After Work Drinks Melbourne

📣 Happy Hour to kick off the Long Weekend! 🎉

🎉 **It's the night before a long weekend!** (Friday is a public holiday) **Join us at Cookie for happy hour!** We will be in the heart of the CBD so we can head to a dancefloor later in the night 💃 **😄 Happy Hours 4pm-7pm:** **$9 beer 🍺** **$10 wine 🍷** **$15 house martinis, negroni, margarita, espresso martini** 🍸 Come along to socialise and meet new people. Most people come along by themselves so don't worry if you don't know any of the other members. New people are always welcome 😊 📍 **Location:** Cookie, Level 1, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne Vic Australia 3000 (in Curtin House) **📅 How often do we have events? Weekly!** Join us at a different bar/pub each week to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend. **🥳 Events are also on:** Bartopia MeetUp [https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/](https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/) Bartopia Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/](https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/)

The Great Bayside Beach Wander 14km - Sandringham to Aspendale

**🌊 The Great Bayside Beach Wander** **Eat Drink Dance Melbourne — Singles Only** Saturday 12 September Social lunch option: 12:00 pm Walk arrival window: 1:15 pm Departure: 1:30 pm sharp Distance: ~13.5 km Route: Sandringham → Hampton → Brighton → Mentone → Parkdale → Aspendale Age: 30+ People: Max 20 **Event Description — The Great Bayside Beach Wander** Welcome to the Great Bayside Beach Wander, a sun‑kissed, sea‑breezy, singles‑only coastal adventure for people who enjoy good company, long walks, and the smug satisfaction of knowing they spent their Saturday doing something wholesome and attractive. **Disclaimer**: I've not done this walk before so this will be exploratory for the organiser **Please note**: This event is waitlisted I will not be releasing the meeting point until the day before. I want a balanced gender mix, i.e even numbers of girls and guys. I have a creep code operating and event expectations around no shows, read on for how all this works.. We step off at 1:30 pm sharp — not “Bayside sharp”, not “I’m just grabbing a latte” sharp, but actual sharp. Please arrive by 1:15 pm if you’re walking. If you appear at 1:31 pm, you’ll witness a group of motivated humans already gliding down the foreshore like a well‑timed seabird migration. For those who want a social lunch beforehand, join us at 12:00 pm at a nearby café. Let the organiser know if you want to have a cafe lunch or coffee first. For those who prefer to arrive just for the walk, come at 1:15 pm ready to roll. What makes this walk great? - The full Bayside coastline — uninterrupted beach views from Sandringham all the way to Aspendale. - The Sandringham cliffs — dramatic sandstone edges and postcard‑worthy lookouts. - The Hampton foreshore — wide paths, gentle breezes, and very photogenic dog walkers. - The Brighton Beach Boxes — the iconic rainbow row of huts that make everyone feel like they’re in a tourism brochure. - Mentone’s golden stretch — long, open sand perfect for chatting, strolling, and pretending you’re in a music video. - Parkdale’s quiet beauty — peaceful, wide beaches with fewer crowds and more serenity. - Aspendale’s soft landing — a calm, relaxed finish with options for drinks, snacks, or a cheeky sunset linger. Distance & difficulty - Distance:~ 13.5 km (slightly longer than 13 km) - Difficulty: Easy–moderate (flat coastal paths) - Vibe: Social, scenic, lightly cheeky, zero pressure This is a straight‑line coastal walk — no detours, no tricky navigation, just pure foreshore bliss. **Meeting point policy** Due to previous incidents of unregistered people bypassing waitlists and showing up unannounced, the exact meeting point will ONLY be sent to confirmed attendees. You’ll receive a message from the organiser the day before with the precise location. If you don’t receive it, you’re not on the list — simple as that. Who this walk is for - People who enjoy long coastal walks - People who like social, low‑pressure group activities - People who appreciate beaches, humour, and mild chaos - People who prefer IRL socialising over apps - People who can commit to being on time **Route vibe** **We** follow the foreshore path south from Sandringham, weaving througuh beaches, cliffs, boardwalks, and open coastal stretches. Expect sea air, sunshine, and plenty of opportunities to chat with different people along the way. **🧣 What to Bring** Comfortable walking shoes Snacks + water Winter