Everyday Affair at the Archer's Lair

By: Jeunesse San Juan
Video by: Greenbug
Photo By: Nicorlina
UNPUBLISHED LIFESTYLE FEATURE

Imagine yourself walking into a haven of computers, card games and food from almost every continent with the damage of less than a hundred bucks. Sounds too good to be true? At the Archer’s Lair there is no such thing as “too good”. We’ll even take you to a virtual tour.

The Lair, as Lasallians call it, is strategically located away from the hustle and bustle of Taft Avenue and into Fidel Reyes or Agno Street. Behind the Brother Andrew Gonzalez Building of De La Salle University you will find a demolished empty space with graffiti on the walls marking the Lair’s entrance. Just like any other superhero hideout, the Lair is quite hidden, but don’t let that hinder you from experiencing the everyday Lasallian affair.

Archer’s Lair features several establishments that will suit your every mood. Probably the longest-standing restaurant is the Japanese Nomimono which houses finger food and smoothies for every hungry pack just waiting for time to pass by. The Pinoy installment called Happy Tusuk-tusuk rests at the left corner with their low, low prices and their irresistible crabsticks with rice that is rolled into a crispy layer of bread crumbs for only Php69.00. They also provide a variety of kiosks that are student-friendly such as the famous Master Siomai, Chef Hugo with their cleaner version of the traditional summer treat ice scramble, the famous bagnet kiosk, and new booths still being put up. Aside from these eating areas where you can eat and play a round of poker, there is also a printing station where you can rush those crammed homework, a gaming community at the far back of the Lair and a sari-sari store for your most basic needs.

According to European Studies student Mikee Lagac, she likes staying at the Archer’s Lair because the food is great without her having to spend too much. She also likes the privacy of the place. Mikee is only one of the few regulars at the Archer’s Lair, and Lasallians are more than hospitable to count you in and become one of the regulars they see everyday.

What are you waiting for? Grab a cab, take the train or ride the FX. Do whatever you can to experience something out of the ordinary. Call up your friends and have a taste of this rather private affair at the Archer’s Lair.