Oarhouse Pub Of Manila - Riyadh

Been here several times this year Most recently during the Pope's visit while waiting for Roxas Boulevard to open (going to Sofitel) The highly recommended binagoongang rice was no longer available. Had sisig but colleague said that she preferred the sisig of Gerry's Grill or Dencio's Great place to hang out after a hard day of work/school.

If it wasn't because of my friend's photo that was included in an exhibit at Oarhouse, I prolly wouldn't knew this place exists! Haha. Loser me. This 2 storey pub was adorned with antique picture frames, brick walls, in can drinks, paintings, mirrored wall (which gave me an 80's barber shop feels), old fashioned bar stools, and a huge LCD tv. Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. One of their cornered walls was dedicated to art exhibits and my friend was ecstatic to have her photo got included on it. Yipee! :D Since I was with my photographer friend, we were able to meet the humble owner of the pub, Mr Ben Razon, whose father was the one who started the famous Filipino owned Razon's. We were all thrilled when we discovered that my friend and Mr Razon both hailed in Pampanga. Yep, yep, small world! After the chat with the owner, I instantly felt at home. He shared that PNoy's photographer was seated few tables away from us and from there I knew that Oarhouse is a home of artists true blue or aspiring ones. And I'm sure the artists are glad that Oarhouse is there to showcase their talent. We were assisted by Evelyn who smiled at us sweetly like we were regulars. She was very accommodating and never missed our requests. This is the perfect place to chill after work; perfect place to catch up with friends without shouting at each other because the music's volume was just right; if I were just living around the area this could've pass as my 3rd home, next to my favorite coffee place. The food and drinks were affordable. The place was centralized but you can smoke inside. We were billed around P600 for a pitcher of Amaretto Sour, plate of Nachos and few rounds of beer. Truly affordable! Time of visit: 14 Nov 21:30

Seafood salpicao and Crispy Tofu are great combo. The not-so-blue blue cheese sticks are a new favorite. We go here at least twice a week after work just to spend time until the road clears of traffic.

Oarhouse is my go to place in Ermita. I go there to have a nice quiet night with my girlfriend and you can also meet up with all your friends and have a great night. The food is great and the beer is cold. Bar chow is the standard fare with constant rotating specials to keep you wanting more.

Had the new Zeland baked mussels and sizzling spicy sausage. Fantastic. Beer so cold it makes your teeth hurt haha