After Work Drinks Sydney

Mandarin and English Language Exchange

**Sydney Mandarin and English Social Club:** **Introductions and First Conversations** **This session is designed to get everyone speaking from the start.** **The focus is simple: prepare a short introduction, use it with multiple people, repeat it, adjust it, and get more comfortable speaking out loud.** **You do not need to be fluent. You do not need perfect pronunciation. You can read from your phone if you need to. What matters is coming prepared and being willing to speak.** **When:** **Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM AEST** **Where:** **Sydney Town Hall** **483 George St, Sydney** **Before the session:** **Please prepare your lines on our website before you arrive:** **https://chinese-english.github.io/sydney-mandarin-english-social-club/** **If you are an English speaker learning Mandarin, use the Chinese prep page:** **https://chinese-english.github.io/sydney-mandarin-english-social-club/chinese.html** **If you are a Mandarin speaker learning English, use the English prep page:** **https://chinese-english.github.io/sydney-mandarin-english-social-club/english.html** **Use the prep page to choose your level, select your lines, fill in your own details, and build a short introduction that feels natural for you.** **Please post your prepared script in Slack before the session begins:** **https://join.slack.com/t/english-mandarin/shared_invite/zt-3wuw68g1c-tjv8s2~DBCpo8RYU_VOhtQ** **If you are learning Mandarin, post your introduction in Mandarin.** **If you are learning English, post your introduction in English.** **It does not need to be perfect. The point is to arrive ready to practise.** **How it works:** **We will start with a short welcome and quick explanation.** **Then everyone will practise their introduction in pairs or small groups, speaking in the language they are learning.** **We will rotate partners every 10 to 15 minutes so you can repeat the same ideas with different people. That repetition is where confidence, fluency, and clearer pronunciation start to build.** **After the structured part, we can continue with more relaxed conversation.** **This is a friendly and supportive environment. It is completely okay to make mistakes, pause, repeat yourself, or read from your phone.** **Topic for this session:** **Introductions and first conversations**

"BARREL BELOW BAR" "Funky Fun Friday's" Drinks Party Night Meetup!

**"BARREL BELOW BAR"** 6pm-9pm. enjoy happy hour. ***Barrel Below Bar*** *brings a quietly confident polish to Sydney's CBD* . You'll find a menu that favours clean flavours, craft, and a touch of indulgence. **"Funky Fun Friday's"** the ultimate Drinks Party Night Meetup After Dark !"Bar • Restaurant • Cafe Smart Kitchen • Savvy Bar • Cozy Cafe **"Events for Singles"** our Friday Drinks Promoter together with Unravel Travel Group! After Work and After Dark Meetup Groups adding extra people support. **Happy Hour:** "Bevs . Bites . Banter Discover ***Barrel Below Bar*** in the heart of the Sydney, where dining meets elegance. **NOW OPEN** Happy Hour 4-7pm (*BAR & KITCHEN* ) $6.5 SCHOONERS $7.5 WINES $7 HOUSE SPIRITS $12 MARGARITAS. **Venue:** **"BARREL BELOW BAR"** **Address:** 115 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD. **Entry Time:** 6pm - 9pm **Dress Code:** Smart Casual **Contact:** David 0422 952 277 or George 0435 801 602 **Who's Coming:** Members from other meetup group also join this event!

Friday after dark

Hi there, this will be a relaxed after dark event (Inspired by UTS cafe club after dark sessions) No agenda, we can talk like anything Meetup @ Eau de vie The place has got some really good non-alcoholic drinks too Looking forward to some un-fake conversations Msg/call me when you get there varun, 042326276

Need a Mid-Week Pick Me Up?! Time for a Winter’s Cuppa ❄️🍫☕

Love chocolate? Join us **each week** for a relaxed midweek coffee catch-up with fellow chocolate lovers who enjoy good conversation, sweet treats, and a friendly vibe. 🍫🍰 This is a **casual, low-pressure weekly social**, perfect if you: ✅ Love chocolate (dark, milk, or white 🍫) ✅ Want something social but easy after work ✅ Are new to Meetup or just want familiar faces each week ✅ Prefer smaller, welcoming groups ✨ **What to expect** ✅ Weekly midweek coffee catch-ups ✅ Buy your own coffee (and dessert if you like!) ✅ Friendly, relaxed chats — no forced icebreakers ✅ Come for 10 minutes or stay the whole time ✨ **Good to know** ✅ This is a **weekly recurring event** ✅ Limited spots each week to keep the group comfortable ✅ New members always welcome 💰 **Membership Fee**: $10 one time only (Unlimited Events). Past attendees who have already paid are FREE to join again! Please send $10 via PayID to A MIU (0432847305) and send me a screenshot of your payment ***at the time of your RSVP***. Thank you! If you’re a chocolate lover looking for a chill midweek reset and a regular social routine, this one’s for you ☕🍫 Stay tuned for any further updates! Alison - 0432847305 **Did you have fun?** 😄🎉 If you could please leave a quick review in the pop-up **“How did you find it?”** when the event has ended and share your thoughts. Your feedback will help us make the next one even better! 💬✨ 📝 **TERMS & DISCLAIMER:** ✅ If something has come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It only takes a second! ❌ Late Cancellations or No Shows will not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events!

