Bristol Social Groups

Alpha Run Club welcomes runners of all abilities for weekly and monthly runs starting from Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap in Bedminster.

A monthly meet-up and screening event for animators of all levels to showcase work and share their passion. Creatives who want to connect with the animation community are most welcome to attend.

Various social gaming events led by different hosts at Replay Board Game Bar. Regular Blood on the Clocktower game nights and other one-off events, all organised on Meetup.

Bristol based adventure cyclists, sharing routes, laughs and off road rides. No 🦬💩, just riding bikes.

Regular runs with 2.5km and 5km groups around Bristol, check their Instagram to confirm the start location each week.

We've been promoting the Spanish language and Latin culture in Bristol since 1984. The Bristol Spanish Circle holds a varied program of talks, musical events and social evenings throughout the year.

We are a sociable, development-focused ultimate frisbee club open to anyone wanting to try the sport!

Two weekly board game sessions hosted at Chance & Counter's different Bristol branches. A wide variety of casual and in-depth games are played.

Talks, costumed readings, book club and social events focused on the works of Charles Dickens. An annual membership fee of £20 provides access to all events.

The Dragon and Scribe run beginner friendly Dungeons and Dragons one-shots in the open-world campaign of Voxis. Women-run and LGBTQ+ focused, please see the website for more details & booking links.

Friendly & informal art club! Weekly meets in Bristol city centre (circa 2015). No fees.

Draw, scribble, doodle, sketch and drink! Suggested donation of £3 to cover materials, spaces limited, first come, first served. Materials are provided and beginners are welcome.

Making friends & getting steps in 🩷. A walking group for women that meets on Sundays at various locations around Bristol.

A growing community of men embracing cold water therapy and new conversation. ALL men welcome.

A weekly social running club meeting at the Left Handed Giant taproom.

A friendly, social run club meeting every Wednesday for a 5k run (rain or shine) and finishing with some great chats over drinks. All levels of runners are welcome. Feel free to join our WhatsApp group for more details and updates, linked below.

A social, welcoming and non-competitive road and gravel cycling community. Open to everyone who enjoys riding their bike, and drinking tasty beer.

A social running club meeting at Queen Square several times a week. Est. 2019.

A non-fiction book club, meeting monthly in Bristol with additional social and online events.

Bristol's off-road cycling charity, organising community cycling events & developing trails. Rides are at a social, no drop pace, you'll need a mountain bike (or similar) and a helmet. Less experienced riders and newbies are 100% welcome!

A pirate pub takeover from a friendly group that meets to sing sea shanties together.

A friendly running club in Bristol welcoming all abilities for social and training runs.

A community of fighting game players based in South West England and Wales, hosting weekly sessions and monthly tournaments in Bristol.

A community of anime fans that meet up in Bristol, organised on Discord. We have in-person meetups every other Friday, as well as other events including watch parties, karaoke and attending conventions. See the Meetup page for details.

Weekly run club meeting at the Whitmore Tap pub, welcoming runners of all abilities. Special offer of a pint and burger for £15 after your run.

A group that hosts free to join all-terrain bike rides around Bristol. Open to anyone who has a off-road ready bike, check the events page for the latest rides.

ANIMINSPO is an event hosted at Small Bar, Bristol for showcasing animation work. Come down to our next event to meet some lovely people, grab a drink and watch some exciting new animations. We especially love to see work in progress projects for sharing feedback and ideas!

An active social community for people who are interested in things of the nerdy variety, including videogames, boardgames, science fiction, fantasy, anime, science, history, and technology.

A wine and book club that meets monthly. Books are announced on Instagram & you can reserve a place for that session by booking on Eventbrite. Tickets cost £5 to £10, non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol & Bath area who love getting outside on the weekend, enjoying our fantastic countryside and meeting like-minded people. Our focus is on walking (obviously!) but we also put on lots of social events, including regular pub nights.

A monthly book club meeting as part of Bristol Solidarity Cafe. DM the Instagram account for a free eBook link. No booking required, meets on a weekend at Radical Roasters Coffee Shop.

Regular Nordic walking classes across Bristol parks and green spaces, with sessions available for different community groups.

We run games nights on different days every week at a variety of venues in South Bristol. Our ethos is about getting people together to enjoy board gaming and experience the cracking venues that the area has to offer.

A social dating group for sporty, outdoorsy people. Events include casual drinks and more active meetups like running, padel or crazy golf. Please check the website or Instragram page to book for the next event.

An active community hosting regular board game events at different locations in Bristol, as well as online events.

A tree drawing and arts social group, based in Bristol. Monthly meet-ups, new faces always welcome.

Wobbly Socials are for anyone who often feels a bit nervous about socialising. The aim of the group is to create a safe and welcoming space so that all attendees feel comfortable.