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The Local Legend in BGC

Every good spot in town knows you by name. You never pick a bad place. A dinner you know will be great, then one new stop picked to your taste.

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Sample plans for this style

3 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, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Drinks

    Yes Please

    The Palace's relaxed, retro-styled cocktail bar, with no dress code and the doors open from 8pm every night.

    UptownDirections

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:00PM

    Flowers

    Designer Blooms pop-up (Uptown Mall)

    A Designer Blooms flower counter for a bouquet on the way to dinner, one of the florist group's BGC locations.

    UptownDirections

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:10PM

    Dinner

    Ippudo Ramen Bar (Uptown Mall)

    Ippudo's Uptown Mall bar, built on a 15-hour pork-bone broth shipped from Japan.

    Uptown, ₱Order: Kuro ramen with black garlicDirections

  4. About 12 min walk

    8:40PM

    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

  5. About 6 min walk

    9:00PM

    Nightcap

    Pocofino

    A pet-friendly coffee spot in BGC Corporate Center 2 that never closes, with pasta and pizza beside the lattes.

    Central BGC, ₱Order: Iced Pocofino Latte (₱200 in 2026)Directions

About ₱500 to ₱1,500 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 2

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Something to do

    CHI, The Spa (Shangri-La The Fort)

    Shangri-La The Fort's spa at Kerry Sports Manila, open to midnight, a slow treatment stop before or after dinner in the hotel.

    The FortDirections

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:30PM

    Dinner

    Maisen Tonkatsu (Shangri-La The Fort)

    The Tokyo tonkatsu house at Shangri-La The Fort, with its own sauce shipped from Japan.

    The Fort, ₱Order: Tenderloin tonkatsuDirections

  3. About 10 min walk

    9:00PM

    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

  4. Same place, a few steps

    9:15PM

    Nightcap

    Because Coffee by Harlan + Holden

    A pastel, plant-filled café with house-roasted beans on the ground floor of One Bonifacio High Street.

    High StreetDirections

About ₱650 to ₱2,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 3

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 10:15 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Dinner

    Maisen Tonkatsu (Shangri-La The Fort)

    The Tokyo tonkatsu house at Shangri-La The Fort, with its own sauce shipped from Japan.

    The Fort, ₱Order: Tenderloin tonkatsu

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:20PM

    Something to do

    CHI, The Spa (Shangri-La The Fort)

    Shangri-La The Fort's spa at Kerry Sports Manila, open to midnight, a slow treatment stop before or after dinner in the hotel.

    The Fort

  3. About 10 min walk

    9:00PM

    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

  4. Same place, a few steps

    9:15PM

    Nightcap

    Because Coffee by Harlan + Holden

    A pastel, plant-filled café with house-roasted beans on the ground floor of One Bonifacio High Street.

    High Street

About ₱650 to ₱2,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Questions about The Local Legend in BGC

What is a The Local Legend date night in BGC?
A dinner you know will be great, then one new stop picked to your taste. 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 Local Legend date night in BGC cost?
The first sample plan on this page comes to about ₱500 to ₱1,500 a head, based on each place's price band. Prices change, so check each venue before you go.
Which places does a The Local Legend date night in BGC use?
The sample plans on this page use Yes Please, Designer Blooms pop-up (Uptown Mall), Ippudo Ramen Bar (Uptown Mall), BGC Portal, Pocofino and CHI, The Spa (Shangri-La The Fort). Each plan is built by the planner for two people and can be remixed or changed in the app.

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