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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Hidden Heroines of Clifton: an original historic walk + Clifton Village day
Bird Cage Walk, Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1BN Clifton Hill, Clifton BS8 1BN (opposite Goldney Hall),, Bristol, GB❗Important: please only RSVP on Meetup once you have purchased your ticket.
Your Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a place.👉 Book your ticket here:
https://hdfst.uk/e161619Clifton is known for its beauty — but behind its elegant streets are stories that are far less often told.
Join me for a relaxed, storytelling-led walk exploring the hidden history of women who lived, studied, wrote, campaigned and made their mark on Clifton.
We’ll meet early women students and suffragists, writers and reformers, and hear some surprising local stories along the way — finishing with one unforgettable tale at the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
This isn’t a history lecture. It’s a social walk for curious locals who enjoy discovering Bristol, hearing a good story and meeting like-minded people.📅 Saturday 12 September at 10:30
📍 Start: Birdcage Walk, Clifton
⏱️ 1.5–2 hours
👥 Limited to 25 people
🎟️ Tickets: £10We’ll finish near the White Lion terrace, overlooking the Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
And as it’s Clifton Village Day, you can make a full day of it and stay afterwards to enjoy the activities and atmosphere around the village 💜
1 attendee
Bristol Speed Friending: No Small Talk! 🎲
King Street Brew House, Welsh Back, BS1 4RR, Bristol, GBPlease pay here: https://www.socialise.events/e/2013662
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, respectful vibes only.
Five stations, twenty minutes each. When the bell rings, you rotate and meet a new group. By the end of the evening you'll have had a chance to get to know everyone, with time to chat again 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.
23 attendees
Social Sisters: Leigh Woods Hike 🏞️
North Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol, BS8 3PL, GB# 🌿 Social Sisters Bank Holiday Hike — Leigh Woods 🌿
Fancy getting some fresh air, enjoying beautiful views and meeting some lovely new people? Come and join Social Sisters for a relaxed bank holiday hike through Leigh Woods Nature Reserve.
This is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive walk, with plenty of time to chat, enjoy the surroundings and get to know one another. Whether you're a regular at our events or this is your first time joining us, you'll be very welcome. 💚
We'll follow woodland trails through Leigh Woods, taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying views across the Avon Gorge and towards Clifton Suspension Bridge. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop for a breather, take photos, have a chat and simply enjoy being outdoors together.
🥾 The walk
We'll be walking at a leisurely, social pace, rather than rushing to get from A to B. The aim is to enjoy the walk and each other's company, and nobody gets left behind.***Distance: **Approximately 5–6 miles
** *Duration: **Around 2.5–3 hours
*** Difficulty: **Moderate — expect some hills, inclines and uneven woodland paths
** *Pace: **Relaxed and sociable, with regular opportunities to stop and regroup🌤️** What to bring**
*Comfortable walking shoes or walking boots
- Plenty of water
*A snack or something to eat - Clothing suitable for the weather
*Sun cream 🌞 - A waterproof jacket is always a good idea in the UK!
Please make sure you're comfortable walking around 5–6 miles and on uneven woodland terrain. The route includes some hills, but we'll take our time and enjoy it together.
💬 Come and meet the Sisters
You don't need to know anyone beforehand and you don't need to come with a friend. Social Sisters is all about creating a warm, friendly and welcoming space where women can meet new people, enjoy shared experiences and build genuine connections.So whether you're looking to make some new friends, get out into nature, or simply fancy a lovely walk and a good chat, we'd love you to join us. 🌿💕
🍰 After the walk
Once we've finished, anyone who would like to is very welcome to join us for a drink, coffee or something to eat nearby. It's completely optional, but it's a lovely chance to continue chatting and get to know everyone a little better.We'd love to see you there — bring your walking shoes, your sense of adventure and yourself! 🌳🥾💚
Please join our WhatsApp group to connect with other Sisters, chat before the event and hear about future Social Sisters meet-ups:
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CEXrgKhLPvnAsvdzcc88JQ?mode=gi_t
22 attendees- Plenty of water
Past events
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