Afterwork drinks and corporate parties at Docks Village, La Joliette
On the ground floor of the former La Joliette docks, Docks Village brings together shops, restaurants and inner courtyards in the middle of the Euroméditerranée business district. Several of its establishments can be hired privately for afterwork drinks and corporate parties, a stone’s throw from the offices.
In brief
Docks Village, in the former La Joliette docks (2nd arrondissement of Marseille), brings together restaurants and private-hire venues around inner courtyards, such as Le Mx or La Place des Canailles, often offered by agencies for afterwork drinks and parties of 120 to 200 people. A turnkey evening there costs, as elsewhere in Marseille, €65 to €130 per person. ADJM Événementiel organises the DJ, bar, photography and entertainment.
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Right by the offices
For Euroméditerranée companies, the afterwork is a short walk away when people leave work.
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Port heritage
The stone, volumes and courtyards of the former docks bring character with no set to build.
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Several atmospheres
Restaurant, bar, inner courtyard: choose according to your numbers and format.
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Well served by transport
Metro, tram and Saint-Charles station nearby, handy for colleagues coming from elsewhere.
The venue at a glance
- Location
- Place de la Joliette, 2nd arrondissement, Euroméditerranée district
- Building
- 19th-century docks converted into offices and shops
- Spaces
- Inner courtyards, restaurants and bars available for private hire
- Venues mentioned in agency quotes
- Le Mx (built around anise, 2 inner courtyards), La Place des Canailles
- Access
- Metro line 2 and tram, Joliette stop; Saint-Charles station nearby
Why organise afterwork drinks in La Joliette?
La Joliette and Euroméditerranée are home to many company headquarters and offices. For afterwork drinks, the golden rule is proximity: less than 10 minutes’ walk from the offices, and attendance climbs. Docks Village meets that need, with establishments used to groups and inner courtyards that make a change from a simple bar.
In the agency proposals received by a Marseille company for a back-to-work party, two Docks Village venues kept coming up: Le Mx, a venue built around anise with two inner courtyards, offered for 120 people, and La Place des Canailles, on Place de la Joliette, offered as a private afterwork with cocktails, open bar, DJ and photographer.
The place also has a history. The La Joliette docks were built in the 19th century to store goods from the port, before being converted into offices and shops when the district was regenerated. The stone volumes and inner courtyards give an event character without the need for much decoration.
Afterwork drinks or a party: which format to choose?
| Criterion | Afterwork drinks | Corporate party |
|---|---|---|
| Times | 6pm to 9pm | 7pm to midnight or later |
| Food | Sharing boards, tapas, finger food | Full cocktail reception with food or a meal |
| Music | Background DJ, moderate volume | DJ and dance floor |
| Entertainment | Quiz, photo booth, cocktail bar | Show, activities, awards ceremony |
| Indicative budget | Lower, short format | €65 to €130 per person |
How to make afterwork drinks in a courtyard a success?
- Plan for the weather: a courtyard is perfect from May to September, but you need a covered fallback or gazebos in case of rain.
- Get the bar right: at afterwork drinks, waiting at the bar is the number one source of dissatisfaction. Allow one bartender per 50 people.
- Keep the sound under control: courtyards echo and homes are never far away. A background DJ who builds up gradually is better than a wall of sound.
- Give people a reason to stay: a music quiz at 7.30pm or a cocktail workshop keeps those who would have left after the first drink.
What we bring to Docks Village
Depending on the establishment you choose, we complete what the venue provides: a DJ and sound system, a cocktail bar with a menu in your colours (the 100 Cocktail Pack costs €900, ingredients included), a photo booth with a PicShot gallery and coordination of the evening.
Prices: docks village, la joliette
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DJ Ambiance
from €399
5 hours of mixing, 2 speakers (up to 150 people), 1 microphone, 1 lighting stand.
By AlloDJMarseille
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100 Cocktail Pack
from €900
One bartender, ingredients, equipment and ice included, 3 cocktails of your choice, with or without alcohol.
By AlloBarmanMarseille
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Photo Booth + PicShot
from €490
Each guest finds their photos by scanning a QR code and taking a selfie, with no app to install.
By AlloPhotoMarseille
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Cocktail bar and bartenders
A cocktail menu in your colours, served by professional bartenders, from €450.
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DJ and music entertainment
More than 40 professional DJs, from the welcome drinks to the dance floor, from €299.
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Photo booth and PicShot
A photo booth with your logo, unlimited prints and a selfie gallery with PicShot, from €349.
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For which events
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Event
Corporate afterwork drinks
Three hours after the office, a bar, music and a game: the easiest event to get right.
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Corporate party
From cocktails to the dance floor, a party that brings your teams together, at €65 to €130 per person.
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Cocktail reception with food
Caterer, bar, furniture and music: a reception where people mingle, eat well and talk.
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Entertainment to add
Where to hold it
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Marseille
Our city: business districts, reception venues, seafront and bay, with no travel costs.
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Palais de la Bourse
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Mucem
A museum facing the sea, from a 25-person meeting to a 400-guest terrace party.
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Our advice to go further
Your questions
Which venues can you hire privately at Docks Village, La Joliette?
Several Docks Village restaurants and bars can be hired privately, such as Le Mx and its two inner courtyards, or La Place des Canailles. Capacities and conditions should be checked directly with each establishment.
How much do corporate afterwork drinks cost in Marseille?
It depends on the venue, the food and the entertainment. For a complete evening, budgets observed in Marseille range from €65 to €130 per person; shorter afterwork drinks generally come in below that.
How do you get to Docks Village?
Docks Village is on Place de la Joliette, served by metro line 2 and the tram (Joliette stop). Saint-Charles station is a few stops away.
How many bartenders for afterwork drinks?
Allow one bartender per 50 people to avoid waiting. A bartender from our AlloBarmanMarseille community costs €450, cocktail menu included.
Let’s talk about your next event
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