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Socialising in Manchester and Cheshire

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These are the kind of events that Social Circle does best and are a great way to get to know others, whether chatting over a meal at one of Manchester's many restaurants or enjoying a drink or two of one of the latest bars.
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Socialising is why you're here in the first place, right?

It goes without saying that these are our most popular events. Socialising in Manchester is why you're here and a wide range of events fall into this category. Whether it's Manchester wine tasting nights, drinks nights, pub crawls, meals out, comedy, or quiz nights, a vast majority of our events are designed to have you meet new people and explore some of the many wonderful things to do in Manchester. We have a host at each and every event ready to meet you and have you mingling in no time at all. So if you enjoy Manchester socialising, and we hope you do, these will likely be among your favourite events.

 

Pure social and pure fun

Whether an after-work drink or two, or visiting one of Manchester's hotspots, our drinks events are great for introductions. Meals out are also great where get to know each other over dinner. Many of our meals come with entertainment, such as belly dancing at Efes or plate smashing at Bazouki By Night. Manchester's bar and foodie scene is constantly evolving and we ensure to include the latest and greatest venues on our calendar. Whether you're looking for group nights or a singles night in Manchester, our socialising events are a great way to meet new people.

 

Do you enjoy more active socialising?

If you like to be more physical in your socialising, we have light activities for you that allow you to really get to know people such as ten pin bowling and ping pong. We pay regular visits to Megabowl in Didsbury, as well as city centre venues like Dog Bowl with its neon bowling. We also offer salsa nights where you can show off your rhythm to your new dance friends.

 

So how does it work?

We know it’s a little unusual to turn up at an event knowing no one, so we don’t expect you to. Instead, we introduce you to the founders and then to the event host, who will to make sure you’re feeling excited and not too nervous.

Whether it’s that you're looking for more things to do in Manchester or its a lifelong ambition you're dying to fulfil, our Manchester activities have got you covered! Try us for Free.
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social circle testimonial from Peter

New Venues Fantastic People

I've been living in Manchester for eight years but had no idea there was so much right here on my doorstep. I live in Chorlton and most of my friends only visit the local bars. Since I joined Social Circle, I've been to so many new venues and met so many fantastic people. I'm impressed, to say the least.

Peter
social circle testimonial from John

Thanks Social Circle

I had become something of a hermit after my divorce so a friend suggested I take a look at Social Circle. I was hesitant at first but eventually I decided to give it a try. I soon got back into the swing of socialising and I can't speak highly enough about the other members. They really made it easy for me to come out of my shell. Thanks Social Circle!

John
social circle testimonial from Sarah

Manchester wine tasting

I love socialising with new people and Social Circle gave me gave me loads of opportunity to do just that. Since joining, I've attended numerous events and have met so many great people that my social life has never been better. Just last week, I went to a pub crawl and a meal and next week am going to two more events in Manchester, wine tasting included. Life is good!

Sarah

Types Of Event

Drinks

Our drinks nights are pure socialising. No matter what drink you enjoy, or even if you don't drink at all, members mingle like there's no tomorrow on our drinks nights. We visit a mix of old favourites and brand new venues.

Meals

A meal is the perfect way to get to know people. Sitting across from new friends, while choosing from a menu and enjoying a meal without music blaring away in the background, can be refreshing. The ideal occasion for those who enjoy conversation and meeting new people.

Comedy

Everyone loves a good laugh and comedy a fantastic way of breaking the ice on a social night out. From getting to to know one another before the show to discussing the best and worst bits afterwards, comedy is the perfect cure for those who feel a bit apprehensive about attending a social night.

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Upcoming Events

Didsbury Quiz at Olde Cock Inn

16/01/2019 , 7:30pm
Ye Olde Cock Inn, 2rn, 848 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 2RN.
Always a great atmosphere and a really mixed quiz. There is definitely a round for you.

Paint Starry Night

17/01/2019 , 7.30pm
Blantyre House, 6 Slate Wharf Manchester M15 4SZ
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

50% meal offer at Fumo

18/01/2019 , 8.15pm
Meet at Fumo, 1 St Peters Square, Oxford Road, Manchester M1 5AN
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Drinks at West Didsbury Drinks

19/01/2019 , 8pm
Meet at – The Metropolitan, 2 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2WS
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Cheese Making - Camembert

20/01/2019 , 10:30 am - 15:30 pm
Manchester, M20 5WZ (Exact address will be provided after booking)
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

FUN Games Night

23/01/2019 , 8pm
28 Cloister Rd, Stockport, SK4 3AE (2 minutes walk from Parrs Wood).
How about breaking the dull routine and bringing some sunshine into your life by playing some of those great retro games we all love so much?

