Guidebook for Manila
Shopping
closest mall, has anything you'll need to buy, and restaurants/cafes with cuisine from around the world.
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Robinsons Place Mall
cor Pedro Gil Stclosest mall, has anything you'll need to buy, and restaurants/cafes with cuisine from around the world.
Food Scene
Cafe Adriatico Premier
1790 M. Adriatico StreetThe center of Malate's cafe culture
cafes with wi-fi. allows use of gym and pool with walk-in fee.
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Pan Pacific Manila
1004 Gen. Malvar Stcafes with wi-fi. allows use of gym and pool with walk-in fee.
Drinks & Nightlife
bar1951
Adriatico Streetgreat performers, chill vibe, colorful crowd
unpretentious watering hole for writers, photographers, neighborhood bohemians
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Oarhouse Pub of Manila
1004 Jorge Bocobo Streetunpretentious watering hole for writers, photographers, neighborhood bohemians
The Bayleaf
Muralla Streeta drink at their rooftop bar is a Manila must-do
Charmingly converted old mansion serves good coffee and yummy food. Boasts an airy rooftop bar with cheap beer and a great view of the colorful street life.
Tambayan Gastrobar
1607 J. Bocobo StreetCharmingly converted old mansion serves good coffee and yummy food. Boasts an airy rooftop bar with cheap beer and a great view of the colorful street life.
hip but casual open-air bar constructed from container vans painted with colorful murals. offers selection of grilled food, local and craft beers. some veg-friendly options too.
The Shipyard Malate
578 Gen. Malvar Streethip but casual open-air bar constructed from container vans painted with colorful murals. offers selection of grilled food, local and craft beers. some veg-friendly options too.
Arts & Culture
1335MABINI
2316 Chino Roces Ave Extension, Karrivin Plaza Chino Roces Avenue Extensionavant-garde gallery in a fascinatingly-restored colonial-era apartment
rather under-appreciated, but surprisingly impressive museum
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
Roxas Boulevardrather under-appreciated, but surprisingly impressive museum
The National Museum complex features several colonial-era buildings containing well-curated displays of art, natural and historical artifacts. A must for art, culture and history buffs.
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National Museum of the Philippines
The National Museum complex features several colonial-era buildings containing well-curated displays of art, natural and historical artifacts. A must for art, culture and history buffs.
A dramatic, modern structure adjacent to the historic Casino Espanol compound, this features a museum, cafe and regular screenings of notable films
Cinematheque Centre Manila
855 Kalaw AveA dramatic, modern structure adjacent to the historic Casino Espanol compound, this features a museum, cafe and regular screenings of notable films
The epicenter of the Philippine arts and cultural scene. Shows, installations and exhibits year-round.
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Cultural Center of the Philippines
Roxas BoulevardThe epicenter of the Philippine arts and cultural scene. Shows, installations and exhibits year-round.
Continuously improving and evolving, old Manila's expansive museum district offers a wealth of art, history and culture for an unbeatable price - free!
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National Museum of the Philippines
Continuously improving and evolving, old Manila's expansive museum district offers a wealth of art, history and culture for an unbeatable price - free!
Sightseeing
the neighborhood parish, hundreds of years old, carefully restored and maintained
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Malate Catholic Church
2000 M. H. Del Pilar Stthe neighborhood parish, hundreds of years old, carefully restored and maintained
serene green spot with old stone colonial architecture, spooky history, and live cultural performances
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Paco Park and Cemetery
Belenserene green spot with old stone colonial architecture, spooky history, and live cultural performances
Park, cultural and museum compound featuring the colonial legacy of Spain (and a bit of Britain) in Manila
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Fort Santiago
Park, cultural and museum compound featuring the colonial legacy of Spain (and a bit of Britain) in Manila
Everything Else
A local favorite, affordable authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with unique ambiance.
Shawarma Snack Center
484 Salas StA local favorite, affordable authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with unique ambiance.
eclectic restored heritage building in downtown Manila that hosts a hipster-y cafe and bar, crafts stalls, art installations, workspaces and design ateliers.
First United Building
413 Escolta Streeteclectic restored heritage building in downtown Manila that hosts a hipster-y cafe and bar, crafts stalls, art installations, workspaces and design ateliers.
Parks & Nature
One of Manila's largest parks and definitely its most historic. Come to picnic, watch the changing of the guards or the colorful fountains
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Rizal Park
One of Manila's largest parks and definitely its most historic. Come to picnic, watch the changing of the guards or the colorful fountains