For our
staff night out this year we booked ourselves into the Liverpool World Museum , they where hosting a Christmas
party which included a cocktail reception, 2 course dinner, unlimited alcohol
and soft drinks and entertainment. This (so I’m told) is the first year they
have held a Christmas party at the museum, but they have been holding them over
at Liverpools Maritime Museum for some time. I couldn’t find much
of anything online telling me what to expect (let’s face it, as much as we love
surprises, we google everything these
days!). Christmas in the museum – it sounded like a brilliant idea to me!
The event
was for up to 500 people – 49 of which consisted of my colleagues. That’s a lot of people to have in one venue.
It cost £49pp, the majority of the money made goes back into the museum which I
think is great! The event was held almost nightly for over 2 weeks!
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Happy Dino-mass! |
Arriving at
the museum we walked up a pink carpet and checked in – no wrist band no entry
(the wrist bands where given out a couple of days prior to the party). Once
inside the main foyer we were greeted with cosmopolitan cocktails and bottled
beers. The cosmo was ok but very very
sweet and didn’t taste alcoholic at all. It was nice enough but I couldn’t have
had more than one it was just that sweet. After milling around in the museum
foyer and checking our coats we headed up to the 2nd floor, the bug
floor, where the party would be held.
Sadly, it
wasn’t in the exhibit itself. None of the exhibition areas where open at any
point of the night which is sensible but a shame. It would have been great if
we could have gone up to the planetarium! On the 2nd floor they have
a really large open space that once housed the temporary city library. This was
where the party would be held. Inside it was much bigger than I remembered from
its library days with large round tables everywhere but not cramped on top of
each other – massive bonus there! They had two sections set up and each section
had its own bar and carvary station. The dance floor was pretty huge too.
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The tables
where decorated simply but it still looked lovely. Each table sat 10-12 people
and you got a cracker and party favour box between two people. How does the
seating work? On your way into the room there is a big seating plan on the door
telling you what tables your party has been allocated. They did a great job
keeping the tables near each other and you just sat yourselves how you liked
once inside. Once the table appeared full and settled you where invited to go
up and get your first course – a full Christmas roast dinner. Your meat
selection included beef, turkey and ham and you could have a slice of one or a
combination of all three which I thought was great. I went for the ham and beef
and both where delicious. They served up all the trimmings, gravy and cranberry
sauce – and you could help yourself to Yorkshire puddings which where probably the nicest thing
on the plate (I might have helped myself to one or two too many!).
Throughout
the meal and the rest of the evening they had staff walking around all the
tables carrying bottles of red, white and rose. They where happy to top of your
glass whenever you asked and it meant you didn’t have to go anywhere near the
bar for a drink. The bar staff where great, very efficient and helpful. They
had a great deal of spirits and mixers on. On tap they had Stella 4 which you
could get by the pint or pitcher.
After the
main meal dishes had been cleared away we got a choice of dessert; Christmas
pudding or chocolate yule log. I went with the yule log and it was great. I got
a huge, thick slice which was a surprise and it was really nice. I did get to
try the Christmas pudding too which was full of fruit and very yum! Im pretty
sure it was served with a white brandy sauce too.
They did
attempt to get some party games on the go but there were very few takers. Most
people were too interested in their own groups, food and drink which is no
surprise! Party games skipped over, the music went up a notch and everyone hit
the dance floor.
Around 11pm they served up a late night snack
of crusty rolls with a choice of bacon or cheese. They where delicious and just
what you needed before heading home! The bar closed around midnight and the music kept going till 1am . The evening had started at 7.30pm so it was a really long, but
enjoyable night and for the price you can’t fault it! I would highly recommend
it if you’re organising your offices next Christmas night out – I have a
feeling we’ll be back next year!
What did
you do for your works Christmas night out this year?
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