To further expound, says Reyes’ partner and co-owner, Stephen Ku, “Expect a unique and dynamic dining and partying experience where everyone can choose their own adventure. With various food choices and areas to hang out at, your every night will be different. It’s truly an oasis in the middle of the city's hustle and bustle.”

In total, there are two standalone bar concepts (the main bar, Coco Loco, and Super Papaya, located right smack bang in the middle of the dancefloor) and seven individually-themed stations. The Pelican, a pop-up gin bar, as well as the colourful tropical bar, Rum Jungle, are for intimate get-togethers, while the al fresco lush setting of The Secret Garden is for all occasions. The cabanas, however, are more “private clique” appropriate. Summer vibe fare comes in the way of Catch and Release, Smoking Hut and Big Kahuna Burgers and Pizza.

Concluded renowned restaurateur, mixologist, and partner Erwan Heussaff, “It’s the very first multiple-outlet outdoor concept we've put together. Also, it's not a club club—which The Pool Club was—it's, as the guys have said, really more of a nightlife market. We still have [held onto] luxury nightclubs like Revel and Valkyrie, then we have the high-energy bar, Yes Please, and B.A.D, our all-night breakfast spot and bar. So, aside from the various aforementioned outdoor food and drink stalls, there's a pick-your-own bottles shop and, eventually, a bar which will change concept every six months.”

The Island is open Tuesdays to Thursdays 6:00 pm to 3:00 am and Fridays to Saturdays 6:00 pm to 5:00 am and Sunday 6:00 pm to 3:00 am. For more details contact: 0917-689-8888 or visit: https://events.thepalacemanila.com.