Upcoming events.
LGBTQ+ Meetup
Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.
Now in our fourth year, our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.
The meet-ups have a very relaxed vibe with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! There are also some boardgames on the shelves if people fancy playing them. Feel free to bring your own!
I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction.
Come by yourself or bring a friend :)
Starting Your Own Business 101 - Online Workshop
Looking to start your own business or venture in 2026? We'll cover the basics: from marketing and operations to governance
Are you looking to start your own business in 2026? It can be really rewarding, but there is a lot to think about.
In this online workshop we'll cover the basics you need to have in place to grow and thrive. We'll cover:
Knowing your value proposition and your offering
Thinking about who your customers are and where to reach them
The basics of your operations and costs
Governance - from registration to the difference between copyright and trademarks
My name's Gareth and I have over a decade's experience in growing and scaling up businesses. I'll be drawing on my own experience, as well as published best practice and research.
LGBTQ+ Meetup
Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.
Now in our fourth year, our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.
The meet-ups have a very relaxed vibe with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! There are also some boardgames on the shelves if people fancy playing them. Feel free to bring your own!
I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction.
Come by yourself or bring a friend :)
Sapphic Speed Mixer
Are you an LBTQ+ woman looking to meet other LBTQ+ women? Then this Sapphic Speed mixer is for you!
Whether you're looking to make new friends or grow your network in London, this is your chance to meet other LBTQ+ women in a friendly, inclusive environment.
We'll open the doors at 5PM, with the speed mixing beginning at 5:30PM. Throughout the evening, you'll hop between a series of short, three minute conversations, with several breaks throughout the event for more natural mingling.
The London Art Bar will also be hosting an inclusive screening of the finale of the FIFA Men's World Cup, which you are welcome to stick around for! Kick off is at 8PM.
You're welcome to come solo or with friends!
Pitch Your Friend in Cambridge
Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join us at The Tivoli in Cambridge for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.
If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!
We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.
Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.
Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.
Key info for pitchers:
Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues
You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canva, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to hello@garethlewis.co no later than 24 hours before the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format.
When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!
Please get in touch at hello@garethlewis.co if you have any questions or accessibility needs.
Pride Quiz Night
Join us for a fun quiz night in support of Not A Phase!
🏳️⚧️ Pride Quiz Night at The London Art Bar in aid of Not A Phase 🏳️⚧️
Join Gareth Lewis Events and The London Art Bar for a night of trivia, Pride, and community in support of Not A Phase, the trans-led charity uplifting trans lives across the UK.
🗓️ Thursday 24 July 2026
🚪 Doors: 6:30PM
🧠 Quiz starts: 7PM
Four rounds to test your brain (and your LGBTQ+ agenda):
LGBTQ+ History
General Knowledge
Pop Culture
Music
Gather your team, grab a drink, and get ready to play and raise money for a brilliant cause. Donations are open already and you can chip in here.
💚 Stick around after the quiz as it's release day for Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film, and we'll be throwing a listening afterparty to celebrate!
See you there!
Pitch Your Friend in London
Bring your best pitch to hype up your friend and meet other singles. Fun and laughs guaranteed!
Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join us at The London Art Bar for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.
If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!
We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.
Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.
Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.
Key info for pitchers:
Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues
You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canvas, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to hello@garethlewis.co no later than 10PM the day before the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format
When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!
Please get in touch at hello@garethlewis.co if you have any questions or accessibility needs.
Pitch Your Friend in Cambridge
Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join us at The Tivoli in Cambridge for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.
If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!
We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.
Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.
Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.
Key info for pitchers:
Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues
You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canva, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to hello@garethlewis.co no later than 24 hours before the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format.
When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!
Please get in touch at hello@garethlewis.co if you have any questions or accessibility needs.
Pitch Your Friend in Cambridge
Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join us at The Tivoli in Cambridge for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.
If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!
We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.
Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.
Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.
Key info for pitchers:
Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues
You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canva, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to hello@garethlewis.co no later than 24 hours before the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format.
When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!
Please get in touch at hello@garethlewis.co if you have any questions or accessibility needs.
LGBTQ+ Meetup
Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.
Now in our fourth year, our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.
The meet-ups have a very relaxed vibe with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! There are also some boardgames on the shelves if people fancy playing them. Feel free to bring your own!
I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction.
Come by yourself or bring a friend :)
Lunch & Learn: Pride Month and LGBTQ+ History
Want to learn more about LGBTQ+ history and policy this Pride Month? Join us at for a (bring your own) lunch & learn and networking
June is Pride Month. It's a time for both celebration and for raising awareness around the challenges LGBTQ+ people still experience.
In this (bring your own) lunch & learn at The London Art Bar, we'll cover a number of topics:
A look at LGBTQ+ history and what it means to be LGBTQ+
Current issues facing the LGBTQ+ population in the UK and around the world
and where you can learn more and do more to support and engage with LGBTQ+ communities
Doors will open at 12PM, with the 'talk' starting at 12:30PM. Tea, coffee and drinks are available for purchase from The London Art Bar team.
The event will be hosted by Gareth Lewis, host of the 'LGBTQ+ meetup at London Art Bar' group and a former Chair of the LGBTQ+ wing of a major political party.
LGBTQ+ Meetup
Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.
Now in our fourth year, our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.
The meet-ups have a very relaxed vibe with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! There are also some boardgames on the shelves if people fancy playing them. Feel free to bring your own!
I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction.
Come by yourself or bring a friend :)
Pitch Your Friends
Bring your best pitch to hype up your friend and meet other singles. Fun and laughs guaranteed!
Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join us at The London Art Bar for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.
If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!
We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.
Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.
Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.
Key info for pitchers:
Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues
You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canvas, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to gareth@popuppainting.com or info@londonartbar.com no later than midday on the day of the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format
When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!
Please get in touch at info@londonartbar.com if you have any questions or accessibility needs.
LGBTQ+ Meetup
Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.
Now in our fourth year, our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.
The meet-ups have a very relaxed vibe with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! There are also some boardgames on the shelves if people fancy playing them. Feel free to bring your own!
I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction.
Come by yourself or bring a friend :)
Sapphic Speed Mixer
Are you an LBTQ+ woman looking to meet other LBTQ+ women? Then this Sapphic Speed mixer is for you!
Whether you're looking to make new friends or grow your network in London, this is your chance to meet other LBTQ+ women in a friendly, inclusive environment.
We'll open the doors at 3PM, with the speed mixing beginning at 3:30PM. Throughout the evening, you'll hop between a series of short, three minute conversations, with several breaks throughout the event for more natural mingling.
You're welcome to come solo or with friends!
Pitch Your Friend
Bring your best pitch to hype up your friend and meet other singles. Fun and laughs guaranteed!
Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join us at The London Art Bar for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.
If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!
We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.
Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.
Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.
Key info for pitchers:
Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues
You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canvas, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to gareth@popuppainting.com or info@londonartbar.com no later than midday on the day of the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format
When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!
Please get in touch at info@londonartbar.com if you have any questions or accessibility needs.
Event Five
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Four
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Three
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Two
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event One
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.