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MADE FOR WOMEN & NON-BINARY ENTREPRENEURS, BUSINESS OWNERS & FREELANCERS
Pints and Purpose is not your typical business networking event in London. We meet in the pub over a pint (or lemonade) where we are biz pals first, sales second.
🎨 Artists, 🛍️ shop owners, 🦄 creators, 💪 freelancers, 😊 coaches—whatever you do, if you run your own business, this space is for you!
Join our meetups in the pub
Every month we hang out in one of the fabulous local pubs in south east London. Definitely not your typical business networking event in London! Especially for women + non-binary people, right?
At our meetups, you’ll get the opportunity to meet new people, ask questions and form new alliances and collaborations. We also invite guest speakers to help us with the running-the-business stuff.
We are an LGBTQ+ friendly community, and welcome trans women and non-binary entrepreneurs and business owners to our meetups*.
We usually limit our ticket total to 20 people so everyone has a chance to meet.
*If you don’t agree with us on this, this isn’t the event for you.
What they say
“The best networking in south east London!”
Sarah C, LinkedIn coach
“Thanks for hosting such a lovely event, these things can sometimes be so awkward… But last night wasn’t.”
Kayleigh-Anne
“More thanks for another fab evening!”
Kathryn, celebrant
“I’m so glad I came”
Daisy, chef
Such a wonderful evening and I was made to feel very welcome on my first visit. The venue is perfect providing an intimate ambiance to connect in a very relaxed and comfortable way with like-minded individuals. It’s very rare to find common ground with everyone you speak with, but I found it here. Well done!
Rakhee, financial planner
It was amazing! I’m definitely coming to the next one!
Jenna, photographer
“Just a quick THANK YOU for yesterday – like I told you, I’d come feeling a bit off/sorry for myself, and knew I wouldn’t be up for high energy/on it/ being businessy – but I don’t tend to go to those events anyway! This was just right – earthy, warm, connective and Fiona was a fantastic speaker. I’ve connected with some new faces, and old ones, and hope to again. And it was good to meet you – I’ve seen your face on social media so it’s nice to meet in person.”
Kate, coach
“It’s amazing to be around so many vibrant people – it’s very inspiring”
Eileen, artist
“I hate networking but coming to these events feels much less scary! “
Sara-Jane, photographer
“Ahh was a lovely evening – I so many tips and insights from everyone I spoke to! Thanks Maddy and Pip”
Tasha, life coach
““Thanks from me as well! It’s such a treat to get out and get some proper inspiration from you lot, thanks for a great evening 💕”
Molly, photographer
“I attended a meet up in April and had a fantastic evening. As a local small business owner (FortheLoveofNicNac) I find it quite isolating making business decisions and running my business on my own. So the opportunity to meet like minded business women and share ideas and concerns was exactly what I needed. I loved the informal friendly atmosphere and Maddy was super lovely and inviting. Highly recommend it and I’ll definitely be attending another.”
Nicola, jewellery maker
“Thanks to Maddy for the event last night! It was lovely to switch out of new mum mode for a bit and talk to some adult humans! What a breath of fresh air 🤍”
Molly, photographer
“Thank you for organising the meet up yesterday. What a great crowd.”
Sonali, brand designer
What you’re doing is really great. I never regret coming.
Bianca, HR
Thank you for organising such a relaxed and thoughtful event!
Anushree, brand strategist
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Our story
Running a business can be isolating—especially when you’re working alone at home, trying to figure everything out. Networking events often feel forced, awkward, or just not the right vibe. We needed something different.
We wanted a cosy, inclusive space where women could meet local small biz pals, chat through challenges, share knowledge, and just feel supported.
Community is so often overlooked—especially for women business owners—which is why we’re so excited you’re here!