What we’re about
Group of chilled Mancunians looking to meet up, with no extra fees.
We have Facebook Groups: Lovely Friends (public) & WoW [EU] (gaming).
New in town? Looking to make some friends? Need recommendations for reliable bars & lounge? Interested in casual events? Join when you like, late arrivals welcome, as are early leavers!
We know the best spots for activities, amateur comedy, console & board games and great movies, online socials and quizzes.
With direct affiliations with many local venues, bar staff, bouncers, managers and more, we fully support the hospitality industry wherever possible and recognise the hard work they put in to keep this city alive.
Venue recommendations & event ideas welcome via Discord (like WhatsApp with no numbers and less spam). By attending our meetups you consent to photos being taken of you and posted to here and Discord.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Activities @ Urban Playground (Mini Golf)Urban Playground, Manchester
Arndale and Relaxing aren't words I usually put together.
There is a mini-golf area on the second floor near Exchange Street.One of the most high-tech mini-golf courses in the world.
Detects where you are, lights up, tracks the ball and auto scores.£ 17.50 for 18 holes but each one is challenging.
Primarily a walk-in venue so no need to book in advance.Tram: 2 min walk to Exchange Square or 10 mins to Market St.
Bus: 10 min walk to Piccadilly Gardens.
Train: 5 min walk to Victoria or 15 mins walk to Piccadilly.Photo and discussions on Discord as usual.
- Quiz @ Fab Cafe (Jurassic Park)Fab Café Bar, Manchester
Fab Cafe is a Sci-Fi themed bar near Oxford Road Station.
Cheap drinks, crisps and sweets are the vibe here.They're hosting a special Jurassic Park themed quiz.
We're going and you're welcome to come with.We have 2 tables booked of upto 6 people each (2 teams).
It's £ 2.00 per person, in cash, payable at the venue, to the venue.Prizes are likely to be cash, drinks and themed items.
There might also be some bizarre entertainment.Discussions and photos will be on Discord as usual.
- Quiz @ Fab CafeFab Café Bar, Manchester
Fab Cafe is a fantasy-themed bar with a dalek, tardis, alien and more.
This tends to be pretty well attended and should be a good night.There's no step-free access at this venue and the only food is crisps.
Please ensure you arrive by 20:00 or you might not get a seat.Rounds are:
- Pictures - actors, characters, dingbats etc
- Current affairs - obscure news, weather, scandals
- Music - played backwards or just lyrics
- Movies - lines, scenes, trivia, actors
- Wildcard - anything, we've had biscuit questions and cocktails
£ 1.00 payable at the venue, to the venue, if you wish to participate.
Prizes are money (1st) and free drinks (2nd or last).Quiz part starts 20:30 and lasts around 2 hrs including breaks.
I'll arrive around 19:30 to secure at least one table.Photos and discussions will be on Discord as usual.
- Roller Skating @ ParadiseParadise Skate World, Manchester
Paradise is a skating rink in the city centre, with a bar in the middle.
Dark lights, deep house music, cocktails, what could go wrong?Some of us have been before. Roller skates are provided by the venue.
£ 12 for an hour if you want to skate, otherwise just get a drink and chill.You'll find me with lemonade, possibly clinging to a handrail.
Drinks here are good and there's a great view of the skaters.Tram: 5 min walk to St Peter's Square.
Train: 5 min walk to Deansgate, 10 to Salford Central & Oxford Rd.Photos and discussions will be on Discord as usual.