ask locals

Create meetup in Manilachevron_right

fmd_good anywhere in Manila

Select a place on the map to change the location.

schedule Time

I want to meet

Verified required?

/

bar_chart Trends in Manila

Loading
#manila #coffee #food #eatery #boardinghouse #canteen #visa #cafes #stalls #restaurant
Image
adelinefor…

Getting a liquor licence for a Manila bar in 2026

fmd_good1246 Bar and Restaurant · #manila #liquor #licence
I'm opening a small bar in Manila later this year and I'm stuck on the liquor licence application. Do I need to secure the barangay clearance and mayor's permit before filing with the city licensing o… I'm opening a small bar in Manila later this year and I'm stuck on the liquor licence application. Do I need to secure the barangay clearance and mayor's permit before filing with the city licensing office, or can those run in parallel? Any idea what the typical timeline and fees look like in 2026?
arrow_drop_up 6 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply 3 ios_share Share ·
Image steffiehake ·

Check if your space sits in a heritage zone or a commercial building, since the extra clearances from the city planning office can add weeks.

arrow_drop_up 5 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply ios_share

Image kaethchenkoll ·

I went through this with a friend's place in Sampaloc last year. The barangay clearance is the gate, so get that first before the mayor's permit or the licensing office will just bounce you. Budget around 8 to 12k all in and 6 to 8 weeks.

arrow_drop_up 1 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply ios_share
Image catherina ·

Yep, plus the BIR registration after.

arrow_drop_up 4 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply ios_share

Image
doreen

Fe-Bulous Canteen Manila scam or normal 2026

fmd_goodFe-Bulous Canteen · #market #canteen #manila
Stopped by Fe-Bulous Canteen near the market and got quoted one price at the counter then a higher one when paying. Is that a known tourist thing there or was I just unlucky? Curious if others have ru… Stopped by Fe-Bulous Canteen near the market and got quoted one price at the counter then a higher one when paying. Is that a known tourist thing there or was I just unlucky? Curious if others have run into the same at canteens around Manila in 2026.
arrow_drop_up 2 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply 3 ios_share Share ·
Image friderikewahl ·

Visited Manila last year and saw this at a couple carinderias near Quiapo. The menu board had one price, the cashier charged another, and nobody blinked. Paying with small bills and confirming the total before they plate your food helps.

arrow_drop_up 5 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply ios_share

Image friderikewahl ·

Ask for a written receipt, that's the tell.

arrow_drop_up 2 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply ios_share

Image genia ·

Honestly that dual pricing thing pops up at some canteens, especially near touristy spots. I'd ask for the total upfront next time and pay exact change if u can. Not saying its normal, but it happens.

arrow_drop_up 1 arrow_drop_down
chat_bubble Reply ios_share