Westgate alabang
Think of Westgate as the quieter cousin of Green and Grills, in Festival Mall. The rowdiest place going for it was the recently closed Tj's (which will be replaced with B*@&*'S in the near future). Now if you are looking to meet people you should go to Green and Grills but if you have your own group, don't like many choices and want a quiet time then Westgate is for you, because the only place to drink there is Whistlestop - unless you feel like getting a beer in Cafe Breton or have wine in Alba's, Illustrado or Poquito Mas - Westgate apparently is the battlefield of Spanish food showdowns. I mean seriously, there are three in a relatively small confine - now you know where to bring your senoritas!
Whistlestop is a throwback to my youth when I remember it being the hangout of choice for IS kids back in the day when there was a Makati Avenue branch. This is the last place in Westgate I have been to because TJ's was rocking crazy hard that night and I wanted someplace quiet. The beer in Whistlestop Westgate is always really cold and not at ridiculous "below zero" pricing - whats up with that anyway? I used to think there was a special refrigerator but upon asking some poor dude just has to check the beer in the freezer.
The bar concentration areas in Alabang I know of are mainly Alabang Town Center and Festival Mall. Westgate, Alabang is very close to Filinvest Mall if you take the Filinvest exit from the highway. Filinvest Mall has quite the nightlife happening in their Greens and Grills area with bars such as the Hawaiian themed, Molukai boasting of a consistent big draw every weekend. Off the beaten path is the Appenzeller, which I hear good things about and will visit soon.
Whistlestop is a throwback to my youth when I remember it being the hangout of choice for IS kids back in the day when there was a Makati Avenue branch. This is the last place in Westgate I have been to because TJ's was rocking crazy hard that night and I wanted someplace quiet. The beer in Whistlestop Westgate is always really cold and not at ridiculous "below zero" pricing - whats up with that anyway? I used to think there was a special refrigerator but upon asking some poor dude just has to check the beer in the freezer.
The bar concentration areas in Alabang I know of are mainly Alabang Town Center and Festival Mall. Westgate, Alabang is very close to Filinvest Mall if you take the Filinvest exit from the highway. Filinvest Mall has quite the nightlife happening in their Greens and Grills area with bars such as the Hawaiian themed, Molukai boasting of a consistent big draw every weekend. Off the beaten path is the Appenzeller, which I hear good things about and will visit soon.
Bf homes - bar after bar after bar....
Considering the general fun-loving nature of Filipinos and the number of bars and clubs in the Philippines, the night scene is always a happening thing. In Metro Manila, when one thinks of nights out, Makati, Ortigas and Malate are often the first places that come to mind. But anyone who has spent a night in the in the Parañaque, Las Piñas or Muntinlupa areas, knows that the south has its own milder form of night life.
By day, Aguirre Avenue in B.F. Homes is a hustle and bustle of commercial and residential activity. When night falls, the food starts sizzling, the music starts playing and the drinks start flowing. As a people, Filipinos love to eat while they drink and this stretch is lined with places serving pulutan favorites. Dig in to sizzling sisig and order barkada-friendly pitchers of colorful cocktails at Laiya Grill Sisig Republic. Sit back with a beer and take in the music at Cabooze or N’Los. Knock back a cold one while you chow down on roasted chicken and pork belly at Baliwag Grill and Restaurant. Or fill your night with margaritas and mojitos at the beach-themed Tides.
Also along Aguirre, you can find Miraj Persian Grill whose menu includes affordable fare like shawarma rice and crispy chicken skin, as well as cocktails and local beer. Like a few other establishments here, the bar serves shisha, which is a Middle Eastern water pipe used to smoke flavoured tobacco. Jook Congee Bar features different types of congee inspired by flavors from around Asia and a long list of mixed drinks, available by the glass or by the pitcher.
The bars along this strip generally have a more relaxed drinking atmosphere than busier cities further north. Shorts and flip flops are the preferred attire by bargoers. Having the bars a hop, skip and a jump away from each other and with outside seating at most of them makes it easy for pubcrawlers to lounge the night away at one place or move around from one to another.
During the World Cup season, bars and clubs in the Philippines teem with sports fanatics cheering on their favourite players. In the south, Union Jack Tavern in Festival Supermall with its English pub feel is a popular choice around this time, as is the Irish hangout Mulligan’s along Aguirre Avenue in B.F. Homes, with TV screens airing the games live.
Sitcom Sing-Along Bar and Restaurant in Las Pinas provides a night of drinks and laughter, with comedy shows and special appearances by local celebrities and musicians. Braver guests can even go on stage and sing with the hosts.
Bars are open nightly and on most holidays which makes the south the perfect place for lazy weekends out with friends or even a quiet drink before heading home after work whether you’re looking for a change of scenery or just a quiet place to catch up.
By day, Aguirre Avenue in B.F. Homes is a hustle and bustle of commercial and residential activity. When night falls, the food starts sizzling, the music starts playing and the drinks start flowing. As a people, Filipinos love to eat while they drink and this stretch is lined with places serving pulutan favorites. Dig in to sizzling sisig and order barkada-friendly pitchers of colorful cocktails at Laiya Grill Sisig Republic. Sit back with a beer and take in the music at Cabooze or N’Los. Knock back a cold one while you chow down on roasted chicken and pork belly at Baliwag Grill and Restaurant. Or fill your night with margaritas and mojitos at the beach-themed Tides.
Also along Aguirre, you can find Miraj Persian Grill whose menu includes affordable fare like shawarma rice and crispy chicken skin, as well as cocktails and local beer. Like a few other establishments here, the bar serves shisha, which is a Middle Eastern water pipe used to smoke flavoured tobacco. Jook Congee Bar features different types of congee inspired by flavors from around Asia and a long list of mixed drinks, available by the glass or by the pitcher.
The bars along this strip generally have a more relaxed drinking atmosphere than busier cities further north. Shorts and flip flops are the preferred attire by bargoers. Having the bars a hop, skip and a jump away from each other and with outside seating at most of them makes it easy for pubcrawlers to lounge the night away at one place or move around from one to another.
During the World Cup season, bars and clubs in the Philippines teem with sports fanatics cheering on their favourite players. In the south, Union Jack Tavern in Festival Supermall with its English pub feel is a popular choice around this time, as is the Irish hangout Mulligan’s along Aguirre Avenue in B.F. Homes, with TV screens airing the games live.
Sitcom Sing-Along Bar and Restaurant in Las Pinas provides a night of drinks and laughter, with comedy shows and special appearances by local celebrities and musicians. Braver guests can even go on stage and sing with the hosts.
Bars are open nightly and on most holidays which makes the south the perfect place for lazy weekends out with friends or even a quiet drink before heading home after work whether you’re looking for a change of scenery or just a quiet place to catch up.