The Ultimate Guide To Boracay’s Nightlife

49 Comments

1. Dave

   What an awesome review! Never read such a well laid out and informative guide on nitelife ever! Will be using this on my next visit for sure! Awesome work man.

   October 1, 2015
   • Paul

     Thanks Dave! 🙂

     October 1, 2015
2. Madz

   Hey paul, i’ve been searching for bar or restaurant for a birthday celebration of my friend. We are all 5 pinay.. I checkout all your post about nightlife and i’m still confused on where to go. Any suggestion from what you’ve been posted?? Hoping for your response!

   Best Regards,
   Madz

   October 16, 2015
   • Paul

     Hi Madz, to suggest something I haven’t covered in the guide yet… If you like Karaoke, a favorite of many pinay is Live City Karaoke Bar.

     Other then that I feel Bom Bom Bar will be a good choice. They serve good food, play live music, and it’s a great place to hang out with friends.

     You could combine the two.

     October 16, 2015
3. Francesca

   Awesome job Paul !
   When is the best period during the year to go to Boracay ? When are focused parties ?

   Thank you
   Best regards,
   Francesca

   November 6, 2015
   • Paul

     Hey Francesca, basically any time during the winter in the northern hemisphere (Nov – Feb) is a good time for the nightlife in Boracay.

     Partly because the nationalities that visit Boracay during that time like to party a lot more then the nationalities that visit during other times. So you will see more parties and nightlife activity as a result.

     It’s also high season, so more people in general.

     November 6, 2015
4. tharobster

   this is a wicked page of nitelife for boracay . love the map . thank for the effort to do this

   November 25, 2015
   • Paul

     You’re welcome

     December 11, 2015
5. Gaby

   Hi there! Awesome info provided! I was just wondering if you could recommend any cool parties going around for New Year’s Eve?

   December 11, 2015
   • Paul

     Hi Gaby, thanks. I usually go bar hopping and go with the vibe, wherever I’m feeling that the most. But if you’re looking for big parties then Epic usually throws big ones on New Years eve.

     Another place that I haven’t mentioned in the guide is the pool parties at The Tides Hotel. They have a rooftop with dancing area, pool, foam and all that good stuff…

     They’re worth checking out also, You can keep tabs on what they’re organizing on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/tidesboracay/

     Other then that, I recommend checking the Facebook pages from the venues that you like in this guide – to see what they’re up to. There are lots of parties all around.

     December 11, 2015
6. Jazel

   HI I just recently reading out some of your blogs and tell you this is the most informative I have read. I booked a flight going to Boracay 2nd week of June. I know it’s off peak But I will celebrate my birthday alone. I wonder what you can you recommend for me to do when night time arrives. I am a party goer and do laid back too. But do you know any bar that doesn’t judge, being their alone? Or anything that you can suggest for a perfect one man vacation

   February 10, 2016
   • Paul

     Hi Jazel, glad it’s useful to you! The nightlife is pretty quiet in June. But the best bar that I can recommend for meeting new people is Exit Bar (after 9-10 pm).

     Also, since low season has a relatively quiet nightlife it can be good to bar hop around to find a place that’s vibing. In Station 2 there are many bars within close proximity of each other, so it’s easy to hop around there.

     About going out alone. I like to do that personally, and I never feel judged because of it. As long as you’re being social and having a good time, it doesn’t matter.

     February 10, 2016
7. Brian

   Thanks for the info Paul. I’ll be heading over May19-29th. A little solo action….maybe it won’t be to dead for a 39 yr old who can still rage. 🙂

   February 16, 2016
   • Paul

     Hey Brian, it’s the tail of the Philippine summer (March to May – the time Filipinos like to go on vacation). Nightlife will be more quiet towards the end of May (starts later and less people) but weather is still good, and you’ll have a more peaceful White Beach to enjoy. Not a bad time to go.

     February 16, 2016
8. phoebe

   thanks paul

   this article is such a big help for me

   February 21, 2016
   • Paul

     You’re welcome

     February 21, 2016
9. Miehl

   Hi,

   I and my friend likes edm or deep focus music and party. We are planning to go this coming March. Any suggestion, where to go? which station has that most scene?

   February 23, 2016
   • Paul

     Hi Miehl, I think you will enjoy the sunset sessions at Conga’s Bar. They also throw parties periodically. Their music style is mostly alternative edm, no commercial music. Area 51 also plays good edm music during their full moon parties. Aplaya and Exit Bar do too, but not always.

     You can see the locations of those places on the nightlife map.

