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: Velada Estate

Tucked neatly in lower Antipolo City, and within the confines of Villa Cecilia Subdivision is a lovely venue that is perfect for weddings and debuts.

Velada Estate and Events Place is like a gem waiting to be discovered with it's beautifully designed and fully air conditioned pavilion called El Patio. 

half of El Patio

El Patio can accommodate up to 300 guests, accentuated with draped ceiling that added a romantic ambiance to the venue.

We were lucky there was a food tasting event ongoing (we just chanced upon) by Buffet Runners so the pavilion has tables and chairs setup.

El Patio's other half

Sample table setup of Buffet Runner. Cozy, simple and elegant.

For couples who prefer an outdoor reception or a garden wedding, El Fuenta is your perfect venue with 620 square meters of lush greens, a fountain and trellis. It is also right across El Casa which serves as VIP room and lounge for the wedding entourage.

This is La Casa which has a huge and cozy VIP lounge for your guests while waiting for the reception program. It also has a Bride's Room that can be used for wedding preparations and shoots. Velada Estate can include in the package the use of La Casa.

Now the cost. Velada Estate offers wedding and debut packages for 150 and 200 guests. They have partnered with select caterers for their packages. In my opinion, approximately Php250,000 for 200 guests is already fair especially if it includes the use the pavilion and full catering.

Should you wish to contract a non-accredited caterer, Velada will charge a 20% corkage fee. The venue rental is Php90,000 for 4 hours use of the pavilion.

For more details please visit their website.