Had such a fun night at Tipsy Pig in BGC! The drinks were great, the food was good, and the DJ…read moreplayed really fun music that kept the energy up all night. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the prices were fair for the overall experience. This is definitely a great spot for big parties, celebrations, or even just hanging out with friends after a long day of work. Fun atmosphere, good vibes, and a place you'd want to come back to for a night out in BGC.

Traveling to see family and stayed at a nearby hotel and finally found some time to go out on a…read moreThursday evening. There were a lot of local eateries/bars open at night but we were fortunate to find some patrons leaving and the table was quickly cleaned up so why not try this place? Glad we did. We had one appetizer and the rest of night we had quite a bit of the piglet salted caramel signature brews and it was worth it! The ambiance outside, music and service was great! When walking in to use the restroom, the bouncer/security guard gladly showed me where to go with my broken-Tagalog communication and I was suprised that the 2nd floor was very roomy with plenty of tables (and people!). When I return back to Taguig, I definitely will swing by for the caramel beers! Cheers!

Locale has the perfect vibe for after-office drinks: good food, a bar that's stocked with hard…read moreliquor and draft beer, and a nineties playlist every now and then. If you work around the Kapitolyo/ Oranbo/ Ortigas center, you know what I'm talking about. You can start with dinner from their long menu of comfort gourmet food. The truffle fries and Angus basil meatballs are sure to get wiped clean from the table. The burgers are good, too, but when I'm out with big groups, we go straight for the pizzas: salami and arugula, truffle, 3-cheese (Mozzarella, gruyere, Gorgonzola). Things get rowdy at around 9 or 10 p.m., and smoking is allowed inside at that time. There's an outdoor lounge, too, if you prefer to chat because the music can get really loud inside.

I consider this place as one of the shiniest hidden gems of Ortigas. Place is perfectly cozy for…read moreafterwork drinks or a night of catch-up sessions with friends. They have nightly performers and DJ's that cater to the interests of their patrons. After a long day (or week) of working, this place can be the perfect getaway for the unwinding experience you rightfully deserve. Spicy Gambas, Truffle Tapsilog (garlic rice topped with egg and Angus Beef strips) and Oyster Sisig are exciting must-tries. If you're a fan of truffle oil then you would definitely love their menu. If you're a pizza lover on other hand, go for their 3-cheese or bacon and mushroom pizzas. Don't forget to ask the servers for their buy 1 take 1 promos on beers and cocktails.

I stayed with some friends at the Shangri-La last month, and we stopped at the Raging Bull for a…read morenightcap on our final night in town. It was a very nice place, as you might imagine, a restaurant and bar on the 30th floor of a luxury hotel in BGC. It had a sort of American whiskey cowboy theme, though with the golden grandeur of the Shangri-La. The bar was pretty quiet at 10:00 on a Saturday night. Other than our table, the only guests I noticed were a very old white man and his very young Asian escort, who I do hope was being paid handsomely for her time. Service was polite and attentive, and we enjoyed a relaxing round to mark the end of our trip. My friend Nick L. was kind enough to buy. We got snack buckets of spiced popcorn when we sat down, then ordered ourselves some cocktails from the book-sized leather-bound menu. I had the Last Runner, a complicated milk punch with black and white rum, jasmine green tea, pineapple juice, passionfruit, milk, and calamansi juice. It was quite boozy and delicious, garnished with a charred slice of pineapple. I also admired my friend Bong C.'s Cowboy Old Fashioned, with Raging Bull bourbon, sherry wine, and vanilla. It came in a giant glass bottle filled with smoke, and he poured it himself into the accompanying old fashioned glass. We hung out for an hour then went to sleep, and I left for the airport the next morning. I had a great time in Manila thanks to my travel mates, and I was glad for this one last drink at Raging Bull.

Staff personalities and friendliness just can't beat! Especially enjoyed having a few beers and…read morechatting with the girls behind the bar mixing the whiskey drinks, which the bar specializes in. Restaurant was great! Extremely pricey for Philippine locals and still pretty stiff by Hawaii standards. Don't go if you're on a budget. But well cooked and presented dinners! Not a large place, so be sure to make reservations for this comfortably cozy place to eat.

