🎤 THIS WAS THE OLD Rapture Café Bar – Before Drag Queens & Comedy Pageants Took Over

Let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and revisit the original vibe of Rapture Café Bar—back when Pinoy comedy reigned supreme and drag shows were still a twinkle in Manila’s nightlife scene.

Before the spotlight shifted to pageantry, lip-sync battles, and fabulous wigs, Rapture Café Bar was home to bold, unapologetically funny Filipino stand-up comedians. These performers weren’t just there to tell jokes—they brought the room to life with raw, unscripted humor and relatable real talk that left the audience in tears from laughing too hard.

💸 And yes, back then, tipping had a very different meaning. The way these comedians said “thank you” to those who tipped them was its own form of entertainment—full of improv, charm, and cheeky punchlines that made every peso worth it.

This was an era when comedy bars were the soul of nightlife, offering a space where strangers became barkada, and the stress of daily life melted away with every roast, punchline, and hugot joke. No filter, no script—just pure Pinoy wit and warmth.

👉 Curious how it all looked back then?

Watch the full vlog and see what the scene was like before drag queens and competitions took center stage. Relive those golden nights of laughter, connection, and classic comedy bar culture.

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