Guide to Pasig River Esplanade on City Vibes, Parking Near, Night Markets, Live Chill Music and Scenic Riverside

Travel Guide:
The Pasig River Esplanade
Riverside Drive, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Philippines,

• Near the Manila Post Office.
• You can navigate to the general area using Waze.

Update 2026:

06/20/2026

Binondo Side

• Steet Foods (GEDLI Kape Sa Gilid, Tabeh and more. )
• Pickleball

12/29/2025

Intramuros Side

Christmas vibe, sunset strolls, evening dining, street foods and late-night hangouts, with food stalls, holiday crowd and lights active during these times.

Local acts performing acoustic song,  chill music for free public enjoyment, creating a vibrant spot for music and culture along the river.

What time does Pasig River Esplanade open?
The Pasig River Esplanade is generally open daily, with operating hours varying slightly by section and vendor, but typically ranging from mid-afternoon (around 3 PM) until midnight (12 AM) or 1 AM.

Parking:

• Mestranza Parking: Located along Magallanes Drive, this is frequently mentioned as a convenient spot, close to Jollibee and the Chamber of Commerce building, right by the Esplanade.
• Chamber of Commerce Parking: The area directly in front of this building also serves as a parking space.
• You can find car parking for the Manila Pasig River Esplanade at nearby pay lots like Mestranza Parking.

Pasig River Esplanade free?
Free entrance. Vsit around 4pm -6pm. Perfect for sunset viewing.

How to commute to Pasig River Esplanade?
To commute to the Pasig River Esplanade (near Jones Bridge/Manila Post Office), the best ways involve LRT-1 (Carriedo or Central Station) and then a short jeep/walk, or taking jeeps/buses heading towards Quiapo/Lawton and getting off near the area, looking for signs to Jones Bridge or the Post Office, with signs pointing to the stairs down to the Esplanade.