Change is imminent in the LKF landscape, especially when it comes to constantly evolving nightlife scene. Somehow Volar has managed to stay afloat through the years, amassing a fan following through quality expat marketing and strategic western influences to deliver a clubby experience like none other. Fast forward nearly a decade of being a fixture along D'Aguilar, and there are copycat joints all around the hood. Yet even so, none are like Volar.
The place is incredibly intimate, the kind of sultry vibe that comes out in certain posh spots. Bright lights like places in Miami with the atmosphere that would match some Vegas clubby spots. The bottle service is not cheap here, but then again, nothing is. Service can be great and it can be subpar, it simply depends on what night and how lucky one is.
In some circles, this place was the "IT" spot to be seen in the scene. Models, celebs, and expat influencers crowded up the space like they owned the joint. And they might as well have since Volar is a membership only establishment. Does it completely keep the riff raff out? Not at all, the dbag level is high here. And the snootiness of most patrons is immediately felt, but that comes with the territory.
The prices and the beautifully pretentious people aren't exactly my cup of tea, but I still maintain that I've had a great time here each time I've gone. The music is solid and with good company, Volar is an adequate locale for eye candy and space. I remember receiving a t-shirt during one of their anniversaries that had an equalizer LED design focused around Volar. I still have that shirt ... and it's now 7 years old.
Here's to 7 more years for Volar. I am always going to support places that carry a bit of nostalgia and a good time. I've been lucky to have experienced both here. read more