About us
Melbourne Social is a relaxed, easygoing group for people who want to get out, explore the city, and connect, without pressure, awkward vibes, or needing to already know someone.
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This group is about simple, natural social experiences:
- Sunset walks and relaxed strolls
- Concerts, outdoor cinema, and live events
- Museums, planetarium nights, and cultural experiences
- Cafés, dining, and low key hangouts
- Social bike rides
- Casual bouldering and beginner friendly activities
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No forced networking. No icebreakers that feel like interviews. Just people showing up and letting things unfold naturally.
Some events include light activities like cycling or bouldering, but always at a social, beginner friendly pace, focused on enjoying the moment rather than performance.
Some people come alone, some bring a friend, both are completely normal here.
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18+ only group
This group is for adults aged 18 and over only.
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No-show policy
Please only RSVP Yes if you genuinely plan to attend.
I understand that plans can change. If you can’t make it, please update your RSVP or send me a quick message before the meetup time.
No-shows can create issues for the host and other attendees, especially when people are waiting, travelling together, managing limited spaces, or expecting a certain group size.
If someone RSVPs Yes, does not attend, does not message before the event, and does not follow up within 7 days after the event, they may be removed from the group.
This is not about punishing people for missing an event. It is about keeping the group fair, reliable, and respectful for the people who do show up.
Plans can change, and that’s okay — please just communicate so the group can plan properly.
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About the Host
Hi, I’m Sudal 🙏
I enjoy a mix of outdoor adventures and simple social moments, like a walk, a concert, or trying something new around the city.
I created this group to offer easy, low pressure ways to meet people and experience Melbourne, without overplanning or expectations.
Most events here are things I’d happily do on my own, go for a walk, check out an event, or just unwind somewhere nice.
My role is simple, set the scene with clear plans and welcoming energy, so showing up alone feels natural.
If you’re looking for connection that feels easy and unforced, you’ll fit right in.
Upcoming events
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Gujarati Dinner Night at Kathiyavadi Krunch, Malvern East
Kathiyavadi Krunch, 1901-1903 Malvern Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Malvern East, AUJoin me for a relaxed Gujarati dinner at Kathiyavadi Krunch in Malvern East. I'm from Gujarat, and one of my favourite things is sharing the food I grew up with, so I've put this together as a casual chance to gather around a table and enjoy proper home-style Gujarati cooking together.
Kathiyavadi Krunch is a family-run, 100% vegetarian restaurant serving food from the Kathiawar region of Gujarat. Kathiyavadi cooking is known for being hearty and full of flavour: lots of garlic and red chilli, smoky spices, fresh chutneys, and bread straight off the tava. It's comforting, generous, and best enjoyed family-style with a group, which is exactly what we'll do.
We'll meet outside the restaurant doors at 6:45pm to say hello, get seated around 7:00pm, and settle in for dinner together. No experience with Indian food needed, just bring an appetite and curiosity.
A quick note: whether I book a table depends on numbers, so please RSVP if you're coming. Everyone orders and pays for their own meal on the night.
Who this is for
- Anyone who loves good food and meeting new people
- First-timers to Gujarati or Indian food, very welcome
- Solo attendees are absolutely welcome, you'll fit right in
Links
- Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FWErEZ9GuXoa1nAHA
- Restaurant website: https://kathiyavadikrunch.com/
- Menu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BEqPzfHS201OZkaEFmFeLW6O9SFGw6T1/view
Timeline
- 6:45pm - Meet outside the restaurant doors and say hi
- 7:00pm - Get seated and have dinner together
- 8:45pm - Meetup ends
Cost
Everyone pays for their own food and drinks directly at the restaurant. Bring a card or cash for your share on the night.A few dishes to look out for
Kathiyavadi & Gujarati shaak (curries):- Lasaniya Bataka, a spicy, garlicky red-masala potato curry, a must for garlic lovers
- Ringan No Olo, smoky mashed eggplant with garlic and green chilli, the Kathiyavadi take on baingan bharta
- Sev Tameta, a sweet-and-spicy tomato curry topped with crunchy sev
- Surati Undhiyu, a green-masala medley of mixed veg, papdi and methi muthia, a classic winter dish that's perfect for July
Traditional roti collection:
- Bajari Rotla, smoky gluten-free millet roti, traditionally served with ringan no olo and garlic chutney
- Juwar Rotla, light sorghum flatbread with a subtle nutty taste
- Bhakhari, thick rustic wheat flatbread, a true Kathiyavadi staple
- Masala Thepla, whole-wheat flatbread spiced with methi (fenugreek) and garlic
Gujarati sweets:
- Mohanthal, a rich, melt-in-the-mouth gram flour and ghee sweet
- Shrikhand, creamy saffron yoghurt dessert with dryfruits
- Puran Poli, soft flatbread stuffed with sweet toor daal
The kitchen freshly prepares the traditional shaaks, so they can take up to 30 minutes, all part of the relaxed pace.
