fun activities, especially ADMU and Miriam students. The environment of this branch, though, does not really stand out compared to other branches. Music 22 Katipunan offers a moderate selection of rooms to accommodate groups of different sizes, although all the rooms practically look the same with a simple set-up of the karaoke equipment, table, and couches. Space is allotted for each room to allow for some dancing to the songs on some occasions. Some of the equipment, though, looks worn out, and microphones tend to break down more times than not. The selection of songs is sufficient, although the songbook is quite disorganized, making it hard to find the newest added songs. Its location also makes it slightly difficult to access. The congested traffic in Katipunan Avenue, especially during rush hours, might make it difficult to bring your car to the area. Being located between UP and ADMU, walking to Music 22 along the polluted Katipunan Avenue is not exactly a healthy option, either. Nonetheless, if all you are looking for is to sing and eat and drink your night away with friends, then Music 22 in Katipunan Avenue should be good enough of an option. The affordable rates and good company should make your karaoke time at the very least fun and worth your money.

This is the go-to place in Katipunan for Friday night outs to unwind after work or school…read morerequirements and exams. They have a rate of PHP99 / hour per person and they also have packages with booze and food to keep everyone satisfied in singing and munching. What I love about the place is that there are different rooms that can accommodate large groups of ~10 and small (even solo!) groups of 2-3. The KTV also has a wide range of song selection (classics, OPM, Kpop, hits per decade), plus the list is updated to the recent artist single one can hear on the radio. What I do not like is that students from nearby schools and universities may need to take additional transportation (jeep, trike, or car) because the place is not ideal to walk to especially at night. Aside from that, some microphones they place on the rooms are defective and the remote buttons are not readable, unless you often go to KTVs and you happen to be familiarized with their remotes already. ;) Overall, Music 22 is a must-try KTV and I would highly recommend this especially when on a tight budget and on a spontaneous get together. Nothing beats a night out of singing and drinking with the gang! :D

Dads is a buffet restaurant in Manila. They offer a humongous selection of food choices. They…read moremake an array of cuisine options from all over the world. I ate plenty, and I failed to make a dent in trying everything I wanted to. My favorite item was their Lechon Belly (not sure if that was the name of this delicious delicacy). Make sure that you do only fill your plate with whatever food you can finish. If you have a lot of leftovers left on your plate, they will charge you 200php. Do not be wasteful folks!! The restaurant was quite clean, and the service was polite and efficient. When we were there, our group had (3) people observing birthdays that month. They all received a free meal!! Nice bonus. Dads is a good place to have a delicious meal at an affordable price. Come hungry and Bon Appetit!

A typical epitome of Filipino food. Love the choices of…read morefood and the drinks too. Everything tastes so good, a perfect description of lutong bahay. However, the lechon is no longer crispy. Nobody is attending to you in the serving table. Though they refill the buffet, but the lechon and lechon kawali is no longer fresh.