Fast Friends: Meet New People, Make Connections & Play 50+ Board Games | Ages 25–45
About the event
Looking for a better way to spend a Saturday evening in Toronto than sitting at home wondering how to expand your social circle?
Fast Friends gives you an easy starting point. Instead of walking into a busy pub and hoping you happen to meet the right people, our host creates the structure — guiding conversations and rotations so you can meet a variety of people naturally, even if you arrive on your own.
And this time, we’re back at Stout Irish Pub — a relaxed Toronto pub where the socialising can continue long after the hosted rounds finish, with drinks, food and 50+ board games to choose from. 🎲🍻
🎟️ Book Early & Save: [https://toronto10thoct.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toronto10thoct.eventbrite.co.uk)
You can pay securely online with any debit or credit card through PayPal — no PayPal account required. *Advance tickets are cheaper and help us plan the right space and group size for a comfortable evening.*
Early Bird: CAD $10 \| Regular: CAD $15 \| At the Door: CAD $20 cash
🤝 The Evening 7:00 PM — Welcome & Settle In Meet your host, Kristabelle, grab a drink and get comfortable. Whether you've just moved to Toronto or have been here for years, this is a chance to step out of your usual routine and meet some different people. Coming alone? That's completely fine — most guests do.
7:30–8:30 PM — Fast Friends Forget the usual “How do I start talking to someone?” moment. Our host guides a series of short conversations and rotations, giving you the chance to meet different people throughout the evening. You don't need to plan what happens next — just show up, join the conversation and see who you connect with.
✨ Themed Connection Rounds We'll mix things up with interactive prompts and themed conversation challenges that help uncover common interests and unexpected connections. From travel and food to music, books, hobbies and weekend adventures, these rounds are designed to get you talking about something more interesting than small talk.
🎲 8:30 PM onwards — 50+ Board Games & Socialising This is where Stout really adds something special. Once the hosted rounds finish, you don't have to call it a night. Stout has 50+ board games available, giving you an easy way to continue socialising with the people you've just met. Pick a game, join a group, grab another drink, or simply keep chatting. You can make the evening as relaxed and spontaneous as you like.
❤️ Why Come Along? ✔️ Meet 20+ new people in one evening ✔️ Guided conversations make it easier to connect ✔️ Interactive themed rounds to spark better conversations ✔️ 50+ board games at Stout 🎲 ✔️ Relaxed Irish pub atmosphere ✔️ Reserved space for our group ✔️ Members from our Toronto Meetup communities may also join ✔️ Most guests come solo ✔️ Designed for ladies and gents aged 25–45 ✔️ Friendship-focused — not a dating event
📍 Why Stout Irish Pub? Located at 221 Carlton Street, Stout is an easy-to-reach Toronto pub with a relaxed atmosphere, drinks, food and one of the best extras for a social event — a huge selection of 50+ board games. So you can start the evening with structured conversations and finish it however you want: playing, chatting, laughing or getting to know someone you clicked with.
👥 Who Is It For? You don't need to be new to Toronto, part of an existing group or know anyone attending. If your social circle could use some fresh faces — whether you're new in town or simply ready to meet people outside your usual routine — you're welcome.
Come by yourself, bring a friend, or do both.
🌍 About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been creating opportunities for people to connect through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide.
Our goal is simple: make meeting people easier and give you a reason to actually start the conversation. Come solo. We'll guide the experience. You make the connections. ❤️
