5 steps to throwing an epic birthday party

How to throw an epic birthday party

Got a birthday coming up soon and want to celebrate with your crew? Whether you’re having a house party or looking to head out somewhere, you need to get organised. And, we might just be able to help you out with that.
We host parties at Varsity all the time, so if you want to throw the ultimate birthday bash, here’s a few things you should think about.

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BEFORE THE PARTY

Step 1: Sort out your invite list

Get a rough idea of how many people you want to have at your party, as this may impact where you can have it. Is your place too small for the number of people you’re inviting? Or if you’re planning on booking a function, will the venue you’re considering be able to accommodate your numbers?

At Varsity we keep it simple. You tell us how many people you want at your party and we’ll find a space to match it. Whether it’s a private function room or a reserved area
in the main bar, we’ll make sure your guests aren’t all squished up with no room to
move.

Step 2: Choose the perfect venue

It’s all about location, atmosphere and comfort. If your house is made for parties, then go for it (just know you’ll have to organise a hell of a lot more!). But if you’re keen to get someone to sort it all out for you, Varsity have 6 locations both north and south of the river. If you’re after a casual, relaxed vibe, then this is the perfect venue for you.
Love your sport? You can even plan your party around when your favourite team is playing and catch all the action on our screens.
It’s a long season and anything can happen. Join us for all the EPL action at Varsity!

Step 3: What’s on the menu?

The downfall to any party is when there isn’t enough food or drinks – or variety to go around. Our function menu includes all the things you love about our everyday menu but in bite sized form. We serve our popular burgers as sliders to share, choose from a variety of platters including our famous fried chicken wings and loads of pizzas on the menu. We also have gluten free and vegan options available and we can arrange a bar tab on request.
DURING THE PARTY
Now that you’ve got all the key planning out of the way and sorted (or palmed it off to a venue to look after it all), don’t let the ball drop during your party.

Step 4: Make introductions

Unless you’re inviting a group of peeps who already all know each other, your job is to get everyone talking. Get rid of any awkward moments up front and introduce your mates to your other mates. It will save you time playing babysitter during the night and ensure everyone has a good time.

Step 5: Be the life of the party

Be present and put the phone down for the night. Taking a few selfies for your IG is fine, but your guests will take cue from you if you’re swiping all night long! Make sure you get around to everyone (especially those mates you don’t see as often as you’d like). A good host will also make sure everyone has a drink in hand and doesn’t go hungry!
AFTER THE PARTY
One of the advantages of having your party at a venue like Varsity, is you don’t have to worry about the clean-up. Once your party is over you can just leave with your crew and carry on or call it a night. Too easy!
Ready to party at Varsity? Get in touch with us to find out more and book your function.

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