1. Holy Smokes BBQ

Known for its American-style barbecue, Holy Smokes serves various smoked meats from pork to beef. It also has different kinds of wines and craft beer that perfectly match with its dishes.

2. Joe's Brew

True to its name, this hole-in-the-wall pub, with hippie interiors made from upcycled materials, has its own brewing facility on the second floor, where they make some really great-tasting beers such as the Fish Rider, Sierra Madre, Sun Sweeper, and Beer Flight, which go well with finger food like nachos and spicy chicken wings.

3. OTO

If you like vinyl records, then you'll surely enjoy the "old soul" vibe of OTO, where you can marvel at its extensive collection of vinyl records while enjoying some French wine or American whisky. Their cocktails are also a must-try, according to its resident bartender.

4. Handlebar

You think you're tough? Wait until you meet the Mad Dogs of Handlebar. Mad Dogs is an exclusive club of motorcycle riders, who decided to make their hobby of playing billiards and drinking beer into business.

At Handlebar, you can play billiards while drinking ice-cold local or imported beer and listening to live music. It also serves bar chow and all-day breakfast meals.

5. Z Hostel's Roofdeck bar

Featuring a roof-top view of the city lights, Z Hostel's Roofdeck bar is just perfect for those who want to chill and enjoy long talks with their pals through the night.

Although the space is limited, this rooftop bar still managed to set up a mini-stage for band performances. Drown your love sorrows with signature cocktails like #MayForever, Whatever, and Move On.

6. Alamat

If you like local food and flavors, then check out Alamat, which serves 15 types of local beers brewed from different provinces in the Philippines. The alcohol percentage and origin of each beer are clearly indicated in the menu, so you know what you're drinking.

Alamat also serves an array of Pinoy food, such as sisig, sinuglaw, and kilawin, which matches well the the bitter-sweet taste of the craft beer.

7. Pura Vida

Finally, if you're a fan of reggae, you'll feel at home at the colorful Pura Vida. Created by a Costa Rican national, Pura Vida serves Costa Rican dishes and tropical punches and cocktails.