Oarhouse Pub of Manila

My wife, friend and I went to this amazing restaurant yesterday. I have to say this place was REALLY delicious!! First it has a very nice atmosphere and a long sit down bar. All 3 of the ladies working there were so friendly and accommodating. It took a little longer than usual to get our food because there was a really large group of 20+ people having a party, but trust me it was worth the wait. I ordered the Double Cheeseburger and fries. I will be very honest, it was by far the best burger I have ever eaten in the Philippines. In fact it was as good if not better than any burger I have eaten in the US. My wife had the Hungarian Sausage and she loved it. But it was that Cheeseburger that won the day. She also had chicken isaw, which they barbecue just in front of the restaurant. She told me it was super good. (I can't tell you myself, because I don't really like this food) As we were finishing up our food, the owner of the establishment, Ben, came over and was nice enough to have a conversation with us. What a nice and personable man. Take my word for it, this place needs to at the top of your list of places to go and eat if you are in Manila. Especially us Americans who find it nearly impossible to find a good hamburger in the Philippines. I wish I had photos to share, but we were more interested in eating that photo's.

This has been a favorite watering hole of my childhood (male) friends for years. I’m glad I was finally able to join them. The place is cozy, unpretentious, and welcoming. Food is simple yet good, though most of the dishes on their menu were not available that evening. Crowd is a good mix of locals and foreigners. I like how relaxed the place is. Now I understand why my friends love the place.

Very nice watering hole amidst a vibrant nightlife area in Malate. Sisig is good, I always get some bbq to pair with my Supersubmarine drink, too! Numerous unforgettable moments and conversations with classmates, friends, and family have been created here.

One of the few remnants of old Malate, this cozy little pub still has its charm, with good grub, interesting patrons, and affordable drinks. They continue to serve cocktails by the pitcher, but now there’s also a selection of craft beers. The pulutan, like sisig and kinilaw, are reliably tasty. 2025 update: Half of the cocktail pitchers are out of stock, including my favorite mango daiquiri (sigh), but I did enjoy both the nachos and the tuna sisig. Prices are definitely creeping up, though—inflation is hitting hard

An excellent bar in the heart of Manila, the Oarhouse is one of those old-school jaunts frequented by both the young and the young-at-heart alike. Visiting patrons will be drawn to it's wooden furniture, marble-top bar, and it's lovingly-tended feel complete with actual oars for decor, making you feel right at home with the friendly service and great pub fare. Not a place to be missed whether you're in the city for a long time or just passing through.

Glad I decided to pop in here a few days ago, amazing and friendly staff. The food is top-tier at very affordable prices, will be here regularly during my trip to try and have all the popular dishes on the menu! One of the few safe havens in the area as a foreigner where you’re not getting pressured or propositioned to come inside, their reputation speaks for itself in the food they provide and how they treat you. Highly recommend!

DISCLAIMER: These photos were taken last year. Some thing might have changed. --------- When COVID restriction were easing up last year in Manila, I was itching to visit a bar and have some good food along the way. I checked the reviews and I ended up visiting Oarhouse. It probably was a good decision! I loved the staff. They were extremely friendly and since most of them speak Bisaya, I was able to connect with them easily. Strike up a conversation with the staff! The prices are relatively cheap considering the portion sizes. I love their schnitzel and sisig. You don't need to drink here. You can just drop by for dinner. They offer cocktails and if you are in a group, the pitcher would be the best choice. WORTH MULTIPLE VISITS. And the isaw baboy is great!

The must visit speak easy bar in Manila. No other than the late great Anthony Bourdain visited this place for a booze. Been here for a number of times and the Nachos and Chicharon Bulaklak is what I recommend. Beers always below zero cold. Owner, staff and the people inside very accommodating..that's the atmosphere.

The food menu looks good reminds me of my local bar back in Canada. They even have a BBQ grill at the front. Only sad part was no running water to wash hands and washroom sucks, no toilet paper.

