Party Venue : Mirea Residences Clubhouse

If not for an unfortunate double booking for my daughter's 7th birthday,  I wouldn't have found this beautiful party venue in Pasig City. This  DMCI residential development - Mirea Residences, is near Santolan train station and can easily be reached by guests either via public transport or by private car (plus points in accessibility).

Anyone familiar with DMCI properties would already expect first class amenities and plenty of open spaces. As expected, they have an a modern, beautiful clubhouse with a well-appointed function room.

This function room can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests. It's new, polished and well maintained and exudes a hotel ballroom atmosphere.

The floor length drapes add a nice elegant touch to the venue. Setting up could be quite easy especially for simple christening celebrations that doesn't require a lot of decorations. The challenge, however, is for those who wish to put extensive ceiling decors like balloonderitas and swags as it's prohibited to stick anything to the ceiling.

Frankly speaking, the lights and chandelier, gives a hotel function feel and it might be better to use simple ceiling decors to complement what's existing.

Rental for this function room is at Php18000 for 4 hours use with additional 2 hours for ingress and an hour for egress. Sponsorship from a homeowner is required.

 

Note too that they are very strict with guests. A list have to be provided well in advanced and a copy is submitted to the security at the entrance. Guests not found in the list requires clearance from the party host prior to being let in the Mirea compound.

 

Parking spaces will be allotted but up to 10 cars only.

 

MIREA RESIDENCES

Amang Rodriguez Avenue

Santolan, Pasig City

Party Venue : East Ortigas Mansions

Tucked  somewhere in Ortigas Avenue Extension in Pasig is a small and quiet low rise condominium community by DMCI named East Ortigas Mansions.

 

It's one of the first private residential communities developed by the Consunji-owned property developer and has the signature resort-type facilities like a huge pool, gym and of course, a club house.

 

East Ortigas Mansion's Clubhouse is an spacious venue ideal for children's parties and even debut celebrations.

It can comfortably accommodate up to 120 persons in a banquet setup.

 

They also have a Karaoke Room that can be added to the booking if you need a room to entertain VIP guests or an after-party entertainment.

 

There are also two billiard tables permanently setup and these cannot be moved and removed. Personally, I think this one of the disadvantages of this venue but if you are creative enough, this area can be used for candy buffet or dessert setup.

 



 

 

This venue can be rented for only Php13000 for 4 hours (plus 2 hours ingress, 1 hour egress). Homeowner's sponsorship or endorsement is required to be able to reserve.

 

East Ortigas Mansion, Ortigas Ave Ext, Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig City

Telephone Number: 02-8655 4772

Party Venue: Industria Marikina

I am excited to blog about Industriya Marikina although I haven't attended any events here. We had lunch at their posh restaurant and had the opportunity to view their events venue.

This impressive, fully air-conditioned venue that can accommodate from 150 up to 400 guests is located in the quiet neighborhood of Roxas Street in Calumpang, Marikina. The trip may be long and winding (but hey, just seek the help of Waze!) but it's all worth it.

Aiming for grand entrance to your debut? No problem. There are 2 staircase leading to the hall perfect for that precious moment. Oh did I mention that there's a suite room provided for the celebrant which leads to one of those staircases? 

Aside from the easy-to-decorate-venue (imagine all the swags you can put from that high ceiling), what's great about this venue is that it's FREE! Just avail of any of their menu packages starting at Php495 per head (minimum of 50pax) and you got yourself a beautiful party venue complete with buffet setup, tables and chairs and basic decorations according to your color motif.

As with the food, Industriya Marikina is a one of the most popular dining place in Marikina so just read up reviews and you be the judge. 

Note: Ample parking spaces are provided inside Industriya compound.

Industriya Marikina Restaurant and Events Place
23 M.A. Roxas Street
Calumpang, Marikina City
Tel No. 02-9048372

Party Venue: PBA Cafe

If you are looking for a venue for your sports-themed party, there is no place more perfect than PBA Cafe.

