Afterwork in Lyon : locations and tips for a successful company party !

Would you like to bring your staff together in a more informal setting? Have you thought about organizing an afterwork party ? Enjoy an evening of conviviality with your colleagues, strengthening ties and relieving pressure. Is your company based in Lyon? Teams Connect gives you invaluable advice on how to organize a company party in Lyon, as well as venue ideas for a successful event.

Afterwork : all about this company evening

Afterwork has become a must in a company to strengthen the team spirit within an organization. The goal is to offer your employees a friendly moment in a neutral setting (ideally), after a day of work. It can be organized in any season and for any occasion: for a special event such as Christmas, company party, starting pot, celebrate good results… or for no particular reason. An afterwork can take several forms : around an aperitif in a bar, a meal in a restaurant, a sports activity, a team building activity, or even a theme evening, for example. A company party is therefore ideal to break the routine after work and to strengthen the motivation of your team. In addition, it contributes significantly to well-being at work.

To organize a successful afterwork, here are some tips to apply :
Schedule the date in advance so that each participant can organize themselves according to their professional and personal constraints. Avoid periods of leave or close to important dates (deadline of a project, holidays…) to guarantee maximum participation. It is also advisable to avoid choosing a date at the beginning of the week. Thursday seems to be a good compromise, because close to the weekend. Also include a registration system to know who will be present for better organization of the company party. Communicate enough to inform all your employees: internal emails, posters in the common room, announcement in team meeting… Set a budget in advance to organize an afterwork. The costs can quickly rise: food and drinks, location rental, activity… It is important to remember that the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited in your premises.

After the event, don’t hesitate to ask your team for feedback on future releases.

Afterwork in Lyon : zoom on the perfect neighborhoods and places for this type of event

Your company is based in Lyon or on the outskirts of Lyon? What better than to organize an afterwork in the «capital of the Gauls» and find a place adapted to your needs and satisfy your collaborators.
The location of a company party is essential to its success. Several possibilities are offered: organize it within your premises or change the setting and choose an outdoor location. In the latter case, the location selected should be easily accessible or close to the workplace.

Need help organizing an afterwork in Lyon ? Teams Connect takes you through different districts in Lyon and essential ideas for a business evening with small onions.

Organize a company party in La Croix Rousse

La Croix Rousse is a historic district of Lyon, recognized as the capital of silk. Nestled on a column, it offers a remarkable panorama over the roofs of the city. This district is appreciated for its village spirit.

Team Connect advises you a friendly place like the cross-roussian district, for an afterwork without pressure with a festive atmosphere. Discover the tapas restaurant La bonne gâche which offers several activities such as billiards, table football, darts or karaoke.

Meet at La Confluence for a casual afterwork

Originally an industrial district, La Confluence has been transformed in recent years to a futuristic look. Become a place of life highly appreciated by the Lyonnais where it is good to live, the neighborhood is ideal for going out, walking or even to cultivate.

There is no doubt that your employees will enjoy going to afterwork here. For a corporate evening at La Confluence, the Gourmet Bar, located on the top floor of the Novotel Lyon Confluence, will be your HQ. Discover this exceptional place with its terrace and panoramic view of the Saône and the hill of Fourvière which offers unique services for an unforgettable company evening: live concert, thematic animations, relaxed atmosphere, buffet with regional specialties…

Le Vieux-Lyon for your classy and friendly business evening

Old Lyon is a district steeped in history with its charming streets and famous traboules. Discover a place in the heart of this district: Food Traboule, ideal to organize your afterwork in Lyon. You can enjoy a dining room, a meeting room or a table of hosts to share in the gallery or a terrace. The facilities are of quality and the atmosphere will be classy and festive.
Note: it is possible to privatize the establishment for an event involving between 150 and 300 people.

High-end afterwork at Fourvière

And if you take the height for your afterwork in Lyon? Then head to the mythical hill of Fourvière, the green lung of Lyon, rich in cultural and religious heritage.

Discover the establishment Têtedoie that welcomes you in the greatest of comforts by putting at your disposal fully equipped meeting rooms and high-end catering services (1-star gourmet restaurant and Têtedoie bistro provide service for your business meals).

An afterwork in the heart of Lyon: rendezvous on a peninsula !

Have you thought about the peninsula? In the heart of Lyon, between the Rhone and Saône rivers, where it is pleasant to stroll through the streets, on the squares and see the emblematic monuments of the city (Place Bellecour, Place des Jacobins, L’Hôtel de Ville, Place des Terreaux…)

You want to organize an afterwork in an elegant, cultural and friendly place ? The Opéra de Lyon opens its doors. Several rooms are available for rent to organize your company party in a place full of history.

In the heart of the city, discover also the Grand Hôtel Dieu, recently renovated, to give a prestigious and sophisticated look to your seminar or afterwork. Conferenceroom, convention and reception area… everything is designed to welcome your employees in the best conditions! For a guaranteed moment of conviviality during your business evening, consider the Officine, a cocktail bar with jazz atmosphere and dim lights.

A corporate evening in the vibrant La Part-Dieu neighbourhood

Business district of Lyon, La Part Dieu is a strategic place: train station, shopping center, cultural and sports infrastructures… You want to plan your company party at La Part-Dieu?
What’s better than an institution in the Lyon region for a quality afterwork? Share an aperitif in a relaxed atmosphere at Ninkasi Part-Dieu. Discover the program of this establishment: beer tasting, blindtest…

Teams Connect at your side to liven up your Lyon afterworks

To liven up your company party, Team Connect suggests ideas for activities to be carried out with your employees to create a unique and unifying moment :
Customizable quiz : interactive and engaging animation, discover quizzes à la carte (cinema, music, sport…) or according to your own themes (company history, values…).
Puzzle wall : playful and original, accessible to all, this activity offers 41 puzzles. Cooperation, listening and communication are the keys to success.
Magic and mentalism : offer a live magic show to your team for an unforgettable moment. An interactive experience for a good team cohesion !

You can also organize teams building before your aflterwork. Some examples :
Urban rally in Lyon : an activity that allows you to discover the city and strengthen ties between colleagues. An award presentation with projections of photos taken during the event can be arranged, followed by a cocktail.
Mont blanc : this type of Teams Connect can be organized in the seminar place that you have rented if the place lends itself to it (2m2 per person), it is a cohesive activity that can easily be complemented by a cocktail.

Teams Connect supports you in the organization of a team building or to enhance your afterwork to strengthen the team spirit among your employees.