Best location for group happy hours on Spirit

[penguinscott]

My Meet and Mingle group is looking for a great place to have 5pm happy hours onboard our transatlantic cruise next month. Our needs:

 

A nice social location free from cigarette smoke.

A place good for conversing with a group where we don't have to compete with loud music, singers or musicians.

Comfortable seating for as many as 20 of us.

Convenient location, not hidden.

 

There are concerns about the smoke in Marharini's. I think that leaves the pub and Champagne Charlie's. Any suggestions from the peanut gallery? :)

 

Thank you so much!

[Bostoncruiser35]

The Pub right to the left of the reservation desk. I think it meets all of your requirements. Nice atmosphere and no smoke or loud music to contend with. Also if having your meet and greet early in the cruise it is easy to find.

[Seanote]

Henry’s pub is a good option if it is empty. However, the pub is small and a group of 20 can fill it right up. If there are others already gathered there or if there is trivia or a musician playing, the pub will be too small and loud. This is the same for Champagne Charlies.

I would recommend trying the Galaxy of the Stars. Even if something is happening there, you could still find a corner for 20 people—the place is very large. Weather permitting, you might also try Raffle’s Terrace on the aft—there is plenty of space here too.

[roger001]

I second the Galaxy of Stars. It's the same as the Spinaker lounge on some of the other ships.

[negn]

Agree with Roger. Champagne Charlies is also small for 20. Plus with music it is hard to get up and mingle