Your Summer Party Needs More Than Just a Beer Garden
When the sun comes out, so do the invites to after-work drinks in a packed pub garden - Nothing beats a cold Bulmers, the sun beating down in a pub garden. But let’s be honest… summer parties should be more than just pints and fighting for a table in the sun.
If you’re planning a corporate summer party, a team get-together, or even a big group night out, here’s why you should swap the usual for something fun, interactive, and actually memorable.
1. The "Pub Garden Trap" – Why It’s Overrated
Sure, beer gardens are an easy option. But are they really the best for a summer celebration? Here’s why they might not be:
❌ They fill up fast – You’ll be crammed between other groups, fighting for space, vape smoke filling up the sky like Galatasaty away
❌ It’s just… drinking – Fun for an hour, but after that? Same old beer, same old hangover
❌ Zero entertainment – There’s nothing to bring people together besides awkward small talk with Colin from accounts
❌ Weather roulette – One drop of rain and the whole plan is effed.
The solution? Do something that actually gets people involved! But what could that be….?
2. Give Your Summer Party a Competitive Twist
If you want a summer event that gets everyone talking, add an interactive experience - A live game show is the perfect way to bring out everyone’s competitive streak, with buzzers, lights, spinning wheels, fast-paced challenges, and loads of laughter.
🎤 Why it works:
✅ It’s engaging – No one’s just standing around; everyone gets involved - Its a bloody game show ffs!
✅ It’s hilarious – Nothing beats watching your manager struggle to come up with an answer on the spot.
✅ It’s something new – Most people have never been in a game show before!!
At Show Time London, we run a fully interactive game show experience, it’s like stepping into a real TV game show, minus the cameras! Perfect for team socials, summer parties, and big group events.
3. Make It More Than Just Drinks
The best summer parties mix up the format. Think interactive entertainment, food, and something unexpected.
🍹 Cocktail-Making Classes – Fun, hands-on, and everyone gets a drink at the end but its not a game show.
🎸 Live Music or DJs – Sets the vibe for the night, but its not a game show
🎯 Team Challenges – Whether it’s a game show, an escape room, or a quiz, a little competition always works.
🍔 Street Food or BBQs – Skip the basic pub menu and go for variety… but wheres the game show!!
4. Plan Early or Miss Out
London summer event venues book up fast, especially the unique ones. If you want something different, get it locked in early.
Top tips for booking:
📅 Start looking in spring – The best venues go early.
📍 Think location – Make it easy for everyone to get there.
🎟️ Go for a package – Many places offer food + entertainment deals.
5. The Ultimate Summer Party Experience: A Live Game Show
If you want to ditch the predictable and try something that’ll have everyone talking long after the party, a live game show experience is the way to go.
🎤 Why it works:
✔ It’s social – Gets everyone involved, even the quieter ones.
✔ It’s competitive – Perfect for teams who love a challenge.
✔ It’s completely unique – You won’t find this at a standard work event.
At Show Time London, we bring the buzzers, the challenges, a gold suit and all the laughs and all you need to do is bring your team and chuck us the Wi-Fi code. Whether it’s a corporate summer party, staff social, or just a fun night out, we guarantee a one-of-a-kind experience.
📅 Book your summer party now at www.showtimelondon.co.uk
