the meet marketflirt in real life.
Phone-free dating events. Shoot your shot at the next one.
Less swipe, more sizzle.
How it works
A Balanced Room
A thoughtfully balanced guest list. Everyone applied, everyone's single, everyone showed up to meet someone.
Phones Checked
Be present. Make real eye contact.
Unforgettable Nights
Open bar, activations, great venues. A great night out even before you meet anyone.
Permission to Flirt
Walking over and introducing yourself isn't an interruption here. It's the point.
What actually happens
The night itself
Walk in solo or with a wingman
Check your phone at the door, grab a name card and a drink. About half the room came alone.
Open bar, first hour
Liquid courage, provided. Settle in before you make your first move.
Activations all night
Games and prompts that give you an excuse to talk to anyone in the room.
Make a move
Skip three weeks of texting. Find out whether there's chemistry tonight. Worst case, you had a great night out.
Why we're here
This has been an idea of mine for 4 years. Our generation has only ever known dating through dating apps. We've lost the art of flirting.
The Meet Market is my way of bringing that back. I want to end the taboo that you can't approach a stranger at a bar. My goal is to help at least one person grow the confidence and courage to ask someone out, or tell a stranger they're hot, or court boldly.
So here's a space to flirt, flounce, be awkward, make a move, learn to fail and try again. It's all welcome here. We need you, you brave people. Thank you for being here. You're the main course. Be awkward. It's delicious.
From 99 post-event surveys across four Meet Markets.
In their words
We asked. 99 people answered.
“No phones was the power play.”
“Knowing everyone was single made it easier to come up to people. Also it was so great to not have phones!”
“Refreshing to meet amazing people more naturally than a dating app.”
“This event was amazing, please do this more often. This could literally turn into a company.”
“No pitch or selling vibe, very natural.”
Who we are
Annie
Hi, I'm Annie, the founder of The Meet Market. Our generation has only ever known dating through dating apps, and we've lost the art of flirting. The Meet Market is my way of bringing that back and giving people permission to flirt again.