Places to meet in Manila

A landscaped urban garden in the middle of the Makati business district.

A Spanish-era citadel at the mouth of the Pasig River inside Intramuros.

A nature park and watershed area in Quezon City with walking paths and picnic spots.

The cathedral-basilica of Manila, set in Intramuros.

A long riverside park in Marikina with trails used for walking, jogging and cycling.

A riverside promenade along the Pasig River linking Fort Santiago in Intramuros with the Arroceros area.

A 16th-century church in Intramuros, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A wide open lawn on the University of the Philippines Diliman campus used for walks and events.

A cafe on Juan Luna Street in Binondo, set in a restored historic building.

A restaurant in the Plaza San Luis Complex in Intramuros that offers a Filipino cultural dinner show.

A Filipino restaurant on M. Adriatico Street in Malate, close to Remedios Circle.

A long-established cafe and restaurant on Remedios Circle in the Malate district of Manila.

An upstairs cafe on Ongpin Street in Binondo, known as the Fireman's Cafe because proceeds support a volunteer fire brigade.

A Poblacion café bar serving Philippine-grown coffee, with a balcony and regular community events.

A café from Hong Kong serving coffee and brunch dishes on the Bonifacio High Street promenade.

A specialty coffee shop in Salcedo Village known for aeropress brewing and light meals.

A restaurant on Cabildo Street in Intramuros serving Filipino and Spanish dishes.

A heritage bakery café in Quezon City, founded in 1939 and revived in 2015.

A museum in Intramuros on the history and role of Chinese people in Philippine life.

A government arts center on Roxas Boulevard in Pasay with theaters and performance halls.

A reference library on Philippine heritage located within the Ayala Museum building.

A contemporary art museum on the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts campus in Malate.

A contemporary art gallery in Makati with rotating exhibitions and a café.

A pedestrian promenade of shops and restaurants in Bonifacio Global City.

A cluster of shopping and dining buildings set around gardens in the Ayala Center of Makati.

A weekly Sunday market of street food, produce and crafts in Legazpi Village.

The main street of Binondo, Manila's Chinatown, known for Chinese restaurants, delis and shops.

A weekly Saturday morning food and produce market in Salcedo Village.

A cocktail bar and kitchen in Poblacion using local produce and Filipino ingredients.

A retro 1950s-style American diner and bar in Poblacion, Makati, that is open around the clock.

A rooftop bar and restaurant on the 32nd floor of City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati.

A bar and grill on Polaris Street in Poblacion, Makati, with live bands and sports shown on large screens.

A long-running Katipunan Avenue bar for indie and alternative gigs.

A Makati bar in an old house that hosts live bands.

A rooftop bar and restaurant on top of The Bayleaf hotel in Intramuros with views over the walled city and skyline.

A cinema on the fourth floor of Greenbelt 3 in the Ayala Center.

A board-game café in Quezon City with a large game library.

An escape-room venue in Makati with timed puzzle games.

A live escape-room game operator with a branch on the third floor of Century City Mall in Makati.

A boutique bowling alley in Makati with darts, billiards and private KTV rooms.

An indoor pickleball club in Taguig.

A national sports complex in Malate whose track oval around the football field has been opened to public joggers and walkers.