There are quite a few bars along Aguirre Avenue in BF Homes but this one is the only decent one…read morewith live bands playing. And by that, I mean that they're the only ones that don't have show bands playing every night (although it's fun watching now a show band once in awhile.) Just like most bars, Red Ninja has had events here too. Beer is cheap and I've heard that burgers and ribs are good here, though I have yet to try it. Parking can be difficult, but there's always a spot somewhere along the street. Sound system isn't as good as everywhere else but the bar just has this chill vibe to it that you wouldn't really mind a so-so sound system. Everyone is just happy and loving what they're hearing. There's a beer pong table in the air conditioned area where I've seen a few people make beautiful friendships too. It's a bar for young people and those young at heart.

So last night I did the craziest thing..I went out on a weeknight (wohoo!) I broke my routine of…read morestaying indoors, watching movies, writing Yelp reviews and basically just being in a horizontal position all night. I went to X-278 Bar with no idea about what it was like; it was just one of those places that I would see filled with people whenever I would drive along Aguirre. I came in there last night, looking like a "tita" in a crowd filled with girls and boys radiating a strong, youthful glow and ordered a rhum coke with a fellow "tita" friend. The music was pretty good, a bit emo that evening but nonetheless entertaining. I love that there's now a new bar 10 minutes from where I live, with live music, trinkets sold on the side and cheap drinks.

This Tides branch is a little bit more upscale than its counterparts in Mandaluyong, Pasig, and…read moreQuezon City. It doesn't have the party garage feel that the others do, but those looking to drink and converse may appreciate the fact that the drinks are the same but the place is quieter. Make no mistake however; the place still thrives in the night life. There's an al fresco area that leads to a beer pong table. The interiors feature long tables and lively music that's conducive to a fun, vibrant, evening atmosphere. The joint is always filled with laughter, conversation, and healthy ribbing. The servers are very social and confident; they will suggest Tides' best menu items, and they won't be wrong. I love their Soco shake, which is essentially a mudslide in ground ice form and served in a plastic jug with a nozzle. You squeeze the drink into shot glasses, and it's sweet, fun, and shareable. Drink with caution though! The drinks are sweet, but the alcohol is just as potent in every one of them.

I've honestly never been to a Tides before in my life, though I do hear about it all the time. I've…read morestepped into one in the ABS-CBN area, and it looked vast and okay and fine, but when they told us they couldn't let some of my friends in because they were wearing slippers, I was like, "Wow, really? At THIS place?" I finally got the opportunity to actually sit and have a drink at one in their Paranaque branch, which is the originating Tides branch, I believe. The place was packed, but it did look great--I like the whole idea of turning a big house into a bar or restaurant, so I liked how everything was. I guess the place had a looser dress code, since there were a lot of people in their flip-flops just having a gas of a good time around their wooden tables lit by paper-bagged candles. The waiter was very peppy and gung-ho at selling us their two-drink set with a plate of munchies, which we weren't entirely sure of. We just got one Soco shake to start with, which turned out for the best since their drinks apparently have a great kick of alcohol in them, despite the innocent squeeze bottle they use and the drink's misleading sweetness. We didn't get to try anything else after that. If you like your drinks with a great buzz, I guess this is the place to have them. The experience will be forever marred by their men's bathroom lacking a door though. I can take a gross bathroom (and it was kinda gross), but I do appreciate a little privacy, even if I'm just using the urinal. I'm friendly, but not *that* friendly. I guess if you're drunk enough you wouldn't care--I probably needed more alcohol at the time then.

House is the new kid on the block. Just two months since it opened, they have invited international…read moredjs and performers to hook anyone up for a fun-filled night. As someone who doesn't frequent clubs, I enjoyed the entirety of my night at House Manila. I stayed until Lady Trinity's set. I ended up going home at 4 in the morning. Someone has to let loose once in a while. Last Friday (15th May), House Manila teamed up with radio station, Magic 89.9, to an event called "People from Ibiza." They invited DJ Oliver Schmitz who flew in from Ibiza to Manila for a one-night only event. There were many people in the club that night but I didn't feel so suffocated by it! It didn't feel like we were all forced to be huddled in a cramped space. It was refreshing to be honest. It did leave an impression on me and my friends and I have decided to come back some time soon. House was full of yuppies, models and creative folk. You're sure bound to meet an interesting lot (of people). I know I did!

House is probably one of my favourite spots to party. Such a classy vibe and the security of the…read moreplace is great too! If you want to get a couch, you need to have a reservation so you'll need to talk to one of their promoters because if you decided to go walk in, the line would probably be long! Also, they close the doors at 12 midnight (I think) so keep that in mind. They have a huge range of drinks to choose from. Wear upscale as much as possible because they won't let you in if you're dressed down or wear too casual clothes. Shorts and slippers aren't allowed when it comes to the guys. And they also ask for a valid I.D. just to make sure you're legal. It's a fun place to party with your friends!

Since it's just a couple of steps from work, it's a solace to have such a relaxing place to unwind…read moreafter a long day. It gets nice and windy come night time and you'd love to bury yourself in their comfy Murano outdoor furniture. No breathtaking sight here since they've obstructed the busy street view. Maybe there is if you chance upon sunbathers lounging poolside! Chat up Adel who sometimes works the bar. Great guy! All the other waiters with his exception usually take ages to assist you. What I dislike- no ample roofing. Like useless shades that provide to protection from the rain making the cushions of their seats wet!

