Martin Del Rosario Ventures Into "The Armory"

Nightlife in the metro has indeed flourished and sometimes it gets crowded and monotonous. We have already been to the Fort, Makati, Ortigas, Greenhills, and even Tomas Morato, but without going too far, is there a booming new community for music, food and drinks? Well we just discovered that within Quezon City lies Congressional Avenue Extension which is also part of C5. And though the majority of the roadside is quite bare yet has great potential as a commercial strip as it is now becoming an alternative route for commuters.

Congressional Avenue has already existing establishments that are paving the way for more in the future. We have here Brewing Point Neighborhood Café, Chimes Square, and Box Park, among others which are gaining awareness from the public. And a new placed opened recently that will be another spotlight for the strip and also a potential mecca of music in the metropolis.

The Armory is a venture of Kapuso Artist Martin Del Rosario, known for his roles in Naku Boss Ko!, Dagwa and Beautiful Strangers, along with friends who shared their interest with music and fun. At 23, he invested in a potential business that is fit for his generation, and also a great way to train himself as an entrepreneur.  

The Armory’s location is strategic, as it’s just a detour away from Quezon City’s most congested areas. It’s just 12 minutes away from Katipunan; 15 minutes from Trinoma/SM North; and 20 minutes from Tomas Morato. It’s a mere 30 minutes away from Sampaloc, Manila. The Armory, so called for its rugged, barracks-themed façade, interiors, and overall ambiance.

The student-friendly promos are perfect for students coming from Diliman-Katipunan like UP Diliman, Miriam, Ateneo, FEU-NRMF, Philippine School of Business Administration, among others; and Sampaloc like UST, FEU, University of Manila, San Beda College, and San Sebastian College – Recoletos, and more.

The Armory is made up of two floors which have its unique characteristics and charm.

The Bunker, the first floor of the Armory, is a restaurant that complements its subtlety with the wide variety of cocktails tended right at the counter and the delicious food choices delivered to your table by the accommodating staff. It’s a friendly place for some chillaxin’, but you can have fun here, too, with a beer pong table and a DJ playing some cool beats on the side.

At the second floor is The Armory proper, where the real shindig happens. While hard liquor, beer, and cocktails are served here, the DJs make the other reason why it’s worth the sneaking. One of the city’s hottest DJ groups, Impact Manila—who plays at Black Market, Aracama, and at “Happy Thursday” joints—is a regular DJ here. So, expect nothing but the ultimate jams when they’re manning the booth!

“The Bunker” is open all days of the week, while “The Armory” is only open from Wednesday to Sunday. Both “The Bunker” and “The Armory” have each day of the week tailor-fit for any partygoer’s mood. These are Dropout Wednesday, which caters to students on a budget but would like to take a good mid-week break from school; #Squadgoals Thursday, which invites barkadas looking for some turned-up get-together; Ambush Friday, which provides surprise promos to make sure the weekend is welcomed with a bang; and Suicide Saturday, which seals the deal for a legit, lit night-out.

The Armory is located along Congressional Ave. Quezon City. For the latest updates on events and dining offerings, follow The Armory on Facebook (fb.com/thearmoryqc) and on Instagram (@thearmory_qc).