Bring
- An appetite
- Card or cash for your own meal
- A friend if you like, or come solo
Expect
- Vibe: warm, casual and friendly
- Pace: relaxed, sit-down dinner
- Group style: shared table, easy conversation
- Food: 100% vegetarian Gujarati cuisine
Important notes
This is a casual social meetup arranged so we can enjoy dinner together. It isn't run by or affiliated with Kathiyavadi Krunch. We're just an independent group going along as paying customers.Because whether I reserve a table depends on numbers, please RSVP if you plan to come, and if your plans change, update your RSVP so the count stays accurate. Kathiyavadi Krunch says it's open until 10pm on Thursdays, but hours can change, so it's worth checking before you head out.
6 attendees
Social Bouldering Night at BlocHaus Port Melbourne
Blochaus Port Melbourne, 2/359 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne, AULet’s meet for a casual evening of indoor bouldering at BlocHaus Port Melbourne.
Bouldering is climbing on shorter walls with padded mats, without ropes or harnesses. BlocHaus describes it as a social activity that can be done with or without a partner, and their first-time page says beginners can come along and hire what they need in-house.
We’ll meet near reception at 6:30pm, do a short warm-up/pre-workout, then start climbing around 7:00pm. You can climb as much or as little as you like, take breaks, watch others climb, or work on problems together.
This is not a competition or a formal coaching session. Everyone is responsible for climbing within their own ability and following BlocHaus rules/staff instructions.
Who this is for
- Beginner-friendly and suitable for people who want a relaxed social climb.
- Experienced climbers are also welcome, especially if you are happy to climb casually and help keep the vibe friendly.
- Solo attendees are very welcome. You do not need to come with a climbing partner.
Links
- Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/39gz2CkAmiicRNR76
- BlocHaus website: https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/
- Pricing: https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/pricing/
Timeline
6:30pm – Meet at BlocHaus reception and say hello
6:45pm – Short warm-up / pre-workout
7:00pm – Start bouldering
8:45pm – Cool down / post-workout
9:00pm – Meetup endsTickets / cost
- Everyone will need to pay their own BlocHaus entry directly to the venue.
- Climbing shoes are required on the wall, and BlocHaus says shoes can be hired in-house.
Bring
- Comfortable clothes you can move in
- Water bottle
- Socks for hired climbing shoes
- Climbing shoes, if you have your own
- A small towel or change of clothes if you want
- Payment card, as BlocHaus lists itself as EFTPOS only
Expect
- Difficulty: Flexible — choose climbs that suit your own level
- Pace: Casual and social
- Group style: Relaxed, supportive, beginner-friendly
Important notes
Bouldering involves risk. Please climb within your own ability, warm up properly, be aware of people around you, and follow all gym rules and staff instructions.1 attendee
Tuesday Night Ice Skating + Casual Dinner in Docklands
Gozleme Kebab Docklands, CW G04, Docklands VIC 3008, Docklands, AULet’s meet in Docklands for a casual Tuesday evening: we’ll start with dinner at Gozleme Kebab, then walk over to O’Brien Icehouse for public ice skating.
This is mainly a relaxed social meetup, not a serious skating session. You’re welcome whether you’re a complete beginner, a bit rusty, or already comfortable on the ice. We can take it easy, skate at our own pace, and have breaks whenever needed.
If you don’t want to skate the whole time, that’s completely fine too. You can take breaks, leave early, or just come for dinner and decide from there.
