7.6 Party Life
Welcome to Iloilo Boulevard . It is widest, longest and most beautiful boulevard in the Philippines. Like Hollywood's Sunset Strip LA, it is home to the famous boutiques, hotels, restaurants, rock clubs, Esplanade and nightclubs that are on the cutting edge of the night life of Iloilo. Also, there are some of the most exclusive and coveted residences in Iloilo such as Prime State and number of condominiums such as those of Injap Towers , Megaworld La Fayette and Ayala District Atria.
A. The Party goers
Night Life in Iloilo is determined by what the person seek what his party could be.
A. Majority of party goers constitute the Ilongo working class both domestic or abroad who wants to unwind, drink, eat, dance or sing.
B. The college student who wants action , loud and to get wild experience so they can brag from facebook.
C. Birthday celebrants , date and reunion.
D. Non-Ilongo party goers constitutes those attending Seminars , Conventions both private companies and government agencies.
D. Thugs are everywhere
E. A Baller with his ladies flip . Cougar may be existent , yet very discreet and that works for gigolo as well.
F. It is very extremely rare to see foreigner with Ilonga as seen in Angeles City Pampanga.
Night Life in Iloilo is determined by what the person seek what his party could be.
A. Majority of party goers constitute the Ilongo working class both domestic or abroad who wants to unwind, drink, eat, dance or sing.
B. The college student who wants action , loud and to get wild experience so they can brag from facebook.
C. Birthday celebrants , date and reunion.
D. Non-Ilongo party goers constitutes those attending Seminars , Conventions both private companies and government agencies.
D. Thugs are everywhere
E. A Baller with his ladies flip . Cougar may be existent , yet very discreet and that works for gigolo as well.
F. It is very extremely rare to see foreigner with Ilonga as seen in Angeles City Pampanga.
B. Ilongo Party Culture
Night Life that in Iloilo is generally neat and clean . When too much alcohol kicks in , some yuppies especially the boisterous young may turns out wild but it is self-limiting , however the rest generally maintain composure . Iloilo is not inclined to pervasive "Sex Tourism Industry" unlike in Cebu and Angeles City in Philippines .
Night Life that in Iloilo is generally neat and clean . When too much alcohol kicks in , some yuppies especially the boisterous young may turns out wild but it is self-limiting , however the rest generally maintain composure . Iloilo is not inclined to pervasive "Sex Tourism Industry" unlike in Cebu and Angeles City in Philippines .
C. There’s no Cabaret nor Casino anywhere
Casino is not popular . Iloilo City government officially declared prohibition of setting up Casino in compliance with statutory Laws. Since Smallville is 200 meters close to Ateneo School , around 500 meters close to John B Lacson Universtiy and University of Philippines . Historically , Casino Espanyol has long been in ruins and Ilongo have shut down Casino in Lizares Mansion in 1950’s.
Casino is not popular . Iloilo City government officially declared prohibition of setting up Casino in compliance with statutory Laws. Since Smallville is 200 meters close to Ateneo School , around 500 meters close to John B Lacson Universtiy and University of Philippines . Historically , Casino Espanyol has long been in ruins and Ilongo have shut down Casino in Lizares Mansion in 1950’s.
Street Side in Iloilo Boulevard Strip
Party life just start here. Iloilo Boulevard is home to a number of party circuits. Just like this street side , most partygoers in Iloilo are locals. There is not much tourist around. Quix mart is where the bartenders prefer to drink after the hell-working. Favorite of construction workers and tired-of-partying oldies and young too.
D. Party Enhancers
Every bar strive to instal Laser & LED Lighting System to entice and attract attention . A number of Discoteque, Venz Resto Bar lighting system is plenty. Psychedelic Screens are non existent except during a charged-entry party , fog machines or Bubbles are used sparingly , flaring bangles or necklace is extremely rare , neon light signs . Search Light is used especially to attract attention and use rarely . Bubble Party is outlawed following the tragic death of two students .3D LED Chandelier is too impractical since it will have zero return of investment (ROI) even up to 10 years after installation.
D. Party Enhancers
Every bar strive to instal Laser & LED Lighting System to entice and attract attention . A number of Discoteque, Venz Resto Bar lighting system is plenty. Psychedelic Screens are non existent except during a charged-entry party , fog machines or Bubbles are used sparingly , flaring bangles or necklace is extremely rare , neon light signs . Search Light is used especially to attract attention and use rarely . Bubble Party is outlawed following the tragic death of two students .3D LED Chandelier is too impractical since it will have zero return of investment (ROI) even up to 10 years after installation.