I had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant to others. The food was…read moredelicious and i really love the drinks very cold and tasty..i also really enjoyed the atmosphere.. food is 10/10 ambiance 10/10

This bar is near and dear to us Peace Corps Volunteers. The staff is amazing and always ensuring…read moreevery patron has a good time. The mixed drinks and beer never disappoint...and the overall ambiance makes for the perfect evening with friends Now I know Malate is not known for being the best area, but don't let the reputation deter you from truly enjoying the hidden gems located in the 'hood. Oarhouse is the place to be. One of their most popular cocktails is the fresh mango daiquiris. Absolutely amazing! You will find yourself committing to multiple orders of pitchers of these creeper drinks ;). The best part is it is only 350php for a large pitcher, which is the perfect thing to split if you're with a group. The place opens at 4pm so come early since the mango daiquiris run out rather quickly ;)!

Remarkable Filipino food. If you don't mind spending on good Filipino food, this is the place…read more Highly recommend the beef salpicao and beef tapa. Nice variety of drinks, too. Cool ambience. Only concern is that there were too many mosquitos outside the restaurant but that's about it. Service is also satisfactory. Overall, solid place.

Ordered chicken sausage, corned beef hash, some drinks. Everything was pretty good. I like that…read morethey made their potatoes crispy and the chicken sausage was delicious.

Bugsy's is a cozy bar in the Ortigas area. The decor is that of a "speakeasy" from the days of…read moreBugsy Siegel. So, it is dark and a bit small. For me, it's the best place to chill after a long day. It is also one of my go-to places because they have one of the longest Happy Hours from 3PM - 10PM daily! Buy 1, Take 1 for delicious cocktails (the menu changes but the bestsellers are always there)! My fave cocktails: Lychee Martini (Php165, 3.6 USD), Mojito (Php165, 3.6 USD), Amaretto Sour (Php165, 3.6 USD). So, if you order these 3 during Happy Hour, you get 6 cocktails for only Php495 (10.8 USD)! Best for sharing with friends too! To go with the drinks, they serve bar chow. Their Buffalo Tenders (Php245, 5.36 USD) are the best! If you want something heavier, they have a lot of affordable food options. My favorites are the Country Fried Chicken, Grilled Pork Chops, and Fish & Chips. Bugsy's Ortigas is the perfect place to go to for good food, good drinks, and good vibes! :D

Bugsy's Bar and Bistro looked promising, but that promise was quickly broken…read more.. A number of dishes on the menu were described as grilled, but they turned out to be deep-fried - I didn't hold out a lot of hope for a positive experience after that. Tip: On a positive note, there's a broad selection of imported beers available; that goes a long way when there's little else to recommend a place. After we were drained dry by mosquites (despite the fact that we were sitting inside), I declared the time of death, and moved on :-(

Food is delish. Good for groups…read more My favorite is the Squid Aglio Olio. Garlicky but not overpowering. I still can taste the freshness of the squid - soft not chewy. Tipsy Kare-Kare is next in line. Although the sauce is a bit runny for my taste, it is still tasty specially the crispy bagnet.

I stopped by with the cousins on a Wednesday Night to catch up over some post dinner drinks and…read morelate night eats. We sat inside the main dining room. The ambiance is dimly lit with the industrial style vibe throughout. There was a DJ playing pop music which was mixed with the music videos that displayed on the flat screen TVs. The music selection had all the trendy vibes from the past and present. However, it is LOUD in there. lol You will be borderline yelling to have a conversation at your table. The service was good enough. You have to waive down the servers to order your drinks. The bar was quick with getting them to your table and they were pretty tasty. The signature cocktails on their drink menu were put together well. None of our cocktail glasses were cleared from our table for the 2 hours we were drinking and catching up. It was funny to us. =) We ordered some tacos which came out quickly and were pretty tasty overall. Nice work kitchen. I would return for the cocktails as the pricing was fair and they came out quickly. Cheers!

Decent Italian food in popular neighborhood. Easy access to restaurant and bar…read more Service- Friendly and attentive Ambiance- Casual and fun, live music, great singer. Food- Tasty

We decided to the try Sicilian Roast as we enjoyed Gringo, the restaurant beside it…read more Its a beautiful restaurant, big and spacious, with lovely interiors. The dessert on display looked appetizing. However, it is a bit pricey. Probably because their pasta and pizza dough are homemade. We ordered the prosciutto pizza. It was rich with white cheese and the prosciutto was the yummy salty kind. The dough of the pizza was also quite tasty. The tartufo pasta was really rich with the truffle flavor. We enjoyed the mushrooms and cured meat in it. Food and ambiance are great here but be ready to pay the price.