Bottoms up!
A long and stressful work week is often succeeded by a craving for beer. After all, what’s a better way to unwind and destress?
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Kick off the weekend with a cold, crisp pint in hand, sizzling meat on the grill, and great conversation with family and friends. Whether you’re craving Korean BBQ, savory Japanese umami, or Filipino pulutan to die for, we’ve rounded up the best grill restaurants perfect for beer binging.
Gogii Yolii
Gogii Yolii is a cozy Korean barbecue spot, ideal for unwinding with family and friends. For just P899, guests can enjoy an unlimited feast of ramyeon, fresh meats, and a wide array of banchan, with premium offerings like the tempura basket and buttered scallops adding an extra treat.
With K-pop tunes in the background and K-drama-inspired cocktails like the soju tequila mix, named after Our Beloved Summer, Gogii Yolii brings the flavors and fun of Korean culture right to your table.
The Smokeyard
The Smokeyard is a haven for meat lovers looking to indulge their cravings. Nestled in Diliman, this quaint restaurant offers a mouthwatering range of smoked delights, from tender pulled pork to melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket.
They also have Filipino pulutan classics like sisig and chicken wings, perfect for a cold beer. The smoky aromas and inviting atmosphere make The Smokeyard a must-visit for carnivores in the city.
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93 Sct Delgado St, Poblacion, Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
The Smokery
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience outside the metro, then The Smokery might be what you’re looking for. Set against the backdrop of Pampanga’s vibrant streets, this food truck is a Filipino-Mexican fusion that offers distinctive flavor combinations such as their pares burrito and kare kare burrito.
The Smokery also offers beer, cocktails, and wine to complement your meal.
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A Lim St, Pampanga, Cutcut, Angeles, Pampanga
Alibi Music Lounge
Alibi Music Lounge is the place to be if you’re in Makati and looking for a place to dance the troubles away. They have a wide selection of drinks, including local favorites like San Miguel Pilsen, Apple, and Lemon, to international cocktail staples like JaCoke (Jack Daniels and Coke). If you want to splurge and live it up, Alibi also has tequila favorites Jose Cuervo Gold and Silver.
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5033 P Burgos St, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
Cargofish
Whether you’re channeling your inner Hugh Grant while enjoying a pint of beer and comforting fish and chips or looking to try something different, CargoFish has you covered. Lodged in the busy streets of BGC, this restaurant provides you with customization options for your meals. Choose from their assortment of fish or meat, including dory, tilapia, chicken, and sausage. Each dish is complemented by two sides and your choice of sauce.
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4/F, 9th Ave cor 36th St, Uptown Mall, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Funki Izakaya
Located inside Pop Up in Katipunan, Funki Izakaya is a nice break from the usual beer spots around the area. They’re a relatively cheaper option that provides the familiar food quality to be expected of in Katipunan.
Izakaya’s otsumami (beer match snacks) are perfect to snack on while enjoying beer. The Manong’s Bilao and takoyaki fries, in particular, are fan favorites for the younger audience and the young at heart.
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273 Xavierville Ave cor Katipunan Ave, The Pop Up Katipunan, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Mismoo Grill
Mismoo Grill is as Filipino as it gets. Situated in QC, its menu consists of different grilled meat and seafood that cater to local taste buds. After all, what’s more Filipino than inihaw na liempo and chicken inasal served with java rice? They also have sinuglaw, which is basically the offspring of grilled pork belly and fish ceviche’s marriage.
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387 P Tuazon Ave cor A De Legaspi St, P. Tuazon, P Tuazon, Marilag, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Chinitoboy Barbecue Grill Joint
If you’re in the mood for some authentic barbecue grilled over charcoal, then Chinitoboy Barbecue Grill Joint is for you. Their grill menu is diverse, with classics like boneless bangus and pork BBQ, while offering unique options like grilled catfish, chicken butt, and pork skin. While their grill menu boasts a variety of options, their beer partners are equally tempting, with the crispy pata being a crowd favorite with its crackling skin and tender, juicy meat.
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117 Molave St, Molave, Duyan-duyan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
The Coconut Club
The Coconut Club lets you explore an array of different drinks, from beers to cocktails and specialty beverages. Why not up the fun and test their signature 10 in 10 challenge; where you need to drink ten shots in ten minutes to get your name posted on the club’s leaderboard.
