North nights, redefined

A refined nightlife finds its rhythm in Quezon City

- FELICIANO RODRIGUEZ III

We found ourselves in the north on Oct. 8, stepping into the newly opened Quezon Club at Solaire Resort North. The night began, as all good nights should, at the bar.

A few friends from the media were already there, laughter bouncing off the walls, whiskey glasses clinking, bartenders grinning as they poured us "just a small sample" of their signature cocktails. Somewhere between the old fashioned and the whiskey sour, I realized this wasn't Makati or BGC. This was Quezon City, my own neighborhood, and for once, luxury and nightlife did not require a trip south.

The room glowed amber and gold, an Art Deco dream in motion. Velvet seats and brass accents framed a bar that pulsed softly with jazz. The vibe was refined yet easy, the kind of place where you could loosen your tie and still feel you belonged. The air carried the faint perfume of port wine and seared lamb, mixing with the hum of conversation.