Tropic Like It's Hot—Oxford's Ultimate Indoor Summer Beach Party


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🔥 Oxford’s Hottest Night Out This Summer 🔥
Get ready to Tropic Like It’s Hot — a tropical-themed social night full of fun, chilled cocktails, and nonstop good vibes.
Don’t be put off by the title — this just a fun night to make new friends in Oxford! Come if you are new in town, a longtime local, married, single, etc!
This isn’t just another Saturday out — this is a full-blown summer fiesta with:
🕢 Doors at 7:30PM — come whenever you like!
💃 7:30–9:30PM: Mixer with tropical-themed drinking games like flippy cup, limbo, water pong, and more
🪩 9:30–Midnight: DJ-crafted playlist and dancing in Oxford’s friendliest upstairs venue
🍹 FREE but paying £1 at the door gets you discounted drinks at the bar all night long
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### 🥥 What to Expect:
- A lively upstairs venue at The Cape of Good Hope
- An easygoing, fun crowd — no pressure, just great conversation and new connections
- Fun ice-breaking games during the mixer — whether you’re coming with friends or solo
- A raffle giveaway, some free drinks, and delicious food available upstairs
- Dress code: Tropical! Think Hawaiian shirts, florals, sunglasses, sarongs, leis, sandals, linen, straw hats — anything that says holiday mode.
🏆 Prize for Best Dressed — so bring the heat 🌞
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### 🌈 Who’s It For?
Everyone 21+ is welcome.
This is NOT just for singles — this is about reconnecting with real people and rediscovering the joy of meeting new people in real life.
Whether you’re:
- New in town
- A local looking to mix things up
- Trying to make new friends
- Or just want a night out that feels fun and human again —
This night is for you.
(Maximum capacity: ~75 men & 75 women, so RSVP now to lock in your place.)
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### ✅ Safety First
This event is part of our commitment to creating Oxford’s safest nightlife experience.
Men must either be the guest of a woman at the door or agree to our basic decency code of conduct at the door to help ensure everyone feels safe and respected.
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### 🎟 RSVP + Bring Guests
Please RSVP here on MeetUp and include any guests you might bring so we can plan properly.
And if you're not already, follow us on Instagram at @dateirl_uk to get early announcements to future events.
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🌺 Whether you're feeling spicy 🌶 or laid-back 🌊, throw on your best tropical gear and come party like it’s your summer holiday.
This is Tropic Like It’s Hot — and you won't want to miss it.
Saturday 26 July | 7:30PM–Midnight
📍 The Cape of Good Hope (Upstairs Function Room), Oxford
🎟 FREE or £1 at the door for discounted drinks all night
Let’s turn the heat up 🔥 and the awkwardness down — IRL-style.

Tropic Like It's Hot—Oxford's Ultimate Indoor Summer Beach Party