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People Like You (PLY) is for friendships you’re building and the ones already there. Take our personality quiz and get matched for an experience you’ll love. From our Dinner Club and Film club to Drinks socials, Games Nights and more, every experience is intentionally designed to spark friendship. Meet someone you click with? Invite them to your next event. Want to introduce existing friends to new people? Bring them along too. PLY makes it easy to grow your social circle naturally - we find your people, plan the night and look after your friendships. No awkward networking. No endless swiping. Just unforgettable experiences with people just like you.
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Been a member since last year
Been a member since last year. Been to most of the events but am always like trying the new ones. I have met same friends who I'm still in contact with now. Only downside is I live in zone 6 east london towards essex. Not many people I've found from this area which is a shame and now the bowling has moved there are no events east and some of them can be quite far to get to.
August 18, 2025
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Reply from PLY
Hey!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, and for being part of our community over the past year - we really appreciate you!
I’m so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed our events and, most importantly, have made friendships with people that you’re still in touch with now. That's our goal here at PLY, so it means so much to us to see it happening.
We completely understand your points around location and travel. Feedback like yours is incredibly valuable and really helps us when planning future events and experiences, as we always want to make things as accessible and convenient as possible for everyone.
Please feel free to drop me a message on WhatsApp or email our lovely team as we’d be more than happy to make a note on your profile about your location preferences. This way, we can help ensure you’re attending venues that are more local to you, especially for our drinks, brunch and dinner events, where we work with a wider range of partner venues across London.
We’d love to see you again soon!
Sending love,
Olivia from PLY
Been to a few events now and I’ve…
Been to a few events now and I’ve enjoyed them all! (Favourite being the Salsa!)
They send you all the info ahead of time and I like how they break out the group into smaller groups, makes it easier to chat and to get to know everyone. Would recommend to anyone looking to make some new friends as there is something for everyone!
May 12, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Nina,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I have to agree, Salsa is a team favourite too!
I’m so glad to hear the smaller group setup made it easier to connect and chat with everyone. Creating matched groups that feel comfortable is exactly what we aim for.
We’d love to welcome you back to another experience again soon.
Sending love,
Olivia from PLY
Good company
Great company . It was lovely meeting new people and I made new friends . Salsa class it’s amazing . I recommend to try events from Ply.
April 12, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Eugenia,
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review!
I'm so glad to hear that you had an amazing time at our Salsa Experience and have met some fantastic people.
Feel free to drop me a message on WhatsApp or email and I'll personally help you choose another PLY experience to try!
Sending love,
Olivia from PLY
I used this company a handful of times
I used this company a handful of times, not only are the events fun but it made me new friends 🤗
May 7, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Thea,
Making new friends and having fun is truly the best combo 💛
I'm so happy to hear you’re loving PLY. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts about your experience with us, I can’t wait to see you at more events soon!
Sending love,
Olivia from PLY
I was eager to try it out, but that's gone now.
I was incredibly interested in using this company's "matchmaking" services to meet new people and hopefully make friends. Sadly, I've been left disillusioned.
It seemed like such a great idea for anyone wanting to add new friends to their social circle, but especially useful for people who've just moved to a new area or who have more recently moved to the UK.
Then I noticed early May that the Director of Strategy and Operations at Storiboard/PLY had just liked a post from a Reform UK representative.
Took away any incentive I had to try this service out.
May 2, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hi Jessica, thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We want to be transparent: we have no record of you as a member or guest on our platform, and your review is not based on any experience with our service.
The basis for your review appears to be a liked post discovered through browsing an employee's personal LinkedIn activity. Liking a post is not a political endorsement, and the personal social media activity of any individual associated with PLY does not represent the views or values of the company.
PLY does not align with or endorse any political party. Our community welcomes people from every background and perspective - that's core to who we are.
If you ever want to experience PLY for what it actually is, the door is open.
The PLY Team
This platform claim to use the initial…
This platform claim to use the initial questionnaire to find the like minded people, the reality is it does not. The people are all very randomly selected and there were nothing in common between any of the attendees there. Also, 80% of the attendees already know each other - making it less meaningful for new joiners to be able to get to know each others - there was zero efforts from people to introduce each other as they also hang out a couple of times. The restaurant assigned were below average in service and food quality, it’s my first time being with storiboard but I don’t think I want to be trying another one.
May 3, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Panpan Kuankuanpanpan,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I really appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet the standard we aim to provide.
