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After Work Hangout - Garden at 120

After Work Hangout - Garden at 120

Fri, Jul 17, 5:30 PM
From The Pure Social Girls Group

After work plans, but make them a little more lovely ✨ Join us at **Garden at 120** for a girls-only Friday evening of unwinding, chatting and taking in the views over London. Come solo or bring a friend, meet some lovely women and ease into the weekend together 💛 Optional dinner afterwards for anyone who wants to keep the evening going. 📅 Friday, 17 July 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 🎟️ £2 registration Limited Spots available!

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[Shoreditch] After-Work Drinks Social (Invite Only)

[Shoreditch] After-Work Drinks Social (Invite Only)

Thu, Jul 16, 5:30 PM
From Rise IRL - After-Work Socials

**Say goodbye to superficial digital swiping and overcrowded, unorganised mixers. Welcome to a better way to meet people in London.** We’re bringing together a vetted room of like-minded young professionals, creatives, and singles for an intentional after-work drinks social in the heart of Shoreditch. No awkward icebreakers, no pressure—just an atmosphere designed for genuine, real-life connections. Because we manually balance the room to guarantee a high-quality, 50/50 experience, **this event operates via the Rise IRL curation system.** Entry is exclusive to confirmed guest-list holders for the evening. ### 🎟️ How to Get Invited: 1. **RSVP on Meetup** to save this event to your calendar. 1. **Enter the Pool:** Download the **[Rise IRL](https://riseirl.com)** app and create your profile. 1. **Receive Your Invite:** Our system curates the guest list to ensure great group dynamics. If you are selected for this Shoreditch mixer, your official entry pass and exact secret venue details will be issued directly to you inside the app. *Please note: To maintain a balanced room, entry is strictly limited to ticket holders inside the app. Create your profile early to clear the curation process!*

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Londoners After Work Drinks-then-Dance @Forge Bar, Bank 🥂💃

Londoners After Work Drinks-then-Dance @Forge Bar, Bank 🥂💃

Fri, Jul 17, 5:00 PM
From Londoner Circle | Languages | Cultures | Travel | Drinks
3.7

**Londoners,** global and local! This Friday we meet at **The Forge Bar** next to **Bank** station in London’s financial heart. We reserved **high-tables** for an eve of socializing with friends old and new. We provide **nametags** and start right after work, to give time for **conversations**, **drinks** and **introductions**. After 7.30 pm Forge also has salsa dance classes downstairs - if you wanna join, you can buy tickets from Dance School **NAME TAGS:** Help break the ice, start convos and remember names **SOLO?** Coming alone? We will introduce you! **FRIENDS?** Welcome to bring friends **LOCATION:** 1 min from the Tube **IG: LondonerCircle \| WA: 078 76 800100** Want to co-host? Send us a DM **Your Hosts Alex** and **Hank**

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[Canary Wharf] After-Work Drinks Social (Invite Only)

[Canary Wharf] After-Work Drinks Social (Invite Only)

Thu, Jul 16, 5:30 PM
From Rise IRL - After-Work Socials

**Say goodbye to superficial digital swiping and overcrowded, unorganised mixers. Welcome to a better way to meet people in London.** We’re bringing together a vetted room of like-minded young professionals, creatives, and singles for an intentional after-work drinks social in the heart of Canary Wharf. No awkward icebreakers, no pressure—just an atmosphere designed for genuine, real-life connections. Because we manually balance the room to guarantee a high-quality, 50/50 experience, **this event operates via the Rise IRL curation system.** Entry is exclusive to confirmed guest-list holders for the evening. ### 🎟️ How to Get Invited: 1. **RSVP on Meetup** to save this event to your calendar. 2. **Enter the Pool:** Download the **[Rise IRL](https://riseirl.com)** app and create your profile. 3. **Receive Your Invite:** Our system curates the guest list to ensure great group dynamics. If you are selected for this Canary Wharf mixer, your official entry pass and exact secret venue details will be issued directly to you inside the app. *Please note: To maintain a balanced room, entry is strictly limited to ticket holders inside the app. Create your profile early to clear the curation process!*

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Young LGBTQ+ Professionals Drinks

Young LGBTQ+ Professionals Drinks

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00 PM
From Young LGBTQ+ Professionals (7k+ members)
4.5

