Food Scene
Good value with well trained and friendly staff. Our go-to for a high-quality cup of in-house roasted artisanal coffee and comfort food.
Recommendations: Matt's Lava Cake, Cracker Latte, White Cloud Mocha, Proscuitto Pizza, Tapa Breakfast, Minestrone soup, Osso Buco.
10 locals recommend
Kuppa Roastery & Cafe
4th AvenueGood value with well trained and friendly staff. Our go-to for a high-quality cup of in-house roasted artisanal coffee and comfort food.
Recommendations: Matt's Lava Cake, Cracker Latte, White Cloud Mocha, Proscuitto Pizza, Tapa Breakfast, Minestrone soup, Osso Buco.
High quality Korean dining experience. Ban-chan (Korean side dishes) is very generous and tasty. Very good for group dining.
Yoree Korean Dining
25th StreetHigh quality Korean dining experience. Ban-chan (Korean side dishes) is very generous and tasty. Very good for group dining.
The best place for the tastiest street food in town on the weekends. Hours are 6pm-3am on Wednesdays to Saturdays. This is a must see. Good for budget conscious travelers.
Recommend: BBQ meats, Buckets of Beer, Fresh Juices, Coconut water
34 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale
41C K-6thThe best place for the tastiest street food in town on the weekends. Hours are 6pm-3am on Wednesdays to Saturdays. This is a must see. Good for budget conscious travelers.
Recommend: BBQ meats, Buckets of Beer, Fresh Juices, Coconut water
High quality western-style cafe and pastries.
Recommend: Pastry Board, Wildflour Breakfast
86 locals recommend
Wildflour Cafe and Bakery
Corner 26th StHigh quality western-style cafe and pastries.
Recommend: Pastry Board, Wildflour Breakfast
Modern Filipino food. Reservations usually required for dinner since this is a hot restaurant. Filipino food usually doesn't impress me since I've been eating it my entire life, but this place absolutely blew my mind.
Recommendations: Fried Sinagang, Oyster Sisig, Bulalo, Lechon
51 locals recommend
Locavore
Burgos CircleModern Filipino food. Reservations usually required for dinner since this is a hot restaurant. Filipino food usually doesn't impress me since I've been eating it my entire life, but this place absolutely blew my mind.
Recommendations: Fried Sinagang, Oyster Sisig, Bulalo, Lechon
Cool outdoor street market for affordable ingredients. Also available are local street food, restaurants, and gift shopping.
115 locals recommend
Market Market station
Cool outdoor street market for affordable ingredients. Also available are local street food, restaurants, and gift shopping.
Gino's Brick Oven Pizza
corner BautistaAwesome place to fulfill your pizza cravings.
Local Filipino-style Cafe with amazing Filipino baked goods.
Recommendations: Ensaymada (pastry), Cheese Rolls, Mary Grace Mushroom Cream Pasta
Mary Grace
Upper McKinley HillLocal Filipino-style Cafe with amazing Filipino baked goods.
Recommendations: Ensaymada (pastry), Cheese Rolls, Mary Grace Mushroom Cream Pasta
Michelin star Taiwanese-style dim sum that is world famous for their soup dumpling or Xiao Long Bao.
25 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
Michelin star Taiwanese-style dim sum that is world famous for their soup dumpling or Xiao Long Bao.
Bonifacio Stopover
cor 31st StreetAn outdoor food mall for all your cravings.
The famous Los Angeles icon lands at BGC. Serves LA style hot dogs. Full bar also available.
Pink's Hotdogs
5th AvenueThe famous Los Angeles icon lands at BGC. Serves LA style hot dogs. Full bar also available.
Best wing deal in BGC! 10 pesos per wing every Monday to Wednesday. On Friday's the special is from 5:30-7:30PM. Minimum order is 15 wings or 150 pesos minimum order. The catch is you have to order a drink per order. Still a good deal considering the location. This price point for food is unheard of in this area of Manila.
Skippy's is also a pretty awesome sports bar with games and activities available such as billiards and it boasts of having the longest happy hour in BGC (pretty much spans the entire day).
Skippy's GastroPub (formerly Bar & Grill)
Unit 1-8 Federacion DrBest wing deal in BGC! 10 pesos per wing every Monday to Wednesday. On Friday's the special is from 5:30-7:30PM. Minimum order is 15 wings or 150 pesos minimum order. The catch is you have to order a drink per order. Still a good deal considering the location. This price point for food is unheard of in this area of Manila.
Skippy's is also a pretty awesome sports bar with games and activities available such as billiards and it boasts of having the longest happy hour in BGC (pretty much spans the entire day).
Drinks & Nightlife
Gets a little crazy on the weekends with live DJs and crowded bar. Really fun place to go to if you are into that scene.
Pro-tip: on the weekends, get a quick dinner and drinks at the outdoor market across the street before heading to Tipple
8 locals recommend
Tipple & Slaw
1634 Federacion DrGets a little crazy on the weekends with live DJs and crowded bar. Really fun place to go to if you are into that scene.