Our personality quiz plays an important role in helping us match people with others who are similar in age and outlook. We tend to have a mix of new and returning members at each event, and you’re absolutely right, when people form genuine friendships through our platform, they naturally want to come back. That’s something we’re proud of as it reflects the meaningful connections being made. At the same time, I completely understand how this can sometimes feel difficult for newcomers. We’re actively working on improving this by introducing new icebreakers, conversation prompts and hosting styles to create a more inclusive atmosphere from the get go.
I’m also really sorry to hear about your experience with the restaurant. We carefully select our partner venues and continuously review them based on member feedback. If a location no longer feels welcoming or enjoyable, we take that seriously and look for better alternatives - your experience truly guides those decisions.
Since your review, we’ve rebranded and launched a new website, which you can check out at plysocial.com. If you’d be open to giving us another try, I’d genuinely love to help you find an experience that feels like the right fit with people just like you.
Sending love,
Olivia from PLY
Second time as fun as my first!
This week I went to the bowling evening and Film Club and enjoyed both socials so much! I had been to a Film Club some months ago and really enjoyed it but then I was away from London so when I was back this week I wanted to see if I could make new friends. I met some really friendly and genuine people both evenings and felt able to connect and feel comfortable quickly. We had a lot of fun bowling in my group and afterwards we all felt happy to swap numbers or Instagram. The Film Club also I really enjoyed, again everyone was new to me but again found able to feel comfortable and able to talk easily with my group and those from other groups! Before and after the film we all hanged out in the large lounge area and the cinema has a full bar so we could all get drinks in the lounge before and after the film if we liked. I’m already looking forward to trying the darts evening and I’d really like to try one of the dinner socials too!
Also want to thank again the StoriBoard team who are so responsive and helpful to WhatsApp texts that I have sent when unsure of something. They’ve helped me to feel encouraged and welcome and that’s really helped me as I can sometimes struggle with social anxiety. I’m really glad I’ve pushed myself and turned up and started to meet some really cool people and hopefully make some genuine friends :)
April 30, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from PLY
Hey Aaron,
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing review. We're so thrilled that you've had such a brilliant time at both our Bowling evening and Film Club and that you felt comfortable and able to connect with everyone so quickly. That's exactly what we're here to create – genuine spaces where people can be themselves and make real friendships.
Your kind words about our lovely team mean the world to us. You should be so proud of yourself for showing up – that took courage, and it's clearly paid off!
We're so looking forward to seeing you at Electric darts, and we'd love for you to attend one of our dinners too.
Thanks again for being part of PLY and for sharing your experience. Reviews like yours inspire us to keep doing what we do.
Sending love,
Olivia from PLY
Attended an event after seeing an ad…
Attended an event after seeing an ad online. It was a meetup at one of the bars they partner with in my local city. Easy to get to, very informed so knew what you were doing and the staff were aware of the event as well which helped reduce some of the stress as I was the first present in my group.
A good little group, unfortunately we had 2 no shows and it was all men which I was a little disappointed with as like a mix but I believe this was due to the no shows. Nevertheless we had a good time and I got the Instagram of one of the fellas so definitely works.
February 5, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hi Cozy,
Thanks so much for your review.
I’m really glad to hear the event was easy to get to and that both our lovely team and the venue staff helped create a smooth and welcoming start to the evening.
I completely understand how no-shows can impact the overall experience, including the group dynamic. It’s something we’re actively working on so we can create a more balanced and enjoyable experience for everyone.
It’s great to hear you had a good time and made a connection -that’s what it’s all about. I hope you'll join us again soon!
Sending love,
Olivia from PLY
bad experience with website but good customer service
Had a bad experience with the website where the process to cancelling your subscription was totally obscure.
I wrote a complaint through several channels and they promptly remediated for me, so despite a bad experience I was pleased with the customer service.
April 26, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hi Louis,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our team truly values reviews like yours as they help us continue to improve and grow.
Since your review, we’ve launched a brand-new website, which you can explore at plysocial.com. We’ve made several improvements, including a much simpler process for managing or cancelling subscriptions. You can now easily adjust your subscription settings directly within the “Account” section.
I'm really glad to hear that our lovely team was able to resolve this for you. Providing clear, responsive support is very important to us, so your kind words mean a great deal.
