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The Cozy Connoisseur barkada night in BGC

You know the best table, the best dessert, and how to turn one long conversation into the whole night. An unhurried dinner somewhere comfortable, at a table you won't want to leave.

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Sample plans for this style

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

Plan 1

Saturday, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Admit six

  1. 5:30PM

    Dinner

    Lore

    Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou's Filipino cooking on the third floor of One Bonifacio High Street.

    High Street, ₱₱Order: Kinilaw na tuna (₱508 in 2025)Directions

  2. Same place, a few steps

    6:50PM

    A quiet minute

    Track 30th

    A small green park on the north side of the High Street grid, handy for a rest between dinner and drinks.

    High Street, freeDirections

  3. About 12 min walk

    7:15PM

    The activity

    Brick Wall Comedy Club

    A comedy club in Uptown Parade and home base of Comedy Manila, with stand-up, open mics and trivia nights.

    UptownDirections

  4. About 11 min walk

    8:40PM

    One more round

    Southbank Cafe + Lounge

    A café by day that turns into a cocktail bar at night, with a 36-drink menu, in the World Plaza building.

    Central BGCDirections

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

Book ahead for 6: Lore. Walking times are estimates.

Plan 2

Saturday, 5:30 PM to 9:15 PM

Admit six

  1. 5:30PM

    Dinner

    The Empress Dining Palace

    Cantonese, Jiangnan and Sichuan cooking on Bonifacio High Street: Peking duck, dim sum and lobster.

    High Street, ₱₱Order: The Empress Peking duckDirections

  2. Same place, a few steps

    6:50PM

    A quiet minute

    Track 30th

    A small green park on the north side of the High Street grid, handy for a rest between dinner and drinks.

    High Street, free

  3. About 6 min walk

    7:10PM

    The activity

    Timezone Market! Market!

    Arcade games, short-lane bowling, billiards tables and private karaoke rooms on the fifth floor of Market! Market!

    Central BGCDirections

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:25PM

    One more round

    Southbank Cafe + Lounge

    A café by day that turns into a cocktail bar at night, with a 36-drink menu, in the World Plaza building.

    Central BGC

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

Book ahead for 6: Timezone Market! Market!. Walking times are estimates.

Plan 3

Saturday, 5:30 PM to 9:25 PM

Admit six

  1. 5:30PM

    The activity

    Brick Wall Comedy Club

    A comedy club in Uptown Parade and home base of Comedy Manila, with stand-up, open mics and trivia nights.

    Uptown

  2. About 12 min walk

    6:55PM

    A quiet minute

    Track 30th

    A small green park on the north side of the High Street grid, handy for a rest between dinner and drinks.

    High Street, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:10PM

    Dinner

    Lore

    Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou's Filipino cooking on the third floor of One Bonifacio High Street.

    High Street, ₱₱Order: Kinilaw na tuna (₱508 in 2025)

  4. About 6 min walk

    8:35PM

    One more round

    Southbank Cafe + Lounge

    A café by day that turns into a cocktail bar at night, with a 36-drink menu, in the World Plaza building.

    Central BGC

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

Book ahead for 6: Lore. Walking times are estimates.

Plan 4

Saturday, 5:30 PM to 9:15 PM

Admit six

  1. 5:30PM

    Dinner

    Lore

    Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou's Filipino cooking on the third floor of One Bonifacio High Street.

    High Street, ₱₱Order: Kinilaw na tuna (₱508 in 2025)

  2. Same place, a few steps

    6:50PM

    A quiet minute

    Track 30th

    A small green park on the north side of the High Street grid, handy for a rest between dinner and drinks.

    High Street, free

  3. About 6 min walk

    7:10PM

    The activity

    Timezone Market! Market!

    Arcade games, short-lane bowling, billiards tables and private karaoke rooms on the fifth floor of Market! Market!

    Central BGC

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:25PM

    One more round

    Southbank Cafe + Lounge

    A café by day that turns into a cocktail bar at night, with a 36-drink menu, in the World Plaza building.

    Central BGC

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

Book ahead for 6: Lore, Timezone Market! Market!. Walking times are estimates.

Questions about The Cozy Connoisseur in BGC

What is a The Cozy Connoisseur barkada night in BGC?
An unhurried dinner somewhere comfortable, at a table you won't want to leave. In BGC the sample plans stay around High Street, The Fort, Uptown and Central BGC, so most stops are a short walk apart.
How much does a The Cozy Connoisseur barkada night in BGC 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 Cozy Connoisseur barkada night in BGC use?
The sample plans on this page use Lore, Track 30th, Brick Wall Comedy Club, Southbank Cafe + Lounge, The Empress Dining Palace and Timezone Market! Market!. Each plan is built by the planner for two people and can be remixed or changed in the app.

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