Local Hollywood
Hardrock Cafè (Glorietta, Makati)

Located at the heart of Makati, Hardrock Cafè is known as THE place to be when it comes to live performances of known bands and performers both local and foreign. It's best known for its Hollywood aura since it is a branch here in the Philippines with branches known worldwide . When there is no performer or band for the evening, there is no cover charge and entrance fee but when there is a show, an entrance fee is charged when you enter at 9 pm onwards since show starts at around 9:30. At this time, you're there not for the food anymore but for the performer.

Latino Fever
Cafè Havana (Greenbelt 3, Makati)

What's eye-catching with this place is the presence of many foreigners particularly North Americans and Latinos. When asked why they chose this place to spend the night, an American answered, "well, Cafè Havana is popular!" Indeed, it is famous among the foreigners perhaps because of first and foremost, it's name. Havana is a historic place in Cuba which is of importance to Americans and Latins. So with their name, it can attract foreigners. Also, it has a unique Latino atmosphere because of the Latin music played by not the usual rhythms instruments but with Bongos and other distinct musical instruments.

Jamaican Frenzy
Montego (Eastwood City, Libis)

As it is with Café Havana, Montego is also a unique concept bringing alive a foreign atmosphere. If Havana is Cuban, Montego is Jamaican. Locals, Jamaicans and other foreigners go to Montego for a night of Reggae and of Bob Marley but other types of music can be requested also. But aside from its different music, mostly yuppies and adults come there to taste their specialty, spicy Jamaican food.

Sporty Gimik
Bargo (Eastwwood City, Libis)

And yet another unique gimick of a resto-bar, a sports bar. They offer you another choice of activity, billiards. Teens, yuppies and adults flock to Bargo for a night of eating, drinking, dancing and billiards. Their billiard tables are at the 2nd floor while you can dance the night away at guess where… at the whole 3rd floor. Talk about maximizing your night.

The Deviation
Nappa Bistro & Bar (Eastwood City, Libis)

A bistro-bar is an alteration of the resto-bar. Here, it is a more formal and elegant setting and ambiance which in turn will make you spend more. But a bistro provides a soulful evening of relaxation because of its soothing music in the form of piano accompaniments and classical music. Adults and yuppies are the ones it caters to.

Resto-bars may have different styles, themes and approaches for them to survive but what remains is the concept of a place where people can come together to dine, drink and unwind, all night long.

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