Go-Mart by the Road
Coffee , beers , snacks and conversation by the road is just perfect for those seeking clean living , luxurious and lazy night out. Ideal for those who seek sedate party. Hang out of those who are Biking Enthusiast and engaged in Car Shows . Sometimes a tired truck-drivers will find it good to be here.
E. Party Outfit
Zyrons Disco Bar prescribes formal wear .
Ladies usually wore their cocktail dress with fashion bags, their male counterpart wears formal clothes that made them easy access to any bars who imposed stricker Dress-Code. There are students still wear school uniform and more often than not , usual clothes, jeans or T-shirt. Slippers are usually prohibited plus sando. Thugs and ghetto wanna-be's wear their caps , saggy jeans plus exposed boxer shorts and long silver necklace .
E. Party Outfit
Zyrons Disco Bar prescribes formal wear .
Ladies usually wore their cocktail dress with fashion bags, their male counterpart wears formal clothes that made them easy access to any bars who imposed stricker Dress-Code. There are students still wear school uniform and more often than not , usual clothes, jeans or T-shirt. Slippers are usually prohibited plus sando. Thugs and ghetto wanna-be's wear their caps , saggy jeans plus exposed boxer shorts and long silver necklace .
Esplanade Coffee
Hang out in relaxing garden overlooking the River and few steps is the Zyrons' Discotheque where you can have some beer.
F. Dance Clubs
Discoteque found in Zyrons , Aura , Aquarium and MO2 Ice .These places played variety of genre such as RNB , Electro House Acids or Trance , Latin dance music is not uncommon depending on the motif that suite any occasions. The partygoers are "generally" full of restraint when it comes to rave culture , not much table tops dances or very flirty dances . The discotheque were built that do not encourage to such unlike those in pole in Calzada with built-in strong platform support yet it is already close. Aura provide a platform if you really want dancing on higher level than the crowd. No ubiquitous public French kissing and stuff, of course with exception to some especially when they are drunk and that's given.
F. Dance Clubs
Discoteque found in Zyrons , Aura , Aquarium and MO2 Ice .These places played variety of genre such as RNB , Electro House Acids or Trance , Latin dance music is not uncommon depending on the motif that suite any occasions. The partygoers are "generally" full of restraint when it comes to rave culture , not much table tops dances or very flirty dances . The discotheque were built that do not encourage to such unlike those in pole in Calzada with built-in strong platform support yet it is already close. Aura provide a platform if you really want dancing on higher level than the crowd. No ubiquitous public French kissing and stuff, of course with exception to some especially when they are drunk and that's given.
Zyrons Acid - "Glow Party , Bubble Party & Pool Party ."
Zyrons offer the best in town experience like no other , such as the Glow Party , Bubble Party and Pool Party . Zyrons gained a reputation of those who knows to party hangs out here. It has laser system, smoke system and LED light that gives psychedelic mood.With built-in flooring and ceiling lighting system which truly gives you a rave ravenous howl . Wish you would never leave here till dawn . Problem is it closed.
Club-21 -the Classy Club so far
First of all take a stair , go up. Cool Place in 2nd floor , private party within flickering lights of green . Big screen TV . Very accessible clean toilet the moment you uuhhhh eeew. KTV Bars are posh and classy.
Ibeza in Iloilo - Amnesia
Lets Go-Mart to Brooklyn ! Bullets fly , cheap whores , brawls , boisterous girls are clumped together here. Are you nut? congratulations , you're exception to the rule.With convenient store to feed you sinful desires to get drunk and crazy. A fierce-hand bouncer to to kick your ass out. Before anything else , you should buy strawberry inside and it is not a food though HAHAHA.
Cubix Party-Strip Inferno
Favorite hang-out of young-urban professionals, foreigners, those who attended conventions and affluent people of Iloilo City . They served imported liquors and expensive delish foods. Rich kids of Iloilo party here to disassociate themselves from from group bloodthirsty troublemakers.
The Curse of the Pirates Galleon - Cut-throat
Very depressing place . If you got no choice all thought it's not worth it. The facade depicts an ill-fated galleon with decomposing sails . The bad luck maybe because of shipwreck or any lurking bad fortunes . Enter those who have abandoned hope . It is poorly landscaped facade . it was bankrupt several times until finally closed , condemned to ground-zero. It is now inhabited by stray cats , rats and insects with its rubble eaten by vines and wild shrubs.
