What do I wear?
Anything you would normally wear to go for drinks, something that makes you feel good. Remember its just a bar. If that’s jeans and a top, cool, if however you feel comfortable in an 80’s cocktail dress, or a shirt and trousers go for it. Since most parties are mid week we understand if you have to come suited from work, but if you can avoid it that would be good….just so the atmosphere is as relaxed as possible. Definitely NO tracksuits or caps.
What time shall I get there?
As soon as you can really, its nice if you can get yourself a spot and relax with a couple of drinks. People tend to chat to each other that get there early so don’t be afraid to be keen, it fills up really quickly.
Do people come on their own?
Typically most people come in twos or threes however often people do come alone. We would suggest to not come down first thing so that its not as noticeable however if you are confident enough then come when you like. Everyone chats to everyone so you wont be on your own for long.
What actually happens on the night?
Well like with any bar really its full of people having a laugh and socialising. Because everyone knows why they are there it seems to encourage everyone to chat to each other, it’s a really great atmosphere. As the room fills up the music is kept low so that everyone doesn’t have to shout over banging tunes to be heard. Then later in the night when people are more ready for a party the volume is turned up, the DJs kick off and everyone gravitates to the dance floor (or sneaks off to a corner for number swapping).
What is it with these Meddlers, how do I know who they are? What do they do?
To be honest a room full of singletons should be enough for you but if you do need a bit more help the Meddlers are on hand to help. Meddlers are trained by ninjas, spawn of Cilla Black with a mission to hook you up with someone that you may be too shy to approach or even maybe suggest people to you that might be of interest. They may also tell you that someone has their eye on you too. They are identifiable by a large M around their neck and will be scattered around the venue chatting to everyone. If being in a room of over 200 singletons doesn’t give you the confidence to make the first move, they can do the hard work for you….beware though that some of them are single too so watch out that they aren’t just Meddling themselves a date.