Bars are good places in which to meet people, if you are careful about how you do it. In bars, people are relaxed and looking to have some fun. That is a great atmosphere in which to meet people who could become your friends. London has numerous bars, catering for all different adult age groups and different interests so you are bound to find a London bar which you’d like to visit and where you could meet people with similar interests to you.

But how do you meet people with whom you want to continue a friendship in a London bar?

1. Have fun

People go to bars to relax and have fun. Therefore, to get to meet people the easy way, by having them come up to you to talk to you, you need to look like you are having fun. If you are smiling and lively, you will look like someone who is interesting to get to know. Your enthusiasm for having a good time will be infectious and people will come up to talk to you.

On the other hand, if you look miserable, people will avoid you as they won’t want to risk spending their evening listening to your troubles.

2. Pick the right bar

In order to be relaxed and happy, you need to pick a bar where you are comfortable. Also, you will want to meet people with similar interests to you so you need to go to bars where people similar to you socialize.

If you are aware also of the subtle differences between bars in London and the things which make the surroundings and atmosphere unique, you will be able to use these as things to talk about when you meet people.

3. Contribute

Help other people have a good time by being cheerful and including others. Listen to what they say and make a good two-way conversation with them.

4. Let people know you’re interested in them

If you want to meet people, the chances are that you are looking to develop some kind of friendship or other relationship with them. If you don’t make the other person aware of the fact that you would like to continue getting to know them and to see them again, you may miss an opportunity.

This is where the safety aspect comes into play too, though. Don’t just leave a bar with someone you have just met, no matter how much you like them. If the relationship is worth pursuing, it will bear you exchanging mobile phone numbers or taking theirs, so you can call them to arrange to meet up again another time.

London is a great place to meet people in bars. You just need to go out with the intention of having a good time and contribute towards other people having a good time. Be open about wanting to meet people and be sensible about how you set up further meetings. You will have a great time and make new friends.