When most people speak of Williamsburgos (aka Poblacion, Makati), the first places they'll mention…read morewill most likely be the taco and yakitori joints on Felipe Street, or the Latin American chicken shack on Ebro. But one of my favorite places in Poblacion is actually a decrepit little pub, located beside Ringside and a couple of sleazy strip bars (it IS Makati's red light district, after all) mostly frequented by geriatric Caucasian expats and their Filipina wives, and maybe the odd hipster or two. That being said, The Woodman's Head is a great place to grab some beers and gin and tonics for cheap. I'm talking 60 pesos cheap. In fact, I kinda hesitate to write about this place because I am clannish about where I like to hang out, and prefer it if people don't hang out where I do when I go out because I am a notorious introvert. Another really great plus about this place is that Travis, a good friend of mine, has done a great service to The Woodman's Head by introducing Deep Fried Pickles(!!!!) to their menu. I know that dill pickles aren't everyone's cup of tea, but hear me out. When they are sliced thinly, deep fried in batter and dipped in Travis's magical Ranch Sauce (I realize that sounded vaguely pervy), it's sooooo good. Would definitely eat these even without the aid of alcohol. However, going to the Woodman's Head can be a little bit intimidating without a posse (unless you're a dude. If you're a woman going there independently, I suggest you bring friends, because). Still, it's a part of Williamsburgos that's off the beaten path, that I enjoy going to when my night is winding down, especially when I can't be bothered to shout over my beers just so my friends can hear me.

From the owner: The Only Authentic English/Irish Pub in the Philippinesread more

great service and awesome crew will surely going back to this resto with my family and friendsread more

Cool place to have a beer and play some billiards Food is delicious and staff is friendlyread more

I visit/hang out at St. Patrick's when I need a night cap. I, of course, celebrated St. Patrick's…read moreDay here and it was awesome that they served Irish Beer that night. Usually, I go here after a long day and just sit at the bar. I order my beer, watch a bit of TV then head home. Simple. No noisy gossip, no blaring dance music... just a big ass beer and basketball on the TV. The food is pretty decent. It's just a bit heavy for me if I'm here alone. I recommend the Spam Chips! Love those! The sausages are good too. But, seriously, you're here for the beer and you can't go wrong with a draft beer. They have flavored beers for the girls. If you're looking for something sweet to drink, I recommend the Caramel Beer. They have promos for every day of the week. For example, they have Girl's Night Out Wednesdays. Ladies get Buy 1, Take 1 on all cocktails and wine. On Thirsty Thursdays, my personal fave, all their available foreign beers are only Php100. NICE! If you're feeling the oldie bug and want a chill night, this is THE place to go! Who knows, maybe you'll see me sitting by the bar when you visit. ;)

St. Patrick's describes itself to be your friendly neighborhood pub, and it absolutely lives up to…read moreits claims. Its gates are (literally) open for anyone and everyone to step in, have a few beers, and chow on some grub. Being a pub, they take pride in their beer and whiskey selections. Perhaps not the widest selection, ever, but pretty good for a bar that I can walk to. But, being somewhat of a buffalo wings connoisseur, I couldn't help but give theirs a try. I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked their recipe! I like my wings a little sour, and this hit the spot perfectly. Maybe a bit too spicy for my taste (although, I'm not complaining), but it is great for a quick buffalo wings fix. Look for Rachel -- she's the server who is stationed by the door. At least during the evenings. She'll take care of you.

Last year, I took a trip and spent two weeks exploring Ireland. It was one of the most beautiful…read moreand fun trips I've done in a while. Although not much of a beer drinker, I've grown fond of their famous and tasty Guinness beer on tap as well as the refreshing Magners Cider! Sadly in Manila, I have yet to find Guinness on tap but at Mulligans they have it in cans and Magners on tap! What a precious find for someone who gets desperate in times of extreme cravings! Located in Poblacion on Kalayaan, Mulligans has a pretty laid back and pub ambiance with a touch of Irish charm. The crowd of locals and expats alike flock here especially on weekends and when everyone wants to watch live sports! Service can be a bit slow so order your grub and drinks as quickly as you can but slow down and enjoy the pub atmosphere. They also serve good grilled steaks, decent burgers and super thin crust pizzas served on giant wooden boards. There's also a separate private room if you want to have a group sit down dinner. Definitely a cool spot for those looking for an authentic pub experience in Manila!

