Christmas party venues: 5 restaurants with function rooms perfect for Holiday gatherings
Christmas parties are back and with it, lots of planning and organizing. More than plotting out your menus and the merriment — games! gifts! more! — landing a venue for your gatherings can be a tricky thing.
Whether it's a reunion with your high school barkada, a get-together among families with seniors, or an office party among colleagues who have been on a WFH arrangement, these establishments with function rooms that you can book are perfect for your Holiday shebang.
Prepare your gifts and the games, because these party venues can take care of the food, as well.
1. Rockstar KTV
Aside from feasting on good food, karaoke is another must when celebrating Christmas in the Philippines.
Unleash your inner Mariah Carey or Jose Mari Chan at Rockstar KTV, where you may spend three hours in any available room.
Decide how many are going and start a-booking. Its smallest room can accommodate three, while the biggest room can accommodate 50. Prepare to shell out: P2,500 - P35,000.
2. Bondi & Bourke
Is a fancy sit-down celebration with fine food your thing? Bondi & Bourke in Legazpi Village, Makati, is your best bet.
Its main dining hall can accommodate up to 60 people, and its bright interiors will make you feel the Christmas cheer. It's befitting a large family reunion. Prepare to shell out: P50,000 - P150,000
3. Recraft
Whether it be a holidate or a group party, ReCraft in New Manila has designated areas that are good for either or both.
On the third floor of this speakeasy lies a function room that could fit up to 30 people. No rental fees are needed should you wish to occupy the third floor. You only need to consume a minimum of P10,000 worth of food and drinks. Prepare to shell out: P10,000+
4. Lugang Cafe
Are you planning for a casual family reunion with seniors? Good ‘ol Chinese food is your best bet. Lugang Cafe’s Glorietta branch has a function room suitable for 10 to 12 pax. All you have to do is secure a P15,000 worth of food and drinks order and the room is yours to rent for three hours. Prepare to shell out: P15,000+
5. Lola Cafe
Christmas party a la Filipino style? Best believe there are lumpiang shanghai in the buffet! Lola Cafe takes pride in its Filipino food, cooked like your “lola” would. It has multiple branches all over Metro Manila which you can choose from, and each has a room for private functions. Prepare to shell out: Rate available upon request on chosen branch.
— LA, GMA Integrated News
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