Who's who from the pensions world at BW summer party - News

Barnett Waddingham's summer drinks party saw friends old and new from the pensions world enjoy an evening of cocktails and conversations.

Around 200 guests joined BW hosts for the party which was held at the Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant in central London on Wednesday, 12 June.

The evening started with guests greeted on arrival with cocktails and mocktails before being confronted with a stunning view of the city skyline. A roaming oyster shucker proved particularly popular with guests with a taste for fresh seafood, while others enjoyed cheeses, canapés and gelato.

For further entertainment, artists captured guests' likenesses in watercolour, providing keepsakes from the event, while a musical trio added to the ambience of the evening by giving a soulful twist to some timeless classics.

Our gallery of photographs from the evening shows just how much fun was had by all.

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A group of people mingles on a rooftop terrace, holding drinks and engaging in conversation. Balloons are visible in the background, with a city skyline and modern buildings beyond.
Champagne flutes are held on a tray, with some filled and sparkling. In the background, people engage in conversation, creating a social, festive atmosphere with soft lighting.
An oyster and caviar expert serves oysters from a bucket of ice to a guest at an outdoor event, surrounded by elegantly dressed attendees engaged in conversation.
A person in a pink shirt smiles as another holds up an illustrated portrait, taking a photo of it. They are indoors, surrounded by decorative lights and an easel.
A man in a beige vest hands an ice cream cone to another man with a beard, who is reaching out to receive it. Colorful balloons decorate the festive setting.
A man in a gray suit and colorful tie smiles while engaging in conversation with another person, surrounded by green foliage and a casual outdoor setting with other attendees in the background.
A painter, wearing pink suspenders, smiles while painting at an easel. Two women, laughing and holding drinks, watch in a stylish, brightly lit event space decorated with balloons.
A diverse group of individuals socialize at a rooftop event, engaging in conversation among colorful decorations and a city skyline backdrop, including prominent buildings like The Shard.
A group of professionals mingles on a rooftop, one man joyfully gesturing mid-conversation while holding a drink. The skyline features tall buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
Cheese and charcuterie platters display various meats like salami, prosciutto, and cheeses, including blue cheese and Brie, on wooden boards. Surrounding snacks include pickles and nuts on a white tablecloth.
A woman with short, blonde hair wearing glasses smiles while holding a printed illustration. She is seated at a table with art supplies, in a vibrant indoor setting.
A hand draws a colorful illustration of a smiling woman in a polka dot dress on textured paper, placed on a wooden table, with a cityscape background and a logo in the corner.
Pink macarons are displayed on a multi-tiered stand, topped with small pieces of pomegranate. Soft light enhances their glossy surface, set against a blurred background.
A tall glass skyscraper stands prominently against a twilight sky. Below, a busy street with cars and a red bus runs alongside modern buildings and historic architecture.
A large, clear balloon contains smaller pastel-colored balloons and displays the name "Barnett Waddingham." It is tied with a white ribbon, set against a bar backdrop filled with bottles.