     Other then that, for relaxing on the beach with good electronic music I really like Shantals Resto Bar. Cheap beer, great view, good music! 🙂

     February 23, 2016
10. Jane Chein

    I love it. M goin’ to Boracay this coming 2nd week of March.
    It’s a big help for me where to hang out and chill. 😉

    Thanks.

    February 29, 2016
    • Paul

      Great, good to hear that Jane.

      March 13, 2016
11. Bel

    Hey man! Great write-up. I’m celebrating my birthday on March 22 in Boracay, which is apparently a full moon! Will Area 51 be open then for sure? Their Facebook page hasn’t listed any events for March yet! Also, do I just tell the tricycle driver that I’m going to Area 51?? Lol so excited! Thanks ! 🙂

    March 13, 2016
    • Paul

      Hey Bel, thanks and yes Area 51 is always open when it’s full moon. They only cancel when there is a major calamity, such as a Typhoon.

      About “do I just tell the tricycle driver that I’m going to Area 51?”:

      Yes, alternatively you can also walk there by first walking to Bulabog Beach and then walking all the way to the right / south side of that beach. That’s where Area 51 is, can’t miss it.

      March 13, 2016
12. sanuz

    Hey paul its awesome and helpful. I want to know little bit more about boracay. Im going aug 5 for 4 days and I’m alone so how can i enjoy night life in boracay can u suggest me. Thanx

    July 2, 2016
    • Paul

      Hey sanuz, since the nightlife is pretty quiet in august I suggest you join some activities to meet people that you can then hang out with at night.

      Pubcrawl is a great option when it comes to nightlife and making new friends, but also any other activity that you enjoy and where you’re with a group.

      You can also just go out alone at night and hop from bar to bar until you find a place that’s vibing with you. I like to do that sometimes. It’s just that in august there are not that many people in the bars so opportunities to meet people are a bit limited.

      That’s why I recommend to do some activities, so you have an opportunity to meet some people there.

      July 2, 2016
      • Mailman

        A great way to meet people- especially if travelling alone- is to do the Ariels Point boat during the day for cliff jumping,drinking,and snorkeling- this is where u will see the most tourists together in one place and everyone is extra friendly- 5 hrs in one place makes you get to know new people – I have had good luck each time I do this daytime activity…..

        December 4, 2016
      • Paul

        Yeah good tip Mailman, thanks for pitching in. I agree, Ariel’s Point is also a great way to meet new people.

        December 4, 2016
13. Rainville

    Hi Paul!
    Planning on coming to Boracay for the 1st time with a Friend around the 20th of November. Is this a good time to party? Or is it still slow at that time of the year?

    Looking to Stay at one of the Henann hotel since we want to be in the center (station 2) but also wish to enjoy a nice resort. Any recommendation between the 3 of them? or some other resort I didn’t check yet?

    What about girls? 🙂 Is there any spot where it might be easier to meet someone?

    Many thanks! Great guide!

    July 14, 2016
    • Paul

      You’re welcome. Late November is a good time to Party, it’s early in the season but the nightlife will have picked up then already.

      I think when it comes to girls you’ll want to be in Cocomangas in Station 1, but you can meet girls anywhere really.

      July 15, 2016
14. Watermelon

    Hey Paul! What an awesome review, very informative and useful. We’re going this August. Where is the best place for chillin with some hiphop & rnb music? Many thanks!

    July 29, 2016
    • Paul

      As far as I’m aware there are no places on Boracay that are dedicated to always play hiphop or r & b music. Clubs choose their music style on a night by night basis, sometimes playing hiphop. And most bars play pop, electronic or rock.

      When it comes to the best place for chilling I recommend Bom Bom Bar and Treehouse. They have live acoustic bands playing all sorts of stuff, not much r & b though.

      August 1, 2016
15. Kris

    Hey man great review. I was wondering how will the crowd be like, mid October?

    October 7, 2016
    • Paul

      Hey Kris, October is the month when the white giants arrive. I mean it’s the month where you’ll start to see western vacationers appearing again in Boracay (I am one myself, but when you’re used to see only smaller people for some time, it really feels like giants are arriving 🙂

      It’s still a relatively quiet month.

      October 10, 2016
16. Amy

    This is great write up! Thank you. We are celebrating a birthday so we definitely know which bars and clubs to go to after dinner. Now We are set for Boracay trip this November. Yeah!!

    October 8, 2016
17. Marcus

    Great guide! Would you be able to recommend a bar with nice scenery view? I know it is subjective but would like a good starting point to search 🙂 could be a bar with some elevation to see the horizon etc.

