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Getting Ready For a First Date? Here Are 5 Instagrammable Places in Metro Manila Where You Can Bring Your Date
Make romance bloom in these Instagrammable places in Metro Manila!
By: Antonette Louise Guiao | February 04, 2023
Turn their “I love views” into “I love you’s”!
Images: Seda Vertis North, Quezon City (L); Vivere Hotel (R) Facebook pages
Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching, and you've finally gathered the courage to ask your crush for a date. Now comes the next part: planning your first date. First dates can be tricky, especially when you like the person. Perhaps you’re thinking about what to do, what to wear, and where to go. There are just too many things to consider when you and your date are just within the metro; there are a lot of Instagrammable places in Metro Manila to spend your Valentine’s.
When going on first dates, the location plays a crucial role because this is where you’re going to spend the entire evening together. This is why when choosing a venue, choose a place that can take your date’s breath away. And where else to do this than at establishments with captivating views? Numerous romantic hotels in Metro Manila have an Instagrammable view. If you’re still looking for a place to spend your first date, check out these hotels in Metro Manila with the best views that will make your crush say “yes” to a second date!
1. The Bayleaf Intramuros
Address: Muralla corner Victoria Streets, Intramuros, Manila
Imagine seeing the lovely sunset view with the man or woman of your dreams here!
Image: The Bayleaf Intramuros
First on our list of Instagrammable places in Metro Manila is Located in one of the most historic spots in the country; The Bayleaf Intramuros exudes a refreshing combination of traditional and contemporary ambiance. This hotel in Metro Manila features Sky Deck, a lounge restaurant situated on the roof deck, which offers an unobstructed 360-degree view of Manila. A date wouldn’t be complete without dinner, and Sky Deck’s menu offers a wide selection of dishes for you two to enjoy.
At this Instagrammable place in Metro Manila, their menu is Cajun shrimp rigatoni, signature fries, grilled bacon Caesar, four-cheese pizza, and Bayleaf burgers. When you choose this romantic hotel in Metro Manila for a dinner date this Valentine, you can pair your meal with the bar’s diverse array of beverages, including red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, champagne, spirits, and cocktails.
How to get to The Bayleaf Intramuros: Take the LRT1-Roosevelt Station and get off at Central Terminal Station. Exit the terminal and take the City Hall Pedestrian Underpass. Continue until you reach the entrance of Intramuros. Enter Intramuros and turn slightly right at Muralla Street. The Bayleaf Intramuros is just in front of the entrance.
2. Vivere Hotel
Address: 5102 Bridgeway Ave., Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Experience true paradise at The Nest Dining in the Sky.
Image: Vivere Hotel website
The Nest Dining in the Sky at Vivere Hotel can give you an incredible view of Manila Bay, making it a perfect romantic hotel in Metro Manila for a first date. Offering exceptional food such as crispy catfish salad, bistro steak, lapu-lapu (grouper), and prawns harmony, the rooftop restaurant has various dishes that will satisfy you and your date. This second Instagrammable place in Metro Manila in our list; the view is something else.
You and your date can enjoy drinks in this romantic hotel in Metro Manila. This Instagrammable place in Metro Manila features two bars: one that serves alcoholic drinks and one for nonalcoholic beverages. To make your date more romantic at this hotel in Metro Manila, listen to jazz music by the restaurant’s very own live band, Joey and the Sax.
How to get to Vivere Hotel: From MRT3-Taft Avenue Station, ride a jeepney with an Alabang-Pasay Rotonda (via Nichols) route and get off at Spectrum Midway Extension. Walk along Alabang-Zapote Road and turn left on North Bridgeway Avenue, where Vivere Hotel is located.
3. Seda Vertis North
Address: Astra cor. Lux Drives, Vertis North, Quezon City
The roof deck bar becomes more beautiful during sundown.
Image: Seda Vertis North, Quezon City Facebook page
Seda Vertis North is the next on our list of Instagrammable places in Metro Manila; the only thing standing between you, your date, and the clouds are strings of light that add drama and romantic vibes to this romantic hotel in Metro Manila. Watch as the blue sky turns into an orange horizon at the Straight Up roof deck bar on the 24th floor of this hotel in Metro Manila while listening to live music, munching on pica-pica dishes, and drinking a nice glass of cocktail.