Best wishes,
Olivia from PLY
Went to a meet up and felt excluded
Went to a meet up and felt excluded. Everyone else knew each other and were chatting in shared what’s app. There wasn’t any attempt to include me or introduce me to the group. Pretty pointless given the whole point is to make new friends and feel included.
April 13, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Lynne,
Thank you for sharing this. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience. This isn’t what we want for anyone attending a StoriBoard event.
Our goal is always to create a welcoming, inclusive, and genuinely fun space where people can meet and connect, so it’s disappointing to hear that you felt excluded. We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback - it helps us improve. We’re actively working on new icebreakers, games, and ways of hosting to ensure everyone feels properly introduced and included from the moment they arrive.
We’d really value the opportunity to make this right. If you’re open to it, please reach out to our customer success team, and we’ll personally help you find a better experience.
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club Team
Loved my Storiboard night
Loved my Storiboard night at a Jamie Oliver cooking class. Great group of people, lovely instructors, really tasty food (even with my average skills). A fantastic, easy going get together with good people, where I learned new things too.
April 1, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hi Kay,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic evening at our Cookery Experience in partnership with the Jamie Oliver Cookery School.
Your kind words about the instructors and group dynamic mean so much to us. We love seeing our members feel confident and have fun in the kitchen - all whilst meeting new people just like them.
We'd love to welcome you back to another experience soon!
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club Team
AVOID AVOID AVOID
I signed up in December 2025 for what I understood to be a one-off, three-month trial with Storiboard. During that period, I attended one meal event, where six people were expected but only three attended in total, which was disappointing.
I also attended a drinks event, where seating arrangements were pre-assigned on arrival. I was directed to a small upstairs room with uncomfortable seating, which did not provide a particularly welcoming or enjoyable experience.
As a result, I chose not to attend any further events during the trial period.
Three months later, I was automatically charged for a further three months. When I queried this and requested a refund, I was informed that the membership had converted into a rolling subscription and that a no-refund policy applied. This was not my understanding at the time I initially signed up, and I found the terms insufficiently clear.
Overall, I did not feel the service represented good value for money, and my experience did not meet expectations. I would recommend that anyone considering joining ensures they fully understand the subscription terms and cancellation policy before signing up.
March 30, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hi Claire,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We really value when guests speak up - honest input is how we grow and improve.
We've taken your points on board as a team, and we'll use this to reflect on how we can do better.
On seating: our pre-booked tables are arranged to help create well-matched groups based on personalities and interests - something that's a key part of the experience for many of our members. That said, we always aim to keep things flexible, and guests are absolutely welcome to move around and mingle if they prefer.
On the subscription side, the rolling renewal details are laid out at checkout and in our FAQs with a cancellation link, but we're glad our customer support team were able to resolve this directly for you.
We're so sorry your experience wasn't as you'd hoped and we'd love the chance to welcome you back in the future.
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club
It was a great experience meeting…
It was a great experience meeting people offline. The people I met at the event were really nice, and it didn’t feel awkward at all. Choose the right activities, and you’ll meet people with the same vibe—and maybe even find a genuine friend like me!
March 13, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Amber,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review about your experience with us! We're so excited that you had such a great time and made genuine connections! As you said, the right activities really do bring the right people together.
We'd love to see you back at the Club for another event soon!
Sending love,
The StoriBoard Club Team
Nice choice of activities
Nice choice of activities, you get to meet everyone who attends most events, not only people in your designated group. Friendships are formed and out of storiboard meet ups and events are planned and enjoyed by new friends. The admin team are great, and keep you informed every step of your planned event.
March 11, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Steve,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review!
You've captured exactly what the StoriBoard Club is all about — creating spaces where genuine friendships can grow, not just within a group, but across everyone who comes together at our events.
Hearing that real friendships have formed and continued beyond a singular experience is honestly the best kind of review we could ask for. Friendship starts by showing up, but lives on through consistency!
We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to our team - we work hard behind the scenes to ensure every event runs smoothly, and feedback like yours means the world to us.
We can't wait to see you at many more events in the near future!
Sending love,
The StoriBoard Club Team
Great concept but it’s deceitfully hard…
Great concept but it’s deceitfully hard to cancel my subscription which is hidden at the very bottom of the page and doesn’t work. I tried trying to cancel for around 30 minutes with no success.
March 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from PLY
Hi Tracy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback - we're really sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience.
We're glad that we’ve been able to support you on this and resolve this issue. If you would like to discuss this further at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out via WhatsApp or email, and our customer support team will be happy to help.
