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Night Life In the Philippines

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Philippines nightlife is famed all around the world. Most people who come to the Philippines inevitably end up on stage at some point. The locals are great fans of performance and make use of the many karaoke joints across the country to showcase their talents and passion for dance and music.

Manila and Cebu both have a very vibrant nightlife, and with clubs and bars open around the clock, you'll never be short of a drinking and dancing option.

The nightlife on the holiday islands is slightly tamer in comparison, being mostly beach-bar focused. Beachside sunset cocktails and drinks are favored as opposed to pulsating nightclubs, though a karaoke joint is never far away.

From the buzzing Boracay beach clubs to the relaxing Puerto Princesa bars, and all the types of nightlife at hand in the many other holiday destinations, you’ll surely find a venue to your taste to enjoy a memorable night in the Philippines.

Manila

The capital city of the Philippines, Manila is often the first destination people think of when starting to throw around the idea of making a trip to the country. This being such a large city located right off the coast makes the idea understandable, as there is certainly a lot going on here.

There are 3 main nightlife areas here: P Burgos Street in the area known as Makati, Ermita, and Malate, each of them taking a slightly different approach to things. In these districts, you’ll find everything from sports bars and massage salons to KTVs, and lots of other stuff in between.

The nightlife in Manila can be top tier, but these establishments will be a lot pricier than other parts of the Philippines. The girls will be a little more businesslike as well, but there are some who may prefer that.

For the nights when you don’t want 3-5 girls in your face the moment you walk into an establishment, the normal parts of Manila have a lot to offer. You can catch awesome rooftop views at bars like Sky Deck View Bar and Skye Lounge, both located in Makati.

Boracay

Boracay is a well-known and small island in the middle of the country, and also happens to be one of the top beaches in the entire world. It attracts all kinds of different tourists, most of whom want to just sit around and relax on the beaches during the day before checking out the nightlife during the evening.

Even though this is certainly one of the more family-friendly destinations in the Philippines, it’s still got a vibrant bar and club scene at night, and of course lots of girls in and around these spots. If you’re looking for the ultimate mix of leisure and nightlife, this is it.

The main area of Boracay is the White Sand Beach, which is split up into three separate “stations”. Stations 1 and 2 are where you’ll find most of the action in regards to bars and clubs, so you’ll want to mostly hang around there.

"A lot of places to go out for a drink" - Petrov from Russia

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