    December 7, 2016
    • Paul

      Hi Marcus, yes, in this guide refer to Kalinga Bar and Red Pirates. You can see the scenery view from Kalinga Bar in its picture. As for Red Pirates, you don’t see the view in the picture, but you can sit on the beach there and it’s a pretty laid back place with a good view.

      Another place not yet mentioned in this guide and with arguably the best sunset view is Spider House. It’s elevated also.

      December 7, 2016
18. Stan

    Hi Paul looks a great guide for a Phillipine first timer such as myself. Im planning on spending a week in Boracay in April. Hoping to meet some of the locals of the opposite sex 😉 Is that a good time to visit as im a solo traveler and would be hoping there is enough action and nightlife to keep myself from getting bored.
    Ive mostly traveled all over Thailand but have heard the nightlife is fairly similar in the Phillipines. Choosing Boracay as Ive been told its one of the nicest islands with great nightlife. Being a solo traveler just want to know if April is a good time to visit. Obviously im sure its nothing like the Xmas New Years high season but is there enough nightlife to keep a single man on his toes..lol

    January 21, 2017
    • Paul

      Hi Stan, yeah April is still high season and still good for nightlife. It’s the Philippine summer, when most Filipinos go on vacation. An advantage over Thailand here is that most Filipinos speak good English (it’s their second language), so it’s much easier to communicate and make friends.

      P.S. May 1 is Labor Day. That’s when the island really goes bananas with many parties etc. To me personally that’s the only time I don’t like Boracay (too crowded), but if you like to party hard you might enjoy that time.

      January 22, 2017
19. Mindfreak

    Hey paul i would like to ask, how is nightlife on april? Great site.. it is helping aloot!!

    January 28, 2017
    • Paul

      See one comment before yours, Stan asked the same question.

      January 29, 2017
20. Jesse

    Hello Paul I’ll be heading to Boracay the end of this month with my daughter and my wife and where are the best places to hang around like slow dancing and eating seafoods? We are staying at the Hennan resort at station 2. It’s a big help for me where to bring my daughter especially this is her first time to PI. BTW we are coming from San Francisco CA. Thanks for any suggestions. Jesse

    February 13, 2017
    • Paul

      Hi Jesse, there isn’t much slow dancing going on in Boracay, but I take it you mean relaxing not too crazy places 🙂 For that I recommend Bom Bom Bar and Treehouse. And for a family dinner in such a place the Hobbit House can be nice also. All these places have live bands and are relaxing places to hang out.

      When it comes to seafood I like to eat in Blue Jade Cafe in D’Talipapa (the seafood market).

      February 14, 2017
21. Aziz

    Hi Paul, thanks for the great guide. I’ll be attending a friend’s wedding in March. Any reccomendations for a nice stag do?

    February 17, 2017
    • Paul

      Hi Aziz, you’re welcome. I recommend to contact Manic Monkey for that. They’re one of the best specialty party organizers on the island. They also throw regular parties and events that you can join, like yacht parties etc.

      February 17, 2017
22. Racheal

    Awesome review and glad I came across this before heading to Boracay. The comments & replies helped a lot too. Many thanks!

    April 30, 2017
    • Paul

      🙂 You’re welcome

      May 1, 2017
23. Esther

    Hi Paul. I would like to recommend adding Galaxy to the list of clubs here. It’s also air-conditioned and has the biggest dance floor in Boracay (can accommodate 3000 people). They also have lots of events and regularly bring over popular DJs from other areas of the Philippines 🙂

    May 12, 2017
    • Paul

      Hi Esther, yeah thanks for bringing that up. I need to take the time to update this guide with new nightlife venues that have sprung up soon, such as Club Galaxy and Om Bar.

      May 20, 2017
24. Jurgen

    Hi Paul.
    I am arriving with my buddy on 29th August for 8 nights.
    We are basically going for the night life and water sports.
    Is this a good time to go?
    Will bars and clubs be busy?
    Ive read some comments and it seems August/Sept is not a busy period.
    Do you recommened us still coming?
    I visited Boracay in April and had the best time. Hence why i am bring my friend back.
    Im just worried it wont be as busy.
    Would appreacite your feedback.
    Also this page is incredible , well done
    Jurg

    July 17, 2017
    • Paul

      Hi Jurgen, visiting Boracay in August will be a different experience. There’s still some nightlife going on but it’s definitely more low key and it gets going later in the night compared to April.

      The sea will be more rough, and the weather mostly cloudy, so take that into account when planning water sports. Sailing on a paraw sailboat can be a pretty exhilarating experience on a windy day, if you’re up for that 🙂

      July 18, 2017