CGC Speed Friending

Our Speed Friending events are created for you to meet other like-minded women looking to establish connections and make friends in the area.

What We Offer

✨ Guided speed-friending rounds so everyone gets a chance to chat
✨ No awkwardness — prompts provided
✨ Small group activities
✨ Time to stay, mingle and grab drinks
✨ A friendly, inclusive and supportive space

Important Information

Venue

We host our Speed Friending events at The Cambridge Tap in Cambridge.

Cambridge Tap Pub, 32 St Andrew’s Street,

CB2 3AR

Who is it for?

As CGC is a women community, we only allow women in our events. We are inclusive to trans-women too.

Ages

Our Speed Friending events are for adults, all ages over 18.

When?

We aim to host these events every couple of months.

Past Project
 

Location

We are proud to say that we have partnered with Cambridge Tap to host all our CGC Speed Friending Events.

These events are private.

Address:

The Cambridge Tap Pub

32 St Andrew's Street

Cambridge

CB2 3AR

  • The event was lively, friendly and very well organised. I felt I met interesting and like-minded people who I wouldn't have met otherwise. I feel like it gave me the opportunity to look for true new connections.

    Speed Friender (22/3/26 Session)

  • I saw people from the previous event I attended and this made conversation a lot easier. Also, I enjoyed the no stress situation.

    Speed Friender (22/3/26 Session)

  • Had such a great time! Really happy to have met a lot of like minded girls.

    Speed Friender (22/3/26 Session)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Speed friending is a structured and relaxed way to meet new people. You’ll have short, guided conversations with different attendees so everyone gets a chance to connect — no awkwardness.


  • No. This event is strictly focused on friendship and community, not dating.


  • Your ticket includes the full speed-friending experience, group activities, and a goodie bag.

  • Drinks will be available to purchase from the venue.

    We will bring some snacks to share with you, too.

  • Yes — you’re welcome to stay, chat and enjoy drinks at the venue after the main event finishes.

    Our Speed Friending usually lasts up to 3hours including breaks and activities.

  • Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to another eligible attendee (women, 18+) up to 24 hours before the event.

  • Yes. Tickets will be checked on arrival by a CGC admin member, so please ensure the ticket is in your name and make sure you bring your ID as the event is hosted in a bar.

  • Yes. The format is gentle, guided and supportive, with conversation prompts to help ease nerves.

  • No preparation needed — just come as you are.


  • Whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident.



TERMS & CONDITIONS – INCLUSIVITY & ELIGIBILITY CLAUSE

Eligibility & Attendance

Cambridge Girls Circle events and communities are intended for women only.

We welcome trans women and anyone who identifies as a woman to attend our events and participate in our community.

By purchasing a ticket or attending an event, you agree to:

  • Respect the identity, boundaries and experiences of all attendees

  • Behave in a manner that aligns with our community values

  • Follow our Code of Conduct

Cambridge Girls Circle reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any individual whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate, disruptive, discriminatory, or in violation of our values, without refund.