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Frozen Toes

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A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« on: November 17, 2010, 08:01:01 am »
As pointed out by Kelle, the GT forum is missing a thread for all the partyphiles in the metro. The old one has been inactive for quite some time now. For reference, see link below:

A Guide: Saan Maganda Gumimik?http://www.femalenetwork.com/girltalk/index.php/topic,168548.0.html

So, for questions, recommendations, raves, rants about anything and everything related to clubbing, this is the venue.

Still clueless as to what to expect from Manila's nightlife? Read on, sweethearts. Party on, Manila!

(The following article is the brainbaby of Ms. Abbi Gabbasa - club promoter, partymeister, and friend)

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The Philippines consists of 7,107 islands situated closest to the sun right on the Earth’s equator. This tropical country experiences the most extreme of weather and enjoys the widest range of spices and flavors. It prides itself in the mixture of culture and depth of historical influence that it possesses, wherein tradition ranges from the simplest of habits and the most extravagant of feasts. Its nation is ambitious, thriving, and constantly exuberant and accepting of change, ever so thirsty for something higher, bigger, better.

SO you ask, what does this have to do with Philippine nightlife?

Everything.

It is when the sun sets that this country turns up its volume. After all, in a land that’s familiar with tough luck and struggle, you can be sure that everyone knows the value of working to the bone. One thing to know about Filipinos though, they may be hard workers, but they can party so much harder. It is for this reason that the Philippine nightlife is designed to start as soon as the workday ends, all the way till it begins a new day. Now, from what you learned about the Philippines on the earlier description, expect five things from living it up PI style.

First of all, expect heat. It is in the PI that you’ll find some of the hottest parties you’ll ever see. Just as the country is right on the equator, Philippines generates the craziest of crowds, with numbers and energy soaring to the roof, breaking barometers and air-conditioning. Whether it’s a concert, a club night, or a closed door gig, expect high spirits if not huge crowds.

Second, expect variety. Just as the seasons and flavors range in this country, so does the Filipino taste in leisure and entertainment. Urban cities in this country have thousands of establishments to choose from. Restaurants, night markets, theatres, bistros, bars, lounges, dancehalls, casinos, clubs, events and concerts are just some of your options among the wide range of activities that can be found in the country’s metro. Also, whether you’re a rock, hip-hop, blues, techno, reggae, dancehall, ballroom, or even ktv fan, there is music for you to sway to here.

Third, expect a spectrum of culture. This nation is a product of a long line of historical influence from western, Asian, and tribal roots. In this respect, be sure to expect that the Filipino welcomes people of all races, most of which comes and goes, and comes back again over and over. Expect a culture of respect and common understanding of differences from one guy to another. In here, it doesn’t matter if you’re brown, black, white, or yellow. As long as you’re out to have fun, you’re in the same group.

Fourth, expect the next big thing. The Philippine nightlife is booming. It has grown to an entire industry of promoters, event organizers, productions, marketing agents, musical talents, models, advertising agencies, and so much more, all competing to deliver something new and fresh every time. Filipinos are always thirsty for new heights and feats, and they apply it as well to their nightlife.

And the very last thing to expect?

Expect the Philippines. Amidst its acceptance of diversity and influences, trust that the Philippines will make a mark on you. It has a distinct beat to it that will move you in ways you’ve never imagined. Mix it up, jump from one spot to another, drink, dine, party like rock stars do... in this country, everyone is.

Welcome to P.I. Nights!!

For more info, visit: http://www.pinights.com
« Last Edit: November 17, 2010, 08:05:14 am by Frozen Toes »

ficklemind

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2010, 11:02:48 am »
nice thread sis Frozen Toes!

Bf's idea for our christmas party for the two of us is to go clubbing, i was surprised kasi di mahilig yun dun, hanggang lounge bars lang yun e. maiba lang daw.
maganda pa ba sa Encore? Embassy pa yun nung nakapunta ako dun, ang tagal na nun :)
I've never been to LAX, a friend of mine recommended it, ok ba talaga dun?
Manor din sana since mas malapit. kaso one time in eastwood, we saw the guest lining up ang babata ng crowd.  :D
we might end up in Fiamma  ;)

mooncake and leaves

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2010, 11:23:24 am »
I'm not much of a party person but I agree-this thread is loooooong overdue. Dati super active ang gimik thread. ^^ Thanks for starting it, Frozen Toes and great piece by your friend :)

^ I personally didn't like Fiamma. Inantok ako. Saturday night when we went there and patay yung crowd. Or baka minalas lang kami. Ewan ko kung binago na nila but mamamamatay ako sa floor nila. Uneven kasi. But maybe they already changed that. :P   

laviere

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2010, 11:48:59 am »
great, a new nightlife thread! :)

personally, i love attica on friday nights. the crowd is great - mostly yuppies looking to unwind after a tiring week. i find myself veering away na from places frequented by high school and college kids :P

mooncake and leaves

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2010, 11:18:09 pm »
^ where's attica, girl? tia. :)

laviere

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2010, 12:10:11 am »
^ a.venue in makati. a friend occasionally does photography on friday nights, so that's when i drop by. from what i observed, the place comes alive at around 11pm :)

mooncake and leaves

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2010, 12:13:04 am »
^ thanks thanks. so fridays at 11pm? Goodie :)

Frozen Toes

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2010, 09:27:55 am »
I personally think REPUBLIQ at the Resorts World Manila is currently the trendiest party place in town.

