London Gays · Meet. Mix. More.

Meet gay men.
Make more of London.

Good conversation, familiar faces and someone new to meet. Join our friendly, hosted socials in Soho and North London.

Come solo, bring a friend or join us for the first time. We’ll help you feel at home.

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London Gays members chatting at a hosted Soho social
Your next hello starts here.A Saturday afternoon upstairs at the Duke of Wellington.

Make a date with us

Your next social starts here

Pick a date, RSVP on Meetup and come along. Hosts are there to welcome people, introduce newcomers and keep the room easy to join.

Duke of Wellington socials: first floor reserved for London Gays, 10% off drinks during the meetup, and a chance to win a free drink in the icebreaker challenge.

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Barnet Gays September Social - Gay Men in Barnet

Wed 16 Sep 2026, 18:30 to 20:30

Barnet, London - venue details on Meetup

A relaxed London Gays social for gay men in and around Barnet. Booking and latest details are handled on Meetup.

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Barnet Gays October Social - Gay Men in Barnet

Wed 7 Oct 2026, 18:30 to 20:30

Barnet, London - venue details on Meetup

A relaxed London Gays social for gay men in and around Barnet. Booking and latest details are handled on Meetup.

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London Gays Saturday Social - Gay Men's Social in London

Sat 10 Oct 2026, 15:00 to 18:00

The Duke of Wellington, Soho

A relaxed London Gays social for gay men in London. Booking and latest details are handled on Meetup.

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Community snapshot

Established in 2015 and still growing

A community built one hello at a time. Join newcomers and regulars for friendly, hosted socials.

Established 2015
3,910 members
on Meetup
Come soloA hosted welcome for newcomers
200+
meetups hosted since 2015
50-60
guys at a typical main social
4.7/5
overall Meetup rating

Read member reviews
2015
bringing gay men together in London



Coming on your own?

That is completely normal. Lots of people arrive solo. Say hello to a host when you arrive and we will help you settle in, meet a few people and find your feet.

  • Friendly welcome at the door.
  • Relaxed conversations, not speed dating.
  • A mix of ages, backgrounds, first-timers and regulars.

Why people come back

Our Meetup rating is 4.7 out of 5. Read members’ feedback and get a feel for the group before you come along.

People come back because the room feels easy to join, the format is simple, and familiar faces start to build over time.

View London Gays on Meetup


What it feels like

Gay socials in London that are easy to walk into

If you are coming for the first time, the aim is simple: a hosted room where you can arrive on your own, say hello to a host, and start with normal conversation.

Some members are new to London, newly single, coming out, arriving with a partner or friend, or just ready for more real-life social time. You do not need to know anyone before you come.

Hosted welcomeArrive near the start and someone can help you settle in.
Come soloPlenty of first-timers do, and you will not be the only one.
Conversation firstA social event for meeting people properly, not a dating format.
Easy to returnRegular faces build over time, so the room starts to feel familiar.

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Busy London Gays social event at the Duke of Wellington in Soho
Busy but easy to join
Friendly London Gays members at a Soho social event
Newcomers and regulars
London Gays members socialising in the reserved upstairs room
The first floor at the Duke


Safety and respect

We want events to feel relaxed, respectful and safe. Be kind, keep an open mind, and only RSVP when you are reasonably sure you can attend.

Read the Code of Conduct

Help shape future events

Got an idea for a social, a venue suggestion or feedback after an event? Tell us. The site works best when the group feels alive and member-led.

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Get London Gays updates

Be the first to hear about our next socials. Sign up for event announcements, friendly reminders and occasional London Gays news.

  • Upcoming mixer and social announcements.
  • Occasional updates from London Gays.
  • No spam, no dating-site messages, and no third-party advertising emails.

Tick the email consent box to join our updates list. We’ll use your details for London Gays event announcements and occasional group news. To leave the list, email info@londongays.co.uk. Event bookings are still made through Meetup.

Contact and socials

Email: info@londongays.co.uk

Meetup: meetup.com/london-gays

Instagram: @london_gays_social

Facebook: LondonGaysSocials