After-work networking that actually feels worth leaving work for.
Meet ambitious Manchester professionals over a drink, build useful relationships, and connect with people you actually want to speak to — without the awkward networking bit.
"Business Networking with a Twist of Lemon! The Excuse you Need to Get Out of Work Early!"
Who it's for
Whether you're here to meet, sponsor or host — start here.
I want to meet people
Come along after work, grab a drink, and meet people from your sector without the awkward breakfast networking energy.
Join the next eventI want to sponsor
Put your brand in front of the right room and be remembered as the company that helped make the night happen.
View sponsorshipI run a venue
Bring a quality professional crowd into your bar during happy hour and become part of Manchester's after-work business scene.
Host an eventHow it works
Four steps. Zero awkward icebreakers.
- 01
Pick your event theme
Choose the sector or crowd that matches who you want to meet.
- 02
Sign up and tell us who you want to meet
The more we know, the better the introductions.
- 03
Arrive after work for a drink and relaxed conversations
No name-badge speed dating. Just a proper night out with useful people.
- 04
We help make useful introductions
We work the room so you don't have to — you just show up and chat.
Not another boring networking event.
Happy Hour Networking is built for people who know relationships matter, but don't want to spend another morning swapping business cards over lukewarm coffee.
- Relaxed after-work format
- Sector-specific event themes
- Sponsor-backed drinks and snacks
- Friendly introductions
- Useful business conversations without the hard sell
Event themes
Find a room full of people you actually want to meet.
Digital, Creative & Tech
Property, Legal & Finance
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Sales, Marketing & Growth
Young Professionals Manchester
More themed events can be created based on demand — if there's a crowd you'd love a room full of, tell us.
The atmosphere
A proper night out. That also happens to grow your business.
Tell us what kind of people you want to meet.
We'll only send you events, themes and introductions that are actually relevant.
Happy Hour Networking encourages responsible drinking. Always stay within your limits and look after each other.