I love everything about this bar! Great experience. Definitely making 19eastbar a favorite hang out…read morefor me!!!

First of all let me say.... It's a great place to see the well know groups and singers up close…read more Not a bad seat in the house and you will enjoy the entertainment. That gets 5-stars. The reason for the 3 stars was everything else. This includes the food and the service. It felt to me like ordering food was a bit of a nuisance. First they did not have all of the item menus and the food I did order ( beef dish ) tasted like fish. I only ate the rice and the rest of the food sat on the table and enjoyed the band as well. The wait staff also seemed like they didn't want to be there. Also I noticed that there was no female wait staff, at least not on Tuesday. Not saying they should or shouldn't.... I just find it a little weird. So the restaurant gets a 1.5. Overall. I would go there again with a full stomach. Bands like freestyle and south border are worth it.

great service and awesome crew will surely going back to this resto with my family and friendsread more

Cool place to have a beer and play some billiards Food is delicious and staff is friendlyread more

For some reason, my balikbayan aunts and cousins love coming to this place. I guess it's because…read morethey offer one of the best cures for stress: loads and loads of laughter. If you haven't been to a comedy bar, what usually happens is the host/s pick somebody from the audience to sing but before he gets to sing, these comedians will put him on the spot and engage him in silly banter, so only volunteer only if you're game to be the laughingstock, only for that particular moment. If you're the type who would rather blend in, then you can let out your biggest, meanest laugh and not feel guilty (okay, maybe a little guilty) because everyone else is laughing with you. Don't worry, it's all in the spirit of fun. These hosts aren't just funny though. This place is also the training ground of some of the best singers in the country. People don't really come to 22nd Street to eat, but in case you want to know, yes, they serve good food as well. This place is an interesting alternative to your usual laid back drinking sessions with friends. Good food and unabashed laughter, sounds like a the perfect combination for an epic night out.

Laughter is the best medicine as the cliché goes, they said that it relaxes your body, and relieves…read moreyou of stress, but laughter for me keeps me alive and happy. When I go to 22nd street, obtaining laughter is not a problem; you'll laugh your heart out before you knew it. This well-known comedy bar is full of talented and professional comedians that wouldn't fail to tickle your funny bone. Jokes are mild to censor, but it's way too funny to care. They give time for customers to sing using the videoke or you could request the comedians to sing for you. You just have to be a good sport because the comedians involve the audience and cracks jokes about them too, so if you're sensitive then this is not the place for you. Nevertheless, I am always happy and satisfied at the services and entertainment done by their multi-talented employees and staff. Kudos to 22nd Street!

Still going through with its soft opening. The service wasn't rude, but it definitely left a lot to…read morebe desired. Our party came in and we're greeted and seated. We were the only group of patrons. That's when the odd service began. A menu wasn't given/offered to one of our group members. Then after drink orders were taken, we had to ask for a server to come take food orders. Strangely, the server only took one good order, put the order in, and never returned. After a few minutes we called a server over again and the same thing happened. Server took one food order and started to walk away, until we called him back. Once the food came we all ate and enjoyed the meal. However, when it came time to settle the bill, they came back with 4 separate checks. One for each of us. Very strange. Also strange is we counted at least 12 employees, many of which seemed to just be standing around doing nothing. The food, however, was delicious. I had the South Pub Burger and Fries. The Burger was cooked perfectly and tasted like one from back home, in the States. The Fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Very satisfying meal! I hope they are able to correct their service challenges because this seems like a great place to go, especially for Americans that want a little bit of a tastes of back home.

I've just recently gotten back to the party scene and drinking lounges are usually my thing while…read moreparty places would always either be a hit or a miss. I enjoy the happy dancey trippy vibe but at the same time I don't like my drink spilled or someone constantly bumping into our table / area because everything's so cramped up. You'd never have that problem with Chaos. There's definitely room for both types of people (dance all night or drink till you're sober). When you go to high-end bars, you usually have expectations like I do. I mean, you should get your money's worth, right? What I'm very keen on is the service and followed by the quality of whatever it is I'm paying for. Definitely worth it. They feature top DJs and artists both local and international so be sure to keep yourself updated on what's up.

My sister and I are sort of closet hiphop fans (well, not so "in the closet" anymore). Upon hearing…read moreof Lil' Jon coming to Manila to do a show, we were thrilled. My sister tagged me on a post and I knew I just had to find a way for us to go despite our busy schedules. Finally, I was able to get tickets and we made our way to Chaos to shake our booties and get our dose of Lil' Jon. It was both our first time to go to Chaos, and we were thrilled that as soon as we entered, we were greeted by the very fascinating lighting fixtures. After grabbing drinks, we were shocked to find a pole dancer strutting her stuff on a well-made "cage." She was gracious and wasn't trashy at all. In fact, it made me think of possibly taking pole dancing classes, if it meant I'd have her body and grace. Anyway, After a while, it was time for Lil' Jon and his DJ set caused the good kind of chaos. It was so much fun! At several points over his performance, cryogen guns were blasted from the stage by in-house dancers and the likes of us who have been dancing and were getting sweaty welcomes each passing of the cold air. To finish strong, Lil' Jon, along with dancers and service managers threw a champagne shower with about 10 bottles of Moet. It was crazy, tiring, and we loved it! The loos are quite the novelty, too!