New in town, or your friends are always busy? Join a table of 4 to 6 people who also want to meet someone new. Matched by interests and age, with the table booked. Come alone or bring a friend.
Group4–6 strangers
How we matchInterests, age etc.
Meet new people in Paris. Have dinner with 4–6 strangers. Find people to go bouldering with. Make new girlfriends over wine. Find people to watch a movie with.
Every friend was once a stranger.
Social tablesActivity meetupsEvents
Find your tribe in a small group. Meet 4–6 strangers for dinner, drinks or an activity. We put the group together and book the venue.
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What is on Socials
Social tables, activity meetups and events
Want to do an activity, but your friends are busy or not into it? Join a small group of 4 to 8 people who want to do the same thing. The group and the place are arranged for you.
Group4–8 people
How it worksOne activity together
Want a bigger night out, with more new faces? Join events that are open to everyone, with lots of people to meet in one place.
GroupAnyone can come
How it worksBook your place
Why we do this
Making new friends as an adult is hard. Work is busy, people move away, and it feels strange to walk up to someone new. So we do the hard part.
- We put the group together
- We book the venue
- We give you dates to pick from
- All you do is pick a day and turn up for dinner.drinks.a run.a quiz night.dinner, drinks, a run or a quiz night.
All you do is pick a day and turn up for dinner.drinks.a run.a quiz night.dinner, drinks, a run or a quiz night.
Find your tribe
A table for everyone
Some tables are for people who have something in common. Press Interested on the ones you want, and we open them when enough people ask.
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- In local languages
- In English
- Booking now
Want a girls’ night out or a wine evening? Only women at this table.
New in town and want to make friends? Meet others who moved here recently.
Are you an expat? Meet other people who moved here from abroad.
Do you have a dog or a cat? Meet other people who love their pets.
Do you run your own business? Meet other people who do too.
Do you have a baby or a small child? Meet other parents over a daytime coffee.
Looking for something else? Tell us the table you want.
New in townNew in town and want to make friends?Meet others who moved here recently.
ExpatsAre you an expat?Meet other people who moved here from abroad.
Pet ownersDo you have a dog or a cat?Meet other people who love their pets.
EntrepreneursDo you run your own business?Meet other people who do too.
New parentsDo you have a baby or a small child?Meet other parents over a daytime coffee.
And moreLooking for something else?Tell us the table you want.
Women only is booking now in Paris. The others open when enough people ask for them.
How it works
What happens after you book
- Today
You book a seat
Answer a few questions once. It takes about a minute. Then pick what you want to do: dinner, drinks or an activity.
- 24 hours before
You get the venue
We send you the venue, the time and the first names of the people you will meet.
- One hour before
The group chat opens
You can say you are at the door, or that you will be ten minutes late.
- When you meet
You meet 4–6 new people
Everyone pays for their own food and drinks. The chat stays open for two weeks after.
Safety and fairness
How we keep it safe and fair
Meeting strangers should feel easy. These are our rules for every social table and activity meetup.
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We put each group together with care
We use your answers to put the group together. We aim for an even mix of men and women.
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Your details stay private
There are no profiles to browse. Before you meet, people see only your first name and your pronouns. Two hours after the meeting starts, you can exchange contact details in the app. This happens only if you both choose to.
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There is an SOS button
Hold it, and we alert our team and your emergency contact. Phone numbers are hidden in the group chat, and we read any message that is reported.
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Get your money back
Cancel more than 24 hours before the start and we pay you back. If your experience was not good, tell us. We will do our best to find a solution together.
Find your hobby club New
Join a club for free and be part of a community with the same interest. When your club plans an activity meetup or an event, we tell you.
Coming soon
Socials on your phone
The app is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.
- Chat with your groupSay hi before you meet
- Find the place in one tapDirections, and the date in your calendar
- See the people you liked againIf you both say yes, a private chat opens
Until then, you can book on this website.
Questions
Questions people ask us
How do I meet new people in Paris?
Book a seat at a social table or an activity meetup in Paris. We put 4 to 6 people who have not met in one small group and book the venue. Come alone or bring a friend.
Which hobby clubs are there in Paris?
Running, Bouldering, Sports, Padel, Gym, Language exchange, Board games, Pub quiz, Dancing, Yoga, Swimming, Walking and hiking, Books and reading, Film, Museums and culture, Food and cooking, Live music, Tech and startups, Talks and ideas, Art and drawing, Day trips, Beach days and Picnics. They are free to join. When enough people join a club, we plan an activity meetup for it.
Where do the groups meet in Paris?
In cafés, restaurants and bars, and at the place where the activity happens. We tell you the venue before the start.
What does it cost in Paris?
Hobby clubs are free to join. Each session page shows the price of a seat before you book. At a social table, everyone pays for their own food and drinks at the venue.
Is Socials by Detor in other cities?
Yes, also in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Vilnius. We open more cities as people ask for them.
What is Socials?
Socials is how Detor helps you meet new people in your city. There are three things you can book. A social table is a small table of about six people we put together for you, to eat or drink. An activity meetup is a small group we put together for you, to do one activity, like bouldering, a run, board games or pottery. An event is open to everyone who books, like a quiz night, a party or a class. You can also join a hobby club for free. We tell you when we plan an activity meetup or an event for your club.
Is this a dating thing?
No. Socials is for people who want to meet new people. Many of them become friends, and that is the idea.
Who will I sit with?
People we picked for you from the answers you gave us, who came for the same reason you did. A social table is about six people. A table is never smaller than four or bigger than twelve. We aim for an even mix of men and women, except on a women-only table. Come alone or bring one person. Tables mix people, so if you come often, you may sometimes see a familiar face at yours.
What does it cost?
A seat costs the price shown when you book, and the app always shows it before you pay. A plus one has its own price, shown the same way. On top of that you pay for your own food and drinks at the venue, straight to the restaurant.
When do I get the address?
Twenty-four hours before the start. Until then you know the city, the date and the time. We do this so the table is a surprise to everyone at it in the same way, and so we can still move people around if we need to.
What if I cannot come?
Cancel your seat: open your booking under Bookings. Do it as soon as you know, so we can give the seat to someone else. If you cancel more than twenty-four hours before the start, you get your money back. Less than twenty-four hours before, you do not. An event ticket works the same way: cancel it more than twenty-four hours before the start and you get your money back.
What do you do with my answers?
We use them to put your table together. The people at your table see your first name and your pronouns. In the app they also see the table as a group: the kinds of work, where people grew up, the languages and an age range, all together and never next to a name. Nobody else sees anything. If you add a photo, only the people at your table see it, and only once you have met: when you have both said you are here, or an hour after the start. There is no bio and nothing to browse, on purpose.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, you can bring one person to a social table or an activity meetup. You and your plus one are always in the same group. We spread plus ones across the groups, so you still meet new people. A plus one has its own price, which you see when you book.
When does the group chat open and close?
It opens an hour before your table starts and stays open for two weeks after the night. It is for the people at your table: saying you are at the door, that you will be ten minutes late, or that it was a lovely evening. Phone numbers and handles are hidden in the group chat. Our team reads a chat only if someone reports a message.
What if I feel unsafe?
If you are in danger, call 112 first. There is an SOS button on your booking, under Bookings. Hold it, and we alert our team and your emergency contact. If you have not given us an emergency contact yet, the app asks you for one.
Where is Socials on?
Open the app to see the cities with something on. Memberships are for Dutch cities only for now.
Work with us
For cafés and restaurants
New guests on a quiet afternoon or evening
On the dates you choose, we bring a group of 4 to 6 people who have never been to you before. They pay their own bill. All you do is keep one table free.