Kara's BGC Guidebook
the BGC Night Scene
A quick guide on the city hotspots during the night!
It’s Metro Manila’s #1 food night market! Open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from early evening til around 3am!
34 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale
41C K-6thIt’s Metro Manila’s #1 food night market! Open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from early evening til around 3am!
The Island (formally The Palace Pool Club) is part of The Palace, Manila’s biggest destination. The Island Club is the country’s first day club and pool club. The club is similar to clubs like Marquee (Vegas) and Ushuaïa (Ibiza) with cabanas, daybeds, pools, and DJs spinning the hottest tunes.
89 locals recommend
The Island
cor 36th StThe Island (formally The Palace Pool Club) is part of The Palace, Manila’s biggest destination. The Island Club is the country’s first day club and pool club. The club is similar to clubs like Marquee (Vegas) and Ushuaïa (Ibiza) with cabanas, daybeds, pools, and DJs spinning the hottest tunes.
Shangri-La at the Fort opens the chapter again with its new speakeasy, The Back Room. With its dark wood and black marble interiors, forest green leather panels, plush seating, and a fully-stocked bar, it is not at all difficult to imagine Hollywood Golden Age figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Clara Bow, or Greta Garbo holding court. Solo drinkers and chatty patrons are welcome to sit by the bar. Large groups may want to retreat behind the glass doors for the luxury of more seating room.
6 locals recommend
The Back Room
Shangri-La at the Fort opens the chapter again with its new speakeasy, The Back Room. With its dark wood and black marble interiors, forest green leather panels, plush seating, and a fully-stocked bar, it is not at all difficult to imagine Hollywood Golden Age figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Clara Bow, or Greta Garbo holding court. Solo drinkers and chatty patrons are welcome to sit by the bar. Large groups may want to retreat behind the glass doors for the luxury of more seating room.
Food scene
Osteria is a casual Italian neighborhood bistro that serves simple pasta, meat specialties (definitely no pizza) and wine.
Osteria Daniele commands a warm striking presence on the corner of 9th and 26th with high ceilings, cathedral windows and casual elegant vibe.
Osteria Daniele
Osteria is a casual Italian neighborhood bistro that serves simple pasta, meat specialties (definitely no pizza) and wine.
Osteria Daniele commands a warm striking presence on the corner of 9th and 26th with high ceilings, cathedral windows and casual elegant vibe.
Awesome Spanish restaurant that’s walking distance from our place! They’re popular for their sangria.
La Pícara Manila
5th AvenueAwesome Spanish restaurant that’s walking distance from our place! They’re popular for their sangria.
The best organic comfort food resto! Also walking distance from our place.
27 locals recommend
The Wholesome Table
Corner 7th AveThe best organic comfort food resto! Also walking distance from our place.
Coffee Hop
Specialty coffee shop from Kyoto, Japan. This is one of my top favorites!! Try their Spanish latte (coffee with condensed milk)
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corner 30th StSpecialty coffee shop from Kyoto, Japan. This is one of my top favorites!! Try their Spanish latte (coffee with condensed milk)
Landmark cafes that’s really walking distance from our place! My top favorite coffee: iced sea salt latte (their bestseller).
Best to download the Harlan + Holden Coffee app so that you can order in advance and pick it up within 30 minutes.
harlan + holden coffee
3rd AvenueLandmark cafes that’s really walking distance from our place! My top favorite coffee: iced sea salt latte (their bestseller).
Best to download the Harlan + Holden Coffee app so that you can order in advance and pick it up within 30 minutes.
City advice
Getting around
When not in a rush, always book a cab via Grab
A little more expensive than the usual cab, but this is the safest way of getting around town, next to traveling via a private car.