PBA Cafe (formerly Elbow Room) is a spacious bar and restaurant with 450-seating capacity (600 maximum). Diners can enjoy watching live basketball (and replays) games from the 50 television units installed all in all nooks and corners of the resto.

There are also 'pop-a-shot' stations that guests can enjoy for only Php5 per game. No drama for tokens. 

Not satisfied with pop-a-shot? Sweat it out some more in their half court which can be rented for only Php50 for a 12-minute game.

The resto-bar is not only perfect for sports themed parties. Rock Star kiddie celebrations will surely be a hit, too, as PBA Cafe as a nice setup stage complete with band equipment and impeccable sound system.

For small parties and private functions, PBA cafe has VIP rooms that could accommodate from 20 to 40 guests. Each room has a videoke system.

Governor's Room, good for 25 to 40pax, Table setup and elegant chafing dish are all by PBA Cafe

The large private room can be had for only Php18,000 of consumable food and drinks from their Ala Carte menu. This is already good for 6 hours exclusive use. What I did for my daughter's party was to I requested for the food I ordered from Ala Carte to be served in chafing dishes, buffet style. Note that 3 days advance order is required. 

For parties at the main hall or dining area, there are buffet packages to choose from or you can have your menu customized. They are very flexible with your requirements.


PBA Cafe 
2nd Floor, Metrowalk Commercial Complex, 
Meralco Avenue, Ugong, 
Pasig City
02 5858696
Open from 4pm to 2am

Kenny Rogers Roasters Parties and Celebrations

They are popular for their roasted chicken and lip-smacking, tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs but I seldom encounter friends who have attended a Kenny Rogers' birthday party. Suffice it to day, my impression is that parties are not yet their cup of tea.

But I guess I was wrong. Kenny Rogers' parties can readily compete in the kiddie party arena. In fact, because Kenny Rogers has a more extensive (and adult) menu compared to other fast food restaurants, they are also ideal for christening/baptismal receptions, seminars and other functions.

In fact, my sister chose Kenny Rogers' for my niece's first birthday celebration as she wants to balance good food (not fastfood) and a fun theme party for her daughter.

game prizes

Party amenities such as balloons, birthday banner, invites, name tags and party hosting are included in the Kiddie packages starting from Php9,400 for 30 kids. Adult meal packages are also available from Php280 per person. You may also opt to customize the meals.

Adult food is served buffet style while the kids get plated meals, not in styro which is more 'appealing'.

My sister was also allowed to bring our own cake (and serve it too) as well as setup a dessert counter.

They also have packages for baptisms that start from Php14,850 for 30 persons covering food and amenities (free use of function room, balloons, invitations, backdrop, giveaways and Thank You cards).

Overall, I would recommend Kenny Rogers as a party venue especially for practical mommies who want to serve good food both for adults and kids guests and still have a fun, party atmosphere. The only downside I can think of is they have limited branches that accommodate parties and also they don't have a mascot. 

Party Venue: One Cafe and Events Place

Many are unaware that modern function rooms and party venues are tucked within the tall office buildings in Ortigas Center. Take for instance One Cafe and Events Place which is strategically located at the 4th Floor of One Corporate Center along Julia Vargas Avenue.

The venue is fully airconditioned and equipped with basic sound system, projector (and screen) and stage. They also have 100% back up power in case of power interruptions.

This spacious and elegant function room can sit up to 400 people banquet style. For smaller parties, they can split the function room to fit 100 and 200 guests.

The great news about this venue is there's no need to seek for caterers. Cafe One caters exclusively for the events held at the venue at affordable packages. In fact, the venue rental could be waived for a minimum number of guests (depends on the function room).

Packages starts at Php385+ per person up to Php650+ per person with a minimum required pax of 60 if you are getting Function Room A (half of the area) and 150 for Function Rooms A and B (whole venue).

For more information, photos and details, check their website.

One Cafe and Events Place

4th Floor

One Corporate Center

Meralco Avenue cor Julia Vargas Avenue

Ortigas Center, Pasig

Tel. Nos. 6384472/6237551