The bar scene in Angeles City is concentrated along Fields Avenue in Balibago, which has a well-earned reputation as an entertainment strip. Away from the neon, though, you can find genuine live-music venues and relaxed spots for a drink, especially in the Clark Freeport Zone.
Oasis Pub
For those wanting to sidestep the sleazier side of Fields Avenue, the Oasis is a genuine find. Good live music rotates through the week: jazz on Monday, retro on Tuesday, acoustic and R&B on Thursday. The bar is fully stocked and runs a generous happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. with half-price local beers.
Dencio's
A little further out in the Clark Economic Zone, Dencio's is a popular bar-restaurant serving mouthwatering Filipino dishes — lechon kawali, sizzling plates, and all manner of barbecue — alongside a full drinks menu.