London social events for gay men

Meet gay men in London without the dating-app pressure

London Gays runs relaxed, hosted socials for gay men who want real conversation and a straightforward way to meet new people.

Come on your own or with friends. Our main events usually bring together around 50-60 guys, with a relaxed mix of newcomers and regulars.

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Community snapshot

Established in 2015 and still growing

London Gays is now one of the largest gay men’s Meetup groups in the UK, with hosted socials built around real conversation, a warm welcome and a room that is easy to join.

Established 2015

4,077 members
on Meetup

28
new members joined this month

200+
meetups hosted since 2015

50-60
guys at a typical main social

4.7/5
overall Meetup rating
★★★★★
927 public ratings

2015
bringing gay men together in London

Next socials

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.

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

Sat 8 Aug 2026, 15:00 to 18:00

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

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Barnet Gays August Social - Gay Men in Barnet

Wed 12 Aug 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 12 Sep 2026, 15:00 to 18:00

London - venue details on Meetup

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

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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

London Gays is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Meetup, from 927 public ratings, shown on a 5-star scale. Recent feedback has been especially strong over the past year.

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

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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.

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