If you wanted to find any of the six F.R.I.E.N.D.S., you would go to Central Perk. If you were looking for Harry, Ron, and Hermione (assuming Voldemort was no longer on the prowl for the Chosen One, that is), you'd expect to find them at the Burrow, or maybe at the Three Broomsticks having some butterbeer. But if you were to find your favorite fictional characters in Manila, where would they be?


Barney and the How I Met Your Mother cast


We all know that this hilarious group frequents MacLaren's, the bar under The Apartment. But if Barney and the gang were to hang out in Manila, we think it's a pretty safe bet that we'd find them in Dillinger's 1903. It's got a comfortable vibe and the classic feel of a pub, but it's not too laid-back that you can't suit up! Over a couple of drinks and maybe a plate of buffalo wings, go right into hashing out dating theories with a few good friends. Maybe you'll tell your kids about it in the future!

Juice tip-off: On Monday nights, cocktails are buy one take one. We recommend the Amaretto Sour, but their Long Island gives you bang for your buck!





Big Bang Theory cast


Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, and Raj make up the brilliant but socially awkward foursome of the Big Bang Theory. They're avid fans of Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and pretty much anything related to their unabashed geekdon. It's not surprising that they designated Wednesday as "comic book store night." So where would they be on Wednesdays if they were in Manila? Why, in Comicx Hub, of course. It's a repository of graphic novels, action figures, collectibles, and thousands and thousands of back issue comic books that any geek would drool over. They probably even have a bobblehead of Sheldon himself. Bazinga! (no really, they do.)




Game of Thrones cast


Camelot Hotel might look like a castle where a highborn would reside, except they put a Dungeon Bar where a real dungeon ought to be. Of course we don't dream of seeing Queen Cersei or the bastard King Joffrey in these parts (who would?), but we imagine Tyrion would enjoy a flagon of wine here with his good buddy, Bronn. The Imp is the most interesting of the Lannisters anyway, and his bromance with the sellsword is still a better love story than Twilight.






Peter Parker


Spider-Man may be a superhero or a vigilante, but his non-web-slinging alter ego Peter Parker is just a high school teenager who happens to be really smart. Also, as per the new Spider-Man flick, he also has great taste in girls. If Peter Parker were to take fellow brainiac Gwen Stacy out on a date here, we think we'd spot them over at the Mind Museum. Why? Well, the dude "loves science." 




Suits cast


And I'm putting this in because we like men who look good in suits. Mike and Harvey, everybody.


Don't expect to walk into the Genting Club without (1) a Resorts World gold card, and (2) looking really sharp. The members-only club for Manila's elite is a luxurious hub of exclusivity and swag for the likes of, well, senior partners at Pearson-Hardman. 




Walking Dead cast


And by "cast," we mean the zombies. The post-apocalypse started at Nuvali, but it's making its way to the heart of Bonifacio Global City. We're definitely sure that you'll find the walking, running, and crawling dead at Outbreak BGC. Remember, no weapons allowed!



The Avengers


If the war against Loki and his army happened in Manila, where else would the Avengers have their post-battle snack but at Uncle Moe's? Apparently, nothing recharges superheroes like some good ole shawarma!


Where would you find your favorite fictional barkada?


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