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10 of the Best Spotify Playlists for your next dinner party

Planning the perfect dinner party is an art form in itself. Getting the mood right is just as crucial as getting the food right. After all, the devil is in the detail they say! From the place settings, the welcome cocktail, vintage of wine being poured, down to the playlist which truly sets the vibe for the evening. We have rounded up 10 of the best Spotify playlists for your next dinner party.

October 22nd, 2021

 

Dinner Music: Dinner music that includes well known and new tracks.
Perfect For: Moving, and grooving, around the kitchen.
Highlights: Eastside by Halsey & Khalid, August by Taylor Swift, Love in the Dark by Adele

100 Greatest Dinner Party Songs: A mix of the old and the new to set the tone for the evening with friends.
Perfect For: Sing along songs.
Highlights: Harvest Moon by Neil Young, Landslide by Fleetwood Mac, All the Pretty Girls by KALEO

Dinner Romance: Slow Jams from recent and some oldie favourites.
Perfect For: Setting the mood, but don’t make it too obvious.
Highlights: Burning by Sam Smith, To Be With You by Mr. Big, Back For Good by Take That and I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston.

Owner’s Suite Collection: Old school classic rock songs from the heavy hitting artists.
Perfect For: Entertaining those 35 and older or after a few cocktails.
Highlights: Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix, Californiacation by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Moondance by Van Morrison and Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.

Dinner Party Essentials: A fun upbeat playlist perfect for a friends get together.
Perfect For: Head bobbing.
Highlights: Lose Somebody by Kygo, Promises by Sam Smith and Calvin Harris, Love On Top by Beyonce.

Cocktail Party Beach Music 2021: Cocktail lounge vibes, chillout party songs and pop and tropical house music.
Perfect For: Dancing the night away.
Highlights: Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran, Heat Waves by Glass Animals, Feels Like Summer by Samuel Jack and Roses by SAINt JHN & Imanbek.

Bottomless Brunch: Says to keep the glass full and let the hair down, and the playlist will cover the rest.
Perfect For: Impromptu dance sessions.
Highlights: Glamorous by Fergie, OUT OUT by Joel Corry, Jax Jones, Charli XCX & Saweetie, Cold Heart – PNAU Remix by Elton John, Dua Lipa & PNAU and Paper Planes by M.I.A.

Feel Good Dinner: An uplifting yet tasteful dinner playlist with a guaranteed feel good vibe.
Perfect For: Instant mood boosting.
Highlights: Safe by Bay Ledges, Why I Came to California by Dent May, Debbie by Your Smith, and Somebody Made For Me by Emitt Rhodes.

Indie Dinner Party: Chill dinner party music that can play in the background and isn’t too offensive.
Perfect For: Impressing your friends with your taste in music.
Highlights: Shake It Out by Florence + The Machine, Past Lives by BORNS, Friends (feat. Bon Iver) by Francis and the Lights, Dissolve Me by alt-J.

Pillow Talk: Need we say more? You made your date a nice dinner and the wine was flowing.
Perfect For: Date night and setting the mood.
Highlights: Redbone by Childish Gabino, Call Out My Name by The Weeknd, All The Time by Jeremih

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