LIST: Unique venues for your parties this holiday season
Have you started planning your parties?
Beyond huge sales, gift exchanges, and bonuses, one of the things that makes the holidays truly fun is the reunions. Not only do you get to unwind, but it’s also a chance to connect (or reconnect) with your colleagues and barkadas.
If you're looking to elevate your next celebration beyond the typical potlucks at home or dinner outs, Metro Manila offers a variety of unique party venues. Time to make your reservations!
The Director’s Cafe
If you and your company are down for a nice movie night, you can rent The Director's Cafe in Malate. You can book their cafe for three hours at P25,000, inclusive of use of the theater, the entire first floor, and plugs, and P10,500 of consumables good for up to 40 guests.
For Theater + Extension, you can have an exclusive three-hour use of the theater, its extension area, and plugs, inclusive of P7,000 worth of consumables good for up to 30 guests.
You may select from their movie selection, or bring your laptops to connect with their projector. Note that outside food and drinks are not allowed.
The Director's Cafe is located at Unit C, 1059 Estrada St, San Andres Bukid, Manila.
The Pickle Yard
Pickleball for a Christmas party? Why not? In addition to tournaments, The Pickle Yard also hosts private events. You may enjoy three standard pickleball courts, access to the lounge and viewdeck, a kitchen area with three six-seater tables, and free use of three pickleballs and six paddles.
You may also avail of their buffet setup, DJ, and neon setup with an additional charge. A 30% corkage fee is applied for outside food and drinks. No minimum number of persons required.
Its rates are P2,500 per hour on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and P3,000 per hour for night events during weekends. A minimum of a four-hour booking is required if the date falls on the Open Play schedule.
The Pickle Yard has branches in Parañaque City and Dasmariñas Cavite.
The Studio Dance Club
Swing, groove, or dance to whatever vibe you’re feeling at The Studio Dance Club. Their semi-private event package starts at P120,000, already including a buffet setup and minimum consumption for up to 50 people. If you’re bringing more guests, it’s P2,000 per additional person.
The Studio Dance Club is located on Level 3, Greenbelt, 3 Esperanza St, Makati City.
Roller Fever
Remember the 80s or the 90s when roller skating was a thing? Host a throwback party! Roller Fever allows private events where you can enjoy two hours of skating time, packed meals, tables and chairs, and basic balloon setup.
The rate starts at P15,000 for 10 persons to P69,000 for 60 guests.
Roller Fever has branches at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Fiesta Carnival Cubao, The Outlets at LIMA Estate, Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces, FORA Mall, Tagaytay, and Festival Mall, Alabang.
The Fun Roof
For a memorable party night in Makati, check out The Fun Roof in Poblacion. This popular rooftop spot breaks the mold by incorporating a full playground area where guests can enjoy games such as mini basketball, golf, and star blaster alongside their drinks.
Their all-in package includes four-hour exclusive venue use, buffet, two-hour Open Bar, unlimited games, a live DJ, PA system, and free ingress and egress.
The rate starts at P280,000, good for 100 guests.
The Fun Roof is located at 4F, Matheus Building, General Luna, Poblacion, Makati City.