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.

A Meetup group where games fanatics, hobbyists, developers and casual players can get together and enjoy playing in a social setting. This is an inclusive group where everybody is welcome.

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

A welcoming community for women in Bristol who want to connect with like-minded gym girls. Bristol Gym Girls organizes a monthly social walk followed by coffee and pastries at a local cafe.

A chance to get together and have a friendly chat in Italian and English! Open to all those interested in Italian culture, all levels of conversational ability welcome.

This group is for you if: you're learning Japanese; you like Japan and Japanese culture; you're Japanese and you want to practice your English; you're Japanese and you want a place to hangout with other Japanese speakers; you want to make new friends; you just like a drink with some good people.

Connecting locals and internationals in Bristol with weekly language exchange events, for all languages and levels.

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!

A social networking group for young professionals from all industries. Hosting monthly drinks events and other social activities since 2005.

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.

A monthly meeting of artists (sound / image / movement / whatever), designers, engineers, students and other interested parties from Bristol who are involved in the creation of electronic art.

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. Join our WhatsApp group for more details and updates, linked on our Instagram page.

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.

To attend events, this group requires you pay a subscription fee. Options include £180 yearly (£15 per event) or £51 quarterly (£17 per event).

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 monthly social to meet others who are interested in sustainable fashion. The social will be run as a workshop to learn new craft and mending skills together. No sewing or fashion experience required and all materials will be provided!

A welcoming chess club for players of all levels, from beginners to masters, with regular meetups, tournaments, and league competition.

To attend events, this group requires you pay a subscription fee. The cost of this subscription is £7.5 monthly.

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 adult 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. Over 18s only. See the Meetup page for details. Note that attendance numbers on both Meetup and Discord are innacurate, as most regulars don't mark their attendance every time.

A book club focused on utopian and dystopian literature, meeting monthly in central Bristol.

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.

Wobbly Socials are a Bristol based non profit hosting social events for anyone who feels a bit 'wobbly' about socialising. Our mission is to reduce isolation in adults between the ages of 18-65 in Bristol and beyond. Current events include a walking group, board game nights and co-working sessions.

We're a friendly and welcoming group who loves East & South East Asian culture and food.

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!

A group for people who want to meet and converse in French, in Bristol. Un groupe pour ceux qui veulent se retrouver pour parler français, à Bristol.

A group for Mandarin and English learners to practice conversation. We organize various activities like meals and drinks, welcoming everyone, whether you're just starting Chinese or are a fluent speaker.

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.

This meetup is set up for language learners, interested in practising either their Spanish or their English (or both), while socialising and having a good time by chatting with like-minded people. At the events there are no hard rules, but participants are encouraged to switch regularly between English and Spanish so everyone has a chance to practise. Weekly events at various locations in Bristol.

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.

For people who love France and want to practice their French in a friendly atmosphere and make friends in the process. Les français sont bienvenus.

CircleUp is a brand-new social community for 20s & 30s in Bath & Bristol, bringing people together through regular socials, walks, and fun events. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking to expand your circle, we make it easy to meet great people in a relaxed, friendly setting. New faces always welcome!

To attend events, this group requires you pay a subscription fee. Options include £9 monthly or £45 yearly.

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.

Learn and practise Portuguese while meeting people and socialising. Olá! Tudo bem? Edna Allen Languages is offering conversation meetups to allow you to practise Portuguese with an experienced teacher and other learners who are “no mesmo barco” [on the same boat].

A social group based in Clifton offering a wide variety of weekly activities and social events. Membership includes free events as well as discounted access for holiday trips and local fitness classes (yoga, HIIT, cycling, running, swimming).

To attend events, this group requires you pay a subscription fee. The cost of this subscription is £22 monthly.

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.