Solo attendees are very welcome.Who this is for
This meetup is good for people who want a fun, casual weekday activity with a bit of movement and social time. Beginners are welcome, but please only join the skating part if you’re comfortable with the normal risks of ice skating.Links
Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nG1Qj6hjRV9hvhLg6
O’Brien Icehouse: https://obrienicehouse.com.au/
Pricing / tickets: https://obrienicehouse.com.au/pricing/
FAQ: https://obrienicehouse.com.au/faqs/
Dinner location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nG1Qj6hjRV9hvhLg6Timeline
- 6:30pm – Meet outside Gozleme Kebab Docklands
- 6:30pm – 7:25pm – Casual dinner / food / chat
- 7:30pm – Head to O’Brien Icehouse
- Around 7:45pm – Get tickets / skates / get ready
- 8:00pm – 9:30pm – Ice skating
- 9:30pm – Meetup officially ends
- Until 10:00pm – Optional extra skating, until the venue/session is still open
Tickets / cost
Please buy your own skating ticket.O’Brien Icehouse currently lists Tuesday public skating as Tight Tuesday, with adult online tickets from $18.50 including skate hire, but please check the pricing page before booking because prices/session availability can change. Tight Tuesday discounts are not valid during school holidays, public holidays, or pupil-free days.
Online booking is recommended, and O’Brien Icehouse says it is a cashless venue.
Meetup RSVP does not include entry or a skating ticket.
Transport
O’Brien Icehouse is in Docklands and is accessible by tram. The venue notes that Tram 70, Tram 86, and the City Circle tram can take you to the Waterfront City / District Docklands area, with the Icehouse about a short walk from there.Please check your own public transport times on the day, especially for getting home after the meetup.
Bring
- Your own ticket / booking confirmation
- Warm clothes
- Thick socks
- Gloves if you have them
- Water bottle
- Card / phone payment
O’Brien Icehouse says the air temperature is around 16°C and recommends warm, comfortable clothing.
Expect
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly, but ice skating still involves slipping/falling risk
- Pace: Casual and self-paced
- Fitness: Light to moderate
- Vibe: Relaxed, friendly, social, low-pressure
- Group style: We’ll meet first, eat together, then head to the rink as a group
- Can leave early: Yes, no problem
Important notes
- Everyone is responsible for their own ticket, belongings, skating ability, and safety.
- Ice skating has a risk of falls or injury, so please skate within your comfort level.
- Beginners are welcome, but take it slowly and use breaks when needed.
- Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend so numbers stay clear.
- This is a social meetup, not a lesson or formal group booking.
2 attendeesSocial Bouldering Night at BlocHaus Port Melbourne
Blochaus Port Melbourne, 2/359 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne, AULet’s meet for a casual evening of indoor bouldering at BlocHaus Port Melbourne.
Bouldering is climbing on shorter walls with padded mats, without ropes or harnesses. BlocHaus describes it as a social activity that can be done with or without a partner, and their first-time page says beginners can come along and hire what they need in-house.
We’ll meet near reception at 6:30pm, do a short warm-up/pre-workout, then start climbing around 7:00pm. You can climb as much or as little as you like, take breaks, watch others climb, or work on problems together.
This is not a competition or a formal coaching session. Everyone is responsible for climbing within their own ability and following BlocHaus rules/staff instructions.
Who this is for
- Beginner-friendly and suitable for people who want a relaxed social climb.
- Experienced climbers are also welcome, especially if you are happy to climb casually and help keep the vibe friendly.
- Solo attendees are very welcome. You do not need to come with a climbing partner.
Links
- Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/39gz2CkAmiicRNR76
- BlocHaus website: https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/
- Pricing: https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/pricing/
Timeline
6:30pm – Meet at BlocHaus reception and say hello
6:45pm – Short warm-up / pre-workout
7:00pm – Start bouldering
8:45pm – Cool down / post-workout
9:00pm – Meetup endsTickets / cost
- Everyone will need to pay their own BlocHaus entry directly to the venue.
- Climbing shoes are required on the wall, and BlocHaus says shoes can be hired in-house.
Bring
- Comfortable clothes you can move in
- Water bottle
- Socks for hired climbing shoes
- Climbing shoes, if you have your own
- A small towel or change of clothes if you want
- Payment card, as BlocHaus lists itself as EFTPOS only
Expect
- Difficulty: Flexible — choose climbs that suit your own level
- Pace: Casual and social
- Group style: Relaxed, supportive, beginner-friendly
Important notes
Bouldering involves risk. Please climb within your own ability, warm up properly, be aware of people around you, and follow all gym rules and staff instructions.1 attendee
Past events
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