Early after party

I took part in a company party with 1400 attendees. I had a good time and the food was good. But it got nicer when I joined a few colleagues for one more drink at the beer garden of the hotel across the street. You could actually hear the person you are talking/listening to. Also the weather was good for sitting outside. We didn't stay too late since some of us, including me were having a morning shift the following day.