Ping Pong and drinks

24/01/2019 , 8:00pm
Meet at Twenty Twenty Two 20 Dale Street The Basement, Entrance on Little Lever Street, Manchester M1 1EZ, England
Twenty Twenty Two is a unique bar and ping pong venue in the heart of the Northern Quarter, offering more than the standard bar experience.

Wine and Art

24/01/2019 , 7.00 pm
Manchester Art Gallery Mosley Street Manchester M2 3LJ
Every Thursday, Manchester Art Gallery opens late : wine and art.

Meal at Albert Sloss 50% off

25/01/2019 , 7.45 pm
Meet Albert Sloss 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5Q
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Drinks at Albert Sloss

25/01/2019 , 9:15pm
Meet Albert Sloss 27 Peter St,Manchester M2 5Q
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Beer & Cider Festival

26/01/2019 , 12pm to 7pm
Meet at Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Altrincham Drinks

26/01/2019 , 8pm
Meet at Market House Altrincham, Greenwood St. Altrincham, Altrincham WA14 1SA
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Cook the Perfect steak

26/01/2019 , 12:00 - 16:00 pm
Manchester, M20 5WZ (Exact address will be provided after booking)
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

English Pool Evening

27/01/2019 , 6:00 pm
Rileys Chorlton 302B Barlow Moor Road Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Manchester M21 8AY
2 hours of English Pool table play and a pint of lager or drink with no hassle.

40% meal offer at The Botanist

27/01/2019 , 2.30pm
Meet at 1D School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RD
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Didsbury Ten Pin Bowling

28/01/2019 , 8pm
Meet inside, near the main entrance of Megabowl, Parrswood, East Didsbury, M20 5PG.
2 games of bowling either men against women or the good with the not so good either way try your luck, meeting some great new people whilst enjoying a fun and social activity.

Classic Cinema Club Night

29/01/2019 , 7.30pm
Social Circle Headquarters, 28 Cloister Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport SK4 3AE (next to East Didsbury tran station)
Brand New to Social Circle. From Godfather to Gone with the Wind or Goldfinger to the Great Escape, the classic cinema night is just like a book club but for cinema lovers.

Snow Patrol In Concert

30/01/2019 , 7:30pm
Manchester Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR
Live at The M.E.N The Best New Music from Manchester.

Thursday Night Live Comedy

31/01/2019 , 7.30pm
The Frog & Bucket, 102 Oldham Street, City Centre, M4 1LJ.
The best value comedy night in the country. 5 comedians from the national and international comedy circuit all absolutely FREE of charge!

Portuguese Meal at Canto

01/02/2019 , 8pm
Meet at Canto, Blossom Street, Ancoats, MANCHESTER M4 5DH
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Boyzone at The M.E.N

02/02/2019 , 7:30pm
Manchester Arena Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR
Live at The M.E.N The Best New Music from Manchester.

Snowdrop Walk at Lytham

02/02/2019 , 10:30 am
Meet in the car park at Tesco, Parrrswood, East Didsbury, M20 5NP at 10:30 am where we will be car sharing.
The finest Georgian house in Lancashire displays its winter Snowdrops.

Drinks at NEW Peaky Blinders

02/02/2019 , 8pm
Meet at Peaky Blinders Bar 23 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Homage2Fromage

04/02/2019 , 18.30 pm
Meet at the Woodstock 131 Barlow moor Road Manchester M20 2DY
Homage to Fromage is a great event if you love cheese. It is a cheese tasting event and there are 8 cheeses to try

The Bridgewater Hall Tour

05/02/2019 , 11.15am
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester, M2 3WS
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

Murder Mystery Night

07/02/2019 , 7.30PM
The Ape & Apple, 28-30 John Dalton St, Manchester, M2 6HQ.
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

Pop up Painting

07/02/2019 , 19.30pm
Venue Brezo Lounge, Cheadle SK8 1AL
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

Meal at NEW Mamucium

08/02/2019 , 8pm
Meet at Mamucium , 6 Todd Street, Victoria, Manchester M3 1WU
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Peter Street Drinks

09/02/2019 , 8pm
Meet at Dirty Martini, 1 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Professor Brian Cox Tour

09/02/2019 , 19:00 pm
met in front of the Manchester Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR
Live at The M.E.N The Best New Music from Manchester.

