About us
Welcome to Bants and Bash 🎉
Bants and Bash is all about real-life social experiences — fun games, cheeky competition, and good vibes. We create easy, interactive events that help people meet, connect, and actually enjoy their time out.
Whether you’re coming solo, with friends, or as part of a team, our events are designed to break the ice naturally. Most people attend alone — the games and formats do the talking for you.
Why Bants and Bash?
Because swiping is boring, forced networking is awkward, and nights out should be more than loud music and long queues. At our events, you’ll:
• Meet people you genuinely enjoy talking to
• Take part in fun, social & competitive games
• Share banter, laughs, and memorable moments
• Leave with real connections — not just photos
What kind of events do we run?
🎳 Bowling socials
🎱 Pool & games nights
🎯 Darts tournaments
🏓 Ping pong battles
🎤 Karaoke nights
👾 Arcade & retro games
🍻 Beer pong & drinking games
🏐 Team sports & mini tournaments
🎭 Trivia & themed socials
Some events are competitive, some are chilled, most are a mix — all built around connection first.
Regular events, always something fresh
We host frequent events across Manchester and beyond, from casual socials to full-on tournaments and themed nights. Come alone or bring your crew — everyone gets involved.
Important: how to stay in the loop
Meetup is used for event listings, but our WhatsApp groups are where priority updates, early-bird tickets, and last-minute announcements are shared first.
👉 Main Bants and Bash WhatsApp (all events & priority updates):
https://chat.whatsapp.com/ImObkWm9TYCKGqfIN3zoVl
👉 Women-Only Bants and Bash WhatsApp Group 👯♀️
For female-focused socials, women-only events, and plus-one perks:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DvN1dcP2iaeLj2j9gaIdC1
Community vibes
We’re big on inclusivity, respect, and good energy. No drama, no negativity — just fun, friendly people and great experiences.
If you’re looking for something more interactive, social, and memorable than a standard night out, you’re in the right place.
Let’s play, compete, laugh, and connect.
See you at an event soon 😉
Team Bants and Bash 🎉
Upcoming events
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Meet New People in Manchester – Friday Night Social (Sixes Cricket)
Cricket Social Sixes, New Cathedral St, Manchester, GBManchester’s most underrated social is back 👀
A relaxed Friday night social at Sixes Cricket (Corn Exchange), focused on meeting new people in a comfortable, no-pressure setting.
Arrive from 7:00 PM for social time in the games room — chat, grab a drink, and settle in.
Batting cages open from 8:00 PM for casual, beginner-friendly games.
Most people come solo or in small groups.
🎱 Games room includes pool, foosball, basketball arcade & strength tester
🏏 2+ private batting cages
🍕 Food & nibbles included (mostly pizzas)
🍹 Drinks available at the venue
🎁 Gift hamper worth up to £100 for the winner
🎟 Tickets (limited)
https://fatso.ma/26Pt
💬 Join the WhatsApp group to chat before the event
https://chat.whatsapp.com/ImObkWm9TYCKGqfIN3zoVl
Friendly, respectful, inclusive vibes only.
This is a social event, not a dating event.
Manchester’s Most Underrated Social 👀45 attendees
Past events
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