Date night at Uptown, BGC
Uptown in BGC has 13 verified stops for a date night: 8 places to eat, 1 café or dessert stop, 2 bars, 1 thing to do and 1 short stop in between. Most sit in the ₱ band (under ₱500 a head). Last checked 10 October 2026.
Last checked 10 October 2026. How we pick and check venues.
Where to eat
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Mijo Reserva
₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head)Spanish plates with Filipino turns at Uptown Parade, like gambas in crab-fat pil pil.
Order: Chorizo pavé with piquillo aioli, Gambas al aligue, crab fat pil pil, Lamb ribs, guava glaze, green mango
Hours: No hours in Tatler's 2026 listing or another dated source; check before you go.
Open in Google Maps Source: tatlerasia.com Checked October 2026
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Moderna
₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head)Chef Donatello Montrone's Italian classics made with Filipino ingredients at Uptown Parade; the menu changes often.
Order: The current menu (it changes often)
Hours: Official Moderna site, read 2026-10-12: Thursday–Sunday 7pm–10pm; closed Monday–Wednesday.
Open in Google Maps Website Source: modernamla.com Checked October 2026
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Los Tacos MNL
₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head)An open-kitchen Mexican room with wagyu cheek tacos on house-made tortillas, booked by message or phone.
Order: Tuna Tostada (₱350 in 2025), Campechano Taco (wagyu cheek) (₱550 in 2025), Pato con Mole (₱1,500 in 2025)
Hours: Hours from an April 2025 review; Michelin lists none, so confirm by message before you go
Open in Google Maps Source: guide.michelin.com Checked October 2026
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Ippudo Ramen Bar (Uptown Mall)
₱ (under ₱500 a head)Ippudo's Uptown Mall bar, built on a 15-hour pork-bone broth shipped from Japan.
Order: Kuro ramen with black garlic, Akamaru torched spicy miso ramen, Goma salmon roll
Hours: No hours in Tatler's listing or profile; check before you go.
Open in Google Maps Source: tatlerasia.com Checked October 2026
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Hikiniku to Come
₱ (under ₱500 a head)The Tokyo hamburg-steak set-meal shop, now at Uptown Mall: minced-meat patties with rice and sides.
Order: Hikiniku to Come set, Minced meat potato salad
Hours: No hours in Tatler's 2026 listing or another dated source; check before you go.
Open in Google Maps Source: tatlerasia.com Checked October 2026
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Medusa at The Palace
₱₱₱ (₱1,500 and up)A theatrical supper club and cocktail lounge at The Palace, with a tentacle-like ceiling.
Order: Hamachi Crudo (₱950 in 2026), Conchiglie a la Vodka (₱890 in 2026), Profiteroles (to share) (₱790 in 2026)
Hours: The Palace's own Medusa page, last published 2026-10-06 and read 2026-10-12, lists Tuesday-Sunday from 6pm but no closing time. Check before a late visit.
Open in Google Maps Website Source: awesome.blog Checked October 2026
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Ramen Ibuki
₱ (under ₱500 a head)Dashi-based ramen at Uptown Parade, with orange or dashi vinegar to add as you go; open to 2am on weekends.
Order: Dashi ramen, Yokohama foam ramen, Miso tori foam wagyu ramen
Hours: Hours from the SPOT.ph 50 listing (Oct 2026); not yet on the venue's own page, so confirm before you go.
Open in Google Maps Source: spot.ph Checked October 2026
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Singular
₱₱₱ (₱1,500 and up)Chef Fernando Alcala's Spanish tasting menu at The Palace, drawn from less-explored regions of Spain.
Order: Atún con pipirrana y ajoblanco, Cerdo en orza con berza gaditana
Hours: Official Singular FAQ, read 2026-10-12: Monday–Saturday 5:30pm–2am; closed Sunday.
Open in Google Maps Website Source: singular.ph Checked October 2026
Coffee and dessert
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A Japanese-inspired ice cream shop with flavours like yuzu toasted rice and shio mint chip, in Uptown Mall.
Order: Yuzu Toasted Rice, Shio Mint Chip
Hours: Hours follow the mall; confirm before you go
Open in Google Maps Source: legacy.federalland.ph Checked October 2026
Where to drink
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The Palace's relaxed, retro-styled cocktail bar, with no dress code and the doors open from 8pm every night.
Hours: The Palace's official Yes Please page, last published 2026-10-06 and read 2026-10-11, lists daily from 8pm; no closing time is published.
Open in Google Maps Website Source: thepalacemanila.com Checked October 2026
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A large nightclub at The Palace with DJs and bottle service, opening at 11pm from Tuesday to Saturday.
Hours: The Palace's official Revel page, last published 2026-10-06 and read 2026-10-11, lists Tuesday-Saturday from 11pm; no closing time is published.
Open in Google Maps Website Source: thepalacemanila.com Checked October 2026
What to do
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A comedy club in Uptown Parade and home base of Comedy Manila, with stand-up, open mics and trivia nights.
Hours: Show days and times are not published in the sources; check Comedy Manila's calendar or the club's social pages
Open in Google Maps Source: legacy.federalland.ph Checked October 2026
In-between stops
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A Designer Blooms flower counter for a bouquet on the way to dinner, one of the florist group's BGC locations.
Hours: From Designer Blooms' own locations page (© 2026), read 2026-10-11: Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm. Listed as a pop-up, so it may move or close; check before you go.
Open in Google Maps Website Source: designerblooms.com.ph Checked October 2026
The short version: BGC date night stops by vibe and budget.
Questions
- How many date night stops are there at Uptown?
- 13 verified places on Date Night Manila, last checked 10 October 2026: 8 places to eat, 1 café or dessert stop, 2 bars, 1 thing to do and 1 short stop in between.
- Where should we eat at Uptown?
- The planner uses Mijo Reserva, Moderna and Los Tacos MNL most often here. Each one has its own page on Date Night Manila.
- Where should we eat inside Uptown Mall?
- 3 verified places to eat are inside Uptown Mall: Ippudo Ramen Bar (Uptown Mall), Hikiniku to Come and Kurīmu (Uptown Mall), last checked 10 October 2026. The planner uses Ippudo Ramen Bar (Uptown Mall) most often.
- Is Uptown good for a date without alcohol?
- Yes: 2 stops here are marked good without alcohol, including Designer Blooms pop-up (Uptown Mall) and Kurīmu (Uptown Mall).
- What stays open late at Uptown?
- Medusa at The Palace, Ramen Ibuki and Revel at The Palace. Check each place's hours on its own page before you go.