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.

Happy hour & free canapés-Brooksy bar

🥂 Brooksy Bar Happy Hour – Limited Access Event 🥂 Step into the charm of Brooksy Bar, a 1920s-inspired speakeasy tucked away in Sydney CBD, for an intimate and stylish happy hour experience. 📅 Date: 5/6 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Enjoy a curated early evening with: • Complimentary canapés • A relaxed yet refined atmosphere • Signature cocktails and great company 💵 Entry: $10 cash on arrival ⚠️ Strictly limited spots — this is a small, curated gathering to keep the vibe intimate. Early RSVP is essential. Perfect for those who appreciate good drinks, good conversation, and a touch of exclusivity. 🍸

Great Gatsby Pub Crawl // 4 Venues + 4 Free Drinks + Free Pizza

**Meet new friends and party with the Big Night Out Pub Crawl every Friday & Saturday!** Our legendary pub crawl hosts will take you to 4 venues. You will receive 1 free drink at each venue. Plus, there's free pizza, free party items, discounted drinks, games & prizes, party photos, and more! **Special MEETUP discounted tickets only $25!** Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988829373193](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988829373193) Promo Code: MEETUP ***How does it work?*** We meet at The Scary Canary at 8pm. Our hosts will scan your ticket, give you a wristband and your first drink voucher. Here we'll have our first drink and get to know each other before heading to the next venue. The hosts will give everybody a heads up a few minutes before it's time to leave. We go to each venue as a group. **You must enter with the group to get your drink voucher.** Pizza is served at the 3rd venue. We spend 1 hour at each of the first 3 venues, then at the last venue, we arrive just before 12am, and they're open until 4am so you can stay as late as you'd like! Ticket includes entry to all 4 venues, 4 free drinks (1 per venue), free pizza. There will be games, prizes, photographer, and more! ***Over $80 value!*** Tickets are normally $35 online or $50 for walk ups, which is a huge value, but exclusively for Meetup, save an additional $10 with promo code MEETUP to get all this for only $25! (Plus Eventbrite booking fee) ***\*Must purchase online with the code to get the discount, otherwise it's $50 cash on arrival.*** Don't worry about joining alone. Many people arrive solo and meet new friends! There's a big mix of backpackers, students, and locals. Please ignore if our Meetup RSVPs are low, there's usually 50-150 people every Friday and Saturday! Check out our weekly photos and more on our Instagram & Facebook pages @bnopubcrawl to see for yourself! TripAdvisor Rated #1 Nightlife in Sydney! Sponsored by Fireball! **DRESS CODE:** -No flip flops, singlets, or sportswear. **IMPORTANT:** Australia has very strict drinking laws. Know your limits and pace yourself throughout the night. If a venue denies you entry for showing signs of intoxication, we have no way to override their decision. **TERMS:** -Must be 18+ and have valid ID or passport. Pictures or copies will NOT be accepted. See accepted forms of ID here: [https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/working-in-the-industry/serving-alcohol-responsibly/managing-under-18s/checking-evidence-of-age](https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/working-in-the-industry/serving-alcohol-responsibly/managing-under-18s/checking-evidence-of-age) -RSA laws apply at all times -One included drink per venue -Must enter venue with group to get drink voucher at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th venues. -Venues subject to change -If you feel sick, please stay home. If you show signs of illness, you will not be able to participate.

Sunday night drinks - all invited

[FREE] Friday Evening Social Drinks at Ni Hao Bar (Main Bar)

