The basics
What is Bahrain Social Club?
A free social club for people in Bahrain. We run dinners, game nights, activities and hangouts every week, plus online nights in our Discord, so people can meet new people and keep seeing them.
Who can come?
Anyone 18 or older. Locals, expats, people who just landed and people who've been here forever. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever you look like, you're welcome.
Do I need to sign up or be a member to come to events?
No. Every event, hangout and activity is open to everyone, and so is the Discord. Membership is completely optional.
Is it free?
Joining the club is free. Some activities have a cost set by the venue, like a court booking or your own dinner. We always say the price upfront, and our partners often give us a club rate.
Can I come alone?
Please do. Most people come on their own. That's the whole point.
Can I bring a friend?
Of course, as long as there's space. If an event has limited spots, each person saves their own.
I'm shy. Is this for me?
Very much so. Introverts welcome, we'll do the talking. Tell the host it's your first time and they'll introduce you around.
Events
How do I find out what's on?
What kind of events do you run?
Dinners, game nights, sports and activities, beach days, movie nights, bigger nights out, and online nights in the Discord. We run mixed events, women only events and men only events.
Do I need to book?
Some events have limited spots, and the post will say if you need to save one. Otherwise, just show up.
Where do events happen?
All over Bahrain, in public venues and partner spaces. The exact place is in each event post.
What if I can't make it after all?
No guilt. If you saved a spot, just let us know so someone else can have it.
Membership
What's the point of being a member if I don't need it?
Bragging rights, your own member number, updates on new plans, and it helps us see how big we're getting. Bigger is better.
Who can be a member?
Anyone 18 or older who lives in Bahrain. Not living here yet? You can still sign up to hear what's on.
What's Patron?
It's coming soon: extra perks for people who want a bit more from the club. Tick the box on the sign-up form and we'll tell you when it launches.
Why do you ask for my nationality?
It's optional. We only use it for internal statistics, as anonymous totals, so we understand who's in the club. It's never shown publicly, never shared, and never affects who can join or come to anything.
How do I cancel my membership or delete my details?
Log in to your account and choose Delete my account. Everything goes straight away. Or email [email protected] and we'll do it. No questions, no guilt.
The Discord
Do I need to be a member to join the Discord?
No. Anyone 18 or older can join.
What happens in the server?
People chat, make plans and say hi before events. We also run online nights there, like truth or dare, gaming, trivia and movie nights.
I've never used Discord. Is it hard?
Not at all. It's a free chat app for your phone or computer. Tap Join the Discord, make an account, and say hi. More about our Discord.
Safety
How do you keep events safe?
Our events happen in public venues and partner spaces, there's a host from the team at every event, and everyone agrees to our code of conduct. Our Trust and Safety team has both women and men on it. Read our full safety guide.
Will I end up on Instagram?
Only if you say yes. Ask for a no-photos sticker at check-in and you won't appear in anything we post. If something goes up that you don't like, we'll take it down the same day.
How do I report something?
Tell the host at the event, message someone on the Trust and Safety team in the Discord, or use our confidential report form, where you can choose whether a woman or a man handles your report. In an emergency, call 999.
Partners and sponsors
My business wants to host a club night. How does that work?
We bring a group at a club rate we agree together, once or regularly. Tell us about your place.
We'd like to sponsor the club.
Lovely. Sponsorship can be one event, a whole series or the entire club. Start here.
Can I donate as a person?
Yes, and thank you. Get in touch and we'll tell you how.