About us
Looking for fun and interesting things to do in Bristol? Here is the kind of thing you can expect: pub quizzes, live music, comedy nights, wine tasting, brunches and Sunday roasts, kayaking and paddleboarding, murder mystery nights, board game cafes, pub crawls, scenic walks, coffee meetups and craft workshops.
Socialise is a social club for meeting new people and making friends. Since 2023 we have grown to 3,500+ members with a 4.8-star rating, running hosted events every week. What members mention most: welcoming hosts, meeting new people, and feeling safe.
What We Run Every Week...
Join the group and you get access to all of our activity strands:
- Outdoors and water sports: walking groups around Ashton Court, Harbourside strolls, summer BBQs, plus kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding on the harbour.
- Games and social mixers: murder mystery nights, pub quizzes, speed friending, board game cafe nights, and retro sports days.
- Nightlife and pub meetups: weekend pub crawls, craft beer nights, live music, and comedy across Stokes Croft, Southville and the city centre.
- Sober socials and cafe culture: coffee meetups, pottery and craft workshops, book clubs, and independent cinema trips.
- Food and drink: brunch meetups, Sunday roasts, wine tasting, and local food market tours.
- Safe and inclusive spaces: LGBTQ+ socials and women-only friend-making groups.
…Coming to Your First Meetup Alone?
Most of our members come to their first event on their own. You will not be left scanning the room for a group of strangers. Every Socialise gathering has a named host who meets you at the door, introduces you around, and makes sure you are not standing on your own.
Group Guidelines and Safety
- Strictly platonic: a space to make genuine friends, not a dating app or a singles night.
- No advertising: please do not advertise services or items within the groups, including charity and housing.
- Member privacy: please do not message other members online unless you have met them at an event in person first.
- No drama: be yourself. Zero tolerance for harassment, drama or disrespect.
- Media consent: we take photos and video at events for social media. Tell your host on arrival if you would rather not appear in them.
How to Join Socialise Bristol
Browse the upcoming events, RSVP to anything that appeals, and turn up. That is it.
We run a mix of free community socials and ticketed events, which is what lets us keep hosting at this standard across Bristol.
Community info: https://www.socialise.events
Come find your people.
Upcoming events
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Bristol Speed Friending: No small talk! 🎲
kingstreet brew house, kingstreet, bristol, GBpay here - thanks! - https://www.socialise.events/e/8092223
Let's face it, making friends as an adult is tough. We're all in the same boat! Bristol's original social networking group has your back.
Join us for a relaxed evening of fun ice breakers and challenges to get to know each other. All ages welcome and respectful vibes only.How it works:Five stations, twenty minutes each. When the bell rings, you rotate and meet a new group. By the end of the evening, you've had a chance to get to know everyone and there's time to chat with anyone you enjoyed talking to earlier.Coming solo? 95% of people do, so you're in good company!Stop scrolling and start socialising. We can't wait to meet you.B
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Sports Day: Back to School! 🏃♀️
Clifton Downs, Cafe Retreat, Durdham Down, Stoke Rd, Bristol BS9 1FG, Bristol, GBpay here - thanks! - https://www.socialise.events/e/4939564
Dust off your trainers, dig out your old PE kit, and get ready for the ultimate summer throwdown!
Remember when the highlight of your year was running with a wooden spoon, trying not to drop a medium-sized egg? We’re bringing all of that nostalgic, low-stakes glory right back to Bristol. Whether you’re here to win a gold star or just fancy a proper laugh and a chat in the sunshine, there’s a spot on the starting line for you.
🏆 The Main Events
We’ve expanded the roster! We’ve got a stellar line-up of retro classics, playground favourites, and casual games ready to go:
🥚 The Egg & Spoon Classic: Speed vs. stability. Crucial life choices.
👟 3-Legged Race: True friendship is being physically tied to someone else's ankle.
🌾 Sack Race: Hop your way to absolute, uncoordinated glory.
💪 Tug of War: The ultimate test of teamwork, grit, and mud-avoidance.
🚜 The Great Bristol Welly Toss: A nod to our West Country roots. Who can hurl a Wellington boot the furthest? (Technique over brute strength, trust us).
🛒 Human Wheelbarrow Race: Grab a partner’s ankles and hope they don't steer you directly into a daisy patch.
⭕ Hula Hoop Relay: A fast-paced, wiggly test of coordination as we pass the hoop down the line without letting go of hands.
🔴 Red Rover / Retro Tag: Safe, nostalgic playground fun to get the heart rate up.
🏐 Volleyball & Lawn Games: For those who want to keep things breezy, casual, and social.11 attendees
Weston Walks Club: Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge Car Park, The Cliffs, Cheddar BS27 3QA, Cheddar, GBWeston Walks Club is back We're going for bank holiday hike around the famous Cheddar Gorge!
🏞️What To Expect 🏞️
The beautiful limestone gorge at Cheddar needs little introduction, as one of the UK's most famous hiking trails. The village itself is not to be discounted either, with a wonderful English countryside vibe, with plenty of cafés and restaurants!📍Route Details📍
A moderate section towards the beginning, with some steep rocky climbs to reach the best viewing spots, we'll take it easy to keep it beginner friendly. The total circular distance is approximately 6 miles, which should take us around 3 hours. See the details here: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/somerset/cheddar-gorge🥾🥪 What To Bring 🥪🥾
Bring sturdy shoes, a thermos of tea (or coffee!) and a packed lunch! We'll find a nice spot to stop part way through, so everyone can have a rest and eat some lunch!I've set the location as the carpark for Cheddar Gorge, which offers contactless payments. However this car park can fill up (and perhaps will on a bank holiday) so make sure you have a backup parking plan!
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