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<\/p>\nIt’s finally happened. The Dili Club premises on Avenida de Portugal have closed and the site reduced to a blank space within days.<\/p>\n
It has been an institution on the esplanade for 5 or so years and while stories from the peak of the UN days suggest the place was a bit rough, a certain gentrification has obviously occurred, although probably little in decor.<\/p>\n
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Last drinks were on Friday 17 February, after having called last drinks at least 4 times over the last month or two.<\/p>\n
Phil should be re-opening as Phil’s Grille by next Saturday directly cross the road from Timor Toyota on Comorro road (ie also across from Leader supermarket).<\/p>\n
The last I heard was that Phil was building some fancier premises back on Avenida de Portugal west of the Esplanada Hotel – elevated sea views etc. More later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s finally happened. The Dili Club premises on Avenida de Portugal have closed and the site reduced to a blank space within days. It has been an institution on the esplanade for 5 or so years and while stories from … Continue reading