Find your people
wherever you land.
Bridgehouse brings expats and locals together for dinners, coffee meetups, and
community projects. It began in the Philippines and is growing city by city, a place
to eat, talk, and belong no matter where you call home.
Bridgehouse Eat signup
Reserve your seat at an intimate dinner gathering. Up to eight people, genuine conversation, shared meals.
Choose your dinner
Select a dinner
User details
Reservation fee and payment
This holds your seat, reduces no-shows, and supports behind-the-scenes coordination. You still pay for your own meal at the venue.
Your seat is reserved
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Bridgehouse Drink signup
Reserve your seat at an intimate gathering. Up to eight people, genuine conversation, coffee or drinks.
Choose your meetup
Select a meetup
User details
Reservation fee and payment
This holds your seat, reduces no-shows, and supports behind-the-scenes coordination. You still pay for your own coffee, food, or drinks at the venue.
Your seat is reserved
We've sent a confirmation email to Loading... with all the details.
WHAT BRIDGEHOUSE FEELS LIKE
The feeling of belonging
anywhere.
BRIDGEHOUSE EAT
Weekly dinners that make big cities feel small.
Expect easy introductions and genuine connection at every dinner.
BRIDGEHOUSE DRINK
Coffee or cocktails, same connection.
Small groups. Simple meetups. Bridgehouse Drink brings people together for casual hangouts across BGC, Makati, and Davao. It is perfect for midweek coffee or an evening drink with good company.
DO GOOD TOGETHER
Serve the community you are part of.
Last week our community helped cook and give away more than 3,800 meals through a local partner. Moments like that remind us why we started.
Bridgehouse Serve is where we roll up our sleeves and make a difference together, practical, local, and full of heart.
SETTLE IN WITH CONFIDENCE
Guidance for wherever you call home.
Bridgehouse Move
Relocation guidance and trusted local connections for visas, housing, and daily life.
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Visa & permit assistance
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Housing & neighborhood guides
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Local connections & support
Bridgehouse Care
Healthcare and insurance guidance for expats and locals, with clear steps and friendly support.
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Health insurance navigation
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Trusted doctor recommendations
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Medical document support
Not sure where to start? Connect with our team and we’ll guide you through every step.
Not sure where to start?
Connect with our team and we’ll guide you through every step.
TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS
See more together.
Bridgehouse Travel organizes group trips and connects you with trusted partners for flights, hotels, and adventures. Group travel means easier visas, lower costs, and better memories.
FIND YOUR CITY OR START ONE
Connection starts where you are.
BGC
Our most active chapter, with weekly dinners and regular socials.
Davao City
Weekly gatherings led by Gil Vergara and Ginny Valencia.
Cebu City
Occasional dinners and community meetups.
Your city not listed? Start one.
We look for hosts who are friendly, dependable, and consistent. You should be able to organize one gathering each month and uphold the Bridgehouse
values of kindness, respect, and inclusion. We provide a simple playbook, mentorship, and ongoing support.
"It feels like
home"
WHY PEOPLE STAY
Because it feels like home.
STAY CONNECTED
Get updates and invites.
Be the first to know about new dinners, projects, and city launches.
✨ We send friendly, occasional updates, no spam, ever.
NEW HERE?
Start with dinner this week
Browse upcoming dinners and find one that fits your schedule
Say hello at the table
Show up, be yourself, and join the conversation
Leave with three new friends
Walk away with connections that last beyond the dinner
Ready to get started?
Don’t overthink it. Every member was new once. Everyone at the table remembers what it’s like to walk in for the first time. We’ll make sure you feel welcome.
POWERED BY THE CALIFORNIA
EXPAT COMMUNITY
Where it all began.
Bridgehouse began with the California Expat YouTube and Facebook community in BGC. The heart
has not changed, kind people, real connection, and practical help for expats and locals alike.
