Warehouse 135 - Makati City, Philippines
Yesterday was the first time i’ve actually been INSIDE Warehouse 135. My friend had an open bar event and another friend invited me to with him. I was almost like, no thanks, i don’t wanna pay for entrance fee. But then he told me that I was guestlisted, so what the heck, I have nothing to lose. I asked for permission then I was off.
Going there was a bit… crazy. Warehouse 135 is located at 135 Yakal Street, Makati City, Philippines. Yakal Street isn’t really that car-friendly. It’s one way. We had to circle around dark and scary places before we “accidentally” got there. Took us about 30 minutes just looking for the place.
I got an article by Thera Bakunawa of Circuit Mag regarding Warehouse 135 and here’s what she’s got to say:
“Just when you thought that Manila’s clubbing scene was bordering on comme ci comme ça, Warehouse 135 happens.
Manila’s party scene has added another place to quench the thirst for clubbing. CIRCUIT found a hole in the wall that will satisfy the need for something new. Hidden from the usual area of Makati’s party scene is a club that needs no sign. The queue of gorgeous people with their great love for dance music is the sign that it’s …THE WAREHOUSE everyone’s buzzing about.
It is the Zouk of Singapore, the Discothèque of Barcelona, the Pacha of Ibiza, DC10 of Amsterdam. Warehouse 135 is definitely making a name for Manila. Domini Primero (created BIGFISH in 1999), the club’s managing director, proudly welcomes partyphiles to the hippest and best thing that has hit the metro’s party scene.
The structure of the club is a contrast of a rugged exterior and a chic interior that’ll remind you of hip clubs abroad. A dramatic entrance with sexy black velvet curtains leads you to a lovely high ceiling that sports lighting and special effect by Martin Mac. Breathe deep now partygoers, as no less than the Eastern Acoustic Works (winner of the “Best Sound System” and “Best Sound Product” awards at the 2006 Club World Awards) booms out the club’s beats like crazy! You wouldn’t want to leave the dance floor once you hit it.
Warehouse 135 promises to give Manila real good music and none of those cheesy mainstream tunes. From everyone’s favorite progressive house to electro-clash, this is every clubbers’ paradise. All local DJs were screened & hand picked to ensure that quality dance music is to be played in the club and to take it to a higher notch; they are also bringing in world class international DJs from around the globe of different dance music genres, hopefully every single week.
Think of the meat packing district clubs in New York because strict house rules are going to be very much implemented. Selected VIP guest list, “Threesome Promo” (bring 2 girls, get in for free), and free entrance for ladies all night. As of the moment, while the club is still on soft opening mode, door charge is only PhP300 with 1 free drink, but management still has the right to refuse entry.”
True enough, I think the location of Warehouse 135 is indeed very modern. Unlike all the other bars in Manila that crowd together in one area, Warehouse135 chose to have its unique area just like the clubs in New York.
The Music was Great. Although the crowd was a bit so-so. They don’t offer Vodka Ice or Vodka Cruiser, which is what I usally get, so I had to stick with my next resort which was Weng-Weng. Their weng-weng is superb. It’s sweet but it has that kick! The lighting was.. errr. a bit too much. A darker place would’ve been better. You know how people are, the darker the place, the more confident they get.
It was too late to contact my friends who can VIP me so I wasn’t able to check out the VIP Section, which was located upstairs. Nobody was dancing there so I guess it’s more of a chill-place.
Anyway, if you’re from Warehouse 135, an owner, part-owner, VVVIP, or whatever, contact me at inquire@lozaph.com. Get me Lifetime VVIP Pass please. Seriously! I always give good reviews whenever i’m treated very highly. *laughs*
