Whatever sounds you choose to fill your Friday or weekend nights with, these spots in the city promise a rollicking good time.
I think many of us can agree that great music—paired with good food, drinks, and stellar company—is a soul-soothing tonic after a long work week. Fresh sounds and live performances can get people euphoric in a matter of minutes, ready to hit the dance floor or sway to the beat from wherever they’re seated.
So if you’re in search of your next evening hideaway, we’ve gathered a few spots around the Metro offering everything you need to loosen those limbs and let your worries melt away, if only for a few blissful hours.
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The Peak at Grand Hyatt, Bonifacio Global City
The Peak, as the name suggests, is a must-visit bar for its prime location on the 60th floor of Grand Hyatt Manila. Tall floor-to-ceiling windows offer a stunning panoramic view of the city’s night life, while a sophisticated atmosphere provides comfort for its visitors. Things just got all the more fun with the launch of its high-energy DJ nights, held every Tuesday to Thursday from 830 PM to 1230 AM, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM to 1 AM, providing nonstop music and entertainment.
You can even pair the evening with The Peak’s selection of Belvedere cocktails, and its Belvedere Vodka & Nomad Caviar Experience—best for a party of four, the offering includes 50 grams of Kaluga caviar and one bottle of Belvedere vodka, perfect for that special night out.
Tago Jazz, Quezon City
In an unassuming neighborhood on 14 Main Avenue in Cubao lies Tago Jazz—one of the few places in the city that mainly offers live jazz performances across a variety of styles. It started out as a casual, intimate space, but has since been renovated into a more spacious venue. As a plus, pets are welcome—if your fur babies can handle the sound.
The bar usually comes alive on Friday and weekend evenings, though it’s best to check out their Instagram (@tagojazz) for all the latest, upcoming performances. Whether you’re into swinging big band ensembles, heart-pounding samba beats, acid jazz, or jazz standards, there’s something for everyone here as Tago Jazz celebrates the genre in all its wonderful forms.
78-45-33, Makati
Craving more jazz? Head on over to 78-45-33 for a curated experience. With warm mood lighting and an intimate set up, it’s a go-to if you’re looking for a place to unwind and listen to live music after a busy workday.
Open from 4 PM onwards every day, the bar hosts a variety of live jazz nights with different bands, with updates and schedules posted on their Instagram account (@78salcedo). Aside from jazz, 78-45-33 also welcomes other artists in different genres, even hosting special themed evenings featuring everything from rock n’ roll to John Mayer’s best hits. And while you’re at it, why not peruse the bar’s impressive collection of records (its name, after all, is a reference to the various speeds of a turntable).
Sari-Sari at Thai Mookata, Makati
Thai Mookata is a seemingly ordinary restaurant with some charmingly quirky decorative choices. A mini sari-sari store, for one thing, sits inside—but even that has its reasons for existing, as first-time visitors will find out. In the evenings, the restaurant transforms into the facade of speakeasy Sari-Sari, which hides behind a soda vending machine door (talk about panache).
The bar is home to your usual hearty finger food, including Thai treats, as well as a lineup of refreshing Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails.
More than a place to eat and drink, Sari-Sari continues to be a go-to venue hosting a variety of live performances, including those from both emerging and established musicians. The bar recently celebrated a fresh re-opening, which means it’s here to stay for all those looking to discover the best talent the Metro has to offer.
The Spirits Library, Makati
True to its name, The Spirits Library not only boasts a collection of rare bottles, books, and bar paraphernalia, but also serves as a safe haven for those searching for some fun on any evening. The bar keeps the party going seven days a week, from 6 PM to 3 AM, with a wide array of unique cocktails paired with live performances.
The bar also frequently hosts jazz nights, adding it to the list of special places where you can immerse yourself in the genre. A diverse lineup of live music performances, DJ nights, and guests mixologists from around the world complete the Spirits Library experience, ensuring that no two nights are exactly the same.