HIMYM fans will instantly be drawn in by the awesomeness of the name and all the experiences we've…read morehad with Ted and the gang while watching them on a TV, but other than the name, all references and connections to the show end there. That being said, McLaren's is still a pretty awesome place to hang with friends! It can be a bit of hassle to get a table on the weekends, but my friends and I have been lucky enough that there's always a group leaving everytime we arrive. I like that they don't allow smoking inside, but no worries to the smokers, they do have tables outside if you wanna enjoy a smoke with your beer. The booths inside are nice though! So probably better to just step out when you need to smoke. The booths are big and spacious. Perfect for big groups! It's always loud in the "everyone's having fun" kinda way, and if you're here with the right people the night could turn legen... Wait for it... DARY! LEGENDARY! (I had to do it lol)

Pa pa pa pa, pa pa pa pa pa pa, da da da da, da da da da da…read more Know that song? McLarens is one of those bars that just feel like home. It's one of those watering holes where you don't need to force yourself to go to; it just comes naturally to have a beer at before heading home. I'd say that this one is well in my top 5 liquor consumption establishments in San Juan. Cozy booths, outside smoking area, decent prices and good food (although their serving size for the chicken poppers was reduced as of late), It's a nice combination and I really can't complain every time I visit. There are, However, things that run into mind when I hear the name McLarens. Given that the establishment is based on the same bar in *that* popular show, I feel that something is missing. I think that the place needs to feel a bit more "Pubby" and a little less "Bar-ish".

It's got 3 branches along the same street, it's got to be that good! An Irish pub mixed with a…read moresports bar, Mulligan's has 3 branches along Aguirre Avenue (you can actually walk from one branch to the next one), and at least one of these branches is open 24 hours. Whenever my friends and I can't decide on a place to have some drinks, we always default to Mulligan's. It's not that it's a last resort, it's because Mulligan's is always reliable and great for big groups of friends. (And, for the 24-hour branch, at least we don't have to worry about getting kicked out during closing time.) As for the menu, the servings are huge and usually good for 3-4 people, (sometimes even 5-6) with a complete bar and all kinds of beer (even some foreign brands). Their popularity in BF has recently lead to another branch along Kalayaan Avenue in Makati. The Irish pub feel also attracts a lot of foreign clients, and the place becomes one giant party during major sports events like the World Cup or a Pacquiao match.

I have been here many times fun place good food. But today is the first time I felt like I needed…read moreto write a reveiw. Very rude waitress. She told me I was "Makulet".(with in 5 minutes of me entering) I can not recommend a place that will insult a customer to his face, it is worse because they think it is acceptable if they do it in a language that the customer might not understand. This establishment is not Foreign friendly, please do not support places like this that are blatantly disrespectful.

The wings here are great. The portion size is more than enough and comes with vegetable sticks…read more They have an aioli dip which goes good with everything. I dip my veggie sticks, I dip my fries and even my burger into it. They have a good selection of burgers but I am just simple and go for the Wagyu cheeseburger. There was one time the meat wasn't fully cooked (still reddish bleh) so from now on I just remind them that I want it cooked "well-done." Also the milkshakes are delicious. The chocolate Milk shake has the right consistency not too watery and not too thick. It is one of the better burger places in Manila. It definitely satisfies any burger/wing cravings :)

