Must-see nightlife in Cebu

  • Turning Wheels

    Cebu City

    A top Philippine craft-beer producer, Turning Wheels has opened up a lovely open-air taproom on a side street east of the Ayala Center. More than a half…

  • Kocoy's Maldito

    Malapascua Island

    Kocoy's is the most popular bar on Malapascua, with the action extending well into the night. Bar games such as table football and pool lure punters in;…

  • The Social

    Cebu City

    This stylish, buzzing indoor-outdoor bar is a great place to warm up before continuing the night further uptown. Abundant big screens are conducive to…

  • Chilli Bar

    Moalboal

    A Panagsama institution where the mantra on the wall proclaims, 'The liver is evil and it must be punished'. Yes, this is the liveliest bar in town:…

  • Distillery

    Cebu City

    Uptown HQ for Cebu's young and beautiful faces, who come to socialise and – as the night progresses – dance to some of Cebu's grooviest tunes. There's a…

  • Bellini Champagne Lounge

    Cebu City

    Upmarket lounge bar with fine city vistas where you rub shoulders with Cebu's beautiful people. Sip on a champagne cocktail (P320), savour a dry martini…

  • Bamboozers Bar

    Cebu City

    A small, sociable Canadian-owned bar that draws a good mix of expats, locals and visitors. Musically things are far better and more up-to-date than most…

  • Sentral

    Cebu City

    Rammed most nights with party people, Sentral eschews the EDM and pop hits blueprint favoured by most Cebu clubs for a hip-hop, R&B and funky soundtrack…

  • Liquido

    Bantayan Island

    At the far end of MJ Sq, this friendly little open-air bar is the perfect place to perch on a stool and enjoy some banter with locals. Get stuck into the…

  • Kukuk's Nest/Turtle's Nest

    Cebu City

    This bohemian 24-hour restobar is filled with old books and contemporary art and draws a colourful mix of local arty types. Regularly hosts gigs from…

  • Park Social

    Cebu City

    This is the IT Park branch of the popular upscale sports bar at the top of Ayala Mall. It boasts plenty of big screens for sports viewing, a pleasant open…

  • Tonyo's Bar & Restaurant

    Cebu City

    A quintessential Cebu experience, Tonyo's is a huge, always-packed, open-air restobar roughly opposite Cebu IT Park. Drinks are very competitively priced,…

  • Oscar's

    Malapascua Island

    Named in honour of Oscar Wilde, this stylish bar has fine views over the ocean, smart rattan seating and a devilish drinks menu that includes great…

  • Mango Sq

    Cebu City

    Mango Sq is a somewhat notorious collection of bars and nightclubs conveniently located just off Fuente Osmeña. The names change but you can reliably find…

  • Club Holic

    Cebu City

    Club Holic keeps the party flag flying high in Mango Sq, with DJs spinning EDM, R&B and house sounds to a young crowd. Yes it's a little seedy around the…

  • Linx Lounge Bar

    Cebu City

    Lively, popular lounge with emerging house DJ talent and EDM anthems that draw a cool young crowd. There's also live music some nights. Linx is in Mandaue…

  • Other Place

    Malapascua Island

    Hidden down a warren of lanes in the village behind Bounty Beach this low-key bar has a pool table, beer garden and draws a crowd of locals and dive…

  • Shake Me

    Bantayan Island

    A fine juice and shake bar run by a welcoming Italian. All manor of tropical flavours are offered, as well as great ice cream, popsicles, snacks and meals.

  • Cubana

    Cebu City

    Lively bar known for its live music including good cover bands and reggae artists. It's down a little lane on the south side of General Maxilom Ave.

  • One Eyed Jacks

    Moalboal

    A large, two-storey American-owned bar with a keenly priced drinks list and a busy pool table. There's good service and live music some nights.

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