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The Barkada Captain in Cubao

Big table, bigger laughs, and you're the one who gets everyone there. A loud shared dinner that rolls into bowling or the arcade.

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Sample plans for this style

4 sample plans, built by the planner for two people in Cubao. Each one uses venues from the area's list, and each stop shows its hours and costs.

Plan 1

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Something to do

    Timezone Gateway 2

    Arcade games, social bowling, private karaoke rooms and a prize shop on one floor.

    Gateway MallDirections

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:00PM

    Photo stop

    Quantum Skyview

    The Quantum Skyview atrium in Gateway Mall 2 from an upper floor: the LED ceiling overhead, a small stage below.

    An atrium under an LED ceiling in Gateway Mall 2, good for a quick photo.

    Gateway Mall, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:15PM

    Dinner

    Dookki

    Unlimited cook-it-yourself tteokbokki and Korean hotpot.

    Gateway Mall, ₱₱Directions

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:35PM

    Something sweet

    Che Buono by Indulge Gelato

    A gelato counter on the ground floor of Gateway Mall 2 for a ten-minute dessert stop.

    Gateway MallDirections

  5. Same place, a few steps

    8:45PM

    Nightcap

    The 6th Manila

    Novotel's pool bar, which turns into an evening club with music and dancing by the pool.

    Gateway Mall, ₱₱Order: Beef salpicao (₱980 in 2026)Directions

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 2

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 9:50 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Something to do

    Timezone Gateway 2

    Arcade games, social bowling, private karaoke rooms and a prize shop on one floor.

    Gateway Mall

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:00PM

    Photo stop

    Quantum Skyview

    The Quantum Skyview atrium in Gateway Mall 2 from an upper floor: the LED ceiling overhead, a small stage below.

    An atrium under an LED ceiling in Gateway Mall 2, good for a quick photo.

    Gateway Mall, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:15PM

    Dinner

    Dookki

    Unlimited cook-it-yourself tteokbokki and Korean hotpot.

    Gateway Mall, ₱₱

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:35PM

    Something sweet

    Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory

    A dessert counter on the ground floor of Gateway Mall 2.

    Gateway MallDirections

  5. Same place, a few steps

    8:50PM

    Nightcap

    The 6th Manila

    Novotel's pool bar, which turns into an evening club with music and dancing by the pool.

    Gateway Mall, ₱₱Order: Beef salpicao (₱980 in 2026)

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 3

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Dinner

    Romantic Baboy

    Unlimited Korean barbecue on the ground floor of Ali Mall.

    Ali Mall, ₱₱Directions

  2. About 8 min walk

    7:30PM

    Photo stop

    Quantum Skyview

    The Quantum Skyview atrium in Gateway Mall 2 from an upper floor: the LED ceiling overhead, a small stage below.

    An atrium under an LED ceiling in Gateway Mall 2, good for a quick photo.

    Gateway Mall, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:45PM

    Something to do

    Timezone Gateway 2

    Arcade games, social bowling, private karaoke rooms and a prize shop on one floor.

    Gateway Mall

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:45PM

    Nightcap

    The 6th Manila

    Novotel's pool bar, which turns into an evening club with music and dancing by the pool.

    Gateway Mall, ₱₱Order: Beef salpicao (₱980 in 2026)

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 4

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 9:50 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Something to do

    Timezone Gateway 2

    Arcade games, social bowling, private karaoke rooms and a prize shop on one floor.

    Gateway Mall

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:00PM

    Photo stop

    Quantum Skyview

    The Quantum Skyview atrium in Gateway Mall 2 from an upper floor: the LED ceiling overhead, a small stage below.

    An atrium under an LED ceiling in Gateway Mall 2, good for a quick photo.

    Gateway Mall, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:15PM

    Dinner

    Dookki

    Unlimited cook-it-yourself tteokbokki and Korean hotpot.

    Gateway Mall, ₱₱

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:35PM

    Something sweet

    Caramia Cakes & Gelato

    Cakes and gelato for a dessert stop in Gateway Mall 2.

    Gateway MallDirections

  5. Same place, a few steps

    8:50PM

    Nightcap

    The 6th Manila

    Novotel's pool bar, which turns into an evening club with music and dancing by the pool.

    Gateway Mall, ₱₱Order: Beef salpicao (₱980 in 2026)

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Questions about The Barkada Captain in Cubao

What is a The Barkada Captain date night in Cubao?
A loud shared dinner that rolls into bowling or the arcade. In Cubao the sample plans stay around Cubao Expo, Gateway Mall, Ali Mall and Farmers, so most stops are a short walk apart.
How much does a The Barkada Captain date night in Cubao cost?
The first sample plan on this page comes to about ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head, based on each place's price band. Prices change, so check each venue before you go.
Which places does a The Barkada Captain date night in Cubao use?
The sample plans on this page use Timezone Gateway 2, Quantum Skyview, Dookki, Che Buono by Indulge Gelato, The 6th Manila and Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory. Each plan is built by the planner for two people and can be remixed or changed in the app.

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