15 Drinking Tours in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $24Our pick

Join a bilingual guide such as Jiesel or JJ for 4.5 hours across Makati rooftops, street-food spots, music bars, and clubs. The $24 ticket includes skip-the-line access, free entry, and a welcome shot at selected venues, while food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“Started night at I’M hotel, spectacular views of the city… each place we visited offered a different scene from local foods and cheap beer to quirky games, to fun, tussle and laughter to photogenic Filling Station and then live music where you can sing your lungs off. Finish the night at a club that started off playing some good beats, definitely a younger crowd here… Our guides Jiesel & Rosalie did a good job of guiding and keeping the group, of 15 motivated”

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2.Music Clubs, Rooftops, and Go Go Bars Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $23Top rated

Join a bilingual guide for a four-and-a-half-hour Makati night out, from Antidote rooftop views and Asian street food to live music at Bourbon and dancing at Octopus and Neon Nights. VIP entry, a free shot, and WhatsApp group support are included. Drinks and food cost extra.

“I had an exceptional tour with Jeric (JJ)! Our guide’s honesty and genuine friendliness made the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. They were proactive in planning, always prepared, and quick to offer insights and suggestions tRead more”

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3.Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

Join V from Manila Experience for a three-hour Makati food night. Try sisig, balut, kwek-kwek, intestines, and vegetarian dishes at Hott Asia Bazaar, stop for dessert and photos at Filling Station, then finish at Antidote rooftop bar in I'M Hotel.

“Great food tour in Manila! V had great communication with us pre tour and on the night she showed us places we might not have found ourselves in Manila. A mix of the street food market and a retro 1950s style diner for dessert! Make sure you leave plenty of room as there is so much food! Highly recommend if you're new to Manila.”

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4.Makati Rooftop and Hidden Bars Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Spend three hours with Venus, also called V, visiting three Makati rooftop and hidden bars. You get a welcome drink, an English-speaking guide, and photos, while paying separately for additional drinks and food. Expect sunset views, cocktails, music, and a lively night out.

“Great night! Beautiful bars with a selection of rooftops and ‘hidden’ bars, great cocktails and magnificent views, music and vibe.”

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5.Makati “Pub Crawl & Bar Hopping” Experience with V

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $65

Join V for a three-hour walk through Makati’s Poblacion bar scene, stopping at Spirits Library, Buccaneers, Kampai, Dr. Wine, and Run Rabbit Run. Expect Filipino-inspired drinks, Japanese cocktails, city views, drink deals, and a group capped at 10 people.

“Jenny was a kind and helpful guide. We visited a number of spots for interesting filipino inspired cocktails, with the Spirits Library being a particular favourite. Highly recommend if you're new to the area and need some local guidance to find your way around.”

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6.Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Sardines Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 14 hours · from $126

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then visit Sumilon Sand Bar and finish with sardines and possible turtle sightings in Moalboal. This private 14-hour tour includes hotel transfers, guides, boats, entrance fees, and Moalboal snorkeling gear. Breakfast, lunch, fins, and Sumilon gear cost extra.

“Na filipínské poměry velmi dobře zorganizované, zejména plavání se žraloky, opravdu je zde velké množství turistů a opravdu je dobré stsrtovat co nejdříve ( my jsme jeli ve 2 hod ráno). Díky tomu jsme vše stihli a užlili jsme si i ostatní aktivity. Všichni organizátoři a průvodci jsou velmi milí a dělají svoji práci výborně”

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7.Makati Bar Hopping and Speakeasy, Pub and Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $45

Join Mari for a three-hour evening through Makati’s P. Burgos Street and Poblacion. Visit four or five bars, pubs, lounges, and rooftop spots, with live music, DJs, Filipino cocktails, photo help, and a small group capped at 10 people.

“A great experience - will have to do it again. Thank you Mari ! I want to experience other tours with Mari”

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8.⭐ Makati Bar Hopping and Pub Crawl Tour with Venus ⭐

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Meet Venus at City Garden Grand Hotel for a three-hour walk through Poblacion’s nightlife. Visit several cocktail bars, speakeasies, local pubs, rooftops, and possibly a club, with drink specials, photos, local tips, and an easygoing English-speaking guide.

“Jenny was excellent! Fun to hang out with and easy to talk too. She also takes great pictures. We went to 4 different bars and her recommendations were top-tier. Each one had a different vibe which made it unique. I would definitely book this tour again. Perfect for solo travelers!”

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9.Manila Ultimate Nightlife Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Meet guide Mari or Marti at Filling Station Cafe and Bar in Makati for a three-hour crawl through Poblacion’s speakeasies, pubs, rooftop bars, and clubs. You’ll sample cocktails, hear live music, choose from hip-hop, R&B, EDM, or trap, and receive 10 to 15 photos.

“Un grand merci à la guide Mari pour ce tour nocturne des bars de Makati… elle est très claire dans les explications qu’elle donne sur l’évolution du quartier, la vie des habitants … je recommande vivement ce tour au cours duquel on peut en apprendre un peu plus sur la ville à Manille. Encore merci !!!”

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10.Makati’s Top Rated Rooftop & Cocktail Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $71

Spend about three hours in Poblacion with local hosts such as Venus or Jenny, visiting rooftop bars, Dr. Wine, a house and techno club, and Antidote. Expect city views, cocktails, local drinks, optional drinking games, and a late-night dance stop. Solo bookings can still run.

“I usually go out on my own but im extremely happy I booked this rooftop bar tour. Our tour guide Venus was amazing and made the experience wonderful. All the bars she took us too served amazing cocktails and had an equally great atmRead more”

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11.Makati Rooftop Bar Hopping with Guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $55

Meet guide Mari at City Garden GRAND Hotel Makati for a three-hour evening of rooftop views, cocktails, beer, photos, and city insight. Visit three or four scenic lounges, spend about 30 minutes at each, and return to the starting point. Drinks beyond the welcome drink cost extra.

“Mari was an excellent guide!!!!! I highly recommend her. Learned a lot about Manila, and had a great time exploring the area!”

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12.Makati Bar Crawl – Hidden Bar, Speakeasy and Pub

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Join Mari and Mstartours for a three-hour Makati night out covering P. Burgos Street, hidden bars, speakeasies, rooftop lounges, and local pubs. You will visit four to five venues in a group of up to 10, with free entry and guide-led photo help. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Highly recommend this tour! Fun spots and great company. Places we’d never see and culture we’d never experience without it.”

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13.Panglao Bohol Island: Alona Beach Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $17Best value

Join Abraham Tours Philippines for a four-hour night out around Panglao. Meet at Abraham Bohol, visit bars along Alona Beach Road, and receive an alcoholic welcome drink at every stop. English guidance, transport between venues, and a social international group make this a simple choice for solo visitors aged 18 and over.

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14.Makati Hidden Bars and Rooftop Bars with Venus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Join Venus for three hours in Makati’s Poblacion nightlife district. Start with a cocktail, visit a house or techno club, then finish at a superclub. The small-group tour includes an English-speaking guide and photography, but extra drinks and club costs are yours.

“The bars were personal and unique. Some cool and relaxed hideaways located in what can easily be described as a frantic chaotic place being Makati . I really enjoyed the experience.”

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15.Poblacion Makati Bar Hopping Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet guide V at City Garden Grand Hotel for a cocktail, then visit a house or techno club and finish at a high-energy superclub. You’ll get one cocktail, photography, and English guidance, while extra drinks and club entry are paid separately.

“Venus and Jane have the best tour of the whole culture in Manila so friendly and definitely worth doing if travelling solo or in group”

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