We really appreciate your kind words about our concept, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back to the Club again in the future.
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club
I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner…
I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner experience with Storiboard. Such a great concept and great communication from the team. 10/10 would recommend.
February 24, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hey Nat,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our concept and team! We're so pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience at our Dinner Club - we'd love to welcome you back to another event soon!
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club
Learn to prepare restaurant-quality dishes.
All in all, the chef was very patient with us, explained everything clearly, and the food was delicious. I strongly recommend it for two people who want to learn how to cook and have some fun.
February 18, 2026
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Reply from PLY
Hi Florin,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review!
We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with the Jamie Oliver Cookery School to deliver our Cooking Experiences and we’re so happy to hear that you had such a great time!
At The StoriBoard Club, our goal is to create memorable moments that bring people closer together and we truly believe our Cooking Experience is such a special way to do exactly that.
We hope to see you back in the kitchen, or at another event, very soon.
Sending love,
The StoriBoard Club
Teething problems
New organisational company. Their site offers Dinner Dates and Drink Dates as the only 2 options when booking in my area. I would feel more comfortable at a dinner date and so i selected my personal interests from the small list of options they gave.
So last week during my 7 day trial i was told 5 people would attend who shared similar interests. they give you 24hrs notice on where the event is being held.
But i never got to meet them.
i bought my train ticket and all ready.
then around 11am i was told that the event had been cancelled because a few people had dropped out due to illness. i guess it can happen.
they then offered me 3 options,
1 Join another group tonight
2 Move to next weeks dinner
3 Choose another date for one of our upcoming mixed-gender dinners or events.
Up until this point i presumed it would be mixed gender and now was given it only as a future option they might do.
So i chose the slightly younger group.
20 minutes went by and they back pedal on their option.
First their response was addressing a different person so felt inpersonal and i had to correct them. They told me the option they gave was not available and whether i would like a drinks event instead this Friday.
Again drinking events is not for me and is the main reason i chose the dinner event.
They thanked me for my flexibility and i chose to reschedule next week.
Train ticket 50% refunded due to same day cancellation.
Next week came and 24 hours before they reveal the venue was at the same place from last week.
Then as regular as clock work around 11am i get told my event has also been cancelled - due to unforseen circumstances.
So i am 2 weeks in. Past the 7 day free trial, my first subscription payment goes through for £16.99
I have asked for a refund and cancelled by subscription.
Their only part in the process is to organise like minded people into age groups. Feels like only a handful in similar age groups have subscribed to justify any such chance at attending any of the venues.
They claim to be partners with venues in the area yet i was organised into the same venue twice. Maybe only a partner with 1 dinner organiser.
Update:
Storiboard have issued me a full refund and have been very sincere to the complaints i raised. They are a fairly new company and have dealt with my issues and is all i expect them to do. I hope their company does well working around the issues with cancellations for other members.
February 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from PLY
Hi Jim,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us - we're disappointed to hear about the frustration and inconvenience you've faced over the past couple of weeks.
We completely understand how disheartening it must have been to experience two consecutive cancellations, especially having already committed to travel arrangements. While illness and unforeseen circumstances are sometimes outside of our control, we recognise that doesn't make the situation any less frustrating and we're sorry we weren't able to do more to make it right in the moment.
You've raised some fair points around communication and we want you to know that we're taking these on board as a team. Every interaction with our members should feel personal and attentive, and we're truly sorry that we fell short of that on this occasion.
We're glad our customer care team was able to find a resolution for you. We'd love the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and if you'd ever like to chat further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club
Great way to meet new people (Dinner Club)
Tried the dinner club and felt that they curated the group well! We got on well and had a lovely time. Restaurant had a nice vibe too
February 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from PLY
Hey Darla,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Dinner Club experience and that the group felt like such a great match. We'd love to see you at another experience soon!
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club Team
Yeah it was a fantastic night
Yeah it was a fantastic night. The people I met made me feel very welcomed as I arrived late. Definately stay in touch with some of them. Great bunch of people. Great night from start to finish .
February 6, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from PLY
Hey Rosemary,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review!
We’re so pleased to hear that you had a fantastic night and felt so welcomed! Creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere is incredibly important to us, so it’s great to know that came across.
We're so happy that you clicked with your personality matched group and have plans to stay in touch - here's to turning strangers into friends!
Best wishes,
The StoriBoard Club
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