The Sanctuary Cafe and Bar (QC)
QC (Maginhawa) · Live music venue
Cafe by day, bar by night. Live music, happy hour, crispy tofu, mushroom pasta. Welcoming to walk-ins in pajamas.
The Scene
A cafe in the day that turns into a bar at night, The Sanctuary on Maginhawa is where you go when you can't be bothered to dress up. People show up in pajamas and nobody blinks. You get city lights from up there too.
Live music runs most nights, usually an acoustic duo. Happy hour is 4 to 7PM daily, which is when to order the Amaretto Sour. Cocktails are around P350, beers P210. Get the crispy tofu and the mushroom pasta.
Students, work from home people who never left after lunch, and young barkadas who stay till closing.
Who goes here
Students and young barkadas, plus people who came for the coffee and stayed
“Place doesn't discriminate. Live music, friendly accommodating staff. Super relaxing and very aesthetic.”
Pricing
Cover charge
—
Cocktail
₱350
avg. price
Beer
₱210
avg. price
Table min.
—
per table
Dress code
Anything goes (pajamas welcome per reviews)
Hours
Need to know
Dress code
Anything goes (pajamas welcome per reviews)
Parking
Maginhawa street parking
Payment
Cash, GCash, Card
Smoking area
Yes
Best night
Live music with acoustic duo
Must-order drink
Amaretto Sour (happy hour), cocktails
Must-order food
Crispy tofu, mushroom pasta
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cover charge at The Sanctuary Cafe and Bar (QC)?
No cover charge. Cocktails are around ₱350 and beers around ₱210.
What is the dress code at The Sanctuary Cafe and Bar?
Anything goes; it is very relaxed, with pajamas reportedly welcome.
Does The Sanctuary Cafe and Bar have live music?
Yes, with an acoustic duo on live music nights.
What should I order at The Sanctuary Cafe and Bar?
The Amaretto Sour at happy hour, plus crispy tofu and mushroom pasta.
What are The Sanctuary Cafe and Bar's hours?
Open 7AM to 1AM, Monday and Wednesday to Sunday. Closed Tuesdays.
Where is The Sanctuary Cafe and Bar located?
At 103 Maginhawa, Teachers Village East, Diliman, QC, with street parking along Maginhawa.
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