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G/F, 7th Ave, Bonifacio High Street Centrale, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Sultan Mediterranean Grill
Located in Salcedo Village in Makati, Sultan Mediterranean Grill has Middle Eastern specialties like kebabs, shawarma, hummus, and more. It may seem like a foreign concept to some, but Mediterranean food pairs nicely with beer because the fatty nature of some dishes negates the bitterness of beer.
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G/F, Valero St, Valero Plaza Condominium, Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila
Calleza Grill
Calleza Grill is perfect for those looking to unwind with family. The vibrant and cozy interior and the mellow music serenading you in the background all make for a pleasant dinner. While the vibes are immaculate, the food is equally magnificent. Their seafood specials consist of different sashimi like fresh tuna and salmon. They also serve an assortment of vegetables if you’re conscious of your diet. As for specialties, their seafood kare kare and crispy pata are both must-tries.
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L Sumulong Memorial Circle (Beside UCPB Antipolo and La Travieza Restaurant) , Antipolo, San Jose, Antipolo, Rizal
I Darts Dash
I Darts Dash is a unique sports bar that breaks free from the mold of traditional bars. Their menu has familiar favorites with a modern twist, like their spam cubes and BBQ pulled pork fries. You can also share a pizza with friends as you throw darts or watch a sporting event.
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4/F, 7th Ave cor 30th St, C3 Annex Bldg, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Toritori Kushiyaki Snack Bar
Snuggled nicely in the heart of San Juan, Toritori Kushiyaki Snack Bar offers a unique dining experience with its Gatsby-like interior. As for the food, you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine like makimono with varying flavors, such as their toritori roll (crab stick), salmon cheese roll, and seafood futomaki (tuna and salmon).
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197 Wilson St, San Juan, Sta Lucia, San Juan, Metro Manila
B&B Grill
Kapampangans take pride in the traditional way sisig is prepared. If you’re a non-believer of the egg and mayonnaise-less dish, then B&B Grill might help you convert. Besides their sisig, B&B also has binagoongang crispy pata, fried catfish, and kinilaw na tanigue for you to try.
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Teresa St, The Nepo Quad, Angeles, Sto Rosario, Angeles, Pampanga
HOB House of Bulalugaw and Bustek
HOB House of Bulalugaw and Bustek has a wide selection of Filipino dishes. Try their matalinong bulalo (bulalo with brain), beef sisig sisigan, and hindinakdagan (dinakdakan) to pair with your cold beer.
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G/F, Missouri St cor Annapolis St, Promenade Mall, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila
Tai Koo HK Roast
Tai Koo HK Roast is a Hong Kong-inspired restaurant in Mandaluyong that offers Cantonese dishes like roast duck paired with freshly-made wonton, char siu pork, and dimsums like siomai and hakaw. You can also try their dessert options consisting of ube cheese buchi and ube buchi.
Hashi Donburi
In the middle of QC’s busy streets of Mother Ignacia lies Hashi Donburi, a Japanese restaurant with an elegant and tasteful interior. Some popular dishes include their katsu onigiri sandwich, yakiudon, takoyaki, and shakedon donburi.
Teppan Okochi
If you’re craving the flavors of Osaka, Japan, then Teppan Okochi may satisfy your needs. Spear-headed by Grand Chef Akihiro Okocho, this fine dining restaurant boasts different flavors from okonomiyaki, Hiroshima oyster teppanyaki, wagyu teppanyaki, and unagi.
Ro’s Steak and Seafood
Situated in Diliman, Ro’s Steak and Seafood offers unlimited surf and turf. It comes with steak rice, soup, sauce and drinks. Options include ribeye prime, black angus, mixed seafoods, shrimp, lobster, crabs, and more. And once you’re done, you can cap off the experience with beer, soju, or a cold glass of smirnoff.
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4 Masigla St, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
The Barracks
The Barracks is a Korean barbecue place in Taguig that offers unlimited steak, including ribeye, porterhouse, and T-bone. They also have typical K-cuisines such as seafood laksa, bibimbap, and the nation’s favorite pork samgyupsal with a variety of side dishes like fish cake, kimchi, eggs, lettuce, and more.
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1 Bayani Rd cor Diego Silang, Taguig, Ususan, Taguig, Metro Manila
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