I will share with you a very hot place in Makati wherein you can hangout, chill, have drinks and more food trips. And that is no other than, Poblacion, Makati City. Poblacion is the old downtown area (poblacion) of Makati and its second most important commercial center behind the Makati Central Business District. It is also the city's center of government, culture, history and entertainment and one of the major business districts in Metro Manila.
Poblacion belongs to the city's West District where it forms part of its Northwest Cluster or "Cluster 3". It is bounded on the west by Nicanor Garcia Street and barangay Valenzuela, on the south by Kalayaan Avenue and the Makati CBD (Bel-Air Village), on the east by Estrella Street and Guadalupe Viejo, and on the north by the Pasig River. It has a total land area of 1,034,200 sq.m., that is 3.80% of the total land area of Makati. 3.20% or 17,120 of Makati residents also live in this area, or 17 residents per 1,000 square meters.
Poblacion is known for its resto bars and such, that is why fights or misunderstandings occurs. Poblacions' street is sparkling at night, with a aesthetic colors of different signage of the store, up to the city lights and a loud sound of horns from the vehicles that were passing by. One night I was in the area with my friends to eat at Filling Station Bar and Cafe. We came there around 8 in the evening and the busy life of Poblacion is already hitting up. Many foreigners are in the place as well, some are having fun with there friends while drinking and smoking, some are alone, some are also waiting for their company. The night is still young and so we are.
If you want to have a aesthetic place to dine in with a good ambiance, Filling Station Bar and Cafe wont fail you. They serve western country foods, however some people might find it unfavorable since the bill will cost you a bit bigger than the usual price. But I can guarantee you that the service, place and foods wont't disappoint you.Ā
