Urban Chic Happy Hour wrap-up, Friday, 2 November 2012
Last night we held our last Urban Chic Happy Hour for the year in the 1920′s styled speakeasy bar, Former Glory at The East Village Hotel.
The East Village Hotel, is a charming heritage neighbourhood bar, nestled in the backstreets of Darlinghurst, with a colourful history. Once a favourite haunt for the Sydney underworld crime gang, including the infamous Tilly Devine, the hotel was often referred to as the ‘Bloodhouse’, a reference earned due to the violence that took place inside.
The three level pub has now been lovingly restored to its former glory and retains its heritage charm. The Dining Room, headed up by Adam Spencer, serves up tasty English pub and modern Australian food. As well as the front bar, there is also a pretty impressive Rooftop terrace (something to keep in mind for Summer).
But, for our Happy Hour, we chose to enjoy the Former Glory bar, a private room with its own bar and a glamorous space, with luxurious chesterfields, 1920′s memorabilia and a stunning view of the city skyline.
Close to 100 people attended on the night, fully embracing our simple concept of getting people together to have a drink and a good time. We couldn’t help but feel a little chuffed as we looked around the room, to see all the smiling faces and virtual strangers chatting away like old friends. That’s exactly what we like to see. People from all walks of life, coming together to find common ground over a simple shared love of having a drink and a fun time.
Here are some photos from the night:
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A big thank you to all who attended and shared this wonderful evening with us. We’d love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to comment below.
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Photos by: T. Whitaker Photography
The East Village Hotel, 234 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst
+61 2 9331 5457
The East Village Hotel website
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Shannon Cremer, Co-Founder of Urban Chic Guides, is a self confessed foodie, wine enthusiast, serial traveler, entrepreneur and professional networker. It’s fair to say Shannon has spent the majority of her free time eating and entertaining her way through some of the world’s great cities. When she’s not preparing travel itineraries or planning dinners and events for some of the world’s top and most discerning CEO’s, that is. Many an event venue has been found or restaurant recommendation lovingly penned by her hand and thus, Urban Chic Guides was born. Shannon believes wholeheartedly in foods ability to bring people together, to share and connect and it is this passion that drives Urban Chic Guides.Subscribe
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What a fantastic event this was! Congratulations Urban Chic Guides and Shannon, can’t wait to see what you bring us in 2013!
Glad you enjoyed, Nicole! Look forward to seeing you at the next one!
Yet another stand-out event from the crew at Urban Chic Guides – a simple, yet very clever idea to bring people together from all walks of life and enjoy Sydney’s social life – if you live in the city, or travelling through, it’s a great way to get into the swing of things.
The night at the East Village Hotel was special for the surroundings -including the view of the city sky-line out the window! the company and the Bombay Gin they used to make their G & T’s, a favourite of mine.
New friends were made, and some familiar faces re-visited during the evening, and things were still going strong long after I took my Bombay Ginned little self home.
Great idea, good night, look out for the next one in 2013. You will definately see me there!
Fantastic night out and a great mix of lovely and interesting individuals. Looking forward to the next one. Keep us posted Shannon =)
As a french bloke who has previously lived in Paris, I’m always keen to have drinks and melt with people.
Urban Chic Guide and its Events helps you discovering fantastic venues and melt with sydneysiders. Shannon has definitely a great blackbook and has skills to introduce you other people. Don’t miss next Event. By the way, when is it Shannon? X Eddy
Thanks for your lovely comments, everyone! Glad you enjoy our events! We’re looking to hold our first event for the year at the end of January 2013, so stay tuned!