Chinese New Year in Manchester

10/02/2019 , 11:30 pm
Meet your Social Circle Host at the Slug and Lettuce in Albert Square before we head over to enjoy the celebrations.
Chinese parade and stalls and activities to celebrate, lets visit and enjoy the day.

Didsbury Quiz at Olde Cock Inn

13/02/2019 , 7:30pm
Ye Olde Cock Inn, 2rn, 848 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 2RN.
Always a great atmosphere and a really mixed quiz. There is definitely a round for you.

Paint The Kiss! Manchester

14/02/2019 , 19:30pm
Venue: The Wharf 6 Slate Wharf, M15 4ST Manchester, United Kingdom
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

FREE Mingle Party

16/02/2019 , 7pm onwards
Venue The Castlefield Rooms. 18-20 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ (upstairs in Dukes 92)
Explode your social life a Mingle Party in the heart of Manchester.

Psychic Supper Night

21/02/2019 , 18:30pm
Bill and Betty Tea Room & Gift Shop 39 Wilmslow Road, SK8 1DR Cheadle, Stockport, United Kingdom
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

Stockport Foodie Friday

22/02/2019 , 6.30pm
Meet at Weatherspoons 13 St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1EB
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at Stockports Foodie Friday.

Meal at The Anthologist

22/02/2019 , 8pm
Meet at The Anthologist, 1 St Peters Square, Manchester M2 5QR
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

West Didsbury Drinks

23/02/2019 , 8pm
Meet at The Metropolitan, 2 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, M20 2WS
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Meal at Greens

23/02/2019 , 5.45pm
Meet at Greens 41-43 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2NT
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Didsbury Ten Pin Bowling

25/02/2019 , 8pm
Meet inside, near the main entrance of Megabowl, Parrswood, East Didsbury, M20 5PG.
2 games of bowling either men against women or the good with the not so good either way try your luck, meeting some great new people whilst enjoying a fun and social activity.

Classic Cinema Club Night

26/02/2019 , 7.30pm
Social Circle Headquarters, 28 Cloister Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport SK4 3AE (next to East Didsbury tran station)
Brand New to Social Circle. From Godfather to Gone with the Wind or Goldfinger to the Great Escape, the classic cinema night is just like a book club but for cinema lovers.

Thursday Night Live Comedy

28/02/2019 , 7.30pm
The Frog & Bucket, 102 Oldham Street, City Centre, M4 1LJ.
The best value comedy night in the country. 5 comedians from the national and international comedy circuit all absolutely FREE of charge!

French Wine and Cheese Tasting

28/02/2019 , 19:00pm - 21:00pm
Venue: The Castlefield Hotel, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4JR
Nothing says "Joie de Vivre" like French wine and cheese. At our new cheese and wine tasting Manchester event you can enjoy a taste of this heavenly combination.

Party Like Gatsby

01/03/2019 , 9pm to 3am
Venue 02 Ritz, Whitworth Street West, Manchester
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

Drinks in Altrincham

16/03/2019 , 8pm
Meet: Market House Altrincham, Greenwood St. Altrincham, Altrincham WA14 1SA
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.

Gin Tasting with Afternoon Tea

16/03/2019 , 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Venue: Malmaison Manchester, 1-3 Piccadilly, M1 3AQ Manchester, United Kingdom
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

English Wine & Regional Cheese

29/03/2019 , TBC
Venue: Castlefield Hotel Liverpool Road, M3 4JR Manchester
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.

Foodie Friday

29/03/2019 , 6:30 pm
Meet at Weatherspoons at 18:30 13 St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1EB
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at Stockports Foodie Friday.

Castlefield Artisan Market

04/05/2019 , 11:30 a.m
Imagine having oodles of fun whilst meeting new people! There is always a great mix of friendly people on our events so if you are in the mood to try some new activities, then this is the event for you.
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