F Club – A Personal Review
F Club, formerly known as Fahrenheit Cafe, was established in 2003—adding another safe space for gay men to enjoy, relax, and entertain themselves with the various amenities this establishment offers. Located in Quezon City, F Club—more commonly called as F—is frequented by a healthy blend of young and mature men both local and foreign. With many services to choose from, no one could ever get bored going to F Club.
LOCATION
Full address:
PGHI Bldg. Alabama St. cor E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Google Map
F Club is a convenient bathhouse to visit as it is mostly along a main road with plenty of public transportation to choose from. It can also be pinpointed on the map through various ride hailing services making it an easy place to visit. Would love to say how to get here using public transportation but since I'm not from the area and I do only go here either using ride hailing apps, I wouldn't try to tell you as you might get lost—though I do know there are plenty of jeepneys and busses that pass through E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue.
There are cafes and restaurants around the vicinity as well as a gym right around the corner so there are plenty of things to do before and after visiting—most are walking distance while others are just a short ride away.
Located at Quezon City, it is quite accessible to those living up north or around the middle of metro Manila—though quite a travel for those coming from the south (from Pasay, it is roughly around a 25 minute ride using Angkas so would take longer for car users or live further south).
FClub not popping up on your transpo app? Trying pinning PGHI Building or Hemady Square (building beside FClub) and you’re all set!
DISCREETNESS
Their third and current location is of the former PGHI Hotel located at the corner of E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue and Alabama Street—across the street from DEVOUR. It’s a six story building (with 5 of the floors currently being used by F) and from anyone passing by it doesn’t look like anything out of the ordinary. The entrance is at the side of the building along Alamaba Street through a parking lot with their recognizable F logo as it’s guide—again, it is pretty hidden so you need not to worry about anyone spotting you enter.
THE CROWD
The crowd is quite divers, and at any given day men of different body types visit the establishment. Saturdays is mostly a mixed crowd ranging from your twinks, twunks, chubs and cubs, and to your bears, muscle bears, and daddies. Though mostly frequented by a younger crowd, there are still plenty of mature men who do visit.
Expect patrons here to be friendly. You would always come across a small group of people roaming the lower floors chitchatting away at a corner or at the bars and other hang out spaces—though there would still be those who prefer to wonder alone.
It’s pretty loud here—loud in the sense that you will be hearing a lot of people having fun in the many rooms so don’t be afraid. No one here is afraid to show off their sexual levels so if that is something that speaks to you then F is perfect. Of course, there still will bee those who prefer to have private fun sessions so if there are rooms available, make sure to hit them up since they could get occupied quickly.
Group fun is also common here specially in the love rooms (more details below). Don't be afraid to join in and participate—given proper consent, of course. Don't also feel weird if you prefer to just watch, nothing more enticing than having a live group show.
Also, don't forget that there are visitors who only choose to head up and hang out at the bar lounge for a drink or a chance to sing at the karaoke. They're easily identified as they will be the only ones who are fully clothed. But as a fully-clothed visitor, you are not allowed to visit the 2nd and 3rd floors to not intimidate any of the patrons so if you end up changing your mind at the end of the day, please make sure to coordinate with staff to get your locker and change into your towel.
AMENITIES AND SERVICES
Entrance
Upon climbing up the stairs having crossed the parking lot, you’ll be ushered in to the reception. Here, staff will guide you through the steps before entering the facility. You’d have to present your ID along with your membership card. If you’re not a member yet, you’d have to present the above and choose between their membership options ranging in months (rated posted below and also on the window of the counter). After, they’d present you with your locker keys. One key is for your Safety Deposit Box for you to place your valuables in (your phone, wallet, accessories and jewelry). In order for F Club and their members to stay safe, phones and other wearable gadgets are not allowed into the establishment to avoid loss and other issues. But don’t worry, there are multiple staff guarding your belongings to ensure that nothing gets lost.
Here, you’ll also have to deposit your bag at the bag counter. They would hand you the cubby number and they’ll place your bag for you there. Make sure to place your cubby number card together with your valuables (most preferably in your wallet) inside the Safety Deposit Box to avoid losing it. But before you enter, make sure to bring along anything else that you would need to enjoy your evening.
