The Lobby on Hill Street Launches in Style
The end of October saw the launch party for Birmingham’s newest venue. The Lobby on Hill Street showed there’s no party like a lobby party, with everything from magicians, dress up photobooths, showgirls, mixologists, glitter and star make up artists and a flash mob style performance from Young Pilgrims. Add a funk and retro soul set by Craig Charles and you have a night that was frankly unmissable.
From the minute you arrived you could tell that this was going to be some party. In fact, PARTY was spelled out in giant neon letters are you walked the red carpet to be greeted by Champagne and showgirls beautifully festooned in purple feathers. Guests, or Lobberati as they have been christened, were given a map that resembled a Cluedo board, and were invited to visit all the activities and stations on the map in order to collect stamps which would be exchanged for a goodie bag at the end of the evening.
The first stop was Make Up central, who were adding extra sparkle and shimmer to faces, with stars and beads. I had my eyes transformed glam rock style, and my lips were given a sheen of red glitter. Next up was a dress up photobooth where there were a host of props including bowler hats, boas and cute signs.
Other stops along the way included Mr Swervy who was shining shoes, a gin bar where you could chose between Gordan’s and Bombay Sapphire (no contest really), a real Ale bar where I couldn’t resist choosing Doggie Style, and a fabulous street style magician who astounded me with a pretty spectacular card trick. Of course, during this time, the drinks were flowing, with white cosmo’s, rum shots and Champagne all on the menu.
The highlight of the night was a soul and funk DJ set from Craig Charles, which was just brilliant. James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and the Bee Gees all sounded so good and ensured the night had a rollicking ending.
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11 Comments
Amy
Oh wow what a wonderful night! Fantastic pictures. I love the idea of a cluedo style, treasure hunt I suppose it is! It is great idea to get you involved. I have never been to a lauch party, it certainly looks like you had fun!
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Amy
Leah
I often visit Birmingham for work and have loads of friends round there. Would be great to recommend this new place to them – I know they would enjoy it. In fact I will be doing so in just a minute!
Anca
It looks like you had a wonderful time. The idea of collecting stamps is fab, I really like it. x
Hannah
This looks a great event. I love what you are wearing x
Kate
It looks like a really fun party!
Sarah Bailey
Oh wow what an amazing looking night out – I have to admit I’ve not heard of it before, but I would love to pop in now.
denajayne
You look like you had an amazing night! I love Craig Charles he’s incredibly funny! xo
Paighton Millington - The Lazy Baker
Looks like a fantastic event! I love what you’re wearing!
clarissa
wow amazing ! thank you for sharing 🙂
Rhian Westbury
Definitely looks like such a party event, love your outfit x
Stephen
It sounds like you had a great time and get you on the red carpet!