Quezon Club Solaire Resort North Dining Experience

radar samples the newest dining hotspot in Quezon City.

It looks like it’s from another time entirely.

Walking into Quezon Club, I get the sense that there’s a different kind of nightlife here. The place has an old-timey, Art Deco sort of vibe, with brass lights, heavily decorated walls, and intricate furniture. Like it’s from another time entirely.

And while Quezon City has a fair number of speakeasies, atmospheric restaurants, and hole-in-the-wall gems where you can slink off for a contemplative drink—well, this one has an intimate bar for that kind of thing.

But there’s a more vibrant side to it, too.

Quezon Club hosts both local performers and ones from around the world. Photo by radar.

Just across the bar, loosely separated by a wall, is a stage that hosts performers that can come from anywhere around the world. And at any given evening, there might be a jazz band, a solo musician, or an experimental performance going on.

And that’s exactly what makes it so charming. You can dine in peace, drink in solitude, and walk on over to the other side if you feel the need to be entertained.

The lounge by the bar, where you can slip off for a breather. Photo by Solaire Resort North.

This imaginative spirit also makes its way into the cocktails, which take inspiration from local artists and artisans. The Bird Seller Boulevard (₱550) comes in a giant egg-shaped cup that you drink out of. And sure, it’s something of a spectacle, but they get the balance just right, and I end up wanting another after the first.

Bird Seller Boulevard, a cocktail made out of Monkey Shoulder Whisky, tomato, vermouth, and salted egg. Photo by Solaire Resort North.

As for the food, chef January Belardo sticks to the classics—Paella Valenciana (₱2100), Beef Wellington (₱8000), and Sous Vide Duck Breast (₱2800), among other dishes. But the Lamb Rack (₱2200) is a particular standout: it’s tender, seared with uncanny accuracy, and goes well with the port wine jus.

The Lamb Rack with sweet snap peas purée and port wine jus, something to try for the weekend. Photo by Solaire Resort North.

Toward the end of the evening, a band takes the stage to play a few hits from the Manila Sound era, 70s beats blaring throughout the room. Disco’s not my thing, so I sneak back into the bar and dive into my whisky.

It’s a wonderful experience, being able to do that. And in a city with so many quiet places to drink in already, maybe an old-time bar with a lavish bit of glitz—and a way to take a break from it—is what’s really needed.

Quezon Club is located at the ground floor of Solaire Resort North and is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 PM. It’s right by the corner; you can’t miss it. And probably shouldn’t.