Everyone’s fave gig refuge Route 196 has reached the ‘end of the road’

Another friend gone

Iconic Katipunan bar Route 196 has packed up its bags and closed down its doors amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

The longtime venue has been the go-to spot for gigs and hangouts, but the lockdowns have undoubtedly hit local establishments and the gig industry hard.

‘We may be walking towards a different direction for now, but we wanted to make sure you had something to always remind you of our crazy ride together, the things we learned, the noise we made, the rules we broke, and the friends we picked up along the way,’ the bar announced via Facebook.

Alas, we’re at the end of the road for Route 196.We may be walking towards a different direction for now, but we…

Posted by Route 196 on Sunday, August 23, 2020

 

‘Take us with you in your next journey. And never forget that, for 15 years, all roads led to Route 196.’

They also dropped official ‘farewell‘ T-shirts sold at PHP 850 and designed by Rob Cham. You can check them out at manilatakeout.com.

Patrons were quick to share their fondest memories of the venue, with the hashtags #AllRoadsLeadtoRoute169 and #ThankYouRoute196 trending shortly after.

This feels like a break up. Everything hurts right now.#ThankYouRoute196 #AllRoadsLeasToRoute https://t.co/ixkHKn7MKy

— Red Ninja Production (@RedNinjaProd) August 23, 2020

 

One of my earlier @route196rocks photos: a stolen shot hanging out with @dayglocastillo in 2008. For your reference, this was taken outside. Behind us was the band room, where the bar/kitchen is now. pic.twitter.com/huTRFrFBWy

— Saab (@saabmagalona) August 23, 2020

 

Where Legends and icons arise from, ROUTE 196 you will always be the birthplace of many bands and artists, IV of SPADES is a certified Route 196 baby. You will never be forgotten.#thankyouroute196 pic.twitter.com/Q3cT7Gfq2P

— Daddy A (@DaddyA_Jamz) August 23, 2020

 

Route is just one of the many local businesses closing down amidst the pandemic, as popular Cubao safe space TodayxFuture also shut down its doors last June.

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