TIP: You are allowed in a mini bag of sorts, like a pouch or health kit and whatnot. You’ll be able to bring in your cigarettes/vape (leave your lighters behind, they have lighters in the various smoking spaces inside the establishment), your personal lubricant(s), condoms, wash kits, poppers, etc. If you don't have a small bag or pouch, you may leave these at your main locker inside.
Once you’re all set, head on in and enjoy!
Ground Floor
(Floor plan subject to change)
Locker room
The locker room is dimly lit and is not so spacious (but still enough space to change comfortably). The lockers are large enough to fit all your belongings (the key items that you are allowed to bring in) along with your clothes and shoes. But before you enter the lockers, make sure to pick up your towel—it’s available to your right the moment you walk through the divider from the entrance to the locker area. Give them your locker number and state your preferred towel color.
Towel System
There is a coding system in place for patrons nonverbally state their preferred position so make sure to ask for the right colored towel (some people do forget about the color coding system so don’t be afraid to confirm)
GREEN 🟢 Green towels are for SIDES—meaning they would prefer side fun (side-by-side fun, oral, etc. and no penetration)
BLUE 🔵 Blue towels are for TOPS—meaning the penetrator
RED 🔴 Blue towels are for BOTTOMS—meaning the penetrated
BLACK ⚫ Black towels are for VERSAs—meaning those who have the best of both worlds (penetrator and penetrated)
WHITE ⚪ White towels are for the VIRGINS—virgin in the sense of literal virgins who have no sexual experience yet, or are new to visiting F. But often white is normally used by those who are early birds as well.
Make sure to remember to check the locker since your slippers/sandals are placed inside so remember that so you wouldn’t have to walk around berefoot or risk losing your personal slippers/sandals.
Note:
To keep everything safe, make sure to keep your keys with you at all times. It is placed in a band so either warp it around your wrist, your arms, or on your ankles to avoid loss.
Your locker key is also important since it does have your LOCKER NUMBER. Your locker number is not only for you to remember where your locker is but it is also used to record your transactions. Your number will be asked whenever you order your drinks or food at the bar.
Your number is also important since it could be used to exchanged details. You could ask for someone else’s locker number or share yours and leave a note in their locker with your details (there is a pen and some pieces of paper available at the locker area for you to jot down your details and give it to your crush). If you have remarkable memory then, I guess, good for you.
Showers and Wet Area
In this area, you’ll be able to access the following amenities: the group shower room, mini bar, vanity area, and the dry and wet saunas.
Mini Bar
If ever you get thirsty and don't wish to head back upstairs, you may order a drink or two here with ease. You'll also be seeing some patrons hang out down here so don't be afraid to say hi.
Group showers
There is a single group shower that is located on the ground floor. 3 shower heads are available complete with heating for those who don’t like to have cold showers. As common courtesy, please refrain from using the showers for an extended period of time since there are still other patrons who would still like to use them (unless you’re both ok to share the same shower head then go right ahead).
Sauna
The saunas are spacious enough to fit around 7 people comfortably. You’ll be able to see it upon exiting the locker area to your right. It is set on a nice warm temperature but if you can’t take the heat, make sure to time yourself and exit before getting a little light headed. You'll also be seated beside and across other sauna users so don't be afraid to spark up a conversation...or more.
They have recently added a dry sauna as well so make sure to not miss it! It’s located behind the shower area so it’s easy to miss!
Elevator
As mentioned earlier, the current location of F has 6 floors. Although the elevator only goes as high as the 4th floor, we thank it for letting us skip a few floors specially if we're heading straight to the 6th floor lounge. The elevator is also more commonly used by visitors who only wish to visit the bar lounge area.
Rooms
There are various rooms to choose from when visiting F.
Cubicles
These cubicles are free-for-all rooms which anyone can use at any given time—when not occupied of course. The rooms vary in sizes so make sure to mark down which rooms are a perfect fit for you after multiple visits—though they all are generally spacious nonetheless (often being able to fit around 3-4 people comfortably for those group fun moments).
Dark Rooms
Dark rooms, or Love Rooms, are large empty rooms that anyone can enter and use—the neon signs will be your guide. They are quite dark, of course, having the only light source coming from the hallway outside.
Executive Rooms and VIP Rooms
Executive and VIP rooms are to be booked at the counter. Executive are air-conditioned as well and you have your own personal toilet inside so it’s easier for you to clean and freshen up. VIP rooms, however, have lesser inclusions as listed below.
