The Urban Cellar - pub in Talamban, Cebu

[Panserhansen 223]

Hi all. Been in the Philippines almost 5 years now, half of the time of the province in Toledo, half of the time in Cebu City. I used to have a blog, ycebu.com, but it hasn't been updated lately. Life in Toledo was fine, but we got bored of the province and now live in Talamban, Cebu with my wife and three kids.

 

The Urban Cellar has been open for a few years, originally started by two Brits, Simon and Geoff. Another Geoff took over, but sold out in January and The Urban Cellar is now under Norwegian/Filipina management.

 

We decided to do some refurbishing. Threw out some large wine shelves and added a couple of tables. The "chapel" - a function room in the back, is now converted to a nice CR and kitchen (yes, separated!).

 

 

Although the management is no longer British, we aim to keep it in the same spirit. 5 different meat pies are on the menu. we sell pork pie for take out, fish&chips(beer battered fish, hand cut fries), and all day English breakfast. We have a good selection of sandwiches, and our hamburgers are popular. Fridays we usually do slow cooked roast pork or roast beef from 6PM, served with roast potatoes and veggies. Our bread and buns are from Eurobread, European style. We are not a 5 star restaurant, but serve hearty portions, and are pretty low priced.

 

We have quite a selection of imported beers. SMB and SML is ice cold and 50 peso, happy hour before 6PM 42 for SMB and 45 for SML.

 

Music is usually from the 60's, 70's and 80's - depending on the crowd. Inside you can also request your own music. Sometimes late night we play a little louder but never too loud so people cannot communicate.

 

We aim to be a friendly pub where everyone should feel welcome. This is a place you can come alone, have a seat at the long table and talk to the regulars - maybe you become one yourself! Clientele is a mix of expats of many nationalities and locals.

 

We have two, soon three TV's, and will show lots of Premier League matches live when the season starts, and we also show the biggest team's preseason matches. Football/soccer is my passion, but other sport events on requests. Like us on Facebook and you get updates. The biggest games are always on.

 

 

Getting here; about 100 peso taxi ride from Ayala. Easiest way is to say Rose Pharmacy opposite Silver Hills subdivision. If the driver doesn't know, find another one.

 

We are open from 10AM to 2AM every day, welcome to drop by! Unfortunately we don't accept credit cards at the moment. Daytime it's a little quiet here, after dark it gets more crowded.

 

Cheers/skaal/mabuhay from Urban Cellar!

 

[Wolfpack 2,166]

^{I have never been there but it appears to be near BTC?}

[dc3driver 378]

I like  the Urban Cellar, they have a pretty good group of people that go there regularly.

[thebob 18,260]

Sad that the Chapel is no more. I haven't been there for years.

[mikewright 4,261]

Another place to try in December

[jigsy 370]

Good luck chap and will drop in when the season starts. Who is your team Panser? Probably Liverpool if you're from Norway.

[Half Baked 1,876]

I like  the Urban Cellar, they have a pretty good group of people that go there regularly.

And they keep letting you come back, Dan?  j/k

[Panserhansen 223]

^{I have never been there but it appears to be near BTC?}

Hi Mr Wonderful, it's not too far away. If you come from Ayala, you pass Country Mall on the left side, then BTC on the right side, while you cross on the flyover. Continue about two kilometers from here and you  come to a new junction. Straight ahead here, then turn right into a kind of mall after 50 meters or so.

 

Good luck chap and will drop in when the season starts. Who is your team Panser? Probably Liverpool if you're from Norway.

 

Hi Jigsy, thanks. Liverpool is my team yes! What's yours?

[jigsy 370]

West Brom all my life Panser. See you there.

[bargeman 978]

Good luck with your new venture. I will definitely drop by. Any "Gunners" fans hanging out there?  

[thebob 18,260]

 

Hi Jigsy, thanks. Liverpool is my team yes! What's yours?

 

We are the new boys.

 

COYP!

[no one 112]

good luck 

would love to go for a pint if only it was closer 

mindanao here

[USMC-Retired 10,995]

Lars everything you take on with passion and heart. I know the place is much more then you describe. I wish you all the luck.

[CebuKano 1,751]

Good luck Lars. We will make an effort to visit soon. We miss your Ycebu.com updates also but now I understand why... you have been quite busy. All the best my friend.

[udonthani 2,027]

Lars do you know if you can receive a station that will broadcast the Australia-England cricket.

 

Brisbane, November 21-25, 2013: First Test
Adelaide, December 5-9: Second Test
Perth, December 13-17: Third Test
Melbourne, December 26-30: Fourth Test
Sydney, January 3-7, 2014: Fifth Test

 

I never have much luck with the cricket in the Philippines. None, or very few, of the hotels I ever stay at ever seem to have it on the cable tv. In Thailand and Malaysia it was much easier. I think because there are more Indians there.