Xin Chào

You get into Xin Chao through a secret door, which sets the tone. It's a Vietnamese-inspired lounge in Poblacion, all red light and low seating. Chill rather than wild, though people are split on whether the mood works.

Cocktails are what to order, around P300, with beer at P180. House music, and there's a DJ on weekends. Weekdays are quieter if you'd rather have a table and a conversation.

Mixed crowd, some settling in for drinks, some just bar-hopping through Poblacion. One heads up, reviews say lost items are slow to get sorted, so keep an eye on your stuff.