Now I know: this was the best place in town to watch the recent Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey boxing match. If only that one didn’t turn out to be one heck of a peek-a-boo fight, courtesy of Clottey 
The city’s newest five-star hotel, Marriott Hotel Manila, presents Velocity Bar – a topnotch sports and entertainment bar that will be the hang-out of expats and dyed-in-the-wool yuppies in due time. A hole-in-the-wall this is not, as this place has lots of couches, lounge chairs and private rooms to accommodate as much as 200 people at a given time. In two simple words: huge. And posh!
What to expect here: large LCD screens scattered in strategic areas, state-of-the-art sound system, and we even spotted a Nintendo Wii console just in case you want to engage in your own fun games.I figure that the bar is ideal for true-blue sports and gaming aficionados or those looking for a new hang-out to chill in.
Local beers are priced at P175 while imported ones (like Stella Artois, Budweiser, Grolsch etc.) cost P225. However, a great bargain can be had during their Happy Hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily when selected drinks like San Miguel are offered at a 50 per cent discount.
Velocity Bar also has a lean and mean food menu consisting of their bestselling Velocity Burger with blue cheese, Sticky Fried Chicken Wings and Szechuan Black n Pepper Squid. Also on offer are salad, pastas, sandwiches, desserts and Asian specialties like Chicken Satay. Prices range from P280 to P780 – a bit on the high side, but then again, what can you expect from a 5-star hotel?
Many thanks to Marriott Manila marketing communications manager Michelle Garcia for giving us a preview of the hotel thru Velocity Bar. We still have to see the whole of the 342-room complex, or taste their buffet But it certainly looks impressive. We love hotels, and am glad there’s another addition to the bustling landscape. And this one’s much nearer to home too 
Marriott Hotel is at No. 10 Newport Boulevard
Newport City Complex, Pasay City
Telephone No. 988-9999
thanks for telling me of the said event ate ajay.
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