Friendship Speed 'Dating' - It’s Hardback Out Here Social at The Ministry!

Mon Mar 09 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm UTC+00:00

The Ministry, Borough | Workspace & Members' Club | South London | London

It's Hardback Out Here
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Friendship Speed 'Dating' - It\u2019s Hardback Out Here Social at The Ministry!
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London is lonely, so come and meet your new besties at IHOH’s friendship speed 'dating' event!
About this Event

London is lonely. We know that It’s Hardback Out Here in your 20’s and if your goal for the New Year is to make some more pals - then you're in the right place!

Join us for our flagship, sell-out event - Friendship Speed 'Dating' on Monday 19th January at The Ministry, Borough. Bring your amazing selves and your hottest takes!

Get to know your fellow Londoners in a series of group quick fire 'friend dates'. In your small groups, there will be a series of prompts so your conversation will never run dry. Dive deep into your darkest fears with a bunch of strangers, or keep it light by debating Team Edward vs. Team Jacob - no subject is too niche for our community!

This is a community event, so there is no book knowledge required.

How does it work?

You sit down with a small group of friendly people (nearly everyone comes alone) and chat, using our prompts. We swap the groups around once you’ve had a chance to chat and then everyone gets to swap instas and chat some more at the end! ❤️

We are genuinely so heartened to see and hear that people have made some of their closest friends through this event. It's a very warm and welcoming environment - so please don't feel discouraged by coming on your own.

Here is a sneak-peak of a previous one!

Meet your new besties, and welcome yourself into the It’s Hardback Out Here community.

It's Hardback Out Here is the brainchild of three best friends on a mission to make London a little less lonely for twenty-somethings. Hosting monthly book club discussions, Friendship Speed "Dating" mixers, plus plenty of other girlypop events, It's Hardback Out Here is dedicated to bringing London's bookish besties together and talking about the tough stuff.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Ministry, Borough | Workspace & Members' Club | South London, 79-81 Borough Road, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.13

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