About this Event
Ever wish there were an easier way to turn a room full of strangers into people you actually want to talk to?
That’s what Fast Friends is designed for.
Instead of arriving at a busy pub and wondering who to approach, our host guides you through short conversations and rotations, giving you the chance to meet a variety of people throughout the evening. You get a little structure to make connecting easier — without making the evening feel forced or formal.
And once the hosted rounds finish, you can keep the evening going. 🎲
We’re back at Stout Irish Pub in Cabbagetown — a relaxed Irish pub with food, drinks and 50+ board games, giving you plenty of ways to continue socialising with the people you’ve met.
Early Bird: CAD $10
Regular: CAD $15
At the Door: CAD $20 cash — to host Faye
Booking ahead helps us plan the right group size and venue space, and your ticket confirms your place.
🤝 What to Expect
7:00 PM — Welcome & Drinks
Meet your host, Faye, grab a drink and settle in.
Coming alone? Completely fine. Many guests arrive solo, and we’ll help you get comfortable and connected from the start.
7:30 PM — Fast Friends
This is where the evening gets going.
You’ll move through a series of short, guided conversations, meeting different people along the way. Our host keeps the rotations moving, so you don’t have to worry about who to approach or what to do next.
Just show up, join the conversation and see who you click with.
✨ Themed Connection Rounds
Throughout the evening, we’ll mix in themed rounds and interactive prompts designed to make connecting easier.
They’ll help you discover shared interests, experiences and unexpected things you have in common — taking the conversation beyond the usual small talk.
🎲 8:30 PM onwards — Board Games & Socialising
Once the hosted rounds finish, the evening doesn’t have to.
Stout has 50+ board games available, making it easy to keep the conversations going. Pick a game with the people you’ve met, grab another drink, join a group or simply continue chatting.
You don’t have to be a serious gamer — the games are simply another easy way to socialise and get to know people.
🍻 Staying Later?
Stout’s current After Dark Special runs from 9–11 PM, with $7 beers and $7 highballs, among other specials.
❤️ Why Come Along?
✔️ Meet 15–25 new people in one evening
✔️ Guided conversations make meeting people easier
✔️ Meet different people through rotating conversations
✔️ Interactive themed rounds to spark better conversations
✔️ 50+ board games available afterwards 🎲
✔️ Relaxed Irish pub atmosphere
✔️ Reserved space for our group
✔️ Most guests come solo
✔️ Plenty of time to keep socialising after the hosted rounds
✔️ Friendship-focused — not a dating event
👋 Who Is It For?
Ages 25–45
Whether you’ve just moved to Toronto, have lived here for years, or simply feel like your social circle could use some fresh faces, you’re welcome.
You don’t need to know anyone beforehand or arrive with a group.
Come by yourself, bring a friend, or simply come ready to have a few good conversations and see where the evening takes you.
🌍 About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been bringing people together through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide.
Our goal is simple: make meeting new people easier, more relaxed and more enjoyable.
Come for the conversations. Stay for the games. Leave with new connections. ❤️
Event venue & nearby stays
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street, Toronto, Canada
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