### **When my eyes were stabbed 👁️** ### **By the glow of Asian neon lights. ⚡️** **Event details:** **📍 Venue: [Ni Hao Bar](https://nihaobar.com.au/) (Main Bar)** **🗺️ Address: [Level 1, 388 Pitt St. Sydney NSW 2000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dAgj7est73VFNhhd8)** **🗓️ Date: Friday, 19 June 2026** **🕒 Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm\*** **Upon arrival, head straight upstairs before taking a left and we have the whole bar booked.** **\*Arrive anytime from 5:30 pm. If it's your first time, 7:00 - 8:30 pm is when it tends to be busiest.** **And stay for however long as you wish 🥂** Highlights include: * Happy Hour from 5:00 - 6:30 pm ($12 spirits 🥃, $8 house beers 🍺, nibbles 🥟) * Live music from 9 pm onward 🎧 Whether you're: * Open to new connections. * Free for a quick chat (and some laughs) * Keen for a taste of Sydney's nightlife * Or one not to refuse a reason to visit this venue Then RSVP & Come along. Be sure to hit "Attending" or feel free to bookmark your schedule via Eventbrite: [\[FREE\] Friday Evening Social Drinks at Ni Hao Bar (Main Bar)](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-friday-evening-social-drinks-at-ni-hao-bar-main-bar-tickets-1990210818132) Alternatively, you can RSVP via FB: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1Asdo34qPq/](https://www.facebook.com/share/1Asdo34qPq/) And feel free to follow us on IG: [https://www.instagram.com/syd.meetup/](https://www.instagram.com/syd.meetup/ "https://www.instagram.com/syd.meetup/") **Any requirements?** **By attending this event and/or joining our official Meetup group, you agree to abide by Sydney Meetup's Community Guidelines at all times:** **[Sydney Meetup: Community Standards & Media Policy](https://www.pdffiller.com/jsfiller-desk13/?flat_pdf_quality=low&isShareViaLink=1&requestHash=a1229a297225b72cb8a000aef39eb57d84ef422623eb6f3ada9992c2a9ddf904&lang=en&projectId=1998786570&isSkipEditorLoadFrequency=true&jsf-fake-edit-embedded=true&jsf-socket-io=true&jsf-context-menu-to-right-panel=false&jsf-disable-autosave=true&jsf-disable-browser-translation=true&acc-header-redesign=false&jsf-editor-pdfjs-five=true&jsf-simplified-modes-iteration-1=true&richTextFormatting=true&jsf-redesign-full=true&routeId=eb89256e4535b14fb2c1c8f6ba920a90#16ad2aab5c494d718d15faf1335f8b88)** **Refer to our home page for all other FAQs.** Is this your First Social Meetup? If you're lost, worried or have a question - shoot me a message or reach out via mobile so I can introduce and help you feel settled in. Look forward to seeing you. \- David \(0423 187 834\) E : sydmeetup@gmail.com

Fast Friending: Meet new friends! (21-40/Happy Hour)

A relaxed social evening to meet like-minded ladies and gentlemen in a comfortable, safe space! No pressure, just easy conversations and genuine connections after work. A simple way to expand your social circle and meet new people in Sydney.Come as you are, leave with new friends and good conversations. **Buy your Tickets -**[ https://sydney13thjune.eventbrite.co.uk](https://sydney13thjune.eventbrite.co.uk) **(Tickets help cover the cost of hosting the social, ensuring a great venue, and a well-organized event for everyone.**) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. EVENT COST: Early Bird - A$ 5 per person Regular Ticket - A$ 10 per person Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay A$ 15 cash when you meet Nina at the venue. **What's more?** \- If you’re feeling a bit anxious or shy\, don’t worry\! Feel free to bring along one of your lady friends for free to make it easier to attend\. You’ll have company and won’t feel alone\, making it easier to relax and enjoy the experience\! Here’s how your evening will flow: **7:00 PM – Welcome** Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Shelly, who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and she’ll ease you into small-group conversations. You’re also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free. **7:30 – 8:30 PM \| Fast Friending** Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen. **After 8:30 PM \| Open Mingling** Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace **Our venue for the evening -** 3 wise monkeys is spacious, has comfortable seating and not very noisy. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. 4. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years. **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)

Harbour After Dark

**Step into a different kind of Friday night with Harbour After Dark 🌆** Set in the heart of Darling Harbour at Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant, Harbour After Dark brings together Sydney locals who are driven, social, established in what they do, and value genuine connection, good conversation, and being around like-minded people in real life. In a world of Zoom meetings, working from home, endless scrolling, and busy schedules, a lot of people are craving something more human again. A chance to step away from the screens for a night. To relax. To meet new people naturally. To have conversations that actually feel enjoyable and energising. Over the past few years, Harbour After Dark has grown into a well-established social gathering where people come to unwind after the week, expand their social circles, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new people who are on a similar wavelength. Many people return regularly and often bring friends along, while at the same time there are always new faces joining the nights as well, which keeps the atmosphere fresh, open, and welcoming, even if it’s your first time attending. ✨ Dress well for a night out. Min smart casual to cocktail style is encouraged. 🍸 Drinks, cocktails, food, and coffee are available for purchase throughout the evening. **📅 Friday, 5 June** **⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm** **📍 Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant** 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 📌 We are usually located downstairs near the bar area. Occasionally the reserved area may vary depending on the venue setup on the night, so if needed, simply ask the bar staff for Harbour After Dark and they will direct you. ✅ **Please mark yourself as “ATTEND” t**hrough Meetup so we have an idea of numbers for the venue and can keep you updated with any last-minute event information. ### How to get there: Pumphouse is located next to the Chinese Gardens within Darling Square. 🅿️ Parking nearby: • First Parking ICC Sydney – approx. 5 min walk • Wilson Harbourside Parking – approx. 10 min walk **🚆 Public Transport:** • Exhibition Centre Light Rail – approx. 5 min walk • Town Hall Station – approx. 10 min walk If this feels like your kind of room, we’d love to have you there.

Friday night end of week drinks near Central Station