layers A playful, open attitude Curiosity for strangers who might not stay strangers ⚠️ **Group Rules & Event Etiquette ⚠️** **These are basic, commonsense** standards that keep events safe, smooth, and enjoyable for everyone. **💘 Flirtation Guidelines** This is a social event, not a pressure cooker.Don’t be pushy about phone numbers — let the moment offer itself Don't send unsolicited messages, get in person permission first If the vibe is mutual, go for it Become a regular — I’ll be testing this format over 3–4 events You’ll likely see the same lovely humans again at future singles nights/events or Eat Drink Dance “open” events The goal is to build a small, recurring ecosystem where people feel comfortable, familiar, and relaxed enough to be themselves. 👟 **Fitness** **Requirements** Walking: 3–4 km/hr. Moderate fitness. enough to walk 15 km with limited stops We walk at a relaxed pace. Please ensure you meet the fitness level for the event. If the group is forced to wait excessively, you may be asked to leave the event. ⛹️ **Pace: Too Fast or Too Slow** Small social events rely on staying together. If you prefer a very different pace, consider going solo, joining a faster/slower group, or choosing events that match your fitness. 👩‍💼 **Time** **Constraints** If you’re on a tight schedule, this may not be the right event. Social activities rarely run exactly on time. **👥Waitlist & Gender Ratios** To keep things balanced and comfortable: Event capped at 12 people to test interest, if my star signs are in favour I may increase this to 20 Generally guys admitted only after a woman registers (to maintain ratios) at my discretion. Group regulars get priority access. **Female** **Privilege**: New Idea There is usually a waitlist of men. The first female that discretely messages the organiser gets first dibs on any guy that is on the waitlist to have him included. Assuming this occurs within 12 hours of being put into the going list. Otherwise the organiser chooses. Women can be a little flaky (we love them anyway), so I may accept 1–2 extra **🧭The** **Creep** **Code** A refined social compass keeps the vibe safe, fun, and drama‑free. So: No married/Seperated individuals or those already coupled up (generally) No Tinder Swindler‑style minglers **Guys**: Please Take Special Note Must have a clear face photo (no sunglasses, no blurry shadows, no “mysterious man in witness protection”) Don't send unsolicited messages, that's creep gold.. ⚠️Don't obscure your identity in other words. No wide shots taken from a distance where you can't be identified. No yacht/car/jet flexing — if your profile screams “crypto‑adjacent”, you will be gently declined. If you are declined, update your profile photo to something less creepy and more classy **Girls**: No restrictions — privacy and safety first” **⚠️ CRITICAL EXPECTATIONS** ⚠️ 👻 **No‑Shows** No‑shows block waitlisted people from attending and disrupt small-group events. ***Remove yourself at least 24 hours before the event, cancellations within 24 hour of the evevt when there is a waitlist will result in group removal People on the waitlist need more than 24 hours notice that they have been approved to attend.. Flaking within this time period prevents waitlist people from attending No‑shows will be removed from the group. *Last‑minute cancellations (“flaking”) may also result in group removal, especially when there is a waitlist. **👀 Attending Without Being on the Going List** This is a security issue. Do NOT turn up unannounced. If you’re not on the Going list and haven’t arranged it with the organiser beforehand, you will be asked to leave. Event check‑ins are performed. ⏰ **Late** **Arrivals** If you’re late, the group will not wait. You willl be marked as a No‑Show and removed from the group. Messages will not be monitored after the event starts *It’s your responsibility to communicate and catch up before the evevt starts—this may not be possible for some events. **🎲Second** **Chances** If something goes wrong, communicate with the organiser. Silence + poor behaviour = removal. Communication + accountability = second chances. As the organiser is busy organising this may be impossible during the event. **🚩Disclaimer: No Liability & Organiser** **Indemnity** By participating in this event, you acknowledge and accept full personal responsibility for your own safety, wellbeing, and belongings. The organiser assumes no liability for injury, loss, or damage incurred during the activity. Participation is entirely at your own risk.

Fad Gallery Happy Hour and great dance vibes!$8 Happy Hour $10 Fireballs!

