Bar Fine 1650 Pesos
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8:00PM - 3:00AM
8:00PM - 3:00AM
8:00PM - 3:00AM
8:00PM - 3:00AM
8:00PM - 3:00AM
8:00PM - 3:00AM
8:00PM - 3:00AM
Reviewed 01-26-2013
Location
Around the back of Mango, Road running parallel behind, same side as Papillon and Dimples. Probably best just to get a Taxi, until you know where it is – then you could walk across from the main Mango bars, although the road there is a little dark and quiet, generally OK – but you could be unlucky if you met the wrong crowd or perhaps a pack of Dingos! Hmmm, second thoughts, get a taxi if alone.
Layout
4/5 The bar has a reasonable amount of space and basically “horse shoes†around the main and “focal†stage area where three girls will normally be dancing simultaneously. You can sit right up at the bar that borders the entire edge of the “horse shoeâ€, so plenty of bar side seating available. Lots of Shelas (Ladies) all around and quick enough you'll have a few over to talk to you if that's what you want – once you have selected a specimen of choice, there are lots of little “cubby hole†type secret lounging spots dotted around where you can retreat from the hustle and bustle of the main bar for a little quiet and privacy. There's a pool table at the far side of the bar that is usually busy. This really is a popular bar for westerners. Went there last Monday and it was packed, whilst most of the other bars were quiet. Auzzy owner knows how to keep westerners entertained and happy, so they come back like some human boomerang, some staying the evening, others like me just popping in for a smoko..
Price
4/5 Cheap enough – Shelas drinks are around 170 mark, your drinks around 65 or so and bar fine is around 650 Peso, pay the girl separate or 1650 all in. For westerners, there is a kick butt food Menu and well priced. Everything I have tried on the menu has been good, so best you experiment yourself (Graham special Pizza is really nice, so is sea food special – but be adventurous). Be warned though, the chilly – whilst certainly being an ample portion and tasting good, does unfortunately pong like a but of a sweaty old sock (probably due to some parmesan I would have thought) – much to the amusement of the girls if they catch you ordering it, let alone eating it haha!
•Cover charge: none
•San Miguel: P65
•Soft drink: P60
•Ladies Drink: P170
•Barfine: P650 to bar, additional P1000 +/- to girl.
Dancer / GRO / staff comments: Friendly. 30-50 Dancers / few GROs / good staff.
Management
4/5 Australian Graham is a really friendly guy, definitely not a drongo oi and can can be found in the bar almost every night and makes the effort to chat to his customers, probably why so many of them come back and why, even though Lone Star is off the main drag (Mango), it's usually busy with a wide range of Bruce's – Americans, Auzzies and Europeans. All boomeranging back to get more night after night – onya!
Girls Looks
3/5 Expecting a kick in the nuts From Gray for saying this, but the girls are not the prettiest that I have seen. There are a few “lookers†in there, but most I have seen are around the average mark – in fairness I usually turn up late, perhaps after the most beautiful cuckoos have already flown the nest – an early appearance might see me eating my words in the future and hopefully a FREE “sea food special†or two as well..
Attitude
4/5 Good attitude from all in this bar (owner, mamasan, bar maids, girls), maybe because it's more closely managed than most, in a more “westernized†style – so patrons feel at more at home. Girls are friendly and funny and in particular know how to get the best from Westerner's and help them relax. Seen some Koreans and Japanese in there occasionally though and they seemed happy enough as well.
Fun Factor
4/5 Yeah, can get funny in there, have seem some crazy antics from the girls, especially after a request or two – good place to chill out and have a beer, or go all out and have a wild one!
Overall
4/5 Definitely one of the best bars in Cebu for “foreigners†without a doubt, so unless you have a a few Kangaroos loose in the top paddock, check it out and order something from the menu too, you won't be disappointed you did.