Here's how to organize your staff drinks in Amsterdam
Iedereen kent dat gevoel wel: je rondt een groot project af en het enige wat je wilt, is vieren dat het gelukt is. Mét bubbels. Misschien wil je je team bedanken na een drukke periode, of vieren dat jullie samen targets hebben gehaald. Of zoek je stiekem gewoon een goed excuus voor een gezellige borrel? Wat je reden ook is, februari en maart zijn perfecte momenten voor een personeelsborrel in Amsterdam: even stilstaan bij wat er al is neergezet en samen vooruitkijken naar de rest van 2026.
Organizing staff party Amsterdam: why is it important?
We spend a third of our lives at work, which amounts to about 90,000 hours. That's a lot of nine-to-five days. Or longer. During this time, we may feel exhausted or wonder if this is all there is to it. As an employer, team lead or HR manager, you can positively influence these feelings by hosting regular fun team drinks.
Informal meetings are ideal for relaxing and strengthening bonds within the team. Employees who feel connected to their colleagues and the company often remain loyal over the long term. An informal get-together in Amsterdam can help build a strong company culture, where team members are more willing to go through fire and water for each other as well as for the business.
See also: Organizing team building activities yourself
Zeker nu veel teams hybride werken, zijn informele momenten waarop iedereen elkaar weer live ziet belangrijker dan ooit. Een borrel of diner zorgt voor gesprekken die je niet voert via Teams of Slack, maar die wél het verschil maken in samenwerking.
What kind of team meetings can you actually organize at KW9 Amsterdam?
At KW9 Amsterdam, we specialize in hosting intimate team meetings. Ideal for events up to 20 people, we offer the perfect setting for both team dinners and closing drinks. Explore some of the possibilities below:
Celebrating holidays with your team
Vier speciale gelegenheden samen met je collega's bij KW9. Dit geeft medewerkers iets om naar uit te kijken. Denk in februari en maart aan een informele kick-off van het nieuwe kwartaal, een teamdiner na het afronden van Q1 of een Paasborrel als eerste moment richting het voorjaar.
Anniversary celebrations
Celebrate your employees' hard work with a special gathering for those who have been with the company for a while. Highlight their most important contributions to the company with a team dinner or afternoon drinks. Make it extra special with a speech or a fun video of all the colleagues saying something nice. Find out why KW9 Amsterdam is the perfect staff party venue here.
Product launches
Every new product launch is a milestone. Celebrate with your team, regardless of the outcome, by hosting a small dinner or relaxed get-together in Amsterdam. Reflect on the entire process that led to the launch and give a shout-out to everyone who contributed.
Celebrating milestones
Milestones should be celebrated. Meeting a sales target, meeting a quota or achieving a KPI - these are all milestones worth celebrating together. This is the ideal way to pause together - while enjoying a drink - with employees, associates and customers, to look back and especially to look ahead. Read also: Quarterly meeting: how to get the most out of your day!
Year end
Pushing through an entire year is an accomplishment in itself. End the year nicely with a small team dinner or informal get-together. This is the time to look back on all that went well this year and to look ahead to what the next year can bring. Find out here how to choose the ideal remote location in Amsterdam-Centrum.
Organizing staff party in Amsterdam: how to go about it?
Step 1: Determine the purpose of your staff party
Why are you organizing a meeting? Maybe because your team landed that big deal or the company is celebrating its fifth anniversary? Or maybe the new fiscal year starts with a social get-together? The reason for your team meeting determines much of the content. Do you want to learn something or inspire? Then speakers and workshops might be for you. Read more about KW9 Amsterdam as a workshop venue here. Or do you just want to spend time and catch up? Then dinner or drinks is an excellent idea.
Also read: How to organize one heath day for your team?
Step 2: What should the staff party cost?
Before plans get too big, it's helpful to know what you have to spend. A team outing with a boat ride and barbecue can quickly add up if you have a large group. A clear budget will help you make choices in entertainment, location and food. Consider an informal get-together or small-scale dinner at KW9 instead of an expensive club rental. Check out all our spaces available for staff parties in Amsterdam here.
Step 3: Pick a date for your staff party in Amsterdam
Is your budget in place? Great, then it's time to set a date. Choosing a date for your staff party depends not only on the availability of your venue but also on your team. Make sure this date falls outside school vacations and that there are no other major corporate events scheduled.Tools like Date Picker can help you find a date that works for everyone.
Step 4: Send your invitations
Let everyone know that a dinner or drinks party is coming up. Use all available means: hang posters, send emails, post messages on your organizational platform and even use old-fashioned bulletin boards. That way you are guaranteed to reach everyone in the company.
Step 5: Arrange
Now it gets fun: time to fill it all in. If you have dinner or drinks in mind, it's time to check out KW9 Amsterdam's catering options. A team drink without delicious appetizers is less fun, so don't skip this one. At KW9 Amsterdam, we have a wide range of catering options, ranging from a simple croissant to a deluxe lunch. For a full list of our catering options for your staff party, please visit our pricing page.
Do not forget the technical side: good lighting and sound are important for the atmosphere and any presentations or speeches. Our canal house has a variety of audiovisual equipment. Please contact us for specific details and pricing.
BONUS TIP: Amsterdam is beautiful, but can be tricky in terms of parking. Consider transportation options such as public transportation or Uber events that will bring your guests safely to our venue. This also increases participation. KW9 is very easily accessible by the way, our canal house is only a 4-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.
Need help planning your team dinner or get-together?
Plan je een personeelsfeest zoals een borrel en kun je wel wat hulp gebruiken? Bij KW9 nemen we de organisatie graag uit handen. Van de catering tot de aankleding, wij zorgen dat alles perfect is geregeld. Wil je in februari of maart een teamdiner of borrel organiseren? Deze maanden zijn populair voor kleinschalige bijeenkomsten. Neem direct contact met ons op.