🎉 Join Us at FAD Gallery Bar! Welcome- Anita will be out fabulous host again🥂 Looking for a fun, easygoing way to meet new people and kick off your weekend? Come hang out with us at FAD Gallery Bar in the heart of Melbourne CBD! 🎨 About the Venue: FAD is an iconic, laneway bar with a unique artistic vibe — think comfy couches, art on the walls, cool music, and that classic Melbourne laneway feel. 🍻 Happy Hour: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Hosted from 6:00 but feel free to rock up early for Happy Hour as the venue staff are friendly and there are always some early attenders. Enjoy great drink specials during happy hour and very cheap drinks after that — perfect for chatting, chilling, and making new friends. Feeling hungry? Fad has delicious pies and pasties 👋 No need to know anyone — come as you are! This is a relaxed, welcoming meetup where everyone’s there to have fun, make connections, and enjoy good drinks and great company. 💃 Good Vibes & Dancing: Later in the night the bar transforms into a dance-friendly space with DJs and groovy tunes — whether you want to boogie or just hang out, it’s a great crowd and no one’s a stranger here!

🌊Coastal Breeze, Westgate Park & Urban Hinterland Singles Walk - 15km

🌊 **The Coastal Breeze & Moody Hinterland Singles Walk** St Kilda → Port Melbourne → Westgate Park → South Wharf → Fed Square Saturday 26 September 12:30 PM – ~4:00 PM Singles only (30+) Meeting point disclosed the day before 🌞 **The Vibe** A long, social, lightly flirty coastal wander that begins with sea breeze and sunshine, then slowly drifts into Melbourne’s moody inner‑industrial hinterland — that strange zone where the city feels half‑romantic, half‑post‑apocalyptic, and fully perfect for unexpected conversations. Expect relaxed chats, gentle humour, curious new faces, and that signature Eat Drink Dance Melbourne energy: friendly, open, and a little cheeky. ***Please n****ote: This event is waitlisted I will not be releasing* the meetings point until the day before. *I want a balanced gender mix, i.e even numbers of girls and guys. I have a creep code operating and event expectations around no shows, read on for how all this works..* 🗺️ **The Route** We start somewhere along the St Kilda foreshore (exact spot revealed Friday), then follow the coastline south toward Port Melbourne. After Beacon Cove, the scenery shifts into Melbourne’s industrial underbelly — Westgate Park, the freeway hum, and the atmospheric “moody hinterland” stretch — before re‑entering civilisation via South Wharf and finishing at Transport Bar in Fed Square. - St Kilda Foreshore — warm-up chats and coastal breeze - Port Melbourne — snack break + optional exit at Beacon Cove (8 km mark) - Westgate Park — surreal pink lake vibes if nature feels generous - South Wharf — riverside architecture and the slow glide back into the city - Finish at Transport Bar — drinks, chats, and the classic EDDM post‑walk mingle **Distance**:~ 15 km if you complete the full route ~8 km if you exit at Beacon Cove 🍫 **Snack Breaks** Two planned snack stops to keep the energy high and the conversations flowing: - St Kilda - Port Melbourne - Optional drinks at Transport Bar at the end 🎒 **What to Bring** - Comfortable walking shoes - Water + snacks - Weather‑appropriate clothing - A light jacket for the coastal breeze - Your best friendly, open, lightly flirty energy **👯Meeting point policy** Due to previous incidents of unregistered people bypassing waitlists and showing up unannounced, the exact meeting point will ONLY be sent to confirmed attendees. You’ll receive a message from the organiser the day before with the precise location. If you don’t receive it, you’re not on the going list — simple as that. **⚠️Group Rules & Event Etiquette ⚠️** These are basic, commonsense standards that keep events safe, smooth, and enjoyable for everyone. **💘Flirtation Guidelines** **This** is a social event, not a pressure cooker.Don’t be