Must-see nightlife in Panay

  • Area 51 Secret Party Facility

    Boracay

    Apart from having one of the greatest club names ever, Area 51 is (low voice) the only underground party spot on the island. Its schedule is appropriately…

  • Epic

    Boracay

    This flashy club with its world-class DJs remains the most popular of the beach discos, and is also known for its Wednesday-night table-football matches…

  • Nigi Nigi Nu Noos

    Boracay

    The legendary Mason jars of Long Island iced tea (two-for-one during happy hour, 5pm to 7pm) and weng weng (rum, gin, tequila, vodka and Cointreau with…

  • Madge Cafe

    Iloilo

    This local classic, a small well-kept spot with plastic chairs and tables, has been serving roasted Iloilo coffee since the 1940s. It's a refreshing…

  • Wayfarer Restaurant

    Panay

    An upscale and stylish spot for a sundowner (P150 for a rum and coke) with tables on a lawn just off the beach. The open-sided pavilion has a pool table …

  • Brewery Gastropub

    Iloilo

    Nearly 100 imported beers, plus several craft brews on tap, are available at this contemporary spot close to SM Mall and Smallville. It has an interesting…

  • Zyron

    Iloilo

    If you like wild evenings, or at least the occasional pyjama or foam party, Zyron, at the western end of the Esplanade, is your place. You can't miss it:…

  • Exit Bar

    Boracay

    This driftwood-and-thatch watering hole, which turns into a mini-disco as the night wears on, is popular with old-school expats. As they're a colourful…

  • Jonah's Fruit Shakes

    Boracay

    Amid plenty of competition, Jonah's proudly boasts the best shakes on the island – the avocado and banana mix is sensational. Also has an extensive menu…

  • Bom Bom

    Boracay

    With nightly acoustic, often reggae and bongo-infused live music, laid-back Bom Bom is one of the best spots to kill time between dinner and late-night…

  • Aura Chill Out Lounge

    Iloilo

    This dance club with resident DJ attracts mostly students and young professionals. Entrance fee for men is no problem: two beers. No flip-flops.

  • Summer Place

    Boracay

    This seething disco is known for staying open the latest, making it White Beach's last call; at times it's a little less savoury for it.

  • Red Paprika

    Iloilo

    This open-air Asian place is known for its house cover band, Binhi, which plays 'oldies but goldies' Monday to Wednesday and Friday.

  • White House Beach Lounge

    Boracay

    A shot of Ibiza, this tasteful all-white beach bar, the first north of Station 1, is also the venue for big rave parties in season.

  • MO2 Ice

    Iloilo

    A complex combining a dance club, KTV lounge and open-air bar, part of the larger MO2 resort. No thongs (flip-flops).

  • Club Paraw

    Boracay

    This large, recently renovated open-air club draws people north of Station 1 to party.

  • Pub Crawl

    Boracay

    Organises pub crawls of big groups all outfitted in complimentary yellow T-shirts.

  • JLK Music Lounge & Bar

    Iloilo

    Head splitting from the clubs? For a truly chilled-out experience, submerge into the cool blue lighting and retro tunes of this Smallville lounge.

  • Grand Ville at Gaisano Arcade

    Panay

    This little plaza has karaoke, two dance clubs and a live street band on weekends. Busy till 3am Thursday to Saturday.

  • Water Station

    Boracay

    Will fill up your ½L water bottle for P7.

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