Encore is still okay. I don't want to bash Manor and LAX anymore. Did that in the previous thread.

camz_31

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2010, 11:43:15 am »
sisses, have you heard of LIQUID pool and lounge? 

what do you think?

laviere

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2010, 11:48:24 am »
@mooncake - yep! it's not exactly a club because they don't have a dance area, it's more like a bar/lounge with good beats. but everyone is more than welcome to get up and groove :)

@ frozentoes - imma check out republiq next week! i hope the crowd's not too young. what's the best time to drop by?

Frozen Toes

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2010, 02:13:54 pm »
^ Republiq is the new Embassy. Mixed crowd, really. :) The club gets packed even before midnight so I think 11:00-ish should be a good time to find your spot on the dancefloor.

mooncake and leaves

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2010, 11:42:54 pm »
^^ Thanks thanks. We might check it out though I'm really more into places where they have live, relatively unknown bands sana :)

lil_mango

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2010, 09:13:30 pm »
just sharing my thoughts:
encore- such a big disappointment for me. korean and iranian infested na. cant stand the sight of those koreans hogging the dancefloor. walang pakialam kahit na nabangga bangga ka na. can hardly dance. not as good as its emba days.
manor-mostly kids ang crowd. paulit ulit ang sounds
will check out republiq sometime. hope it wont disappoint me.

laviere

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2010, 12:36:34 pm »
@mooncake - you'll find a lot of those in the artist haven that is QC, but meron din in ortigas and makati. :) there was a time when i took a hiatus from clubs and mostly went to small, hole-in-the wall places featuring local artists that are all super talented, but hindi sikat because their music isn't mainstream masa. mag:net katipunan was one of those places, unfortunately, it's closed na :(

@frozen toes - thanks! would you know how i can get on the GL for friday?

Frozen Toes

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2010, 12:45:08 pm »
7TH HIGH soft opened two weeks ago. I haven't checked it out, yet, but I have high expectations for said club. It is located right where Ascend used to be at.

Another thing, LMFAO is coming to Manila next month for a one night only affair at REPUBLIQ. You may get your tickets as early as now. :) Note to self: GET TICKETS!
« Last Edit: December 09, 2010, 12:47:57 pm by Frozen Toes »

Frozen Toes

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2010, 12:50:48 pm »
@frozen toes - thanks! would you know how i can get on the GL for friday?

STYLES ENTERTAINMENT hosts the party at REPUBLIQ every Friday night. Look them up on Facebook and ask ever so sweetly to be added on to their guest list. :)

Frozen Toes

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2010, 03:13:27 pm »
SPOT's Top 10 Must-Try Cocktails and Shooters in Metro Manila http://www.spot.ph/eatdrink/46896/uploading-top-10-must-try-cocktails-and-shooters-in-metro-manila/1

How I miss Establishment. Nyumnyum. :)

xomgx

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2010, 05:22:47 pm »
I agree that Republiq is currently the trendiest and hottest club in town right now. What I like most about it is the exclusivity. You cannot just get on the guest list unless you know some people. The promoters are also strict when it comes to GLs like they have this rule na it's either you're all females or 1 female = 1 male.

But you can always opt to get a table for a more enjoyable night out. Para din you can sit down and rest when you get tired from dancing :) Price range is from 4k-15k consumable.

I like the crowd esp during Wednesdays and Fridays :) Lotsa eye candies. I just really hope it won't turn out like Embassy/Encore in the long run na parang everyone can get in na mejo 'jologs' na yung dating. I'm really sorry for the term but I don't know how else to put it. Peace out!

Other places my friends and I frequent are:

 Attica  - Best to go during Fridays and Saturdays. Cool crowd. Nice people (in general). They also have this open mic thingy every Wednesday. So I think this place is perfect for people who wants to have a midweek breather by singing their hearts out :) They give free shots/drinks to those who sing with the band.

Rue Bourbon - Best to go any day of the week. It's the perfect place to enjoy a good conversation with friends or even a 'date'. I like the laid back vibe and the fact that you can still hear each other and talk even if there's music blasting from the speakers. Cool crowd too :) I noticed, most of the people who come here are from the South. Or maybe that's just me? Haha coz I usually see familiar faces.
Anyway, they have a great selection of food and drinks as well!

Other great places to hangout are Cable Car, Distillery, Izumi and my recent favorite, Izakaya @ Greenbelt. I'm kinda lazy to type na so I'll share about these places next time.

I'm always on the look out for new places to hang at so I hope you guys can also share your favorite night out place. :)
It's always nice to check out different bars/lounges . Can't wait to try Garage88 (new bar at Fort), 7th high and Agave.

isabella

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #18 on: December 13, 2010, 11:02:11 am »
i like going to Republiq on saturdays, not so much on weds & fridays coz they play hiphop & rnb. since nag open Republiq, never went to Encore na.

M Cafe on thursdays.

Members Only & Opus any days.

once in a while Establishment or Nuvo.

if i want to hear live bands, i go to Conways, Strumms or Spicy Fingers.

Icon, yuck! if my friends still like to go here for last stop, i rather go home na.

buhay pa ba Tabu & Fiamma?

laviere

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Re: A Guide to Manila's Nightlife
« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2010, 03:54:11 pm »
STYLES ENTERTAINMENT hosts the party at REPUBLIQ every Friday night. Look them up on Facebook and ask ever so sweetly to be added on to their guest list. :)

just saw this now. thanks! my friends have a list pala so no problem. went there on a wednesday and friday, and it was a fun crowd on both nights. will definitely go back.


 

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