Talamban Leisure Center (TLC)

Address: Cebu Veterans Dr, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
Phone: +63 32 345 2790

Situated along the busy highway of Talamban in Cebu City, Talamban Leisure Center (TLC) is one of the less favored venues for Birthdays and Christening, at least on our own personal point of view based on the number of bookings we serve in the area. It used to be a very competitive place in 2013-2014 (see photos below) but since 2015-2016 bookings have been very less, based on our opinion. It caters mostly to Weddings and Corporate Events and you have to choose the ballroom for a more spacious area.

Parking at Talamban Leisure Center (TLC) is challenging at times as most of the cars stay on the roadside, which is very susceptible to damages and has a chance of being towed by the city traffic enforcers. Make sure you park inside their vicinity to avoid the hassle.

Aside from their air-conditioned room, they also have a nice garden venue, which is good for social gatherings. The slight setback on the outdoor venue is that mosquitoes and flies occasionally visit the area because a river is next to the place, you have to check it by yourself to agree with us. It has an overlooking but steep slope, dangerous for anyone, especially for kids who play near the railings. The slaughterhouse of Rico’s Lechon in Highway 77 is located just across the creek. You can even feel the smoke and smell something, sporadically, coming from the other side. This is where the pigs are housed and killed to prepare them for food consumption. Ordering a lechon is never a dilemma if your venue is Talamban Leisure Center (TLC) as Eli’s Lechon slaughterhouse is also nearby.

Because Talamban Leisure Center (TLC) is located infront of Gaisano Grand Mall Talamban, ordering a Cake is never a problem. Goldilucks and Red Ribbon are inside the mall and you can just pick it up before the party starts. Make sure your guests stay inside the function room during the event as, based on our experience, a number of guests leave the function after dinner and no longer join the games or watch the magic show, if any, because a mall is located nearby.

According to Foursquare online user Chit Goks, “they should remove all the signage since there are no more establishments inside. They should rename this to Talamban Function Center (TFC)”. Jimmy Tan on the same page says that the “venue is best for intimate gatherings and parties”, probably because of the size of their function rooms.

Talamban Leisure Center (TLC) is one of the few venues that are less accommodating to third party suppliers. They try to “package” everything and you have less control over your preferred suppliers such as decorations, party packages, etc.

For debut and wedding packages at Talamban Leisure Center (TLC), please talk to them directly to discuss everything – contact number is provided above. They can present the menu, rates and services once you visit the place.

Alternative Party Venues worth checking

Do not worry; there are other venues for birthdays and christening in the area that are worth checking. Sugbahan Restaurant, for example, offers a sumptuous buffet for only P210. Use of the venue and sound system is already free.

Aicila Suites is just a few meters from Talamban Leisure Center (TLC). It has a more spacious venue at the rooftop and you will have a panoramic view of the city. The use of the function room, sound system and lighting system are already part of the package.

These function areas are open to third party suppliers, which means you have the option to plan your own party. You can bring a reliable balloon decorator, a dessert buffet supplier, photo and video coverage, etc.

Other preferred venues in the area include Sandtrap (Banilad Sports Center), just a few kilometers from Talamban Leisure Center (TLC) and it has a swimming pool. Barbeque Boss is also a good option for an open-air, barbeque party. Golden Cowrie in Lahug is also a perfect party place for Birthdays and Christening. Chika-an in Salinas Drive offers a very low “consumable amount”, which will give you the biggest bang for the buck. Another very good option is Metro Park Hotel, which has an air-conditioned function room and a poolside party place. The food at most of these venues range from P230 to P300 only but it is better that you contact them directly for updated rates and packages for weddings, debut, kiddie birthdays and christening.