| BOTTLEBANK | After the drinks party, those getting smashed may be here |
| DOTHEHONOURS | Open the drinks party for most of them mentioned in Dispatches (2,3,7) |
| BRIDAL | ____ party, those who accompany the groom's partner to a wedding (6) |
| STOPPAGE | Kitty's raising young boy employed by a wedding party - those in the union sanctioned it (8) |
| LIBRARY | On the shelf, Emma may be here? (7) |
| THERMOS | Squiffy mother's drinks may be here |
| SPAR | Cross Swords with those characters from drinks party (4) |
| DEADMEN | Empty bottles after drinks party (4,3) |
| RENDERED | Needed R&R after getting smashed and plastered |
| PINATA | One getting smashed at a party? |
| BREAKAGE | Period after holiday, showing result of getting smashed (8) |
| GOINGFORBROKE | Risking everything getting word from auctioneer in favour of getting smashed (5,3,5) |
| ALEXIS | After the drink, figure on going back with her (6) |
| BRANDYSNAP | Speak sharply after the drink to get a sweet (6,4) |
| SCOTCHEGG | After the drink, urge to have a snack (6,3) |
| HOSPITAL | Pal is hot, ill -- doctor may be here (8) |
| BASRA | ... as Arabs may be, here? (5) |
| ONTHESHELF | Single focus of drunken egotist may be here (2,3,5) |
| UNDERONESHAT | Locks may be here, as information is kept secret |
| TEACADDY | Two supporters for golfer, say: Earl Grey may be here |
