Hobbit House, Manila

I've been to both hobbit houses and I truly enjoyed them both ! I went to the one in Manila because I saw it in the lonely planet book and was worth going, awesome blues music and staff was super friendly. I bumped into one of the staff later in Boracay where the food and drink were great as well as the music. I met the owner in Manila and he was happy to be able to employ the short people. Well worth the visit even just for the music, I don't know if the house band is the same but they were fantastic !!!I was last there in 2007.

where else in the world would one find a better environment for fun and great food served by such a gracious staff. The concept requires walking in the door , forgetting your troubles and discovering a unique reality that demands participation in the world of tolken and manila culture.

They cheated me, first on the unannounced cover charge, and then they followed me outside the restaurant claiming I did not give them enough money. If I had not given them enough money, they would have rejected it immediately. Go there at your own risk.

i heard of the hobbit house a while ago... i would like to know if it is true that there is one midget in velcro and you can pick him up and throw him at a padded wall covered in velcro too??????????? it just sounds too good? to be true it just cracks me up please let me know,

It is has been a long time (20 years) since I have been to the Hobbit House in Manila, but judging from the reviews, I would think it is worth the spot on one's itinerary while in Manila. I would guess that this is one of the very few places that "little people" can be employed, although like everybody else in the Philippines, I would guess they fare no better than the cruddy minimum wage that the Philippines has to offer everybody else there. I think the food and the entertainment would be all worth it by itself. But, the “leader” into such a restaurant has to be the food servers who are all "little people." It would be nice to get away from the terminology that is already outdated and that is the word "hobbit," although granted the term is used as the restaurant's name. When I was there 20 years ago, the restaurant was owned and being managed by a former Peace Corps Volunteer who had served before in the Philippines. I don't know if is still so. I would say that while I don't object to former PCV's being involved in business, I would hope that these little people are better off employment-wise and maybe paid a little better than their taller brethren in other businesses. I plan to be in the Philippines this coming April and I will take my wife over to the place and see what has changed and what is still the same.

Beer selection is decent and the prices are reasonable. The place itself is charming and the staff were polite and quick. On the night we attended, they had a great band playing. Everything you want from a bar / pub.

I don't remember the food, but I remember that the beer selection was vast, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I don't know who was playing the first time I went, but they were playing some excellent blues. The bar upstairs is also good. I think I recall some pool tables, but I'm not sure. It is very smoky, though. I was last there in the summer of 2000.

I used to goto the Hobbit to use the Wireless internet, i met some people who were regulars there but never really saw the place booming, the staff are pleasant as is the owner and very helpfull, when ordering the meals the reply is either no cook or not on menu..

I haven't been to the Hobbit bar since the 70's! I was living on a sailboat at the Manila Yacht Harbor and used to frequent the place often. I made aquaintance with a part owner by the name of John. He's a great guy and a talented artist. The Hobbit House itself was positively enchanting and I've told many people about it over the years. Managed and operated by little people, completely decorated in Tolken fashion, live folk entertainment, and good food. Need I say more? If you find yourself within a hundred miles of Manila make the trip! Hobbit House is more than a restaurant/pub, it's an adventure and a one of a kind experience. PS-Hello John!

the only place better than the hobbit house in manila is the new hobbit house in boracay. just one hour by air from manila located in the d mall d boracay . the architecture is styled after buildings in barcelona spain. the best food on the island from steaks to tacos to pinoy cuisine. served with love and dedication. the nitely music ranges from folk to pop to rock. located just off the beach it is a great spot from breakfast to closing time at two am. cant wait to return. when you arrive ask for the air ball special.