Looking to make new friends in Nottingham? Meet friendly local people for coffee, walks, cinema, lunch, gigs and relaxed everyday plans. Join free, browse nearby members and start chatting in minutes.
Established in 2005, Drinking Partners is one of the UK’s longest-running friendship platforms, helping people meet locally for coffee, walks, everyday plans and genuine social connections.
Nottingham is a busy, sociable city, but it can still be difficult to make new friends as an adult — especially after moving, changing jobs, separating, retiring or working from home. Drinking Partners makes it easier to connect with people nearby who are also open to making new friends.
It’s built for socialising, not dating. Create a short introduction, browse local members around Nottingham, and start 1:1 conversations that can lead to relaxed coffee meet-ups, walks or group-friendly plans when it feels right.
Create a free profile, browse nearby people and say hello when someone sounds like your kind of person.
Meet people for coffee, walks, cinema, lunch, gigs or relaxed everyday plans around Nottingham.
Chat privately first, keep things relaxed, and only arrange a meet-up or group-style plan when you feel ready.
Making friends in Nottingham doesn’t have to mean organised events or awkward group meet-ups. Many people here are simply looking for someone to grab a coffee with, go for a walk, or enjoy everyday plans at a relaxed pace. Whether you’re around City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford and Beeston, it’s easier to connect when you can find people nearby who are also looking to make new friends. From coffee around City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford and Beeston to walks around local parks, connections can start with simple, public plans. Drinking Partners helps you meet people locally and take things one step at a time — no pressure, no dating expectations, just genuine connections.
Making friends as an adult can feel awkward — especially when everyone around Nottingham seems to already have their own routines. Drinking Partners keeps things simple, relaxed and pressure-free, without the need for large groups or organised events.
Take things at your own pace and connect in a way that feels comfortable for you.
Whether you have just moved to Nottingham, work from home, or simply want to widen your social circle, Drinking Partners helps you find people nearby across the area — from City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford, Beeston and Mapperley and beyond.
Follow these steps to connect over shared interests, message freely and plan meet-ups that feel comfortable, public and pressure-free.
It only takes a few minutes to get started:
To get the most out of Drinking Partners and begin to meet new people in Nottingham, follow these simple steps:
Share a short intro about yourself, where you are based in or around Nottingham, and the kinds of relaxed plans you enjoy — coffee, walks, cinema, fitness, lunch or weekend catch-ups.
Add a recent photo to help people recognise you. Profiles with clear photos feel more trustworthy, get more replies and appear higher in local results.
Search for people in Nottingham and nearby areas such as City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford, Beeston, Mapperley, local parks, Derby, Mansfield and Newark. Save your favourite profiles and searches for quick access.
Messaging is free, so say hello to people with similar interests. Mention a simple local plan you would enjoy and swap a few messages before arranging anything in person.
Set alerts for new people near you, message reads and profile views. Pause notifications or hide your profile whenever you need a break.
When you are ready, suggest a simple public meet-up — coffee around City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford and Beeston, a walk around local parks, a casual lunch, cinema trip or daytime catch-up somewhere you both feel comfortable.
Local and practical guides to help you meet people and make new friends without the pressure.
These are recently active people in and around Nottingham who are looking to make new friends. Join free to say hello, browse more members and start chatting at your own pace.
52 years old
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Hi there, looking for new friends to socialise…”
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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Looking for friends for day trips out and…”
40 years old
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Im 24...i love meeting new people so thought…”
35 years old
Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
“Hey I'm chris 31 looking for friends who…”
67 years old
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“I'm a widow living Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire borders .Seeking friends…”
52 years old
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Hi everyone, im looking for new drinking partners…”
There’s no single way to make friends in Nottingham — people connect through simple, everyday plans across the area.
Pick an idea that suits you, start a conversation, then keep the first meet-up relaxed and public.
Swap messages first, then meet for a relaxed coffee around City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford and Beeston. Coffee meet-ups are one of the easiest ways people in Nottingham get to know someone new.
Explore →Many people in Nottingham like meeting for walks or outdoor catch-ups around local parks. It’s low-key, public and easy to keep relaxed.
Explore →If you’re into fitness or want to try something new, you’ll find people in Nottingham looking for gym buddies, walking partners, beginner classes or casual activity mates.
Explore →Nottingham has plenty of ways to keep plans easy, from cinema trips and local events to galleries, gigs, hobbies and exhibitions. Chat first, then plan something you both enjoy.
Explore →Answers to common questions about making friends and meeting people in Nottingham.
Yes. Lots of people in Nottingham want to meet new faces, especially after moving, changing jobs, separating, retiring or working from home. Start with a friendly message, swap a few notes about shared interests, then suggest something simple and public, like coffee around City Centre, a walk around local parks or a relaxed daytime meet-up.
Common options include coffee around City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford and Beeston, walks around local parks, plus beginner-friendly classes, cinema trips, hobby groups and local events in and around Nottingham.
Absolutely. Drinking Partners is for friendship and socialising, not dating. In Nottingham, that could mean meeting someone for coffee around City Centre, a walk around local parks, a cinema trip, lunch, or just finding local people who also want relaxed, low-pressure plans.
Keep it simple: mention where you are based in or around Nottingham, what you enjoy doing, and the kind of plans you would feel comfortable with. You could start with coffee around City Centre, a walk near local parks, or a relaxed daytime meet-up somewhere public.
Simple first meet-up ideas include coffee around City Centre, Hockley, West Bridgford and Beeston, a daytime walk around local parks, a casual cinema trip, lunch, a local event or a beginner-friendly fitness class in Nottingham.
Working from home can make Nottingham feel smaller socially, especially if you are not meeting people through work. Start by messaging people nearby and suggest easy plans that fit around your routine, such as a lunchtime coffee, after-work walk, weekend catch-up, or casual local event.
Want more tips? Read How to make friends as an adult.
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