Decades
Decades is a bar on Timog Avenue in Quezon City that draws from the street's reputation as Manila's main entertainment corridor, sitting near Tomas Morato and the cluster of comedy bars, live music venues, and KTV spots that define the area. The bar concept leans toward retro music decades theming, attracting an older demographic than the DJ clubs further south. Timog Avenue's low-pressure, unpretentious party culture defines the experience here more than any grand production.
What to Expect
A mid-sized bar that fits into the Timog Avenue pattern of affordable drinks, live or recorded music keyed to crowd recognition, and a Filipino-majority crowd looking for a fun night out rather than a tourist-facing spectacle. The retro decade theming creates easy conversation topics and the music selection spans enough eras that groups of mixed ages find something to enjoy. Pricing is honest and the atmosphere is unpretentious.
Laid-back and sociable. Timog Avenue regulars and QC locals make up most of the crowd. Notably less chaotic than Makati or BGC nightlife options.
Retro hits across multiple decades: 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s pop and rock.
Casual. Smart casual on weekends.
Groups who want affordable drinks and recognizable music in a relaxed Quezon City setting without the tourist-bar premium.
Cash and cards.
Price Range
Beer: PHP 100 to PHP 150. Mixed drinks: PHP 180 to PHP 280. No cover charge on most nights.
Beer ~EUR 1.70 to EUR 2.60 / USD 1.80 to USD 2.70. Mixed drinks ~EUR 3.10 to EUR 4.90 / USD 3.20 to USD 5.
Hours
6:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily. Busiest after 9:00 PM.
Insider Tip
Timog Avenue is best explored on foot after dinner. The bar density between Tomas Morato and the Quezon Avenue intersection means you can walk between several venues in one night. Decades works best as part of a broader Timog bar crawl rather than a standalone destination. Weeknight crowds are smaller and more regular-heavy, which can make for a more relaxed atmosphere than the weekend rush.
Full Review
Decades leans into its name with retro hits spanning the 70s through early 2000s, creating an atmosphere that feels like a greatest-hits playlist turned into a physical bar. The space is mid-sized, with enough room to move around without feeling empty on a slow weeknight. The decor nods to the multi-decade theme without turning the whole thing into a nostalgia museum or costume party.
The crowd is predominantly QC locals and Timog Avenue regulars, with notably fewer tourists than you would find in Makati or BGC nightlife spots across town. That demographic reality changes the dynamic in a good way. Beers run PHP 100 to 150, mixed drinks PHP 180 to 280, and there is no cover charge on most regular nights. The price point is designed for people who go out regularly throughout the week, not for special-occasion spending.
Timog Avenue's impressive bar density means Decades does not need to be everything to every potential customer. It just needs to be the retro music bar, and it does that specific thing well enough to keep people coming back. Compared to the KTV venues that dominate the strip, it offers a conventional bar experience with recognizable music, which fills an important gap for people who want to drink and talk rather than sing.
The bar gets busy after 9 PM and peaks around 11 on most nights. Timog is best explored on foot after dinner, walking between venues until you find the energy that matches your mood for the evening. Decades works as both a starting point and a comfortable landing spot, depending on when you discover it during the night.
The Neighborhood
Decades fits into Timog Avenue's diverse entertainment strip, which runs the gamut from KTV bars to comedy clubs to late-night restaurants. Its retro music focus gives it a defined identity on a street where competition for the evening crowd is constant.
Getting There
Grab or taxi to Timog Avenue. The bar is walkable from the GMA-Kamuning MRT station, about 10 to 12 minutes. The Timog strip is best explored on foot once you arrive.
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