Zen Social @ Canary Wharf: Games, Drinks & Good Company 🎯🍹
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Looking to get out, meet some new people and enjoy a fun evening without the awkwardness of traditional networking or speed dating?
Join us at Fairgame Canary Wharf for a relaxed social mixer designed to bring people together naturally through games, drinks, conversation and a lively atmosphere.
Whether you're coming on your own, with a friend, or as part of a small group, you're very welcome. The idea is simple: come along, grab a drink, meet people and have fun.
🎯 A social mixer with a difference
Rather than standing around trying to work out who to talk to, we'll have plenty of natural opportunities to mix and mingle. Fairgame's games provide an easy conversation starter, so you can challenge someone to a game, join a group, cheer people on and start chatting without the usual pressure of approaching strangers.
Expect a friendly mix of people who are looking to:
🤝 Meet new people and expand their social circle
💬 Have easy, interesting conversations
🎯 Get involved in some friendly competition
🍹 Enjoy drinks and food in a lively setting
😄 Have a fun evening somewhere a little different
🌆 Discover a great social spot in Canary Wharf
### Come solo or bring a friend
You don't need to know anyone beforehand. In fact, coming solo is encouraged!
We'll help create a welcoming atmosphere where it's easy to introduce yourself, join conversations and move between different groups throughout the evening. If you arrive knowing nobody, don't worry — that's exactly what the mixer is for.
There'll be a mixture of casual conversation and playful activities, giving you plenty of chances to meet different people rather than spending the entire evening with the same group.
### 🎉 No awkward networking
Forget forced introductions, business-card exchanges or sitting through presentations.
This is socialising, not networking.
The games give everyone something to talk about, while drinks and food provide plenty of opportunities to relax and chat. You can be competitive, collaborative or simply watch the chaos unfold with a cocktail in hand.
Come with an open mind, a friendly attitude and a willingness to say hello.
### 🍹 What to expect
✨ A welcoming, sociable crowd
🎯 Fairgame's interactive games and challenges
🍸 Cocktails, drinks and food available at the venue
💬 Conversation and opportunities to meet lots of different people
🤝 A relaxed atmosphere where newcomers can easily join in
🎶 Music and the buzzing Canary Wharf atmosphere
😂 Plenty of laughs and hopefully a few unexpected connections
Whether you're new to London, expanding your social circle, looking for new friends, or simply fancy doing something different on your evening out, this is a great opportunity to meet people in a fun and relaxed environment.
📍 Fairgame Canary Wharf
25–35 Fisherman's Walk, Canary Wharf, London E14 4DH
Come solo. Meet people. Play a few games. Grab a drink. Have a great night. 🎯🍹🤝
The only thing you need to bring is yourself — we'll take care of the social atmosphere.
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Some Tips:
- Let’s all commit to updating our RSVPs if plans change—it helps us plan better and ensures great attendance for everyone. If you RSVP “yes” but don’t attend and don’t update your RSVP, you may be removed from the group to keep things fair. No stress, though—you can rejoin for a small £10 fee! Just send me a DM, and I’ll share the PayPal details to get you back in.
- Turn Up on Time at the start! This helps the quality of the event and helps you.
- If you are struggling with the app, use the web page instead, that's what I use.
- Attendee Numbers & Guest Lists: We have this event listed at least on two groups and the guest list includes attendees from all. You can see the list of attendees here:
https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/
https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/
https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife
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7. Support Our Amazing London Event Hosts! 🙌
Our incredible crew of hosts is the heartbeat of London’s buzzing meetup scene, bringing people together for unforgettable experiences that spark connection, growth, and fun! 🌟 From museum adventures to flirty dating mixers, these rockstar hosts pour their energy, time, and passion into creating events that level up your social and communication skills. But hosting isn’t easy—it takes resources, effort, and heart. 💖
Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! 🚀 Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work.
Zen & The Meetup Groups
The Visionary Social Connector
Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going!
Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. Donation Link
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By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Organiser Identity – The organiser operates under the community name “ZEN”, which is used as an alias for privacy and branding purposes. By joining, you understand that “ZEN” refers to the organiser and/or designated hosts of this event. Assumption of Risk – You understand and accept that participation in any social, recreational, or group activity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen incidents. You voluntarily choose to attend at your own sole risk. Personal Responsibility – You are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and personal belongings at all times. It is your responsibility to exercise good judgment, act responsibly, and take appropriate precautions before, during, and after the event. No Organiser Liability – The organiser, hosts, volunteers, and the community known as ZEN accept no responsibility and shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, damage, accident, theft, or any other issue that may arise as a result of your participation. Guests – If you bring guests, you accept full responsibility for their conduct, safety, and understanding of this disclaimer. Independent Event – This event may be held in conjunction with other social or non-singles meetup groups. ZEN is not responsible for the actions, behaviour, or arrangements of any third parties. Media Consent – By attending this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. You grant ZEN and its organisers the irrevocable right to use such images and recordings for promotional, marketing, social media, and community purposes without compensation or further approval. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, it is your responsibility to inform the organiser in advance and to remove yourself from areas where filming or photography is taking place. Acceptance of Terms – By attending, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this disclaimer. You release ZEN, its organisers, hosts, volunteers, and members from all claims, demands, or causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising out of your participation or the use of photography/videography captured at the event.
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