Let me be clear. This is not a dance club. It's really not even a bar in the sense that you can…read moresocialize and drink as a single tourist. The only dancers are the ones on stage. And "dancer" is used very loosely for a lot of them. The beefcake is ok to look at. But with all the muscles, it's really awkward to just watch them move to the beat. It hurts to watch. And when they take off their shirts, all you hear are the screams of little girls in the audience like it's a Chippendales club for straight women If you want to go for just a few drinks, don't expect to be able to stand anywhere to watch the entertainment or cruise for your fling that night. The tables are reserved for bottle service, which you have to book in advance. There is a cover charge equivalent to US $20 - this includes 2 drinks. Ok great. But the question has always been, where do you stand if you're just a visitor and you don't know about the table reservations?? Any little bit of extra space they might have is dedicated to the myriad servers they employ. It's not like you can stand casually at a bar the way you can at other bars/clubs So it's really for cliques of friends to occupy the tables that surround the stage, and definitely not a place to go to meet anyone new. That is fine if that's what you want Without a table reservation, you really feel like an outsider, and they say you can stand and drink your drink at a table, but you need to leave as soon as the people who reserved the table arrive It's basically dinner theater Don't get me wrong - the drag queens are good. If they weren't, they wouldn't have a RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines franchise Personally, I won't go back This place doesn't provide a good enough balance of worthwhile performances with talking to cute Filipino boys or travelers like us It's just sad that it's only one of maybe two gay establishments total in Manila

Me and my friends were back in The Metro and we're ready for some nightlife. My friend's Jowa…read moresuggested catching a drag show which I've seen at another night club several years ago. Manila is home to a super colorful LGBTQ+ community ranging from flamboyant outfits, conservative folks, and all in between. We were ready for performances and entertainment to blow us away. O'Bar in Ortigas Center has been around for several years now, it's been one of the more popular shows around. I've seen YouTube videos of Drag Race Philippines but haven't followed religiously like RuPaul's Drag Race, but when I see these ladies perform on stage, I know I'll recognize them. We planned on coming on a Sunday with a group of 5 of us, what we all agreed was purchase a bottle of alcohol and get a lounge VIP table. The club requires each person a cover fee which included 3 drink tickets. But with the price of a bottle, table rates are fully consumable which we planned on being out for a while. What surprised us the most was not only there was one round of production, after the GoGo dancers were complete with their number, another drag show came out in a whole new repertoire!

Rapture has come a long way. What started out as a seedy-looking bar along Aurora Blvd. in Cubao…read morehas transformed into a decent venue. With Palawan 1 and 2 folding up and with only Starlites left as an option, Rapture's continued existence is a welcome treat to the Pink community. Rapture is located right in front of Aurora Blvd so it's not too scary. There is a huge signage marking the venue so you'll know you're in the right place. Rapture's interior has been upgraded too. Sure the area is still a bit cramped with tables and chairs arranged quite close to each other. Our waiter almost knocked our drinks down one time too many. The stage where the the talents perform and the jammers sing was also upgraded. Thanks to my friend Abner it now has a beautiful backdrop as opposed to a rather tacky paint and curtain combo it had before. The jokes are okay but nothing new. There are quite a number of people in the stage acting as the night's host so it's kind of a mixed bag. We found some of the jokes quite funny but the others are just meh. I heard they moved the dance floor to the second floor but I wasn't able to check it out. I will the next time we go back so there's that. All in all, Rapture is a viable option to the high-end O-Bar in Ortigas. The patrons aren't too shabby and there are definitely a lot of good-looking guys to oggle. Don't even try doing any hanky-panky inside as they're strict (at least that's what they say). The next time you want to party, catch up with friends over bottles of beer or both, try Rapture. It's not in the same level as O-Bar but I'm pretty sure you'll love it there.

What is a straight woman doing reviewing a gay bar for men? Definitely not as the voice of straight…read morewomen (nor of gay men), but as a spectator of a subculture she utterly loves. The place is very welcoming and it has a spot for anyone who wants a certain kind of night. A comedy fan? Just position yourself near the stage where their beautiful drag queens roast you and your friends. Up for karaoke? Sign up and sing on stage. Just there for drinks and hanging out with friends? Go sit by the back and chat your night away. Want to shake that booty? There is a laser light room just for dancing. Just a quiet, alone, unwinding time? Hang out by the bar. Looking for your next beau? If you're a guy who's into men, just look anywhere, really. PROS: Funny and beautiful drag ladies; NO BATHROOM LINE FOR WOMEN; Safe space for dancing, and doing anything else, TBH; Reasonably priced drinks; Staff is very friendly, service is really prompt; The owner is nice and approachable; Everyone's so friendly! CONS: Room for dancing gets really crowded and hot as the night changes; Long bathroom line for men; Entrance fee; Not the most "sosyal" vibe; Location is a bit scary TL;DR: It's a unicorn hole in the middle of Aurora. Go there because it's a fun place.

was here on a second visit. My cousin and I had a good time on our first visit, so we returned…read more However on this visit, the table in front of me has a bottle of jose Cuervo. They were definItely having a good time. When the gentleman paying the bill was talking with someone, another person at that table started to pour, what I thought was a shot. But he kept poring and pouring and he lifted the glass to look and it was almost a pint glass of tequila. He put the glass on the floor next to his seat. He waited a minute then got up, grabbed the glass and handed to one of the bartender. Shame on you 690,,,,,,,you got busted. Don't go to this bar, they cheat their customers. After observing what I observed, I immediately shut my bill down, paid for it and departed. Will NEVER go here again!!

