Batala Bar

I recently visited Batala Bar and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The food was excellent, well-prepared, and flavorful. Additionally, the beer served was very good, one of the best I’ve ever tried. The staff was extremely kind and attentive, providing impeccable service throughout the meal. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxing, which made the entire experience very enjoyable. I highly recommend Batala Bar to anyone looking for a combination of great food, excellent drinks, and top-notch service!

Well trained and accommodating staff, amazing filipino food and beverages, and cozy and aesthetic filipino interior that truly fits the vibe of intramuros. Seats are limited, there were two tables inside the court if you want to dine next to the fountain and an air conditioned bar upstairs. The staff always checks in with you and they also ask how the food was. They are always ready to greet you, making you feel welcomed, as well as showing gratitude when you're leaving. Food can be costly as a meal per person may be around 500 pesos but it tastes amazing. We had the mestizo adobo, inasal, and truffle pasta. The adobo was so tender and the meat was quite falling off the bone, the soy sauce was light and there's a perfect hint of sourness along with well cooked mushrooms. The inasal was well seasoned and grilled to crisp without being dry. The truffle pasta was rich but not too overpowering and the sauce was sticking well to the noodles. The highlight for me are the drinks. We had guyabano and dalandan soda, which were made from fresh fruits. The flavor was so authentic and not too sweet. Their icecreams were creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet.

Food was mostly good except for the fresh orange juice that tasted very diluted. Portion sizes are rather small for the price but considering the location higher prices are to be expected. Ice cream however was very good with satisfying portions. All in all not the best value but I would still recommend it. Card payments are accepted.

Nestled among must-see spots in Intramuros, Batala offers a place of respite from the busy crowds. The food and cocktails are packed with rich flavors, while the staff are welcoming and attentive. Batala is perfect if you’re looking for some authentic Filipino tastes with good views and a laid back vibe. Occasionally, they also host local talent to perform live music, which is quite the treat if you’re looking for some entertainment. Highly recommend this place!

If i can give zero star or half star i will. The service was so so SLOW. The food came in one by one. Rice came in last. We were almost finished with all the other dish when the rice came. They missed one dish we ordered. The dish size was small. We ordered Kare-kare and it had 1 small chunk of ox tail(see photo) ordered a sampler of street food and it had 3 small sticks. Over all we do not recommend.