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

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.

I know they market this as an Irish pub but it seem to be more akin to an English gastropub. It's…read moresmack right into the heart of Mabini and easily accessible. No, this is not one of those bars in Mabini, if you know what I mean. It is a sports bar with several television sets showing different sports programs. The TVs volumes are turned down so no worries about getting confused with what you are watching. I've been to a bar with three TV sets showing different sports programs all with their volumes set on high. It was a disaster. Imagine watching a basketball game while hearing the commentator calling out jabs and upper cuts. Not the brightest of ideas. A friend egged me to try the Fish and Chips and was I glad I got "bullied" into it. They make their Fish and Chips exactly how it should be made. Crispy flaky fish with the batter cooked just right and not oily at all. The chips are also equally good. Crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. They also have a good selection of beers. Don't let their prices discourage you. May sound expensive but their large servings justify the prices they charge. If ever you are in the Mabini area then try Molly Malone's, it's one of those rare times when you can say that you went to a bar in Mabini without having to blush.

"We have beers as cold as your ex's heart."…read more With a slogan like this, no wonder Elbizens (Citizens of UPLB) flock to Jacques at night. There's nothing like a bottle of subzero beer paired with hot wings after a particularly stressful hell week, am I right? What I like about Jacques is its ambiance --very Irish. Add a few booths and it'll remind you of MacLaren's from How I Met Your Mother.

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

This is a great place to hang out close to the water. It has a nice outside area and the bar is…read moreclean and friendly in case you want to get out from the hot weather. They have a nice, basic menu and when you come to the bar, lookup May. She is a fabulous hostess.

Omg, where to start. Great chili dogs, endless supply of Hennesy and great yet beautiful…read morebartenders. They have super cool cooks and servers like Anthony. Celine and Yanyan are the best along with Mhay and Jelou I know when i come to Subic ,i feel at home. Greatfood and alot of (love)‼

Snaps Bar at Sofitel is still one of my go-to spots whenever I want a chill night out with the…read morecrew--good beers on tap, a solid fussball table that always ends up in hilarious trash-talking matches, and enough big screens to catch whatever game's on without fighting for a view. Last weekend we rolled in around happy hour, grabbed some loaded nachos and wings that hit way better than your average bar food (that Sofitel polish really shows), and just vibed with the pool view in the background. Staff were super friendly, kept the drinks coming without us even having to flag them down, and the whole place has this fun, laid-back energy that makes you forget you're in a hotel. Perfect for pre-gaming before a concert at MOA Arena or just unwinding after a long week. Easily 5 stars--will keep coming back.

There are days when I feel like hanging out and be one of the guys--- drink beer, play some pool,…read moreand watch some sports. On these rare occasions of doing guy things with my friends (unfortunately us girls can't always choose shopping, coffee shops, mani-pedi, brunch, or wine bars as a bonding activity), we would end up bowling or at a pub/sports bar. SNAPS bar is one of the places we go to for some beer and to shoot some pool then go hang out by the bay for sunset or hang out just after sunset. Drinks are hotel priced so expect to pay a little bit more than your usual pub. Service is good and the bar chow is what you would expect from a hotel bar. There's also happy hour from 5-8PM so that can also be an alternative venue for some post-work drinks or apero. Just a word of caution: try not to drink too much, otherwise, you may end up gambling at the casino just next to it!

Good place to hang out while watching your fav sports food is good like their pizza and tokwat…read morebaboy. They also serve wine

From the owner: The Pub in Quezon City has a lot of specialties on its menu. Our Crispy Pata is one of our best…read moresellers, tender and flavorful. Tokwa't Bagnet, Pork Sisig, Chicken Lollipops, Buttered Chicken, Pulpog, Sinuglao, Adobo Flakes and Touchdown Pizza are some of the favorite here at The Pub. Of course our BEERS are the COLDEST in town.

Generous portions, good food but sadly bad service…read more For a Wednesday evening where there were more servers than diners, it was disappointing to get the attention of one of the servers after 1/2 hour and then had to follow up on our order after another 1/2 hour, plus the appetizer never came! When we did get our burgers they said another 5 minutes on the appetizers and after 1/2 hour and a second beer we just said forget it and grabbed the check, which in classic consistent fashion I still had to go to the bar after 20 minutes to pay for it. So good food but don't expect good service.

Pretty good! We went around 2am and were able to snag a table for beer pong. The security was super…read morenice, and it was only 600p for two rounds. It was a lot of fun, brought me back to college days. I recommend just drinking your beers out of the bottle instead of pouring it into the cups, unless you'd like hepatitis.