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…
Must-see nightlife in Western Visayas
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Dumaguete
Cosy up to the bar or grab a plastic chair at this two-storey pavilion made of driftwood with a nipa roof, part of a complex of bars and restaurants on…
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Dumaguete
You could while away several hours at this student hang-out lined with bookshelves and mini alcoves (inaccessible to anyone over 6ft). Espresso drinks,…
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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…
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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…
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Dumaguete
The American-car-culture theme is obvious from the decor: antique petrol tanks, gas-drum chairs and an old VW van parked inside. Less so from the menu…
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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…
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Western Visayas
This bar offers beautiful sunset views and sports on a large flat-screen TV. It's part of the highly recommended Anchor Bay Watersports, and will satisfy…
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Dumaguete
This hopping late-night beach bar offers riotous DJs and live party music, mostly electronic dance music, from its concert stage. Expect a young crowd and…
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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 …
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Iloilo
This open-air Asian place is known for its house cover band, Binhi, which plays 'oldies but goldies' Monday to Wednesday and Friday.
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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.
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Dumaguete
Open-air live music makes this a fun and lively bar. Mexican food, not the most authentic, helps wash down the San Miguel.
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Iloilo
A complex combining a dance club, KTV lounge and open-air bar, part of the larger MO2 resort. No thongs (flip-flops).
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Dumaguete
The Starbucks of Dumaguete, an especially good place to hang out while waiting for a boat or flight.
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Boracay
This large, recently renovated open-air club draws people north of Station 1 to party.
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Boracay
Organises pub crawls of big groups all outfitted in complimentary yellow T-shirts.
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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.
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Panay
This little plaza has karaoke, two dance clubs and a live street band on weekends. Busy till 3am Thursday to Saturday.
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