Must-see nightlife in Mindanao

  • White Banana Beach Club

    Siargao

    There's no better happy-hour spot than White Banana. It's owned by a DJ and the music, piped through Siargao's best sound system, is on point. Come happy…

  • Matina Town Square

    Davao

    A collection of outdoor bars and food joints, and a handful of more upscale restaurants and clubs, MTS is a lively and fun spot. On Tuesday nights there’s…

  • Coffee for Peace

    Davao

    This small cafe is the retail outpost of a fair-trade community-oriented organisation, one of the first in the Philippines to export arabica coffee. A…

  • Alcatraz Penal Bar

    Davao

    Named for the American prison, as well as a defunct '90s Davao bar, but there's little nostalgia. DJs spin the latest club dance tracks, and strobes and…

  • Bluegré Coffee

    Davao

    One of the city's coffee culture pioneers and purveyor of durian-flavoured coffee drinks. Cosy and good food and pastry selection. A few other cafes are…

  • Acropolis

    Davao

    New owners, same as the Alcatraz Penal Bar, breathed life into this massive space known as downtown's premier club in the '80s and '90s.

  • Kitya's Place

    Siargao

    Kitya's is where expats go to swill beer and swap swell tales, especially on the lively reggae nights (Wednesday and Sunday).

  • Green Coffee

    Davao

    A large Starbucks equivalent with better cakes and pastries, as well as comfy indoor and outdoor seating.

  • Offshore Bar

    Siargao

    Cheap beer, soft-serve ice cream and billiards make this a popular spot with the tight-knit expat community, especially on rugby and Australian rules…

  • Jungle Disco

    Siargao

    A motley mix of locals, expats and travellers get down and dirty on, appropriately enough, a dirt dance floor. Tuesday and Friday nights are most…

  • Rum Bar

    Siargao

    The roving party scene heads here late on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Located around 1km west of GL.