MO2 - 3rd-World Party
Frequented by all kind of perverts , queers , curious tourist It can be a cruisin site for a newly-arrived seaman who wants to cure his months of homesickness with cheap whores . Dance on its dilapidated floor which smells like shit and vomit to a smashed toilet bowl . Those who party very rarely go here to save some face that's why this place is a magnet for "newbies".
''Smallville is Iloilo Epi-center of Crime"
H. Smallville ' the Epi-center of Crimes"
For parents , smallville is one of the most dangerous place to possibly allow their children to party in. For local tourist and party-goers , Smallville is quickly becoming a bloody dangerous place to visit starting from minor brawls to a large scale violent crimes , frequent mass shootings , and vicious stabbing . Do not expect everyone goes there to enjoy because it's place of where troubles are brought .
You cannot discount the fact that the moment you go to smallville , you become attractive target to potential criminals who will going to harm you or your friends . They can be anybody in the next table or behind you in a street . Don’t count on the government to come in and rescue you.
Don't let be fooled to the idea that Smallville is a place to be happy and to relax because the following you will about to read are extremely disturbing preview of what is exactly happening .
Here are some shocking examples which proves partying in smallville is not safe anymore and too horrible to talk about. (all of the victims grave mistake was they underestimated the disaster in a risky crime-ridden place .)
On May 19, 2016 , a defenseless tourist from Manila was brutally attacked and killed by unknown person by just mere looking at him at the eye after buying in a store . A party goer was hit by baseball bat in the head from a very angry stranger . A deadly bloodshed of gangwars broke out , after gunning down and stabbing in smallville , mobs seek refuge in a building and then only stormed by the assault police , there was a reckless firing inside MO2 where waiters and guard apprehended a customer, a purportedly act of terrorism when explosive bomb was found inside a restobar . Without warning , a group of friends were attacked by unidentified 7 people out of the blue , another incident was unidentified person left his firearm to the bouncer to get away the police . Rampant violence is getting common that its becoming unsafe walking on the street , a group of friends were caught by surprise when a person pulled out his gun and begun to shoot them . There were bloody rampage where 3 brought to hospital due to stab wounds and injuries , a scene of spilling of blood when two warring groups of youngsters tried to kill each other . A 16 year old lad was fatally stabbed to death . Despite police are positioned at the gates of Smallville , there's a growing displeasure from the public of unabated crimes happening which police cannot effectively deter . Drugs proliferated was reported by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency ( PDEA).
Theft , Robbery and pick-pocketing
Car Robbery is also reported . Party turns out a tragic for two unsuspecting victims while after dancing , their phones and camera were stolen. As taxi driver , you have to think twice of your drunk passenger maybe plotting to rob and harm you.
Gays are also at high risk victims of predatory criminal gangs in smallville . A group of gays neglected the dangerous threat and continued to chill . They were chased by dangerous armed gangs . A car happenned to pass in smallville and was caught in the middle of this encounter. The gang fired the passenger injuring his shoulder . The pissed off driver pointed his gun toward the assailant skull blowing his brains which scattered to the ground.
B ' Code - Anti-social Territory
You are safe here , silent , mind-you-business get-off-me kind of hand out . For people who preferred a private drinking spree is here. Perfect! No paparazzi for the " delusional" .
Vivz -zzzzz
Here is like a Medieval German Town , beers everywhere , lampost , cobbled-stone and weak lights .Initial drinking station for those who are heading to Smallville.
Aura - Let Loose
All walks of life such as assassins , harlots , pot-heads , suckers , players , in short, social rejects are group together like goats to dance here like there's no tomorrow . One way ticket to hell .They are trying to prove a 1970's slogan "Young , wild and free ". They wake up the morrow , hang-over and finds out " getting older , milder and no freedom anymore. " A better choice to dance here if you want to vomit that smell.
Tuki here and tuki there
Tuki is here and tuki is there , favorite hang-out of the teen-agers especially those affiliated to Gang and Fraternities . Very congested , people are shouting and lose sanity and decency when they drink here.
BordWalk - Slow Rock Capital
Here you can enjoy the night with the best singer in town singing the night away with slow-rock and other sexy-music .
It is noisy , crowded and happy place to unwind. Many moneyed people goes here .
It is noisy , crowded and happy place to unwind. Many moneyed people goes here .