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The Showstopper in Cubao

A table with a view, a film, dessert somewhere beautiful: you turn any night into an occasion. A proper dinner, then a skyline view or a film.

Plan this night

Sample plans for this style

3 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 8:45 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Drinks

    Cubao X Brewery

    An open-air microbrewery taproom on two floors; there is no kitchen, so bring food in from the neighbours.

    Cubao ExpoOrder: Kiamoy SourDirections

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:00PM

    Photo stop

    EXT.Cafe film poster wall

    The wall outside EXT.Cafe covered floor to ceiling in black-and-white film posters.

    A covered walkway outside EXT.Cafe papered floor to ceiling in black-and-white film posters, old and new.

    Cubao Expo, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:10PM

    Dinner

    Ichiban Takoyaki

    A takoyaki stall in Cubao Expo for a quick bite between stops.

    Cubao Expo, ₱Order: TakoyakiDirections

  4. Same place, a few steps

    7:30PM

    A browse

    Favorite Edition

    Zines, prints and stickers by local artists, sold on consignment.

    Cubao ExpoDirections

  5. Same place, a few steps

    7:45PM

    Nightcap

    Fred's Revolucion

    A Cubao Expo dive bar with craft beers and Ho Chi Wings, named in Rappler's 2019 list of LGBTQ+ safe spaces.

    Cubao Expo, ₱Order: Ho Chi WingsDirections

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

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 2

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 8:15 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Dinner

    Ichiban Takoyaki

    A takoyaki stall in Cubao Expo for a quick bite between stops.

    Cubao Expo, ₱Order: Takoyaki

  2. Same place, a few steps

    6:20PM

    Photo stop

    EXT.Cafe film poster wall

    The wall outside EXT.Cafe covered floor to ceiling in black-and-white film posters.

    A covered walkway outside EXT.Cafe papered floor to ceiling in black-and-white film posters, old and new.

    Cubao Expo, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    6:30PM

    Something to do

    Pablo Galleries

    A Cubao Expo gallery showing contemporary Filipino art.

    Cubao ExpoDirections

  4. Same place, a few steps

    7:00PM

    A browse

    Favorite Edition

    Zines, prints and stickers by local artists, sold on consignment.

    Cubao Expo

  5. Same place, a few steps

    7:15PM

    Nightcap

    Cubao X Brewery

    An open-air microbrewery taproom on two floors; there is no kitchen, so bring food in from the neighbours.

    Cubao ExpoOrder: Kiamoy Sour

About ₱650 to ₱2,000 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

    Drinks

    Cubao X Brewery

    An open-air microbrewery taproom on two floors; there is no kitchen, so bring food in from the neighbours.

    Cubao ExpoOrder: Kiamoy Sour

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:00PM

    Photo stop

    EXT.Cafe film poster wall

    The wall outside EXT.Cafe covered floor to ceiling in black-and-white film posters.

    A covered walkway outside EXT.Cafe papered floor to ceiling in black-and-white film posters, old and new.

    Cubao Expo, free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:10PM

    Dinner

    Habanero Kitchen Bar

    Oyster sisig, a torched three-cheese pizza and habanero cocktails at Stall 63 of Cubao Expo.

    Cubao Expo, ₱₱Order: Oyster SisigDirections

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:30PM

    A browse

    The Twelfth House

    A streetwear store carrying local labels, with a café inside.

    Cubao ExpoDirections

  5. Same place, a few steps

    8:45PM

    Nightcap

    Fred's Revolucion

    A Cubao Expo dive bar with craft beers and Ho Chi Wings, named in Rappler's 2019 list of LGBTQ+ safe spaces.

    Cubao Expo, ₱Order: Ho Chi Wings

About ₱850 to ₱2,500 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Questions about The Showstopper in Cubao

What is a The Showstopper date night in Cubao?
A proper dinner, then a skyline view or a film. 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 Showstopper date night in Cubao 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 Showstopper date night in Cubao use?
The sample plans on this page use Cubao X Brewery, EXT.Cafe film poster wall, Ichiban Takoyaki, Favorite Edition, Fred's Revolucion and Pablo Galleries. Each plan is built by the planner for two people and can be remixed or changed in the app.

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