\*\* Please RSVP - this helps the venue plan ahead and ensure enough space is reserved for us \*\* Hey everyone! Are you a young professional in your 20s/30s looking to meet other LGBT young professionals? Then we hope to see you at the upcoming Tuesday drinks! Most people come to these drinks by themselves, and half of the people are first-timers, so these evenings are great to meet new people in London. We have tables reserved on the top floor (loft) of The Yard bar in Soho. Go into the Yard, turn left, and head upstairs. Just ask the bar for the tables reserved for the "Meetup". We usually have the tables opposite to the bar. Many have noticed that it can be difficult to meet up with the LGBT community once you leave university or come to a big new city such as London. For this reason we've decided to start organising drinks for young professionals, intended for those who love to have a drink with like-minded people after a busy day of work. Do spread the word, and bring friends, colleagues and family! Frequently Asked Questions: It's my first time and I'm coming alone, should I be nervous? No, you found the right event! Almost everyone joins these drinks alone and there are always a bunch of first timers. Just grab a drink and say hi to those around the reserved tables and you'll be absolutely fine :) I cannot make it at 7.00pm, can I come later? Yes, definitely! There will always be one of the organisers present from 7.00pm onwards, but most people just join whenever they can. There is no official 'start' so to say, and it usually stays busy till around 10pm-11pm. For first timers it can be easier to mingle if you come before 8pm, when it's not that busy yet. How often are the drinks and where are they held? We have drinks every two weeks from 7.00pm at The Yard Bar in Soho. Sometimes we organise other events such as big nights out, pub crawls and picnics. Just keep an eye on the Meetup page. Is there a dress code? Nope, not at all. Just wear whatever you want. Is there a cost? Only for whatever drinks you buy at the bar. That said, if you enjoy the Meetup, we would really welcome any cash donations to help cover our costs for running the events. However, you will never be directly asked for any money from any of our team. Are the Tuesday drinks for networking? No, the drinks are super casual, and not intended to find your new dream job. We have people from all different professional backgrounds, so it's always cool to hear what others are up to. I don't drink alcohol, can I come? Of course! Since it's on a Tuesday many take it easy, so you won't be an outlier. If you have any questions don't hesitate to pop any of our organisers a message. Looking forward to meeting you all! Xx The young LGBTQ+ professionals team Xx

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FRIDAY AFTER WORK: SUMMER EDITION

FRIDAY AFTER WORK: SUMMER EDITION

Fri, Jul 24, 5:00 PM
From Black Professional Londoners Events - Party, Network, Date
4.0

**Tickets:** [https://tickxts.com/e/gRYDusSv](https://tickxts.com/e/gRYDusSv) **THE KICKBACK PRESENTS** **FRIDAY AFTER WORK – SUMMER SOCIAL** Friday 24th July 2026 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm **Patch St Paul's** **58–60 Carter Lane, London EC4V 5EF** Friday After Work is designed for Black & Mixed Heritage professionals who want to end the week in good company. No forced networking. No awkward icebreakers. No nightclub chaos. Just a stylish venue, great music, quality conversations, and a room full of ambitious professionals, founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking to meet new people, catch up with friends, celebrate a win, or simply enjoy your Friday evening, this is your space to unwind. **WHY ATTEND** Friday After Work brings together Black & Mixed Heritage professionals from across London in an environment designed for genuine connection and community. On the night, expect: • A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere • Food and drinks available throughout the evening • Meaningful conversations and organic networking • Interactive games and activities • Great music and positive energy • A diverse room of professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives **MUSIC** Expect a soundtrack of: • R&B • Hip Hop • Afrobeats • Amapiano • Bashment • Soca • 90s & 2000s classics **DRESS CODE** Smart Casual / Casual Chic No hoods or tracksuits. **WHO IT'S FOR** Black & Mixed Heritage professionals, entrepreneurs, founders, creatives and those looking to expand their network authentically. **Ages 23+** **STAY CONNECTED** Follow The Kickback: @TheKickbackHQ Join our WhatsApp community for updates, announcements and priority access to future events. **PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE** Photography and videography will take place throughout the evening. Attendance constitutes consent for content to be used across The Kickback's marketing and promotional channels. Secure your ticket and join us. **For more information, visit:** [www.wearethekickback.com](http://www.wearethekickback.com/) 🎟️ Link to WhatsApp Community: [Join here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3afVSIpZLP1cQkRsdhMVc?mode=wwt) **Don’t miss the vibe. Please save the date and join us for an unforgettable evening!**

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