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Wednesday or Thursday evenings · London Bridge

After work.
With the right people.

You're introduced early, so the evening actually starts. No circling the room. No second-guessing who to approach.

Ages 30–42 and 38–50 £35 per evening · includes a drink
What makes The Other Room different

01

You're introduced early

The host knows who's there and makes introductions at the start. You don't spend the evening working out who to approach.

02

We don't fill rooms. We build them.

Every application is read personally. We only invite people when we think they'll add to the room. It just works better that way.

03

You won't miss someone you'd have liked

Twelve to sixteen people. Small enough that you'll speak to most of them. If one conversation doesn't land, another will.

04

It doesn't feel like a dating event

It feels like after-work drinks. The room has been put together properly, which helps. People arrive, have a drink, start talking. People tend to come back.

05

No app, no swiping

Nothing digital on the night and no follow-up platform. What comes of it is yours.

06

The evening gets going

Because introductions happen early, the evening actually starts. You're not still warming up at half past eight wondering whether to say something.

"A room where introductions aren't left to chance."

Apply for an invite.

We'll let you know if there's a fit for an upcoming room.

About

A room where introductions
aren't left to chance.

The idea

Most events leave the introductions to chance

Most people don't struggle to meet people. They just don't know how to start. You arrive somewhere, you don't know anyone, and nobody quite knows whether they're supposed to just start talking. So the evening drifts a bit. You speak to two people and wonder about a third you never got round to.

The Other Room doesn't do that. The host knows who's there and makes introductions at the start. The awkward part is gone. The rest of the evening takes care of itself.

In practice

There's an ease to the room

After-work drinks in a decent venue. The people there have been chosen, which makes a difference. The host is in the room all evening and makes introductions early, so conversations start properly rather than by accident.

Most of the evening is just people talking. That's what it's for.

"We don't fill rooms. We build them. It just works better that way."

How it works

01

Apply or get nominated

Fill in a short form, or ask someone to put your name forward. We ask for your basics and a photo. It takes a couple of minutes.

02

We let you know either way

Every application is read. We reply within a few days either way. If there's a good fit, we'll send details of the next room.

03

Come along

Solo, with a friend, or a small group. Wednesday or Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30pm, near London Bridge. Dress as you would for after-work drinks.

04

The evening

The host makes introductions at the start, so it actually gets going. No rounds, no icebreakers. Twelve to sixteen people in a relaxed venue. Most people are surprised by how quickly it settles.

Event tiers

Two age groups. Apply for the one that fits.

If you fall into both, just pick the one that feels right.

Tier one

30–42

Tier two

38–50

Apply for an invite.

Apply for an invite

Tell us a little about yourself

Takes a couple of minutes. We read every application and reply within a few days. If this particular room isn't right, we may keep your details for a future one.

The kind of people we invite
Comfortable in themselves and easy to be around
Takes a bit of care in how they show up
Based in or around London
Open to meeting someone. Actually open, not just theoretically.

Most people we invite wouldn't normally go to a dating event. That's rather the point.

You're welcome to bring someone. It works best when everyone in the room is actually open to meeting people.

Free to apply. Tickets are £35 per evening, including a drink on arrival. We'll get back to you within a few days.

If there's a mutual interest after the evening, we may follow up quietly.

Your application

About two minutes. We'll reply within a few days.

Your photo

Upload a recent photo

JPG or PNG, up to 5MB

We read every application. You'll hear back within a few days either way.

Got it

We'll come back to you within a few days. If there's a good fit for an upcoming evening, we'll send the details. Either way, we'll let you know.

Nominate a friend

Know someone who'd fit in?

Put their name forward and we'll reach out directly. We'll mention your name so it doesn't come out of nowhere.

Good nominations tend to be people who are
Easy to talk to. Not necessarily outgoing, just comfortable around people they don't know
Comfortable in themselves and take a bit of care in how they show up
Based in or around London
Someone you'd genuinely want at the table

We'll get in touch with them, mention your name, and let them decide. We don't add anyone without their say-so.

Their details

Fill in what you know. A bit of context helps.

Their photo

Upload a photo of your friend

JPG or PNG, up to 5MB

We'll follow up if there's a fit.

Got it

We'll take a look and reach out to them directly if it seems like a good fit. We'll mention your name.

Members area

Welcome back

Check your application status. If you've been invited to an evening, the details will be here. Use the email you applied with and the code from your confirmation.

Members area

Good evening, Jamie

Application under review

Application status

Under review

We will be in touch within a few days

Event tier

30 to 42

Around London Bridge

Your application summary

Name Jamie K.
Location Bermondsey
Attending as Solo
Submitted Today
Next step We will email you directly

Legal

Privacy policy

Last updated January 2026

What we collect

When you apply, we collect your name, age, location, profession, email address, a photo, and a social media or LinkedIn link. If you are nominated, we collect the same details from the person putting you forward, along with their name and email.

Why we collect it

Solely to review your application and, if invited, to contact you about events. We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or any third-party purposes.

Who sees it

Only the organiser. Your information is never shared with other guests, sold, or passed to third parties.

Your photos

Photos are used only to help the organiser review your application. They are never shared with other guests, posted publicly, or retained beyond the review period.

How long we keep it

Application data is kept for 12 months from submission. If you are not invited within that time, your information is deleted. You can request deletion at any time.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information at any time. Contact us at hello@theotherroom.co and we will respond within five working days.

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Questions

Get in touch at hello@theotherroom.co

Legal

Terms and conditions

Last updated January 2026

Applications

Submitting an application does not guarantee an invitation. We review every application personally and reserve the right to decline without explanation. We aim to respond within a few days either way.

Tickets and payment

Tickets are £35 per evening and are paid once you have been invited and confirmed your place. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by us.

Cancellations by guests

If you can no longer attend after confirming, please let us know as soon as possible. We cannot offer refunds for late cancellations but will do our best to find you a place at a future event.

Cancellations by us

We reserve the right to change the date or venue of an event. If an event is cancelled entirely, all tickets will be refunded in full within five working days.

Conduct

We expect all guests to treat each other with respect. Anyone whose behaviour makes other guests uncomfortable will be asked to leave and will not be invited to future events. No refund will be issued in these circumstances.

Bringing a friend or group

Guests wishing to bring a friend or small group must indicate this in their application. All additional guests are subject to approval. Tickets must be purchased for each person attending.

Photography

Guests may not photograph other guests without their explicit consent. The organiser may take discreet photographs for the website and will always make guests aware when doing so.

Contact

hello@theotherroom.co