Manila Gay Bars

One of the first gay bars in Quezon City (1972) with nonstop entertainment every night. The One 690 features some of the hottest go-go dancers and aims to live up to its promise of “Real Men..Real Entertainment!"

The bar has a state-of-the-art light & sound system, gorgeous male models and top-calibre artists. According to president & owner Wilbert Tolentino, The One 690 aims to redefine gay entertainment bar and remove the stigma that they cater only for “flesh”.

Rapture Cafe Bar is a popular gay bar and club in Quezon City that hosts regular drag shows and performances from hot go-go boys.

The Queens are super fun and talented, the food and drinks are great and reasonably-priced, and the staff are friendly. Do note that Rapture is a favorite after-work hangout of local gays and their friends, so it can get crowded. It's also not the biggest bar, so it fills up fast, especially on weekends.

Fred's Revolucion is a gay-friendly bar and restaurant in Manila. It's known for its selection of craft beers, creative bar snacks, and as a safe space for the LGBT community.

You can find Fred's Revolucion in Escolta, where you can catch occasional live performances from local artists. They also have a pub at Cubao Expo in Quezon City, though the crowd leans younger.

Hoesik Bar & Lounge is a Korean restaurant and bar in Poblacion, a popular nightlife neighborhood in Makati.

The bar is known for its themed nights and lively drag performances, which you can enjoy while munching on delicious Korean dishes like kimchi fried rice, gimbap, and traditional Korean side dishes. Whether you're there for the food or the shows, Hoesik offers a unique and welcoming experience.

Amame is a premier membership club for lesbian and queer women in Makati. The club was founded in 2019 and aims to create a space exclusively for the sapphic community to socialize, connect and maybe even find love.

Amame hosts a ton of different activities for its members, from chill afternoon hangouts to weekend parties. Along with the membership, which you can sign up for at their website (foreign sapphics in Manila are welcome), they have a door charge, inclusive of unlimited alcohol on weekends.

Monarch Manila is a gay-friendly sports bar and lounge in Makati's Legazpi Village. The venue hosts LGBTQ+ events throughout the year, including Pride celebrations and burlesque shows. Food, cocktails, DJs, bar games, and sports screenings are all part of the offering.

Spectroom Greenhills is a gay bar in San Juan City with drag performances, DJs, dancers, and themed party nights. The venue regularly hosts different drag shows throughout the week. Expect a packed dance floor and enjoy reasonably priced drinks.