Last week I headed to a VIP networking event at All Bar One at the O2, just a short 2 minute tube ride away from my pad in Canary Wharf.
If you haven’t been to the O2 centre before I definitely recommend it. A great place to mooch around and it takes me back to holidays in America as it has a real American vibe going on. Even better it’s mainly inside so perfect for a rainy day. Aside from the actual concert venue there are tons of restaurants, a nightclub, cinema and bowling alley to keep you entertained on a date as well as plenty of bars – including All Bar One.
Part and parcel of being a matchmaker is networking. It goes hand in hand with the cupids bow and it’s part of the job I really enjoy. Even better, this event had lots of lovely things going on. With a welcome glass of bubbles in my hand I headed straight for the cocktail making where we were treated and tried our hands at all kinds of cocktails, the poor bartender couldn’t make them fast enough as the crowd appreciated his cocktail making skills rather too much 😛
I struck up conversation with 3 guys and we headed for the wine tasting next. I know what you’re thinking – champagne, cocktails and now wine? It’s a hangover in a glass! As we were just tasting them it was only small glasses so no need for me to join AA just yet! The guys I chatted with were hilarious and they insisted I match the only single of them and of course how can I refuse? He’s 36, gorgeous, smart, funny and a really genuine guy. I’ve invited him for coffee next week so lets see what he’s like one on one. On to the wine tasting….
Then it was time for more networking in between using the silly photo booth which brings out the child in all of us! I think these would be a great idea for singles events, cheesy yes but it did get people talking.
A band were playing in the background, canapés were being devoured by the hungry group and plenty of good conversations were taking place and smiles all round.
Overall a fabulous event with lovely people. Whilst the downstairs looks very much the same as every All Bar One on the high street, the event space on the third floor is trendy, spacious and a very cool venue – perfect for a pre convert drink next time you’re at the O2!
Caroline x