Eastwood City is a mixed-use district of about 18.5 hectares in Barangay Bagumbayan (Libis), Quezon City, along C-5 (E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue). Developed by Megaworld, it combines office towers, condominiums, hotels and three lifestyle malls. For visitors it’s mainly a place to eat, shop and spend an evening, with a lively, walkable centre that stays busy late.
Plan your visit to Eastwood City
- Entry: free
- Malls usually 10 AM–10 PM; bars later
- Time needed: 2–4 hours
History of Eastwood City
Megaworld launched Eastwood City in 1997 as its first “live-work-play” community. It became the country’s first IT park with special economic zone status, attracting many IT and business-process outsourcing companies, which is why the area is busy around the clock.
Eastwood Citywalk opened in the early 2000s and Eastwood Mall followed in 2008. The district is also accredited by the Department of Tourism as a tourism entertainment complex.
Attractions at Eastwood City
- Eastwood Mall: The main mall, with shops, restaurants, cinemas and an open park with a lagoon and fountain used for events.
- Eastwood Citywalk: An open-air strip of restaurants, bars and live-music venues.
- Eastwood Cyber and Fashion Mall: A smaller mall with fashion, gadgets and services.
- Eastwood City Walk of Fame: Stars on the pavement honouring Filipino entertainers.
Things to Do at Eastwood City
- Eat out: Dozens of restaurants cover everything from Filipino comfort food to international chains.
- Go out at night: Bars and live music around Citywalk keep going late.
- Shop and see a film: Eastwood Mall has cinemas and a good spread of shops.
- Catch a free event: Concerts, markets and seasonal shows are held in the open park.
Eastwood City – Entry Eligibility and Open Timings
- Entry: free; the district’s streets are open at all times.
- Malls: usually around 10 AM to 10 PM; check the mall’s website for current hours.
- Bars and some restaurants: often open later than the malls.
How Long to Spend at Eastwood City
Allow two to four hours for a meal, a walk around the malls and a drink. It’s best in the evening, when the open spaces fill up.
How to Get There
- Taxi or Grab: The easiest option; the entrance is on C-5 (E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue) in Libis.
- LRT-2: Santolan or Katipunan stations, then a short taxi ride, as neither station is within easy walking distance.
- Jeepney: Routes along C-5 between Katipunan and Ortigas stop near the Eastwood entrance.
Arriving at Manila NAIA airport? Book a fixed-price airport transfer straight to your hotel.
Eateries Nearby Eastwood City
- Eastwood Mall: Restaurants on several levels, from casual chains to sit-down Asian and Western dining.
- Eastwood Citywalk: Open-air restaurants and bars, busiest in the evening.
- Hotel dining: The Richmonde Hotel Eastwood has its own restaurant and bar.
Restaurants change often, so check what’s open before you go.
Other Attractions Nearby Eastwood City
- University of the Philippines Diliman: The leafy flagship campus, a short drive north.
- Quezon Memorial Circle: The park and shrine to President Manuel L. Quezon.
- Maginhawa Street: A food street in Teachers Village, Quezon City.
- Ortigas Center: A business district with large malls, a short drive south.
Before your trip
- Find hotels in Manila and Quezon City: Eastwood has its own hotels and serviced apartments, handy for Quezon City and Ortigas.
- Get a Philippines eSIM on Klook before you land, for maps and Grab.
Eastwood City is a modern Quezon City district best visited in the evening for dinner, shopping and live music around Eastwood Mall and Citywalk.
Spend the day at UP Diliman or Quezon Memorial Circle, then head to Eastwood for the night.