A Pub Themed Party

I'm very happy to say that I've joined creative forces with Sharon Elikan Dizenhuz, a veritable genius of theme ideas and implementation strategies. If you need someone to help you kick-start your event, then give her a call. I add the visual details, and before you know it, a fabulous party is on the way!

This was one of her first ideas Sharon proffered. I think a pub themed party is so great for the difficult category of "manly" events. A pub is the quintessential friendly atmosphere that encourages gathering, singing and general merriment. If your man loves sports, you can easily move the focus to game colors, or even a golf bend with more of a "old boys" club atmosphere.

Having been to a pub or two in England, Ireland and Wales, I felt quite qualified to take this project on. Based on Sharon's first set of lists, I created a concept for an invitation and logo that would get the mood set for the event. The one I show in this collage is great for a couple (did you get Stud and Nag Pub reference?), but I also have another focusing on the man of the hour (the Cocky Lad Pub).

Taking it further: Do you have a wood bar in your house that sets the tone? What about renting out your local pub for the party? How about finding a piano player to get the pub songs going? Or better yet, ask some of your friends who can play instruments to bring them and play. Don't forget to send out a song list and print copies of the words. That will get everyone singing along!

Here is a quick collage of images to get your creative juices flowing. I have more inspirational images on my Pinterest board here. Don't miss the party food menu ideas and a great playlist Sharon pulled together after the photos. You'll have your pub party atmosphere in no time, mate!

FOOD SUGGESTIONS FOR A PUB THEMED PARTY

Main Fare/Pub Grub

Scotch Eggs

Mini Welsh Rarebit Toasts

Traditional English Roast Beef Crostinis

Shepherds Pie in individual ramekins

Bangers and Mash

Sausage rolls with mustard sauce

Fish & Chips, smashed peas, vinegar

Dullhallow Cheese Souffle

Beef Pasties

Desserts

Bread and Butter Pudding with Whiskey Crème Anglaise

Tradional English Bakewell Tart

Chocolate Pudding

Fruit Trifle

Drinks

Harp, Guinness & a good Irish whiskey

Suggested Song List for a Pub Themed Party
 

Try a Little Tenderness, The Commitments

Hard Days Night, The Beatles

Danny Boy, The Irish Tenors Trio

Free Me, Joss Stone

The Auld Triangle, Glen Hansard/Damien Rice

Deep into the Ground, Billy Elliot Soundtrack

The Pub with No Beer, Finbar O’Shay

Everyday I write the book, Elvis Costello

Down by the Water, The Decemberists

The Last English Rose, All the King’s Men

When Irish Eyes are Smiling,  Murdo McRae

Lola, The Kinks

Back on the Chain Gang, The Pretenders

Go with Happiness, The Swell Season

Henry the VIII, I Am, Herman’s Hermits

London Calling, The Clash

Wild Thing, The Troggs

Drowsy Maggie, Pub Crawlers

Come Dancing, The Kinks

Ob-ba-di, Oh-bla-da, The Beatles

Show Me, The Pretenders

Allison, Elvis Costello

Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan

It ain’t me, Babe, Bob Dylan

Cruel to be Kind, Nick Lowe

Blowin in the Wind, Peter, Paul & Mary

Danny Boy, Willie Nelson

Dirty Old Town, The Pogues

Galway Girl, Mundy

Sweet Jane, The Velvet Underground

I Wanna be Sedated, The Ramones

I’m Not your Stepping Stone, The Sex Pistols

Should I Stay or Should I Go, The Clash

Sunday Bloody Sunday, U2

I Confess, The English Beat

Blister in the Sun, The Violent Femmes