Some dishes on this Instagrammable place in Metro Manila bar’s menu include the Filipino classic favorite pork sisig (a dish made of pig head and chicken liver parts, onions, and chili peppers) and salmon salpicao.
How to get to Seda Vertis North: Take the MRT3-Taft Avenue Station and get off at North Avenue Station. Exit the station, walk along TriNoma Access Road, and turn left on EDSA. Continue to the service road and turn left on Vertis North Bypass Road. Finally, turn right on Astra Drive, where this Instagrammable place in Metro Manila, Seda Vertis North, is located.
4. Azumi Boutique Hotel
Address: 2205 Market Street, Madrigal Business Park Phase III, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Azumi Boutique Hotel provides a cozy location for a first date.
Image: Azumi Boutique Hotel Facebook Page
Taking your date to this Instagrammable place in Metro Manila, the Azumi Boutique Hotel, means you’re both in for a visually pleasing and gastronomical treat. This romantic hotel in Metro Manila has a roof deck saltwater infinity pool that gives a breathtaking panoramic view of the cityscape, and it is an absolute beauty.
This stylish romantic hotel in Metro Manila also offers only the best Filipino cuisine at the Romulo Cafe, situated in the ground floor lobby. Some of their must-try Filipino dishes at this Instagrammable place in Metro Manila are kare-kare (stewed oxtail with savory peanut sauce) and pork binagoongan (meat and vegetables sauteed in shrimp paste). It is an ideal setting for a first dinner date.
How to get to Azumi Boutique Hotel: From MRT3-Taft Avenue Station, get on a bus with a Baclaran-SM Fairview via the EDSA Lagro Commonwealth route and get off at Roxas Boulevard. From there, ride a jeepney with a Baclaran-Sucat path and get off at Dr. Arcadio Avenue / Filipinas Avenue Intersection. Walk left on Filipinas Avenue and then go on the 12th. Turn right on Road 12-B and then left on Gov. A. Santos. Finally, turn right onto Aguirre Avenue. Continue until you reach this Instagrammable place in Metro Manila, Azumi Boutique Hotel.
5. Diamond Hotel Philippines
Address: Roxas Boulevard, Corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila
Diamond Hotel is also known as the “Jewel by the Bay”.
Image: @graceeycruz
This five-star hotel in Metro Manila has so much to offer; one of these is its bar called Bar 27. Bar 27 has a delectable selection of food and beverages. The magnificent view of the Manila Bay sunset through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows makes every moment feel like a fantasy in this romantic hotel in Metro Manila. Moreover, you wouldn’t have to worry about looking for an Instagrammable place in Metro Manila to dine at the Diamond Hotel, for it offers not just one but two restaurants: Corniche, which serves gourmet dishes and all-day a la carte menus, and Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant, which serves all-authentic Japanese cuisine.
How to get to Diamond Hotel Philippines: Take the LRT1-Roosevelt Station and get off at Vito Cruz station. Walk towards Taft Avenue and ride a jeepney with a Frisco-Vito Cruz LRT route. Get off at Marcelo H. del Pilar/Sinagoga intersection. Walk along Dr. J. Quintos until you reach Diamond Hotel.
While the venue, outfits, and activities are all equally important, remember that first dates are meant to connect you to the person you like. Also, remember that the most impressive thing to do is be yourself, and have fun!
Go to Yoorekka Magazine to discover more picturesque date spots in Metro Manila.
Stay safe as you travel and dine in! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions. For now, keep safe!
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About Antonette Louise Guiao
Antonette is a writer, a night owl, an extrovert, and a BTS ARMY. Her spare time is consumed by drawing digital vector art, sleeping, binge-watching Netflix series, and learning how to cook. An adventurer by heart, she aspires to travel the world with her family, try extreme outdoor activities, and taste all sorts of food in different countries.
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