Must-see nightlife in North Luzon

  • Cafe Yagam

    Baguio

    With its hardwood floors, big stone fireplace, acoustic music on the stereo and frogs outside chirping along in time, this is the kind of place that…

  • Baguio Craft Brewery

    Baguio

    Baguio's entry on the ever-growing ledger of Philippine craft-brew houses is worth the mild slog out of the centre. You'll be rewarded by around 20…

  • Johnny Moon Cafe

    North Luzon

    'Johnny Moon' is a play on Juan Luna, the renowned Filipino artist whose bold replica works decorate the interior of this cafe inside the La Tabacalera…

  • Heritage Brew

    Vigan

    The ground-level of this beautifully restored heritage house sees coffee slung in various ways for a customer base that knows the difference between…

  • Rumours

    Baguio

    A decades-old institution that draws a nice mix of tourists, expats, local students and random barflies. Some of the speciality drinks will, in no…

  • BarTech

    Vigan

    BarTech is conservative Vigan’s concession to nightlife. On the inside it resembles a New York lounge misplaced in Ilocos. Most nights you'll be serenaded…

  • Red Lion Pub

    Baguio

    You can find a drinking buddy or billiards partner any time of day at this expat fave. Good steaks and ribs too (mains P150 to P600).

  • Beans Talk

    Baguio

    Inside City Centre Hotel, this bright, canteen-like cafe is a favourite with students. It serves good coffee, cakes, smoothies and chilli-cheese fries,…

  • Coffee Break Vigan

    Vigan

    Cute little cafe that makes for an excellent frappuccino-fuelled respite from the heat. Its pesto pasta also hits the spot.