About us
Making Friends in Zurich Doesn't Have to Be Difficult.
Whether you're new to Zurich, an expat, or simply looking to expand your social circle, meeting new people as an adult isn't always easy.
That's why we created The Expats Club Zurich—a welcoming community where making genuine friendships feels natural and enjoyable.
Our signature Fast Friends events help you meet 15–20 new people through fun, hosted conversations, while our social events, dinners, walks, and activities give you the chance to build those connections into lasting friendships.
Why Join Us?
✔ Meet friendly, internationally minded people.
✔ Most members come on their own.
✔ No awkward networking or trying to join existing groups.
✔ Friendly hosts who make introductions and keep conversations flowing.
✔ Regular social events throughout the year.
Whether you've just arrived in Zurich or have lived here for years, you'll always find a warm welcome.
Come solo. Leave with new friends.
Click on the link to our website and have a look at our other cities that we host in -
https://fastfriends.co.uk/
I very much hope that you will join us and create a vibrant social community!
Upcoming events
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🍻 Zurich Social Night | Meet New People, Make New Friends | 25–45
Lady Hamilton´s Pub, Beatengasse 11, Zürich, CH🤝 Looking to expand your social circle?
Fast Friends is a professionally hosted social experience that makes meeting new people easy. Through fun, guided conversation rounds, you’ll meet lots of people in one evening — without the awkwardness of figuring out who to talk to first.Join us on Saturday, 12 September at Lady Hamilton’s Pub for a relaxed Zurich Social Night, with our own reserved corner lounge for the Fast Friends group. 🍻
✨ Special Activity: Common Ground
A fun guided activity designed to help you discover surprising things you have in common with people you’ve just met — and give you something more interesting to talk about than the usual small talk.🎟️ Book Early & save: https://zurichsept.eventbrite.co.uk
You can pay using any debit or credit card via PayPal. A PayPal account is not required.
Early Bird: CHF 5
Regular: CHF 10
Cash at the Meetup: CHF 15 (please bring exact change for your host)❤️ Why You’ll Love It
🤝 Meet lots of new people in one evening.
💬 Hosted Fast Friends conversation rounds that make introductions effortless.
🎯 Fun themed connection rounds to help you discover shared interests.
🙋 Most guests come on their own, so you’ll never feel out of place.
🍻 Stay afterwards for drinks and continue chatting with the people you connected with.📍 Why Lady Hamilton’s?
Enjoy a relaxed pub atmosphere in the heart of Zurich, with our own reserved corner lounge for the Fast Friends group.
And with Lady Hamilton’s just a couple of minutes from Zürich HB, it’s easy to get to — whether you live in Zurich or are coming in from elsewhere.🕖 Evening Flow
7:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions
Meet your host, grab a drink and settle in. If it’s your first time, arrive a little early and we’ll happily introduce you to a few people before the event begins.
7:30 PM – Fast Friends
Meet a variety of people through a series of short, guided conversations designed to make meeting new people easy and enjoyable.
From 8:30 PM – Stay & Socialise
The structured part of the evening ends, but the conversations continue. Relax, enjoy the atmosphere and reconnect with the people you clicked with.Good to Know
✅ Reserved corner lounge for our Fast Friends group.
✅ Designed for ladies and gents aged 25–45.
✅ This is a friendship and social event — not a dating event.
✅ Members from our five Zurich Meetup groups are invited, so attendance can be higher than the RSVP count shown on this page.🎟️ Why We Use Tickets
Your ticket isn’t simply for entry — it helps us create a professionally hosted experience.
It helps us reserve suitable venues, support our hosts, manage group sizes and create a welcoming environment where meeting new people feels easy and natural.🌍 About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped thousands of people build genuine friendships through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities around the world.
Come solo. Meet new people. Leave with new friends. ❤️21 attendees
🍸 Meet New People, Make Real Connections | Fast Friends | 25–45
RIVINGTON, Prime Tower, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, ZH, CH🤝 Looking for a better way to meet new people in Zurich?
Forget standing around wondering who to talk to.
On Saturday, 26 September, Fast Friends is heading to RIVINGTON in Prime Tower for a special evening of new conversations, great drinks and genuine social connections.And this time, we have our own reserved first-floor couch area for the Fast Friends group — a relaxed, comfortable space where you can meet people, chat and socialise.
🎟️ Book Early & Save: https://zurich26thsept.eventbrite.co.uk
You can pay with any debit or credit card through PayPal checkout. A PayPal account is not required.
Early Bird: CHF 5
Regular: CHF 10
Cash at the Meetup: CHF 15🍸 Why RIVINGTON?
RIVINGTON brings a distinctive New York-inspired atmosphere to Zurich, with an original 1930s bar, dark wood interiors, warm lighting and a cocktail-focused drinks menu. It’s a setting that feels very different from a typical Meetup venue.📍 And getting there is easy.
RIVINGTON is in the Prime Tower at Hardstrasse 201, right next to Hardbrücke station. Zürich HB is around 8 minutes away, making it convenient whether you live in Zurich or are coming from elsewhere.✨ What Makes Fast Friends Different?
At many social events, you arrive and naturally end up talking to the people you already know — or spend half the evening trying to work out who you should approach.
Fast Friends is designed differently.Our host guides you through a series of short, relaxed conversation rounds, giving you the chance to meet lots of different people throughout the evening.
You don't have to approach strangers.You don't have to worry about awkward introductions.
And you don't have to spend the evening in one group.
Just turn up, grab a drink and let us take care of the introductions.🎯 Plus: Common Ground
Our fun guided connection activity helps you discover unexpected things you have in common with people you've just met — taking the conversation beyond the usual small talk.❤️ What to Expect
🤝 Meet lots of new people in one evening
💬 Short, hosted conversation rounds
🎯 Fun connection activities
🍸 Stylish, relaxed bar atmosphere
🛋️ Your own reserved first-floor couch area
🙋 Most guests come on their own
🎉 Stay afterwards to continue the conversations🕖 Evening Flow
7:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions
Meet your host, grab a drink and settle into our reserved area. If you're new or coming alone, we'll help you get connected from the start.
7:30 PM – Fast Friends
Meet different people through a series of short, guided conversations designed to make connecting feel natural and effortless.
From 8:30 PM – Stay & Socialise
The hosted part ends, but the evening doesn't have to. Stay for drinks, reconnect with the people you clicked with and continue the conversation.🌍 About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped people build genuine friendships through professionally hosted social events across 30+ cities worldwide.
Come solo. Meet more people. Have better conversations. Leave with new friends. ❤️8 attendees
Past events
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