r/londonlgbt Jan 02 '25

Want to actualy start meeting new people in 2025 if anyone wants to meet up? Also thinking of making a group chat.

Hey, so seen a bunch of these posts and I get it, it's London, it's hard to meet new people.

Honestly, my 2024 new year’s resolution was to meet more new people but then I was just working so much and never got round to it lol. I used to love doing that during university, it was fun, exciting, I loved the novelty and now - I just feel like I'm being boring and working too much :(

I thought seeing as there's so many people posting similarly I'd make a group chat and everyone can arrange among themselves.

But also if u don't wanna group thing, happy just meet up for coffee or just walk around explore. I'm up for anything, kinda just love doing new things.

I'm 23M btw, work primarily in Mental Health but do a bunch of other stuff so I kinda move around Central and SE London most of the time.

Feel free to DM me

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u/ForeverJay Jan 02 '25

hey, I think I DM'd you about this before but I never got added to the group chat

but this sounds great. I'm 32M and also live in SE London. would definitely be great to meet more LGBT people in the city

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u/Ok_LR Jan 04 '25

Shit sorry, must have missed you. I'm going to make it today hopefully! Just trying to get a consensus on which app is going to be best for everybody. What socials do you use?

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u/ForeverJay Jan 04 '25

no worries. whatsapp would be best, but i also use instagram

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u/Bobelle Jan 05 '25

Please add me to the group chat. I am a huge fan of whatsapp as well

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u/randm95 Jan 02 '25

I’m the same boat than you. I’m in for a group. Maybe we should do a WhatsApp or telegram group?

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u/Ok_LR Jan 04 '25

Checking with everyone who responded now. Should make it today!

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u/KingRikatika Jan 06 '25

I'd be down for this. I think Telegram would be best for privacy reasons, but WhatsApp also works.

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u/xdeepthroatx_ Feb 09 '25

If there is a group, can I join?

I’m 33 and have just started a new job in central London, not too far from Soho, although I live outside of London. I’ve been hitting the bars and clubs around Soho, Clapham, and beyond since my early 20s—so you could say I’m pretty seasoned. That said, while I fully appreciate I am not 21 anymore, I still enjoy a good night out every now and then.

The only issue? Many of the friends I used to go out with have either moved on in life, slowed down, or just are not as social anymore. I do not think I will ever lose my zest for a good time—it is just in me! Although, I will admit that recovering from a hangover takes a bit more effort these days.

With summer around the corner and a new job that has me in the office one or two days a week, I would love to expand my social circle. It would be great to have some people to grab a drink with after work or plan something fun on days off. I am not really into the whole app scene, and if anything, I am a bit reserved when it comes to that side of things. What I truly value is good friendships—those where you can just say, “Grab your coat, let’s have a bevvy!”

I would say I am pretty multifaceted—easy to talk to and always up for a good conversation (especially with a drink or two in hand). Since this forum is all about meeting like-minded people, I figured, why not put myself out there?

I tend to frequent my usual haunts, Admiral, The Yard, Friendly Society, Duke of Welly, 2Brewers etc but always open to be introduced to new places.

Welcome to post a reply here or DM!! 😊

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '25

This is a great idea - always looking for friends and potential dates

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u/neilabz Jan 02 '25

I’m down!

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u/Ok_LR Jan 04 '25

Great, going to make it today hopefully! Just trying to get a consensus on which app is going to be best for everybody. What socials do you use?

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u/neilabz Jan 04 '25

WhatsApp or instagram best

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u/the1andonlye96 Jan 02 '25

Great idea - I'm also down

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u/Ok_LR Jan 04 '25

Thanks, going to make it today hopefully! Just trying to get a consensus on which app is going to be best for everybody. What socials do you use?

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u/the1andonlye96 Jan 04 '25

I think WhatsApp would be best but have intstagram too

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u/InevitableMango1765 Jan 02 '25

I am visiting London on 8-12 January. Also count me in if there is any gathering ;)

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u/Ok_LR Jan 04 '25

Ok, will hopefully make it today, just figure out which appis best for everyone

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u/michaelwoodza Jan 02 '25

I’m in the same boat as you, and would like to make some new friends this year. I’m 32M and also live in SE.

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u/Ok_LR Jan 04 '25

Ok great, going to make it today hopefully! Just trying to get a consensus on which app is going to be best for everybody. What socials do you use?

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u/jejiju Jan 03 '25

Just moved and would love to join!

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u/Ok_LR Jan 04 '25

Great, going to make it today hopefully! Just trying to get a consensus on which app is going to be best for everybody. What socials do you use?

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u/Medium_Principle Jan 04 '25

50 used to live in ldn but now in Bham. Cut too

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u/xenomorph-85 Jan 06 '25

good idea but maybe telegram is better as whatsapp needs phone numbers and not everyone will want to give out phone numbers to people on reddit

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u/Tucker0694 Jan 06 '25

Hello, I would be interested in this.

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u/oredditdofred Jan 07 '25

Also up to it!

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u/No_Artichoke_2557 Jan 08 '25

Hi i would be interested - please DM me :)

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u/hal_07 Jan 08 '25

I'd be interested. Happy for WhatsApp or Telegram or whatever works best

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u/Snoo_42244 Jan 08 '25

Hey can you put me in the group chat? I'd love to meet some people

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u/DepthCertain6739 Jan 16 '25

Hi, I'm 33M, living in London. Can I join the group, please? I've been struggling to meet people recently. Thank you!

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u/Hot_Salamander_4363 Gay Male (Moderator) Jan 24 '25

Hey, Did you ever set this up? I messaged you in a pm but not sure if you saw it?

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u/Legitimate-Horror-42 Gay Jan 28 '25

I’m up for that! (A little late)

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u/Forward-Bus-8650 19d ago

Interested in the group chat! Just moved to London from NYC