From the desk of Penelope Alice, Britain’s most fabulous PA: I Heart Parties

Now I’m not one to go out and party hard on a work night, but I knew I couldn’t pass up the chance to see a great venue when I got an invitation to I Heart Parties at Under the Bridge at Chelsea Football Club. It may have been difficult dragging myself out of bed the next morning, but it was well worth it.

The evening started with a glass of bubbly and a DJ playing some soft music to get everybody in the mood to mingle. As the crowd grew, the free cocktails started flowing – my gin and tonic was the size of a fish bowl, so it lasted me quite a while. Conversation started picking up and the networking was in full swing. I only stopped talking long enough for a quick snack of a complimentary salt beef sandwich and hotdog before diving back into some interesting chat.

Under the Bridge is one of those properties that you hear about and are always curious to see, but somehow never really get the chance. Now I understand why it’s such a popular place: it’s a versatile space that can be used for just about anything. Sure, it’s set up like a music venue, but it has the potential to host a variety of events.

I immediately imagined booking it for our next Christmas party, complete with a live singer – the impressive integrated screen at the back of the stage makes for a great set piece for any kind of music. Then I pictured a group of Mr P’s clients gathering for a night of dining and guest speakers. With two bars, comfy booths surrounding the dance floor and the last word in privacy, I can see companies making use of it for a number of events. Have a look for yourself at underthebridge.co.uk.

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