🌍 Social Melting Pot – Weekly International Meetup in Cologne

Want to meet new people without the stress?
Looking for something social that doesn’t feel like a party or boring networking event?

Welcome to Social Melting Pot – Cologne’s weekly meetup where locals, expats & travelers connect over languages, drinks, and real conversations. 🌍🍻

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➡️ WHAT IT´S REALLY LIKE?

This isn’t a sit-at-a-table event with name tags.
And it’s not a party spot either.

It’s more like:
Grab a drink. Pick a language sticker. Start a relaxed chat.
And suddenly, you’re having a fun conversation with someone from across the world.
It’s easy, friendly, and real.

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🤝 YOU´RE WELCOME - EVEN IF YOU´RE SHY

Come solo, come curious – we’ll take care of the rest.
Lots of people come on their own (really!). If you’re nervous, just message us and we’ll watch for you at the door. You’ll never feel like the “new person.”
This is your sign to stop waiting for the “right moment” or a friend to join.
This is the kind of place where you can show up as you are—shy, talkative, new in town, or just bored and curious.

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🟠 WHAT HAPPENS @ SOCIAL MELTING POT?

• Meet friendly people from many different countries.
• People of all ages (18 to 99!)—locals, internationals & travelers
• Practice languages with native speakers
• Use our fun flag stickers to show your languages
• Our team is there to help you feel comfortable (look for the TEAM flag!)

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🧍‍♀️ WHO IS THIS FOR?

• You’re new in Cologne and want to make friends
• You’re an international or a local curious about other cultures
• You’re learning a language and want to practice
• You’re coming alone, or with friends and want a warm, easy entry into a new community
• You want to meet people without going to a party or awkward networking events

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✅ READY TO JOIN US?
Click “Attend” now or message us with questions.

• 🕖 Every Wednesday, 18:00 – 00:00 (come anytime, stay as long as you like!)
• 📍 Craftbeer Corner - Martinstraße 32, 50667 Cologne
• 💸 Entry is FREE (min. consumption of 6€ on your fav drink)
• 🚇 Easy access: U-Bahn Rathaus (line 5) / Heumarkt (lines 1, 5, 7, 9) / 10-minute walk from Cologne HBF

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🌈 EVERYONE BELONGS HERE!

This is for anyone who values kindness, respect, and real connection.
All genders. All backgrounds. All identities. Always welcome.

There’s always someone new, someone curious, someone just like you.
And if anything feels off, just talk to us or the bar staff—we’ve got your back. 🫶

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🔁 CAN´T MAKE IT ON WEDNESDAY?
We also meet every Thursday at Jim & June (Kwartier Latäng)—same time, different location. Come both nights if you like!

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📢 CURIOUS BUT NOT 100% SURE?
We totally get that. Just come for 30 minutes and see how it feels.
There’s no pressure, just show up—we’ll handle the rest.

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✅ RSVP now or drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s make Wednesdays your favorite night of the week. 🧡

See you soon?