Pro-tip: on the weekends, get a quick dinner and drinks at the outdoor market across the street before heading to Tipple
Good nightlife for those who enjoy sitting and lounging with loud music at night.
Really good food and drinks. Usually crowded weekend nights with a waiting list for tables.
55 locals recommend
Tipsy Pig
Forbestown RoadGood nightlife for those who enjoy sitting and lounging with loud music at night.
Really good food and drinks. Usually crowded weekend nights with a waiting list for tables.
Awesome spot for the beer lovers out there. This open air bar has shareable food and a large selection of beers on tap.
17 locals recommend
Tap Station Forbes Town
Awesome spot for the beer lovers out there. This open air bar has shareable food and a large selection of beers on tap.
Nearby nightclub for those who like dressing up and dancing.
13 locals recommend
Reserve Gastro Tavern
6thNearby nightclub for those who like dressing up and dancing.
Tapas and drinks bar for those who like lounging and chatting all night with drinks.
34 locals recommend
Barcino Wine Resto Bar
Rizal DriveTapas and drinks bar for those who like lounging and chatting all night with drinks.
Premier super nightclub of Manila. The Pool Club consist of 3 clubs: Valkyrie, Revel, and the outdoor pool club. Dress code is enforced here with cover charge.
89 locals recommend
The Island
cor 36th StPremier super nightclub of Manila. The Pool Club consist of 3 clubs: Valkyrie, Revel, and the outdoor pool club. Dress code is enforced here with cover charge.
Hidden speakeasy bar within Pink's hotdogs. Entrance is next to the bathroom's hand washing area. Craft cocktails are available with high-quality ingredients and a well-trained bartender.
12 locals recommend
The Hotel Bar at Pink's
5th AvenueHidden speakeasy bar within Pink's hotdogs. Entrance is next to the bathroom's hand washing area. Craft cocktails are available with high-quality ingredients and a well-trained bartender.
For fans of American and local craft beer. This is the exclusive distributor of Stone Brewery from San Diego and Rogue from Portland. They also carry local craft beer such as Pedro.
The beer here is hoppy and tasty! Menu is Spanish inspired.
The Bottle Shop: Craft Beer, Liquor & More!
Corner 3rd AveFor fans of American and local craft beer. This is the exclusive distributor of Stone Brewery from San Diego and Rogue from Portland. They also carry local craft beer such as Pedro.
The beer here is hoppy and tasty! Menu is Spanish inspired.
Bar for beer pong enthusiasts. Deal is 350 pesos for a bucket of beer and 250 pesos for a beer pong table.
Cable Car - BGC
7th AvenueBar for beer pong enthusiasts. Deal is 350 pesos for a bucket of beer and 250 pesos for a beer pong table.
Pretty cool nightclub located at the third floor of Unit 27. I usually suggest this place whenever anybody wants to go out
Unit 27 Apartment Bar + Cafe Eastwood City
Citywalk 1Pretty cool nightclub located at the third floor of Unit 27. I usually suggest this place whenever anybody wants to go out
Shopping
Shopping mall that offers a good selection of shops, restaurants, and supermarket. Very nice movie theater is located in this mall too.
420 locals recommend
SM Aura Premier
Corner McKinley PkwyShopping mall that offers a good selection of shops, restaurants, and supermarket. Very nice movie theater is located in this mall too.
Beautiful outdoor shopping area with many shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
302 locals recommend
TWG Tea at Central Square
cor 30th StBeautiful outdoor shopping area with many shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
Arts & Culture
The Mind Museum
3rd AvenueWorld class science museum for the entire family
Parks & Nature
Burgos Circle Park
Burgos CircleCool urban park in the middle of all the action in BGC.
Essentials
Robinsons Selections
Grocery store for all your needs.
Grocery store with a great selection of fresh, ready-to-eat selections. Go here for freshly cooked food if taking a break from home cooking.
78 locals recommend
Marketplace by Rustan's
Rockwell DriveGrocery store with a great selection of fresh, ready-to-eat selections. Go here for freshly cooked food if taking a break from home cooking.
State-of-the-art hospital for any medical emergencies.
186 locals recommend
St. Luke's Medical Center Global City
5th AvenueState-of-the-art hospital for any medical emergencies.
Good place located downstairs for convenience store-type budget food and goods.
45 locals recommend
FamilyMart
135 Dela Rosa Cor Legaspi StGood place located downstairs for convenience store-type budget food and goods.
Entertainment & Activities
IMAX Theatre
8 McKinley PkwyHigh quality movie theatre experience.
Uptown Mall
9th AvenueVIP movie theater with large lounge chairs and waiter service.
In addition to normal 2-D screenings, theater has a 4DX cinema that combines 3-D with special effects within the theater such as high winds during a tornado scene.
142 locals recommend
Bonifacio High Street
Bonifacio AvenueIn addition to normal 2-D screenings, theater has a 4DX cinema that combines 3-D with special effects within the theater such as high winds during a tornado scene.