20 Out Of The Box Date Ideas for Couples in Metro Manila

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Last updated 15 Mar 2024

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Partner up for an adventure in the city!

Thinking of new ways to insert adventure into your weekend dates? You’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of places where to date in Manila. 😍 Take this as your sign to do more action-filled and interesting activities to fire up your future dates If you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to help. Here are 20 date ideas in Manila for adventurous couples. 💑

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Get on the roadside coffee shop trend

Take a break from mainstream coffeehouses and search for the best brew in underrated places!

1. Papakape

Sip on ginger-infused beverages while in a glasshouse. 🏠 Yup, that’s exactly what you can do at Papakape. This cafe, one of Makati’s best-hidden gems, promises an adventure for the tastebuds and a break from the hustle and bustle of life.

Papakape

Address: 5641 Ampere St, Makati City

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday - Breakfast: 7 am to 11 am | Merienda: 4 pm to 8 pm

2. The Ugly Mug Cafe

Remember the times you bought soft drinks from your local sari-sari store as a kid? 🥤 The Ugly Mug Cafe will give you the same feeling but in a modern setting. Enjoy coffee and vegan-friendly food instead of carbonated drinks here.

The Ugly Mug Cafe

Address: 36 J. Fabella St., Mandaluyong City

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday - 8 am to 10 pm | Saturday to Sunday - 7 am to 8 pm

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3. Coffee ArTea

Love rice or ube in your morning joe? 🌾 This quaint and cozy coffee shop in Makati uses those ingredients in its blends! You can explore its mini gallery filled with local artists’ works while you wait for your order.

Coffee ArTea

Address: 5966, 1209 Fermina, Makati City

Contact Details: 0977-077-7796

4. Ahon Cafe

This cafe in Quezon City, a favorite among bikers (peep its logo), offers coffee and comfort food such as grilled cheese 🧀 and baked macaroni cookies. The best way to get to this place, of course, is by biking with your loved one.

This cafe in Quezon City, which is a favorite among bikers (peep its logo), offers not just coffee but also comfort food such as grilled cheese, baked macaroni cookies. The best way to get to this place, of course, is by biking with your loved one. Ahon Cafe

Address: 51 Calamba St, La Loma, Quezon City

Contact Details: 0917-502-6115

Revisit the past on a historical escapade

Don’t know where to date in Manila? Go on an adventure within Manila, and experience its wonders through taste and a glimpse at history. 🏯

5. Intramuros Tour: An Interactive Walk-in Manila

Take a stroll through Manila’s iconic sites and discover more of the past beyond the pages of history books 📜 with an expert when you book through Klook!

Intramuros Address: Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila City

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6. Old Manila Full Day Tour

Discover what’s behind remnants of the past in Escolta, and dine at iconic restaurants of Manila. 💒 Book your visit through Klook!

Old Manila

Address: Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd Ermita, Barangay 666 Zone 72, Manila City

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7. Old Manila - Heritage Full-Day Tour

Immerse yourself in the country’s rich history by visiting Intramuros, Rizal Park, and the National Museum. 🌿 Feed your tummy after feeding your mind at Bistro Remedios in Malate. Book now through Klook.

Old Manila Heritage Tours Address: Rizal Monument, Rizal Park, Manila City

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Try gallery-hopping

Marvel at Filipinos’ artistry as you walk through these galleries 🖼️ and get inspired by these date ideas in Manila:

8. Drawing Room

Looking to learn more about the human experience from different perspectives? ✏️Check out The Drawing Room, which features both local and international artists’ creations made with various mediums.

Drawing Room

Address: GF, Building C, Karrivin Plaza 2316 Chino Roces Ave Ext., Makati City

Contact Details: (02) 8801 4398

9. Provenance Art Gallery

Locals take center stage in this sophisticated art gallery in Taguig. Take your date on a visual journey with eye-popping art installations 👀 by the local art scene.

Note: Temporarily closed.

Provenance Art Gallery

Address: Shangri-La Hotel at the Fort, 2nd Floor, 5th Avenue corner 30th, BGC

Contact Details: (02) 7946 3236

10. Finale Art File

Located in Makati, this 450-square-meter art gallery 🎨 is the place to be if you’re looking to witness experimental creations that challenge the boundaries of art.