The place is beautiful but it's really boring The guys…read moredon't dance well it's like forever slow motion and you look expecting that will warm up but it's never gets better ... Price of drinks is 200 they came with the bill 700 and when you pay they put 10% more .. I don't recommend to anyone to go there and i won't go back there again.

Not a bad "hole-in-the-wall" kind of bar. Service was quick and friendly; however, the smoke was so…read morebad my husband and I had to leave after a while because our eyes were burning. The show was an amusing new experience with comedy and props that I've not seen before - definitely the highlight. The DJ was actually awesome and had some superb mixes and great energy. The crowd was "so-so" but a bit thin for a Friday night and not what I had expected. All-in-all, if probably go back again if I don't find anything better or if I want to stay close to Malate.

exactly what I needed couldnt ask for anything more will definetly return beautiful peopleread more

This was my first time to visit Adonis @Timog Circle. We arrived at 11pm and there were only 3…read moretables of patron including us. There were a few good looking dancers and others (well you know, either out of shape or fat and not so young). And the dancers are not too eager to dance, some just stand there and flex. No entrance fee is a plus, only you have to pay the first 2 drinks @₱550 which is not bad all. In short we didn't enjoy watching as compared to the gay bars in Pasay.

Time nightclub is a lot of fun. It's a house music nightclub and the vibe is grimey (in a good way)…read moreand underground. Our Uber had missed it at first because the building blends in with the surrounding buildings that look just like it. It's not a "cute" nightclub that plays top 40 electronic remixes that you can sing along and fist pump to. If that's your thing, don't go here. They play house music and I love this place for that reason. I'd return here if I was back in Manila. It's fun. The music is great. The vibe is great. I'd forgotten I was in the Philippines because many of the people there are internationals.

Time comes up quite frequently amongst top clubs in Manila, however I must say that it is not for…read moreeveryone! There are three floors to the club, the last one being an outdoor terrace with DJ and bar. The first two floors on the other hand are very dark, cloudy as you can smoke indoors and relatively small. Entrance is 500 PHP which gets you a drink and the music is exclusively techno. No dress code and a fun night if you're with a big group of friends!

My vendor had their year end Xmas Party at Revel At The Palace. I decided to do a surprise visit…read moreand just show up. I love my team and the people of PH. Revel had good easy access, clean facilities, and great service. I like their booths, their security, and the fast bartenders (hehe). Looking forward to coming back every year!!! Happy Holidays Everyone.

unfriendly staff unless you are handing out tips. sucks unless you reserve a table. tables of small…read moreparty groups. smarmy looking dudes standing around the bar. u can sneak through to Yes, Please from the upstairs door by the upstairs bartender but u may need to show the older doorman on the other side of the door a 50/100 peso bill. sleek and chiq. seems to be going for some euro vibe.

smaller than pics show here. mostly teen looking dudes go here and some um "working women" and a…read morefew groups of old dudes looking to get company. more room to dance than at XYLO/Yes, Please (or club connected to Yes, Please). staff unfriendly and lie about crowds inside. otherwise, it's great :P

Too loud, too crowded and too expensive. There are many other bars in the area that would make for…read morea better night out.

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!

Memory lane becomes literal when I walk through the Fort Strip in BGC. I think I (and most of…read moreManila) grew up around this area, crazy kids trying to be cool in their lives, making like going home the latest defined our social status. Adolescents of every generation come here as if it were a coming of age tradition! Gone are the days of Embassy and Cuisine but hello Aracama and Prive! Like some things that haven't changed, "young adults" will be young adults, this place is packed on weekends and the alcohol doesn't stop. A few months ago my friends and I had no plans and decided to take our lolo and lola selves out for a spontaneous night. Randomly, we ended up in Aracama, with an open mind and a few drinks later we actually had more fun that we thought we would! It's funny how long we've gone from our high school and college nights of frolicking and partying but we definitely still got some left in us!

Back in college, I believe most birthday parties were celebrated in the Fort Strip. Don't get me…read morewrong, I am not the partying kind of girl. I am one of those who would wear matching pajamas on a Friday night, sip good tea while watching FRIENDS in my bed. However, I have found myself in the Fort Strip around 5-7 times now, not necessarily always drinking and partying, but also eating or just picking up my sister. But for those party people, the Fort Strip is a god-sent! It is lined with bars that serve beer and other booze colder than you ex-girlfriend's heart paired with heart attach inducing foods that surely screams YOLO. Famous spots here are Prive, Aracama, and Haze. If you're not into partying or is just craving for a late night food trip, Mercato Centrale is just a few blocks away and is open until the wee hours of the morning.