Yelp is in the Philippines now...yay! So for my first review here, one of my favorite bars in…read moreMakati..Draft Greenbelt...my first stop on a recent trip to the pearl of the Orient. Upscale gastropub with an extensive beer selection and creative menu...my favorite kind of place. Super friendly service too...always a good time....definitely try the Angry Drunken Mussel pot...you can thank me later

I found this little gem and was so happy to see Hoegaarden! I had a Cuban sandwich. It was…read moreamazing. The ambiance on the patio was perfect! The service was a little slow but not inconsistent with most of the restaurants I have been to here. I would totally come back here again!

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!

I am very disappointed with the lack of professionalism from the owners and staff of the Social…read moreHouse. My husband made a reservation, well in advance, to have a small gathering at the Social House for 50 guests on December 15, 2018. Unfortunately we just received word that our reservation was cancelled to accommodate a party of 250 guests. I'm sorry but what happened to the integrity of "first come first serve!" I understand business wise 250 guests versus a small party of 50...but again we made this reservation, we were told it was good to go and now it's changed because of ?!?!?!? I'm very disgusted and extremely pissed off with THE SOCIAL HOUSE!

Booked a reservation for a certain date in this location and all of a sudden got cancelled because…read moreanother party with more people wanted the same date. Very unprofessional and greedy. I know it's business but you don't treat customers like that. Don't book your party here! You've been warned! If I can put zero stars I would.

Just visited this place last night with friends. They have tables outdoor & got seated outside…read more Place is huge with 2nd floor & looks a bit fancy. I ordered seafood ink pasta- it taste a bit sour & creamy. My boyfriend got the chorizo pizza- It taste okay. My friend ordered the carbonara and I tried a bit of it, taste good like the usual carbonara. All in all food taste decent but I think this place is good to drink & chill. Good for big parties since they have lots of tables & place is really comfy!

I have a lot of mixed feelings about Big Bad Wolf. I really love the design of the place - it's…read morevery Kinfolk-y and hip. Very "now", a place that's not easy to find in Manila. If you're a beer drinker, then you'll be very pleased as they have a lot of options here in bottles and on tap. They are also open late and have wifi which is great too. All guests get a bowl of free popcorn which is nice too. However, the quality of the food really isn't great. And they offer NO DESSERTS. Yup, zilch! The food needs a lot of work and for a place that looks as cool as Big Bad, they should definitely include cooler, edgier food items that are more on-trend. The cocktails could also use some work - it's a lot of uninspired stuff here. And the wines by the glass are often served stale and flat and there isn't much selection. Plus it's quite expensive too.

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've been searching for a restaurant that serves authentic crispy pork knuckle for a long time…read more Ironically, despite visiting Germany twice this year, I couldn't find one that truly impressed me. To my surprise, I found a German restaurant in the Philippines serving crispy pork knuckle that was even better than any I had in Germany! The skin was perfectly crispy, the meat was tender and flavorful, and it exceeded all my expectations. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving this classic German dish.

Great bar with great food! Ambience was perfect. Came here on a Sunday late night and stayed until…read moreclosing. Mango beer was perfect for someone who doesn't typically drink beer. I was pleasantly surprised how it tasted. The fried prawns were good, we ordered a flat pizza also and some noodles. Panna cotta and apple pie were good. I didn't not try the other items since I'm not a big chocolate fan. I would come here again! 4.5 stars due to having an unexpected guest (bug) climb onto the booth

1 Star - Unprofessional Manager (Tap Station Riverside, Circuit Makati)…read moreI visited Tap Station Riverside at Circuit Makati on April 4, and while the server was friendly, welcoming, and helpful, the manager was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. We paid using QR payment via bank transfer (BPI app), and the manager loudly shouted in front of other customers that she needed to confirm whether the bank transfer went through. This situation could have been handled privately and professionally, but instead she embarrassed us by making it a public issue. We already showed her the confirmed bank transfer with the complete reference number on my BPI app, yet she still kept questioning us loudly. I understand that payment verification is important, but the way she handled it was rude, unnecessary, and offensive. What made it worse was her attitude--she seemed very matapobre, possibly because we were wearing simple house clothes. She also kept shouting at her staff while customers were present, which created an uncomfortable atmosphere. The beer was great and the staff service was good, but the manager's behavior ruined the experience. Tap Station Riverside Circuit Makati should educate their manager on proper customer service and how QR/bank transfer payments work. Please review your CCTV footage from April 4, 2026.

From the owner: Philippines Largest Selection of Craft Beer.read more

This review is for the Tambayan Express café, which is definitely at this address, and is…read moredefinitely located on the ground floor of the John Birch Tower. That is a certainty. The Tambayan Gastrobar, which is owned by the same people, is diagonally across the street (J. Bocobo Street), and is located in a large building, and contains a hostel, a bar and a restaurant. It is NOT at 1607 J. Bocobo Street in Malate. The Tambayan Express is at this address. Everything in the Tambayan Express café is branded as Tambayan Gastobar (napkins, menu, glasses), but the manager assures me it is different. And she is telling the truth, it is different, with the larger place across the street offering a very large menu, live entertainment, and different hours, etc. Why the owners chose to combine these two very different eateries at two different street addresses under a single listing is a mystery only they can resolve. (shrug) Anyway, onwards - I had breakfast here; "Pampanga's Tocino" on the menu, which is: two eggs over easy, tocino, garlic-fried rice and slice of tomato. I had coffee, pineapple juice and a bottle of water as well. The bill was a peso or two under 500 PHP(that's less than $10 USD at current exchange rates). The food was delicious - loved it. The coffee was burned, and pretty awful. It's not unusual to get really bad coffee in the Philippines - it is the norm, really. Instant coffee (Nescafe, Folgers, etc.) is extremely popular here, and the reason it is so popular is because the roasted coffee you get in many places is so atrocious. So, not a showstopper that the coffee was so bad. Not good, obviously, but not wholly unexpected. Free Wi-Fi, and it's fast enough to get caught up on the news. You will need to get the password from the manager. I was the only patron in the place at 6:16 AM, and no one else came in before I finished and left. A nice bit of quiet time.

From the owner: Tambayan Gastrobar offers an array of finely selected dishes and refreshments in a place that…read moreinstantly transports you back to the glory days of Manila.

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.