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Best Nightlife in Manila (2026)

Makati is the centre of Manila's bar scene, and its best cocktail bars have earned international recognition. Problem Child, which opened in 2025 and changes its menu and look every three months, entered Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2026 as the top bar in the Philippines. The Curator, a coffee shop by day with a bar behind a hidden door, appeared on the same list for ten consecutive years. Big Fuzz was named Tatler's Bar of the Year for 2026, and Ito, a seven-seat counter in Legazpi Village, is strong on low and zero-alcohol drinks.

In Bonifacio Global City, No Entry is a hidden speakeasy and supper club with live jazz on select nights. For a view rather than a cutting-edge cocktail, the Sky Deck View Bar on the roof of The Bayleaf looks out over Intramuros and is busiest at sunset. Most bars fill up from late evening on Fridays and Saturdays, so arrive early or ask about reservations. Use ride-hailing apps or registered taxis to get home, and carry ID.

6 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 nightlife in Manila

  1. Problem Child Cocktail bar, MakatiA Makati cocktail bar opened in September 2025 that reinvents its menu, look and uniforms every three months, ranked 44th in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.
  2. Big Fuzz Rock 'n' roll cocktail bar, Little Tokyo, MakatiTatler's Bar of the Year 2026, a rock 'n' roll cocktail lounge in Makati's Little Tokyo area with vinyl records, sofas and technically precise drinks.
  3. The Curator Café by day, speakeasy by night, Legazpi Village, MakatiA Legazpi Village coffee shop that turns into a speakeasy at night, behind a hidden door, and a ten-year fixture of the Asia's 50 Best Bars lists.

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1. Problem Child

Cocktail bar$$$Makati

A Makati cocktail bar opened in September 2025 that reinvents its menu, look and uniforms every three months, ranked 44th in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.

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2. Big Fuzz

Rock 'n' roll cocktail bar$$$Little Tokyo, Makati

Tatler's Bar of the Year 2026, a rock 'n' roll cocktail lounge in Makati's Little Tokyo area with vinyl records, sofas and technically precise drinks.

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3. The Curator

Café by day, speakeasy by night$$$Legazpi Village, Makati

A Legazpi Village coffee shop that turns into a speakeasy at night, behind a hidden door, and a ten-year fixture of the Asia's 50 Best Bars lists.

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4. No Entry

Speakeasy and supper club$$$Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

A hidden dark deco speakeasy and supper club in a former loading dock in BGC, with live jazz on select nights and Tatler's 2026 Best Design award.

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5. Ito

Counter cocktail bar$$$Legazpi Village, Makati

A seven-seat counter bar in Legazpi Village with a produce-first menu strong on low and zero-alcohol drinks, winner of Tatler's 2026 Best Service award.

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