pushy about phone numbers — let the moment offer itself Don't send unsolicited messages, get in person permission first If the vibe is mutual, go for it Become a regular — I’ll be testing this format over 3–4 events You’ll likely see the same lovely humans again at future singles nights/events or Eat Drink Dance “open” events The goal is to build a small, recurring ecosystem where people feel comfortable, familiar, and relaxed enough to be themselves. **👟Fitness Requirements** Walking: 3–4 km/hr. Moderate fitness. enough to walk 15 km with limited stops We walk at a relaxed pace. Please ensure you meet the fitness level for the event. If the group is forced to wait excessively, you may be asked to leave the event. ⛹️ **Pace: Too Fast or Too Slow** **Small** social events rely on staying together. If you prefer a very different pace, consider going solo, joining a faster/slower group, or choosing events that match your fitness. **👩‍💼Time Constraints** **If** you’re on a tight schedule, this may not be the right event. Social activities rarely run exactly on time. **👥Waitlist & Gender Ratios** **To** keep things balanced and comfortable: Event capped at 12 people to test interest, if my star signs are in favour I may increase this to 20 Generally guys admitted only after a woman registers (to maintain ratios) at my discretion. Group regulars get priority access. Women can be a little flaky (we love them anyway), so I may accept 1–2 extra. **🧭The Creep Code** A refined social compass keeps the vibe safe, fun, and drama‑free So: No married/Seperated individuals or those already coupled up (generally) unless I know you. No Tinder Swindler‑style mingler **Guys**: Please Take Special Not Must have a clear face photo (no sunglasses, no blurry shadows, no “mysterious man in witness protection” Don't send unsolicited messages, that's creep gold. ⚠️Don't obscure your identity in other words No wide shots taken from a distance where you can't be identified No yacht/car/jet flexing — if your profile screams “crypto‑adjacent”, you will be gently declined If you are declined, update your profile photo to something less creepy and more class **Girls**: No restrictions — privacy and safety first **⚠️CRITICAL EXPECTATIONS⚠️** **😢No‑Show**s No‑shows block waitlisted people from attending and disrupt small-group events ***Remove yourself more than 24 hours before the event, cancellations within 24 hour of the evevt when there is a waitlist will result in group removal and likely blocking People on the waitlist require more than 24 hours notice that they have been approved to attend.. Flaking within this time period prevents waitlist people from attending No‑shows will be removed from the group *Last‑minute cancellations (“flaking”) may also result in group removal, especially when there is a waitlist 👀 **Attending Without Being on the Going Lis** - This is a security issue - Do NOT turn up unannounced - If you’re not on the Going list and haven’t arranged it with the organiser beforehand, you will be asked to leave. Event check‑ins are performed ⏰ **Late Arrival** If you’re late, the group will not wait You willl be marked as a No‑Show and removed from the group Messages will not be monitored after the event start It’s your responsibility to communicate and catch up before the evevt starts—this may not be possible for some events as the organiser is busy organising **🎲Second Chances** **If** something goes wrong, communicate with the organiser. Silence + poor behaviour = removal. Communication + accountability = second chances. As the organiser is busy organising this may be impossible during the event **🚩Disclaimer: No Liability & Organiser Indemnity** By participating in this event, you acknowledge and accept full personal responsibility for your own safety, wellbeing, and belongings. The organiser assumes no liability for injury, loss, or damage incurred during the activity. Participation is entirely at your own risk

