Kojax
Kojax operates on the second floor of a building on Badajos Street, just off P. Burgos, making it easy to miss from street level. It has a reputation as one of the most expensive go-go bars on the strip while consistently drawing the most favorable reviews for dancer quality. The bar runs a standard go-go format Sunday through Thursday under the name Kojax, and the same venue becomes XOXO on slower nights. The same owner operates Plan B nearby.
What to Expect
You walk up a narrow staircase and find a well-lit, moderately sized go-go bar with poles down the center and bar seating along the walls. The music is loud enough that conversation requires effort. Dancer rotation happens frequently and the quality is consistently above average for P. Burgos. The expensive beer price makes it clear this bar targets free-spending visitors. Attitude at the door can be unwelcoming; the bouncer has a documented reputation for arrogance.
Compact and high-energy. More upscale presentation than most P. Burgos bars despite the side-street location.
EDM, hip-hop, and commercial dance at high volume.
Smart casual. No flip-flops or sleeveless shirts.
Visitors who prioritize dancer quality over price and are willing to pay a significant premium for it.
Cash preferred. Card acceptance limited.
Price Range
Beer: PHP 250. Lady Drink: PHP 400 to PHP 1,200. Bar Fine: PHP 2,600 (Short Time), PHP 4,200 to PHP 5,000 (Long Time).
Beer ~EUR 4.35 / USD 4.50. Lady Drink ~EUR 7 to EUR 21 / USD 7.20 to USD 21.60. Bar Fine ~EUR 45 to EUR 87 / USD 47 to USD 90.
Hours
8:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily.
Insider Tip
Head up the stairs rather than looking for a ground-floor entrance. The bar is genuinely on the second floor and the signage from street level is modest. Beer prices here are the highest in the immediate P. Burgos area, so nurse your drink. The bounce of higher-end dancer quality versus the significant cost is real. Budget-focused visitors will get more for their money two blocks away.
Full Review
Kojax hides on the second floor of a building on Badajos Street, just off the main P. Burgos drag, and the lack of ground-floor signage means most people walk past without knowing it exists. Climb a narrow staircase and you find a well-lit, moderately sized go-go bar with poles down the center and bar seating along the walls. The presentation is a clear step above the street-level competition with noticeably better fit and finish.
The venue positions itself as a premium option on the strip, and the pricing reflects that ambition directly. Beers are PHP 250, lady drinks range from PHP 400 to 1,200, and bar fines run from PHP 2,600 for short time to PHP 5,000 for long time. These are among the highest rates on P. Burgos, and the bar justifies them through dancer quality and a more controlled atmosphere. The smart casual dress code bans flip-flops and sleeveless shirts, reinforcing the upmarket positioning.
Compared to the ground-floor bars below, Kojax trades volume for exclusivity. The crowd is smaller, the atmosphere is more controlled, and the sales approach, while still present, is less chaotic than venues like Bottoms. The second-floor location acts as a natural filter: only people who already know about it or are specifically looking for the premium experience end up here.
The premium pricing is real and non-negotiable. If you are comparing value across P. Burgos venues, Kojax costs roughly double what the standard bars charge for comparable services. Whether that premium buys a meaningfully better experience is subjective, but the venue is transparent about where it positions itself in the market.
The Neighborhood
Kojax operates just off P. Burgos Street's main drag, using its second-floor location as both a disadvantage for visibility and an advantage for atmosphere and crowd control. It targets the premium end of the street's go-go bar market.
Getting There
Grab or taxi to Badajos Street, off P. Burgos in Poblacion, Makati. Look for the staircase entrance; there is minimal street-level signage. Walking from the main P. Burgos strip takes under two minutes.
Address
P. Burgos Street, Makati
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