Bedazzling Mwah!
by Sherma Benosa

Club Mwah!’s reputation of splendor and grandiose precedes itself. Recipient of three awards, all within its first year of operation, it never fails to captivate Manila’s bar-going crowd, even those whose clubmeters are exceptionally high.

Born out of owners Chris Nicolas and Pocholo Malillin’s dream of bringing into the country a venue that will showcase Filipino talent and artistry — a dream which required them years and a lot of patience and money to turn into reality — Club Mwah! (mwah, a French word meaning ‘kiss’) became an instant hit among clubbers since it opening in late 2004.

What’s enticing about Club Mwah!, aside from its physical grandeur (the owner are said to have spared no expense in every aspect of the club), is its surprising mix of ambiance — relaxing yet energetic, classy yet affordable and without the alienation and stiffness that is often perceived in musical and theater productions. Guest can drink, eat, talk and laugh while they are being entertained by performers in elaborate costumes and rich makeup — Bedazzled and Follies de Mwah!

For guests who want to simply relax and keep to themselves, they may opt to stay at The Quiet Room where they can watch movies, belt out songs with the karaoke, or simply banter around while listening to music of their choice. Or, if they change their mind, they can simply slide the glass panels and watch the performance from the comfort and coziness of the Quiet Room.

On "no show" nights (and even days), Club Mwah! plays host to meetings, gatherings, launches, shows, concerts and plays. For reservations, call Club Mwah! at 535-7943 or 532-2282 or 631-6009 or visit Club Mwah at The Venue Tower, 652 Boni Ave. mandaluyong City, and get bedazzled by the newest and hottest spot in the country's clubbing scene.

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