Dining & Entertainment in Boracay

Dining

Likely because of its wide draw of international travelers, Boracay has a wide variety of places to eat, enough to suit every palate.

Breakfast

White Beach has a surprising number of bakeries. Most operate from early in the morning to late at night and are an excellent place to find a snack as all offer single serving portions of cakes, breads and cookies.

The English Bakery, near boat station 3, has several outlets for fresh baked goods and european breakfasts including a variety of sausages and rye bread.

Real Coffee, near boat station 1, serves a variety of pancakes, sandwiches, omelettes and salads, as well as freshly brewed coffee.

Craving an authentic English breakfast? Crafts Rooftop Bar are rumoured to serve the most authentic one on the island.

Near station 2, try the tasty food at Barracuda Snack Bar.

Arwana Coffee Shop (near station 3) is one of the nicest spots in the area for a tasty breakfast at a beachside table.

Lunch and Dinner

La Nouva Capannina (2 minutes from the tourist centre) offers a diverse gourmet menu with a free WiFi network if you travel with a laptop and make a minimum food order of 500 pesos.

Aria in "D' Mall". Delicious Italian food. If they don't give you the spicy olive oil bottle on the side for your custom made pizza make sure you ask for it.

Cocoloco bar/restaurant near boat station 3 serves great Filipino and International cuisine in an attractive native-style setting.

Manana, near boat station 1, serves large portions of tasty mexican food. Guacamole is only available when avacados are in-season despite what the menu says.

Kurt's restaurant and bar near station 3 has a wide selection of good German and Filipino dishes and a friendly atmosphere.

Hey Jude, in front of D'Mall, serves good pizza and bistro style food. The beef kebabs are a must-try.

Blue Mango, near station 3, comes highly recommended. There are some interesting mango-inspired creations on the menu too.

Lemon Cafe, in D' Mall. A new addition to the island, this place serves a variety of breakfasts, lunches and light meals. The service and presentation is excellent.

Cyma, in the new part of the mall. Excellent food and service at this Greek restaurant. Try the Mezedes Combination, the Spinach and Artichoke Fondue and the Chicken Souvlaki.

Rumbas, in D' Mall serves good steaks, pies and other English style dishes. You can even order curries, fish and chips and sausage sandwiches!

Crafty's Rooftop Bar and Coffee Shop is located on the top level of the new Crafts Superstore at D' Mall's main road entrance. The deli sandwiches and salads are delicious, and there is a wide selection of imported beers and ales. This is a great place to watch the sunset.

Zuzuni, near boat station 1, is the island's newest Greek restaurant, serving excellent cuisine in a romantic, beachfront setting. The service is friendly and extremely efficient.

Ole (located in the mall plaza) is the place to go for Spanish tapas and other specialities. Beware - the main courses are enormous!

Jonas Fruitshake in Station 1. Their fruitshakes are to die for!

Deli Food

Heidiland Deli - Next to the main plaza at the D'Mall Phase IV is a fully air-conditioned European style Deli selling all kinds of Deli food as cheeses, cold cuts, salami, yoghurt, wines and much more. Famous are the reasonably priced sandwiches.

Aloja Delicatessen was for many years the only Deli on the island. A Loja Deli, working hand in hand with Heidiland Deli, caters today more to the wholesale market, but offers also a nice quiet place to eat sausages, sandwiches and drink wine in a quiet garden, away from the crowded front beach area. Wholesale prices also apply to visitors who buy in bulk.

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Drink

Expect to check your handgun with the security guard!

Hey Jude bar usually has a live DJ, and the music makes a nice change from the ubiquitous Hip Hop and "R'n'B" played all over the island these days. Try their pizza too.

Cocomangas, near station 1, is famous for it's "Still standing after 15" challenge. Drink 15 ferocious shots and win a t-shirt and a plaque on the wall. This bar is popular with the student crowd.

Bom Bom Bar (near D 'Mall) is a native style beach bar which often has live music. It's a popular hang out for artists and musicians.

Nigi Nigi's beach bar, between boat stations 2 and 3, three minutes walk north of the tourist center, is a popular centrally-located spot to have a cool drink and enjoy a little people watching.

Cocoloco, near boat station 3, is an attractive beach bar/restaurant which also serves tasty food. You can enjoy your drink by the beach, under the coconut trees, and there's a pool table in the bar too.

Red Pirates Pub, is a native style beach bar (near boat station 3) with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It's a good place to meet other travellers and chat, and sometimes there is a live tribal jam with bongo drums and native instruments.

Kurts Bar, near station 3, is run by friendly Bavarian Kurt and his wife Mags. It's a very popular spot to meet and chat, and one of the few places on the island serving draft beer.

Rumbas, in "D' Mall Plaza", is an English style bar that attracts a friendly crowd. The menu is pretty good too, especially the sirloin steaks.

Crafty's rooftop bar has probably the most extensive selection of imported beers and ales on the island. Head to the top floor of Crafts Superstore.

Entertainment


Massage/Spa

Budget

Along White Beach you will be approached frequently by women offering to give you a massage, which they will do on the spot or on a towel laid out on the beach -- your choice.

A bit more organized, White Beach also has several "Massage Stations": collections of masseurs that have their mats set up. The stations are typically open as long as there are customers around but general start to shut down just after sunset.

Mid-Range

There are several smaller/mid-range spas in Boracay that offer a menu including massages, scrubs and facials but don't quite have the facilities to be considered a full spa. Most hotels in Boracay offer a limited spa menu and would fall into this category.

Splurge

Ceasar's, found along the main road near boat station 3, specializes in Thai massage and uses two masseurs simultaneously to deliver the service. A 90 minute massage is priced at $50 USD.

Mandala Spa — is typically found near the top of the list of world spas. Everything from one hour massages to body scrubs, wraps, facials, baths and four hour packages that combine it all. Expect to pay $175 USD for the full four-hour prince/princess treatment.

Tirta SPA — found in Sitio Malabunot, Manoc-Manoc, area. Indian treatments in a stunning environment for an affordable price. Friendly and helpful staff.