Where are the best places to hang out in Manila? Here are nine to start with.

1. Toyo Eatery

Awarded Miele One to Watch 2018 by Asia’s 50 Best, Jordy Navarra transforms common Filipino food experiences into award-winning fine dining. For brunch, the nearby Panaderya Toyo is the Toyo team’s take on a traditional Filipino bakery.

2. Belles Artes Outpost

The satellite location of the non-profit Belles Artes Projects, Outpost aims to engage urban audiences with art activities in Bataan. American artist Bruce Conner’s first major exhibition in Southeast Asia was recently shown here.

3. Aphro

Run by gallerist Tina Fernandez, this boutique functions like a museum shop for the Philippine contemporary art scene, featuring design products by top artists as well as accessories from internationally acclaimed local brands like the Vogue-approved Zacarias 1925.