Walking into a pub social where everyone already knows each other? Awkward. Hovering on the edge of a group, not sure how to jump in? Exhausting. This Bristol social event is built to fix that.

Speed Friending is a structured — but genuinely fun — way to meet a room full of new people without any of the usual faff. Think of it like speed dating, except it's completely platonic, lower stakes, and honestly a lot more entertaining. HOW IT WORKS

Arrive & settle (7:00pm)
Grab a drink, get comfortable. No pressure — the structured bit starts at 7:30pm.

Speed friending rounds (7:30pm)
You'll rotate around tables in pairs or small groups for quick 5–7 minute chats. Long enough to get a real feel for someone, short enough that there's never an awkward lull. Every table has conversation prompts to kick things off — things like "What's a guilty pleasure you'd defend to the death?" or "Best Bristol restaurant — go."

Free mingle (from ~8:45pm)
The rotations wind down and it opens into a relaxed social. Carry on chatting with whoever you clicked with, swap numbers, make plans. This is the part where real friendships start. PERFECT FOR
- People new to Bristol looking to build a social circle
- Solo attendees (most people come alone — you're in good company)
- Anyone who finds big group socials overwhelming
- Bristol locals who want to meet people outside their usual circle

✅ GOOD TO KNOW
- Completely platonic — this is NOT speed dating
- Small capacity to keep it genuinely sociable (~20 people)
- Conversation prompts provided — no awkward silences guaranteed
- 20+ only WHERE & WHEN
Venue: Green House, Bristol
Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
Doors: 7pm | Start: 7:30pm | Finish: 10:30pm

⚠ Limited to ~20 people — grab your ticket before it sells out.