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The Ultimate Food Tripper first date night in BGC

You know the best bite in every food hall, and which stall is worth the line. Good food, something to do, then dessert close by.

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Sample plans for this style

5 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, 6:30 PM to 8:50 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:30PM

    Photo stop

    BGC Portal

    A live video portal on 5th Avenue that lets you wave at people in Dublin, Vilnius and other cities, opened in 2026.

    High Street, free

  2. About 6 min walk

    6:50PM

    Meet here

    Bank Bar

    A speakeasy entered through a convenience-store door, with high ceilings, plush seating and carefully made cocktails.

    Central BGC, ₱₱Directions

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:50PM

    If it's going well

    Locavore

    Filipino home cooking with French technique, from sizzling sinigang to oyster sisig, in a casual room with a DJ booth.

    Central BGC, ₱₱Order: Sizzling SinigangDirections

About ₱250 to ₱750 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 2

Saturday, 6:30 PM to 8:50 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:30PM

    Meet here

    La Taperia Martínez

    A Spanish tapas and wine bar at One Bonifacio from the family behind Terraza Martínez.

    High StreetOrder: Tortilla de patatasDirections

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:30PM

    Photo stop

    BGC Portal

    A live video portal on 5th Avenue that lets you wave at people in Dublin, Vilnius and other cities, opened in 2026.

    High Street, free

  3. About 6 min walk

    7:50PM

    If it's going well

    Den by Nikkei

    A late-opening Nikkei izakaya at Burgos Park mixing Japanese and Peruvian plates.

    Central BGC, ₱₱Order: Maguro foieDirections

About ₱250 to ₱750 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 3

Saturday, 6:30 PM to 8:50 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:30PM

    Photo stop

    BGC Portal

    A live video portal on 5th Avenue that lets you wave at people in Dublin, Vilnius and other cities, opened in 2026.

    High Street, free

  2. About 6 min walk

    6:50PM

    Meet here

    No Entry

    An underground cocktail club and supper room with live music and a hi-fi listening setup behind a hidden entrance.

    Central BGCDirections

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:50PM

    If it's going well

    Den by Nikkei

    A late-opening Nikkei izakaya at Burgos Park mixing Japanese and Peruvian plates.

    Central BGC, ₱₱Order: Maguro foie

About ₱250 to ₱750 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 4

Saturday, 6:30 PM to 8:55 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:30PM

    Meet here

    La Taperia Martínez

    A Spanish tapas and wine bar at One Bonifacio from the family behind Terraza Martínez.

    High StreetOrder: Tortilla de patatas

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:30PM

    Photo stop

    BGC Portal

    A live video portal on 5th Avenue that lets you wave at people in Dublin, Vilnius and other cities, opened in 2026.

    High Street, free

  3. About 12 min walk

    7:55PM

    If it's going well

    Los Tacos MNL

    An open-kitchen Mexican room with wagyu cheek tacos on house-made tortillas, booked by message or phone.

    Uptown, ₱₱Order: Tuna TostadaDirections

About ₱250 to ₱750 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 5

Saturday, 6:30 PM to 8:50 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:30PM

    Meet here

    La Taperia Martínez

    A Spanish tapas and wine bar at One Bonifacio from the family behind Terraza Martínez.

    High StreetOrder: Tortilla de patatas

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:30PM

    Photo stop

    BGC Portal

    A live video portal on 5th Avenue that lets you wave at people in Dublin, Vilnius and other cities, opened in 2026.

    High Street, free

  3. About 6 min walk

    7:50PM

    If it's going well

    The Split

    Filipino-Japanese plates and baked goods at Seven NEO, open past midnight on weekends.

    Central BGC, ₱₱Order: Burnt coconut tuna kinilaw and taro chipsDirections

About ₱250 to ₱750 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Questions about The Ultimate Food Tripper in BGC

What is a The Ultimate Food Tripper first date night in BGC?
Good food, something to do, then dessert close by. 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 Ultimate Food Tripper first date night in BGC cost?
The first sample plan on this page comes to about ₱250 to ₱750 a head, based on each place's price band. Prices change, so check each venue before you go.
Which places does a The Ultimate Food Tripper first date night in BGC use?
The sample plans on this page use BGC Portal, Bank Bar, Locavore, La Taperia Martínez, Den by Nikkei and No Entry. Each plan is built by the planner for two people and can be remixed or changed in the app.

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