It's Christmas.....but don't let that stop you!

It's true, Christmas is well and truly on it's way, and here at Bistro Live we're about to begin our Christmas Party season!

But that doesn't mean your hen night has to suffer - we're still taking hen night bookings and we're here to ensure you have a fantastic night! We can even decorate your table with hen decorations to make sure everyone knows that you're definitely NOT a Christmas party! (charges apply)

With over 20,000 people booked in for their Christmas parties we're in for a fantastic few weeks of partying - the perfect atmosphere in which to celebrate your last night as a single girl!

And the good news is, after taking in calls for the Christmas balances over the last two weeks a lot of parties have released some of the places they were holding, so we now have some new availability for Fridays & Saturdays in November & December!

So if you're looking for the perfect venue for your hen night in Leicester, Nottingham or Milton Keynes check out www.bistrolive.com to see what's on!

Leah xx

Planning An Autumn Hen Night in Leicester, Nottingham or Milton Keynes?

It's official- autumn is well and truly here! The leaves are falling from the trees, it's getting dark early and the nights are getting colder...

So when you plan your hen night, you're going to want to choose a venue that has everything all under one roof.

Imagine having to troup around from bar, to restaurant, to more bars and then clubs- heels will be hurting, people will get lost, there will be disagreements about where to go next and there is a strong possibility it will not only be cold, but also pouring down with rain!

You don't want to do that!

So choose a venue such as Bistro Live, where you can spend the whole night drinking, dancing, eating and enjoying some fabulous entertainment- all under one roof!

Check out www.bistrolive.com to find out more about the fabulous hen packages and to see What's On at our venues in Leicester, Nottingham and Milton Keynes!

Fantastic hen weekends in Milton Keynes!

I've just had some great feedback from a group of hens who took advantage of package three (click here for more info) at our Milton Keynes venue last weekend!

We've recently started using a fabulous new spa company called Headonist, which is just around the corner from Bistro Live, both of our partner hotels and all of the shopping attractions in Milton Keynes!

This weekends ladies enjoyed a fabulous morning of retail therapy, checked into their hotel at 2.00pm (where they received a glass of sparkling champagne on arrival) then made their way to the spa where they were pampered by the lovely ladies at Headonist.

Every guest chose one treatment from each list.....

List A:
Sienna X full body spray tan
Dermalogica microzone facial
Jessica prescription manicure
Jessica prescription pedicure
Back, neck & shoulder massage

List B:
Jessica nail file & polish
Jessica toenail file & polish
Eyelash tint
Eyebrow tint
Eyebrow shape
Eyebrow wax
Underarm wax
Bikini wax

Then, after they were pampered and looking fabulous, they put on their party outfits and joined us for a fantastic three course meal, two performances from an amazing live band and then danced until the early hours of the morning!

Click here to book your hen night with us!

Leah xx

Hen Nights at Bistro Live this weekend!

It's the weekend at last, so let the hen nights commence; we've got an amazing weekend coming up with loads of hens celebrating at all three venues!

We have lots of lovely ladies on Package One (the night out at Bistro Live, including a mouthwatering meal, fantastic entertainment and a delicious cocktail on arrival) a handful of hens on Package Two (add one night's stay at a fabulous hotel) but most of this weekends groups have gone for Packages Three & Four (add two relaxing beauty treatments and another night's stay!).

Check the blog on Monday for some feedback from the hens!

If you want to make a whole weekend of your Hen Night, Package four is the perfect mix of relaxing, pampering, entertainment and dancing!
Package four includes:
Friday & Saturday night at one of our partner hotels including breakfast
Saturday night at Bistro Live (including 3 course meal, entertainment & cocktail on arrival)
A morning/ afternoon of relaxing beauty treatments

Check out the website for more information on all of the packages.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Leah xx

Delicious hen night drinks!

No matter what kind of hen night you're planning, whether it's a wild night out in the bars and clubs, a sophisticated lunch at home, a picnic or even a meal out, you're going to need something delicious to drink that everyone in your party will enjoy!

An all time fruity favourite, which everyone in your party will love is Sex on the Beach, which is deliciously refreshing when you're dancing the night away or on a summers day! Here's how to make it....

For a 1 litre jug, you will need....

2 shots of vodka
2 shots of peach schnapps
1 shot of fresh lime
450ml orange juice
450ml cranberry juice
Lots of ice!

Build all the ingredients over ice, and stir!
Serve in some colourful glasses with some chunks of juicy orange to garnish- yum!


This is the preferred drink for all of the hens at Bistro Live, check out the full drinks menu on the website, which includes some more delicious cocktails!


Keep an eye on the blog for some more delicious hen night cocktail recipes!

Leah xx

Things to leave behind....

Certain things just won't fit in on your hen night.....

- Your fiancee!! (of course!)
- Wedding worries; forget about the caterers, flowers and the dress for the night, you're there to have fun so let your hair down!
- Your inhibitions; you never know what your bridesmaids have planned for you!
- The local gossip; because who knows what you'll be getting up to!

Things to take for a perfect Hen Night!

Don't forget to take the following things with you, to add an extra something to the Hen Night....

- A lovely notebook to fill with messages for the bride
- Disposable cameras to catch the action
- A veil and 'L' plates for the bride
- Lip gloss and handbags!
- Plasters (you'll need them after dancing the night away!)
- Tissues (there may be some tears!)

Check out www.bistrolive.com for more fab hen night ideas in Leicester, Nottingham & Milton Keynes!

Another Happy Bride-to-be!










Good Morning!

I've just got into work and found this lovely email in my inbox:
"Hi Leah,

May I take this opportunity to thank you and your colleagues for providing such a wonderful evening for my hen night. I had such an amazing time and wouldn't have changed it for the world! All of the staff were brilliant and made me feel so special, particularly Dan who went out of his way to ensure our enjoyment in the most professional manner.

Once again, may I personally thank yourself and Wendie for all your help throughout the organisational process of my weekend

Kind Regards,

Dawn"

Dawn has recently had her Hen Night at Bistro Live Milton Keynes, on Hen Package 3. This includes 1 night's stay at the hotel in Milton Keynes, 2 amazing beauty treatments and of course the night out at Bistro Live!

Check out bistrolive.com if you're looking for a fantastic weekend for your hen night!

Leah xx

So, where to start?

Whether you are planning your own hen night or you are planning it for somebody else, there are so many different things to consider, so you're going to need a checklist to make sure that nothing is forgotten!

Hen Checklist

- Make a list of people to invite

- Decide on what type of activity would be best for all of the guests- bear in mind that there will be different age groups and tastes!

- Select a location that is easily accessible for the whole party, and if people have to travel try and find somewhere that offers a hotel package

- Make enquiries and provisional bookings

- Create and send out invites- if a deposit is required, make sure you collect this with the RSVP and put a clear deadline on the invites.

- Give out your contact details so that you can answer any queries about directions, accommodation, etc

- Make sure that everyone knows exactly how much it will cost, and let them know how and when payment should be made.

- Prebook everything where possible, especially if there is a large number in your party! If you can, find a pre-pay venue so there is no worries about money on the night.-

- Make sure that everyone knows exactly where you're meeting

- Give out your mobile number to all guests in case of any last minute queries

- Arrange transport beforehand to avoid hassle on the night!

Welcome to the Hen Night's blog!


Hello!
Welcome to the very first Bistro Live Hen Nights blog post! Follow the blog for regular Hen Night stories, tips and even special offers for Hen Night packages at our venues in Leicester, Nottingham & Milton Keynes!
If you have any questions about your Hen Night plans, then please do not hesitate to ask!
Look out for the next post!
Leah xx