This bar is near and dear to us Peace Corps Volunteers. The staff is amazing and always ensuring every patron has a good time. The mixed drinks and beer never disappoint...and the overall ambiance makes for the perfect evening with friends Now I know Malate is not known for being the best area, but don't let the reputation deter you from truly enjoying the hidden gems located in the 'hood. Oarhouse is the place to be. One of their most popular cocktails is the fresh mango daiquiris. Absolutely amazing! You will find yourself committing to multiple orders of pitchers of these creeper drinks ;). The best part is it is only 350php for a large pitcher, which is the perfect thing to split if you're with a group. The place opens at 4pm so come early since the mango daiquiris run out rather quickly ;)!

Oarhouse Pub of Manila is a popular watering hole of local and foreign journalists in the Philippine capital. This is No. 1 on my bucket list when I visit Manila later this year. See you there!

This is my favorite pub/bar that I've ever been to here in Manila. The food is great and the staff are very accommodating, nice folk. It's great for when you just want to sit and talk or not talk and just sip on a beer.

If it wasn't because of my friend's photo that was included in an exhibit at Oarhouse, I prolly wouldn't knew this place exists! Haha. Loser me. This 2-storey pub was adorned with antique picture frames, brick walls, in-can drinks, paintings, mirrored wall (which gave me an 80's barber shop feels), old-fashioned bar stools, and a huge LCD tv. Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. One of their cornered walls was dedicated to art exhibits and my friend was ecstatic to have her photo got included on it. Yipee! :D Since I was with my photographer friend, we were able to meet the humble owner of the pub, Mr Ben Razon, whose father was the one who started the famous Filipino-owned Razon's. We were all thrilled when we discovered that my friend and Mr Razon both hailed in Pampanga. Yep, yep, small world! After the chat with the owner, I instantly felt at home. He shared that PNoy's photographer was seated few tables away from us and from there I knew that Oarhouse is a home of artists - true-blue or aspiring ones. And I'm sure the artists are glad that Oarhouse is there to showcase their talent. We were assisted by Evelyn who smiled at us sweetly like we were regulars. She was very accommodating and never missed our requests. This is the perfect place to chill after work; perfect place to catch up with friends without shouting at each other because the music's volume was just right; if I were just living around the area this could've pass as my 3rd home, next to my favorite coffee place. The food and drinks were affordable. The place was centralized but you can smoke inside. We were billed around P600 for a pitcher of Amaretto Sour, plate of Nachos and few rounds of beer. Truly affordable!

It's a nice quiet bar mostly college crowd when I was there, beer prices good and it looks like they make their own brew. The food menu looks good reminds me of my local bar back in Canada. They even have a BBQ grill at the front. Only sad part was no running water to wash hands and washroom sucks, no toilet paper.

Gotta love dumb luck! We ended up cancelling the Thai Island (Railey, Ko Samui, Ko Phi Phi) leg of our SE Asia trip due to monsoons and ended up with a 12-hour layover in Manila on the way to Boricay. After having dinner at an Aristocrat location and a few drinks at the now-defunct Shipyard around the corner, we ended up at this establishment. Little did we know how expat-friendly it was, or that Anthony Bourdain himself drank here during an episode of Parts Unknown! Quintessential neighborhood bar, right here. After a few San Miguels, we met some friendly (and gorgeous) Filipino medical students (Hey Julie). This made us decide it would be best to order a communal pitcher for all of us. Opted for the Weng Weng, which is essentially a more tropical Filipino Long Island. It was deadly, but delicious. Certainly made for a lovely evening. They also have other cocktail options and your standard San Miguel beer offerings, plus some local craft beer I was pleasantly surprised to see on the menu. Most def the bar to hit up if you're an American in Manila. The bartender was incredibly welcoming and friendly, as well. Too bad they're Steelers fans...

It's an OK place but I would not say great. If.you need a rest from the surrounding area, then this would be a good place for that. the prices are decent and the staff is good. The reason I say not great because it is missing character. In fact, it seems more like a fast food place.