Bar· Luzon (Barretto, Olongapo)· Philippines

Barretto Bars and Restaurants (Mango's, Dryden's)

14° 51.0′ N · 120° 15.9′ E · approximate

Barrio Barretto, just north of the Freeport on the National Highway, is Olongapo's beach-bar and nightlife district. Cruisers come for Friday happy hour, big breakfasts and cheap dive trips.

Practical

Coordinates approximate: centre of the Barretto commercial strip (OSM cluster around Barreto MiniMart and Arizona Dive Shop). Noonsite recommends Dryden's for breakfast. Mango's is very popular for Friday happy hour around 6:00 pm, and T-Rose Bar runs regular pool tournaments. Wikivoyage notes the go-go bars nearby. Blue Rock Resort on Baloy Beach is known for steak dinners and has an anchorage off it. Angel's Bakery, Subic Meats and Bretto's (imported meats) are also here.

Best for

Happy hour, breakfasts and expat company