Finale Art File

Address: Warehouse 17, La Fuerza Compound (Gate 1), 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City

Contact Details: (02) 813 2310

Try creating art

Create your masterpiece with your beau as your muse 👫 and spark your creativity with these hands-on date ideas in Manila:

11. Craft MNL

A fan of scented candles? Why not make a day out of it and create your own at Craft MNL? It also offers in-studio private workshops for screen printing, woodworking, and cold-pressed soap-making. 🧼

Craft MNL

Address: Unit 302 Pamana-Languages bldg, 926 Arnaiz Ave., Makati City

Contact Details: (02) 744 5509 | hello@craftmnl.com

12. Tahanan Pottery

Get your ‘Ghost’ moment 👻 (sans the NSFW parts) at this studio where you and your beau can learn how to make your own mugs, bowls, and more.

Tahanan Pottery

Address: 27 Scout Tobias, Cor Sct Lozano 1103 Quezon City

Contact Details: 0917-127-7207

13. Wabi Sabi Studio PH

Learn the art of ceramics at this studio in San Juan. 🍶 Unleash your inner creative by molding a one-of-a-kind piece—the studio encourages it. You can even exchange mugs with your significant other as your V-Day date! Wabi Sabi Studio PH

Address: 187 N. Averilla Street, San Juan City

Website: www.wabisabistudioph.com

Explore experiential dining concepts

Where to date in Manila to explore experiential dining concepts? 🍽️ Be transported through taste in places that give you an experience you’ll never forget!

14. Seoul-Sky 100 Revolving Restaurant

Enjoy Korean food and the Metro Manila skyline while you dine at this revolving restaurant. 🥢 Yes, it slowly spins, so you get a 360-degree view of the city while enjoying modum-jeon, bibimbap, and more. Seoul-Sky 100 Revolving Restaurant

Address: 33rd Flr. MDC 100 Eastwood Ave. Corner E. Rodriguez Bagumbayan Quezon City

Contact Details: 0917-622-3968

15. Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant

Hidden in Quezon City, this gem offers an adventure for your tastebuds with French Mediterranean cuisine. 🥖The cozy and quiet ambiance is a plus. too. Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant

Address: 5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City

Contact Details: 0927-428-4202

Website: www.lemuria.com.ph

Try going on a gritty food crawl

Experience all the flavors Manila 😋 has to offer with these delectable date ideas in Manila:

16. The Big Binondo Food Wok

Go on a gastronomic adventure in the historic Chinatown, home to many special treats and delicacies. 🍚 Treat you and your partner to delectable local dishes like lumpiao, siopao, pancit, champoy, and many more classic Binondo cuisines!

The Big Binondo Food Wok

Address: Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo church), Plaza L.Ruiz, Binondo, Manila City

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17. Old Manila Filipino Food Crawl

Taste Filipino fusion dishes and even learn a thing or two about their history. Treat your tastebuds to fusion creations by Spanish, Chinese, and other influences in each Filipino dish. 🥘 Some foods to watch out for are paella, tapa, salpicao, and more!

Old Manila Filipino Food Crawl Address: Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd Ermita, Barangay 666 Zone 72, Manila City

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Try something active

Face your fears by trying out a more adventurous approach to dates! 😎 Don't worry, you've got your partner to motivate and support you through these fearlessly fun date ideas in Manila!

18. Intramuros Bambike Tour

Ride a bamboo bike 🚴through Manila’s historical landmarks and enjoy a meal at a lunch buffet after the trip.

Intramuros Bambike Tour

Address: Bambike HQ, Plaza San Luis Complex. Real St .cor, M General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila City

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19. Pretty Huge Obstacles

Thinking of taking on a challenge with your special someone? 🥇Pretty Huge Obstacles’ facility offers various activities that’ll surely keep you on your toes.

Pretty Huge Obstacles

Address: Unit 266, Level 2, SM Aura Premier, 26th. Street corner Mckinley Parkway, BGC, Taguig City

Contact Details: 0917 319 1111

20. Climb Central

Looking to see what it takes to be Spider-Man? 🧗🏻‍♀️Try Climb Central Manila, the country’s biggest rock-climbing venue.

Climb Central

Address: The Portal, Mayflower St., Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City

Contact Details: (02) 8721 8307

IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.