Fred’s Revolución Escolta

Craft beer bar · Manila Escolta

Craft beer, vintage décor and an Art Deco building: Fred’s Revolución on Escolta Street is a gay-friendly bar full of charm, ideal for the early evening.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (174)
• Craft beer
• Art Deco building
• gay-friendly

Address

First United Building, 413 Escolta Street, Santa Cruz
1000 Manila

Opening hours

Mon–Sat 5 pm–midnight
Sun closed

Crowd

mixed, creatives, locals and travellers, many 25–40, queer-friendly

Flirt factor

low to medium

Programme

occasional live performances

What makes Fred’s Revolución stand out

Fred’s Revolución is housed in the historic First United Building on Escolta Street, Manila’s old shopping street on the edge of Binondo. The bar and restaurant serves craft beers, which are the most praised thing in reviews, plus cocktails and bar snacks.

The rustic interior with posters and found objects has a charm all its own. There is a second branch at Cubao Expo in Quezon City.

Atmosphere and crowd

The atmosphere is creative and relaxed, and the crowd is mixed. It isn’t a gay bar in the strict sense, but an open place for the early evening before a night at the club.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.5 stars, 174 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.