Social O'Clock 😊 Chat and Hangout

✨ Join us at **BearBrass** on the banks of Yarra River with a view of the CBD. Come along to socialise and meet new people. Most people come along by themselves so don't worry if you don't know any of the other members. New people are always welcome 😊 This week's venue: [https://www.bearbrass.com.au/](https://www.bearbrass.com.au/) **📅 How often do we have events? Weekly!** Join us at a different bar/pub each week to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend. **🥳 Events are also on:** Bartopia MeetUp [https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/](https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/) Bartopia Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/](https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/)

Social networking dinner & drinks with Toastmasters city centre club

Finished work and want to hang out with some new people? Want to have dinner but not sure where to go? Don’t want to go alone and need some company? Join us for social networking dinner & drinks after our toastmasters meeting ! Each week we pick a new restaurant around the city to explore. Suggestions welcome 🙌🏽 **Meeting spot**: Entrance of Multicultural hub, opposite victoria market tram stop. 506 Elizabeth street, Melbourne

Meet New People & Make Genuine Friends | Fast Friends | Happy Hours| All Ages

Moments That Matter ✨ Meet and Chat

Friday After Work Drinks & Networking at El Sabor 🍺😊

* Join us for an evening of professional networking and valuable insights at our Entrepreneur & **Small Business Networking Mixer**. Connect with fellow small business owners, entrepreneurs, and like-minded professionals to share business strategies and exchange ideas for startup success with a drink. * * We have carved a deal with the restaurant of 10% Discount of all Menu items & drinks if you mention the staff "**Friday Business Meetup Deal**" * * We will delve into the power of integrating feminine wisdom with masculine energy for enhanced business strategies and entrepreneurial success. Discover the importance of positive human collisions in fostering innovation and growth, while expanding your network in a dynamic and supportive environment. * * Don't miss this opportunity to meet new contacts, exchange knowledge, and take yourself to the next level! * * **About Host:** Host of the event Sash (Sachin) is qualified accountant in practice. Mostly he is present in the event but it is subject to his prior commitment. However everybody is still invited to chat & socialise whether he is present or not. The place is a platform for everyone to gather,meet & help each other. * * **Address & Timings :** from **6-8 PM** at **500 Victoria Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 (This event will be on every Friday same time same day unless otherwise advised)** * * Join us to meet new friends, hang out and have some laughs. New people are always welcome 😊🍺🍺 * * Come along to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend. * * **Liability Waiver:** The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being.

Dinner & Quiz at Lower Plenty Hotel

🤝 Meet New People & Make Friends | Great Conversations Edition (21-40)

Going to free social events but still finding it hard to actually meet people? Fast Friends is different. We don't leave you to figure out who to talk to — we guide the conversations and make sure you get to meet people. Join us at Asian Beer Cafe for a relaxed evening in our private Ronin's Chambers, with hosted Fast Friends rounds, fun conversation activities and great-value drinks. ✨ Your Fast Friends Experience 🤝 Meet 15–25 new people through hosted conversation rounds. 💬 Great Conversations — fun conversation cards and prompts that help you move beyond “What do you do?” and discover shared interests. 🔀 Quick Connection Rounds — meet different people throughout the evening rather than staying with the same group. 🔒 Private space — Ronin's Chambers — your own comfortable area for the evening, away from the main crowd. The space can accommodate up to 30 guests. 🍹 Happy Hour drinks — Asian Beer Cafe currently offers Happy Hours 4–9 PM, including $12 cocktails, $15 beer jugs and $8 pizzas. ❤️ Come solo — most guests do, and our host helps you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. 🎟️ Book Your Spot: [https://mel12thsept.eventbrite.co.uk](https://mel12thsept.eventbrite.co.uk) Early Bird: AUD $5 Regular: AUD $10 Cash at the Door: AUD $15 Advance tickets help us plan the right group size and make sure we have the private space ready for everyone. 🕖 How It Works 7:00 PM – Welcome Meet your host, grab a drink and settle into Ronin's Chambers. 7:30 PM – Fast Friends Meet a new person every few minutes through short, hosted conversations. 💬 Great Conversations We'll bring in a few fun conversation prompts to help you get past small talk and find people you genuinely connect with. From 8:30 PM – Stay & Socialise The hosted rounds finish, but the evening doesn't. Stay for drinks, happy hour and more conversations with the people you clicked with. ❤️ Why Fast Friends? Free events can give you a room full of people. The hard part is actually meeting them. That's what Fast Friends is designed to solve. ✔️ No standing around wondering who to approach ✔️ No cliques or awkward introductions ✔️ Meet a variety of new people ✔️ Hosted rotations keep conversations moving ✔️ Private space exclusively for our group ✔️ Conversation activities to make connecting easier ✔️ Great-value drinks at the venue ✔️ Most guests attend solo 👥 Who Is It For? ✔️ Ages 21–40 ✔️ New to Melbourne or long-time locals ✔️ Solo attendees welcome ✔️ Anyone looking to make genuine friendships ✔️ People who prefer structured socialising over simply turning up and hoping to meet someone Members from our other 3 Melbourne groups may also attend, making for an even more diverse and welcoming evening! This is a friendship and social event, not a dating event. Come solo. We'll make the introductions. You make the connections. ❤️ About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped thousands of people build genuine friendships through welcoming, hosted social events in 30+ cities around the world. Come solo. Leave with new friends. ❤️

Sunday Lunch at the Auburn Hotel, Hawthorn East