6 Fun Ways to Spend Galentine’s Day with Your Girlfriends
Valentine’s Day may get all the spotlight this February, but let’s not forget its equally iconic sister celebration: Galentine’s Day. Coined as a day to honor platonic love, Galentine’s is all about celebrating the women who show up for you: your constants, your group chat lifelines, and your ride-or-die girls. As the season of love rolls in, it’s a gentle reminder that romance isn’t the only relationship worth celebrating.
So before Feb. 14 fills up with dinner dates and rose bouquets, carve out Feb. 13 for something just as special. From indulgent brunches to feel-good pampering and cozy catch-ups around the city, here’s how you and your girlfriends can celebrate Galentine’s Day in Manila, no plus-ones required!
Catch Up Over Brunch
This year, Feb. 13 falls on a Friday, which means most of your girlfriends will be juggling work and errands. But that just makes it the perfect opportunity to carve out a little time to slow down together. And what better way to reconnect after a busy week than over a delicious brunch spread, good coffee, and stories worth savoring?
Some fantastic brunch spots to try around the city include Wildflour Cafe + Bakery, which offers a fantastic spread combining European pastries with Filipino favorites, such as the Croque Madame, Chorizo and Gambas, Blueberry and Ricotta Cheese Pancakes, Adobo Fried Rice, and the hearty Filipino Breakfast plate. They also have a wide selection of artisanal breads, cakes, and other confections that will surely add a lot more sweetness to your girl’s brunch out.
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Location: Wildflour Restaurant has several locations around Manila, including in BGC, Greenhills, Rockwell, The Podium, and Alabang. You can view their list of branches here.
Relax and Unwind with a Spa Retreat
After weeks of deadlines, long commutes, and barely-there sleep, Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in a little self-care. A spa retreat lets you and your girlfriends trade endless notifications for calming scents, hushed conversations, and much-needed moments of rest. There’s nothing quite like unwinding side by side and letting the stress melt away.
Book a group massage, enjoy a facial session, or spend the afternoon moving between steam rooms and relaxation lounges. Many spas around Manila offer curated packages that make it easy to spend a few unrushed hours together. Nüwa Spa, for example, offers its signature suite experiences, which can be customized to your needs. It provides you with a private spa suite complete with an en-suite jacuzzi. These experiences start from P8,999 and include an indulgent milk bath, body polish, an aromatherapy massage, as well as healthy light meals that you can snack on.
They also have other services, from traditional Philippine Hilot massages, salon services, and facials. It’s the kind of shared experience that leaves everyone lighter, glowier, and more relaxed. You can check their full service menu here.
For reservations, contact +63 2800 8080. Follow Nüwa Hotel on Facebook and Instagram.
Location: Level 1, Nüwa Hotel, City of Dreams Manila, Asean Ave. cor. Roxas Blvd. Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Get Creative with a Craft Workshop
If your circle loves creating, a craft workshop is a perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day.
There’s something wonderfully grounding about learning a new skill together. Think laughter over shared mistakes, the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands, and photos that capture the joy of the moment. Pottery classes are especially great for groups. It encourages conversation, playfulness, and a bit of friendly competition, like comparing whose mug turned out the cutest. Bumi and Ashe offers a variety of pottery workshops from wheel throwing to mug-making that are perfect for beginners.
This February, they’re even offering a special Galentine’s Day workshop package — a private experience where you can unwind, learn, and get your hands busy with your girlfriends. Not only does this package offer a pottery workshop, but you can also avail jewelry-making or rug tufting. The experience is priced at P2,950 per person and requires a minimum of 4 participants. You can book here.
For those who want a splash of color and creativity, try a painting class at Sip & Gogh. Think vibrant canvases, glasses raised, and step-by-step guidance from local artists as you bring your imagination to life. Whether you’re painting florals, cityscapes, or abstract designs, Sip & Gogh makes it easy and fun for beginners and seasoned painters alike. Open sessions start at P1,400 per person. You can book here.
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Locations:
- Bumi & Ashe Makati Branch: 7230 Malugay, Makati, 1209 Kalakhang Maynila (next to The Zone).
- Bumi & Ashe Cubao Branch: 59a Cubao Expo Driveway, Cubao, Quezon City.
- Sip and Gogh Century Mall: Century City, Kalayaan Ave. Salamanca St., Poblacion, Makati City.
Join a Food Crawl in Binondo
They say food is a love language, and there’s no better place to speak it fluently than Binondo. With Chinese New Year falling on Feb. 17, the weekend before becomes the perfect time to gather your girlfriends and explore Manila’s oldest Chinatown, where traditions, flavors, and shared plates bring people closer together.
A Binondo food crawl is ideal for Galentine’s Day because it’s casual, joyful, and meant to be experienced as a group. All you need to do is come hungry, wear comfy shoes, and let the food (and your girls) lead the way! Hop from one beloved eatery to another, splitting orders of dumplings, noodles, hopia, and crispy lumpia, all while weaving through bustling streets filled with festive energy. With the city gearing up for the Lunar New Year, Binondo feels especially alive, making it the perfect backdrop for celebrating friendships.
You can book a tour on Klook here.
Location: Archdiocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament - Santa Cruz, Plaza Sta. Cruz, Sta. Cruz, Manila City.
Get Lost in a Museum
If you’re looking for a Galentine’s Day plan that’s both meaningful and Instagram-worthy, consider spending the day exploring a museum together.
For something a little different, check out the Digital National Art Museum, which is an immersive space that blends art, light, and technology. With interactive installations, projected visuals, and dreamy digital landscapes, it offers a refreshing twist on the usual museum visit and plenty of great photo opportunities for your group!
Tickets are available on the Manila Ocean Park website (P670) and on Klook. You can also upgrade your passes to include a Tea Bar experience for P770.
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Location: Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand, Luneta, Manila City.
Go on a Daytime Adventure
All those group trip ideas sitting in your group chat? This is your sign to finally make one of them happen!
Group trips don’t have to stay as plans that never make it past the chat, and they don’t have to involve long leaves or overnight stays either. You can start by booking half-day tours or local day trips around Manila.
From walking tours around Intramuros to evenscenic city escapes just a short drive away, day tours make it simple to experience something new together without the pressure of planning a full getaway. It’s all the fun of traveling — the shared discoveries, spontaneous photos, and inside jokes, minus the packing stress. Sometimes, all it takes is a few hours away from the everyday to turn “we should do this someday” into “remember when we did?”
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