More resources
Some of the best external websites for finding social groups in Bristol. For more general community groups specific to Bristol, see the Community Groups section.
Bristol Queer Directory
A spreadsheet listing LGBT+ social groups in Bristol. The directory also includes events, local businesses, support services and other resources.
View all LGBT+ groups in Bristol
Meetup.com
One of the most active social group sites, Meetup hosts a variety of established and fledgling groups, as well as virtual events.
Meetup: view all groups in Bristol
Many local groups are listed on Facebook, some more active than others. Filter by location and search for something you are interested in, note that not all groups will have 'Bristol' in their title.
See also: A highly recommended community group for women is Bristol Girl, and a male counterpart has been recently created called Bristol Men.
Eventbrite
A popular platform that shares and tickets many events from around the UK. With some searching you'll find community groups that have been using the platform to meet regularly.
Eventbrite: view all events in Bristol
Headfirst
A Bristol specific website dedicated to listing a wide variety of arts, music and club events from all over the area. Often better for one-off events, with some more regular social groups listed in the 'Arts' category.
Headfirst: view all events in Bristol
The Bristol Index
Not recently updated, but some clubs listed are active and still meeting.
University Student Union Groups
Students at the various universities in Bristol have access to a wide range of student groups and societies. Some societies are open to alumni and other members of the public, although these may require external membership with the student union to attend.
BIMM Student Association Bristol Groups
Community Groups
Recommended networks to meet new people and ask questions related to Bristol. Bristol Girl is very popular with over 25 thousand members, it recently inspired the creation of the Bristol Men group.
Bristol Girl Facebook Group
Bristol Girl is a project dedicated to empowering, inspiring and supporting all women living in Bristol. We are running monthly meet ups, which will range from coffee chats, to activities, to aspirational panel events, in order to connect the Bristol Girl community and create a support network for all women. We want to help each other make the most of this wonderful city that we call home.
Facebook: Bristol Girl community group
Bristol Men Facebook Group
Has your girlfriend not shut up about Bristol Girl? Do you need an extra man for your Sunday league team? Are you sick of having nobody to play Wii Sports with? Well this is the answer! Feel free to find friends, ask for recommendations or anything friendly here.
Facebook: Bristol Men community group
r/Bristol on Reddit
If you've not found what you're looking for elsewhere, it's likely worth searching or asking in r/Bristol. See the forum sidebar for even more resources.