The nightlife in Angeles City is one of the most vibrant in all of Philippines. Not only are there so many bars and nightclubs to enjoy, but the prices are are very reasonable. Especially when you compare it to Manila or other more expensive cities in South East Asia.
In this guide you will get the full info about this fun city, including a breakdown of all the info on bars, girls, and prices to expect.
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Introduction to Angeles City
located about 80 kilometers from Manila, Angeles City is the perfect quick getaway from the hectic pace of the capital city in the Philippines.
Most guys who travel to Southeast Asia eventually end up making the trip to Angeles at some point or another. And if you still haven’t yet, I recommend that you do. The place is frequently compared to other similar destinations in Asia.
Generally speaking, the city is safe, and tourist areas of Angeles city have its fair share of police looking out for problems with foreigners.
Most of the places will either be “girly bars” or “normal bars”. The regular bars will be places which will have freelancers who are not employed by the establishment.
The girly bars are designed like strip clubs, which are entertainment designed for the single male tourists. Read more below for further info.
Nightlife Areas
Most of the popular things to see around the city are in the following areas.
Walking Street
Consider this place the “main event”. Walking Street is dedicated entertainment zone, filled with bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and a few massage shops. There are also some popular girl friendly hotels in this area.
It is very convenient here. The entire street is only a few hundred meters in length, but is a big thrill. Especially at night when all the venues open up and most of the girls are working.
Fields Avenue
This is the street where leads to the walking street above. It is like a secondary nightlife location in Angeles. There are also go go bars, massage shops and few nightclubs here. The entire street is longer than Walking Street, and the bars and shops are spread out. It is great for exploring and checking out which establishments you prefer.
Once you get further away from walking street the area is known as “Perimeter”. Here you will find some more girlie bars, and more entertainment, especially in the afternoons.
Just remember, the further you go from Walking Street, the earlier the places tend to shut down, typically around 9 PM. But don’t let that stop you, “Perimiter” is well worth visiting, especially since the prices are less expensive than Walking Street.
Other Side Streets & Alleys
Around Walking Street and Fields there are a few streets worth checking out.
In these areas you will have a more relaxed experience, and the crowd is typically more expats or experiences travelers. That is because most new visitors to Angeles City don’t bother exploring these smaller streets and alleys — or they simply never new there was entertainment in these smaller streets.
Here are a few streets worth exploring:
- Santos St.
- Real St.
- Raymond St.
Go Go Bars in Angeles City
One of the main features of this city is are the popular go go bars it has, especially on Walking Street. It’s also one the main selling points about the place. You get great entertainment for a decent price. In this context, Angeles City has one of the best go go bar scenes in all of Philippines and the rest of South East Asia.
And the great thing is that most of the Filipina girls that work in these bars are young and attractive, and usually up for a great time.
They’re job is to make tourists feel welcome, and to also keep you company, as long as you buy them “Lady Drinks”. These are slightly more expensive than standard drinks, and the girls get commission from them. It can be considered something like a tip or incentive to them.
You can simply walk into the go go bar and take a quick look and decide if you want to stay or not. If you are planning to stay then you will be required to order a drink. From there you can relax and watch the dance shows, or you could also ask the waitress to help you choose a girl to spend time with you.
PRICES:
Drinks: P120 – P140 for beers
Lady Drinks: P250 – P300
Bar Fine: P3000 at most places
Nightclubs in Angeles City
The nightclubs are an excellent way to enjoy some music, dance, and meet some nice Filipina girls while in this city. Most of the girls in these clubs will also be freelancers who are looking for customers. And most guys actually find it to be more convenient and cheaper than going to the bars and paying for extras like lady drinks and bar fines. But this also has a bit more risk, since you really don’t know who she is and what her intentions are.
Generally speaking, the clubs are still one of the most fun nightlife activities in Angeles City. Here are the best venues to check out.
The online scene is also a great way to get involved, and start talking to and meeting some local girls.
High Society
This place is extremely popular, and also one of the best clubs in the Philippines to meet young attractive freelancer girls. Starting from around midnight the place starts getting busy, especially on weekends. The DJ plays top Pop, EDM, and Hip Hop mixes, getting the crowd into it. The place has a great deal on beers at P100, which is probably the lowest you will find in any nightclubs here.
Hammer Nightclub
One of the new venues in Angeles City, and it is quickly becoming the place to party in this town.
The place attracts many girls who come here looking to meet some nice foreigners, especially the Korean and Asian men. So you can expect many nice attractive Filipiinas here. Of course other western foreigners will also do fine here.
Hammer nightclub has more tables and seats here as compared to High Society above, and the prices for drinks and snacks is more expensive too. But to be fair, the vibe and design of the club is also more “sophisticated” than High Society, so the price may be justified.
Skytrax
A well-known club among Asian men, mostly Koreans and Japanese. But you will still find foreigners of other nationalities here. Most of the girls in this place are looking to meet Asians though, since that is what the club seems to cater too. In any case, it is still worth checking out if you have time.
Club Mix
Located on walking street, Club Mix is a KTV style nightclub that has live music. The customer base is similar to Skytrax, mostly catering to Asian clients like Korean and Japanese men. As Skytrax, everyone is welcome here though.
RELATED READING:
Make sure you don’t pick up any freelancers in Nightclubs or on the streets
who have kids. There main objective is in and out, pretty much scammers.
Stick to girls with no kids, also anyone wanting to rush off to your room
is best avoided.
Hello Tony,
So I am trying to plan a 1 week trip there next April with a buddy.
I havent been there since 1990.
Should I fly to manila or fly to clark from the states?
What kind of hassle is it for transportation from angeles to manila?
Thanks
Hey Tim, If you only plan on staying in Angeles then it would be easier to just fly into Clark. Just keep in mind that there are usually more flight options coming in and out of Manila, and typically for cheaper prices. You can easily get to Manila from AC by using the Victory Liner Bus (at the DAU Terminal) or Taxi (flat rate, around 3000 Peso) Enjoy your trip.