The financial capital of the Philippines, Makati is a great example of the adage “work hard, play hard”; once the sun has set it becomes a playground where you can drink, dine and dance till dawn!
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Burgos Street
One of the nightlife hotspots in Makati, Burgos Street has plenty of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a fun night out with friends. Within a five-minute walk from the Makati hotel of Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, this locale has venues open till the wee hours including Cafe Cubana which in fact, runs 24/7.
The Greenbelt Mall
Covering five large sections, this mall is home to nightclubs and bars. Those finding Manila hotel rooms within easy reach of this popular mall can look forward to laid-back evenings with family and friends with the Happy Hour being popular for reasonably priced food and drink.
Well-known Bars
When it comes to bar-hopping in Makati, there are plenty of venues to add to your list. Highlights include The Penthouse 8747 influenced by The Great Gatsby, the intimate Blind Pig and Handlebar Bar & Grill, a lively sports bar. Wine connoisseurs can visit Dr. Wine that offers around 150 types of wine.
Clubbing & Live Music
For some of the best clubbing in Makati, head to Black Market, a warehouse-style venue featuring underground music. For a more glamorous night out, the Royal Club with its themed nights and high-tech light and sound system is the place to go to, while Strumm’s is a great venue for live music from the 70s and 80s.