After having recently moved to Manila from California, often times I crave a good burger with a…read moreside of fries and wings, along with a solid beer. The place that I have been able to turn to to satisfy that craving is Charlie's. Their menu offers a wide variety, but I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to burgers, nothing fancy necessary! For this, the Bacon Black Angus Cheeseburger does the job. They have plenty of different options for topped fries, as well. I've had their Irish Nachos and Dirty Fries, which are both very good, but can be a little sauce-heavy from time to time. Buffalo wings are a favorite food item of mine, and Charlie's does a good job with them. I have also tried their Sticky Wings--also good, but a tad too sweet for my taste. Another reason why Charlie's has become my go-to is their beer selection. I'm a big fan of craft beers, and so it was a pleasant surprise seeing plenty of imported beers in the fridge at Charlie's. Overall a chill place to eat some bomb food with good company.

I really like this restaurant chain. The Filipino food is very good here. This chain is located in…read moreSM Mall of Asia (MOA) on the second floor in the outdoor part of the mall. My parents and I came here since we like the other chain in another mall. My dad ordered Betchay (Filipino ramen) which my dad said it's a little salty but good. My mom and I ordered, liang, lumpia and liempo pork and all were good and portion for two. Well, all orders are good for two people. The drinks are great, too; always fresh! Mango and buko pandan is a must get here. My dads gulaman is full of sago! He finished that fast! You always get free corn nuts, too. Staff was great and place is clean! Will come back if in the area! [130/100]

The place was clean, presentable and the servers were polite, but the menus were old and ripped…read more The pork sisig, kansi and mango shake were delicious, but the portions were small. I can order 4 pork sisig and kansi and eat them all day! That's how tasty the pork dishes were. However, the halo-halo, pork isaw and batchoy failed. The isaw was too dry and there's no street food feel into it. The batchoy was definitely bland and tasted like water with noodles in it. And lastly, the halo-halo was dry and bland as well. It looks good due to the presentation but the milk that they used seemed cheap and the bowl was not shallow enough to mix the ice. Overall experienced was okey. A bit disappointing because, the way he presented his food on instagram and on tv was not the same in real life.

For the appetizers, we tried the sisig, Spam fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders. The first two…read morewere such downers because the sisig was too salty, while the Spam fries seemed like all breading. The last two, on the other hand, were quite good, particularly the chicken tenders, which had a good balance of sweetness and spiciness. My friends and I then tried the two-patty burger, and I enjoyed the patties so much! They were juicy and flavorful, and the buns soaked so much of its juice, so they became a bit soggy. The fries that go with the burger were also good. We also tried the chicken Jambalaya, which was smothered with pesto sauce. The chicken pieces were a bit dry, but the pesto sauce did its work. What I loved the most about this dish was the RICE. Goodness, it was so good! It was spicy, but not overwhelming, and I think it's much better paired with the burger patty than the chicken.

Went here on a Saturday night for a friends surprise birthday party. Arrived around 830pm. It was…read morejust my group of friends there, which was nice for the surprise. The place isn't too big but has a couch area, tables with benches/high chairs and a small dj booth. At the back, before the CR, there is a book case. If you open it its a small private room. I wasn't able to get a good look though, maybe next time. Also didn't try the food. I did drink though...however I didn't pay, so not sure about the prices either. As the night went on it got busier and the music was good! Old school hiphop/rnb music :) Good to dance to. It is near the other clubs like Imperial, Aracama and Prive. So if you want to leave their are many options of where you can enjoy the rest of your night. I would definitely come here again to start a night out. Next time I'll try the food and figure out if the drinks are a good price or if I should have people keep buying me drinks. ;)

We live in One Rockwell and it's really convenient to just come down to get a quick bite. My…read moreexperience is the menu is pretty good but they do not go out of their way to make some changes or add something. Ex: to put the sauce on the side or add toast to the meal. The server had to ask the kitchen for any specific request

We stopped by eight coffee bar after Rockwell Weekend Market. My Germany coffee was fine but my…read morefriend's Irish coffee has really weird taste.