The Joos Bar, aside from its being non-alcoholic and smoke-free, is delightful to the senses with its artful details scattered everywhere. There is an assortment of framed poems on tables, sketches and photography exhibited on walls as well as other interesting knick-knacks. There is also a game-room that includes billiards, computers with internet access and a card rack. And all of these are swathed in softly subdued light, creating a relaxing mood.

The entertainment corner is complete with light and sound systems. It is here where poetry reading sessions, facilitated by the Women in Literary Arts (WILA), are held. Here, the “aspiring” poets as well as the established ones are literally given the limelight. Started last May 28, these sessions are now regularly held every Friday evening from 9 to 10 PM and the audience has continually grown ever since.

Local writers are beginning to see it as a venue for poetic pursuits and the Pitcher Plant’s ambience is a lot of help, for its interiors alone can inspire any artist to create his works.