As this is your personal room, you may invite as many people you'd like. Small groups may also book a room to have their group activities in.
EXECUTIVE - P1,299
- one hour free massage
- air conditioned private rooms with toilet and bath
- food service
- free one local drink
- free extra towel and robe
VIP - P589
- limited time for 4 hours only
- P100 extra per hour extended
- private room without toilet, bath, and AC
- free extra towel and robe
Nipa Garden Outdoor Space
Another popular spot for those who prefer to hang out with a fresh breeze is Nipa Garden. There are multiple Nipa Huts populating the 4th floor so choose your hut and hang out there. To keep things as private as possible, a desk lamp is provided for a more moody atmosphere per hut—it’s specially helpful for those with low visibility in the dark as well as those who decide to stay here and eat or drink. if things get a little frisky you may turn the lamp off.
Mini lantern and how to use it: To turn it on or off, lift the upper part of the lantern (the portion with the solar panel) turn it around and look for the switch then place it back.
But the main perk for this space, for me at least as an exhibitionist, is that you are allowed to have public play here. It is dark enough for you to stay inside the hut and go about your public fun without no one easily recognizing you but still lit enough to see what’s happening. For those who want to experience some public fun in a safe space then this spot is for your.
There is also a mini bar located by the entrance and the toilets so if you want a refresher or if ever you get hunger you could order there as well instead of having to go up to the 6th floor.
Sky Bar and Lounge
(Image from FClub_Manila’s Instagram)
F Club boasts a friendlier crowd so you'll see a lot of friends and groups often hanging out at the Sky Bar or at the veranda. Located at the 6th floor, here you get to enjoy your drinks and or have something to eat as well as get a chance to sing a song at their karaoke. There are more seats outside in their Veranda so don't forget to check that out if you prefer some fresh air or a good look outside. Though there are some condominiums that tower above F, the veranda is dimly lit and additional roofing has been installed to add privacy. You may also get to see some people have some public fun here so enjoy watching the view or even join in.
Events at F are also held here at the Sky Bar so from time to there there would be nights where the whole 6th floor is booked for certain groups of performances. But generally it is free to use by all and some events are open to anyone who visits the establishment.
Spa Services
Massage Price: P849 - One hour session - Select your preferred essential oil
Body Wash and Scrub Price: P699 - Thirty minute session
Hot Stones Price: P859 - One hour session - Select your preferred essential oil
Foot Massage Price: P699 - Thirty minute session that concentrates on feet and legs
Hair Spa Price: P599 - Thirty Minute Session
EVENTS
There are a lot of events held at F throughout the week—from regular and recurring to private events.
Regular events:
Alter Tuesdays
Alter Tuesdays was created to give a special date for patrons and fans to get to meet and greet (and maybe even get to play) their favorite alters on Twitter who were invited for that night. Not entirely sure if this is still continued, however.
Bear Night Sundays
Bear Night Sundays was initiated to increase diversity of people who visit bathhouses. Held on Sundays, this day was specially chosen to have bears and every body type within it (from cubs, chubs, bears, muscle bears, etc) to not only be appreciated but also to feel comfortable around the bigger community—of course, chasers welcome, as well. Of course, they are not limited to only visit on Sundays but having a dedicated day for them would make it easier for bears and their appreciators to meet on the same day. So if ever you do visit on a Sunday and you’re surrounded by big burly men, then, don’t be afraid—they are mostly cuddly if not rough.
Blackout Mondays/Tuesdays
Blackout, held on Mondays and Tuesdays, is a recent addition to the roster of F events that happen throughout the week. Created for those who would want a darker and funner scene, Blackout adds a different experience to your typical night at F. The corridors are normally lite on the second and third floors so during these days the hallway is also blacked-out to help create a scene of sensual pleasure as no one would be able to see clearly who they’re with.
For more events, visit their Twitter (well, now called X) at @FClub_Manila.
MEMBERSHIP AND RATES
Platinum (1 Year Membership) - P320
Gold (6 Month Membership) -P210
Silver (3 Month Membership) - P155
Bronze (1 Month Membership) - P110
Personal Code
If you’re interested in visiting F to check it out, or if you’re a member and need to renew your membership, make sure to use my QR CODE below! Just present it at the counter to get your ONE MONTH FREE MEMBERSHIP or MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL.
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