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Considering 121 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, often describing it as a fun and engaging way to meet new people and form genuine connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Reviewers frequently highlight the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff, noting how this contributes to well-organized events. The convenient and central locations of the events are also widely appreciated. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, particularly regarding the matching process, feeling randomly paired with individuals lacking shared interests. Others noted occasional disorganization, citing last-minute venue changes or insufficient clarity in event details, which led to a less smooth experience.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had lots of fun last night at Flight Club meeting a wide range of people! I liked that there wasn’t the pressure to be talking the whole time because we had games to play, but everyone got on really... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really happy with the experience - I appreciate all the information was sent ahead of time, explained everything and also matched with people that I believe shared common things indeed! It's a nice wa... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like the way the company organised the event .They informed me of the location and time and took care to arrange for me to meet people sharing my interests and compatible in age . I really like the... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had a great evening met some rather interesting people and had fun. The Storiboard company is brilliantly organised. I had such a great evening. The restaurant was in a great location in town so ve... See more

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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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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I went to one event last week bowling…

I went to one event last week bowling and met some lovely people but unfortunately only half the people showed up. I came again to another event today and nobody had turned up but myself. Very disappointing, I asked the staff member to cancel my membership as for some reason I can’t seem to log in and the forgot password link isn’t working 🙄. They said they’d give me a month free then offered to meet me themselves and come play which sounds so weird!

First event great! Second diabolical and weird.

June 27, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Claire – thank you for your feedback, and we’re so sorry to hear about your disappointing second experience. That’s absolutely not what we want anyone to go through, and we completely understand your frustration. We're currently reviewing what happened with that event and your login issue – and we’ll be reaching out to help sort this directly. Your first night sounded promising, and we’d genuinely love the chance to turn things around for you.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Walked out after 2 minutes

Walked out after 2 minutes.

I looked forward to this evening so much based on the website, other reviews and what was in store. I was a little late due to a business call I had to take, but when I arrived only 2 people were there who were half my age. If people aren't going to turn up surely you should be notified so you know what to expect? The venue seemed happy that 3 of us were there. It felt like staff there were treating us like the "no friends club". I went home after a few minutes as I felt more lonely than I did when I arrived. At least it was only £10 lost. Stay alone and don't bother.

June 23, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Swizzle – we’re really sorry to hear how your experience made you feel. That’s not what we aim for at all, and we completely understand your disappointment. We’re actively working on better attendance tracking and clearer communication to prevent this kind of situation. We'd also love the chance to talk privately and make things right. Please reach out to us at theclub@storiboardclub.co.uk – we take this seriously and want to improve.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I wasn’t well matched

I went to a dinner in my nearest city, all excited and the restaurant was a good choice. However, I found it really difficult to socialise since there was a large age difference. I’m in my early-mid twenties, and the youngest on the table. Everyone else on the table were late 30s to 60s. I thought that I would be with people 10 years within my age range. I spent a lot of money travelling to the nearest city and left feeling quite underwhelmed. I wasn’t well matched to my table. My advice would be to not let it go ahead if there is too much of a wide age difference, or I should have been given the option to be postponed to a new meet-up at the very least

June 10, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Za – thank you for your honest feedback. We're really sorry the age mix didn’t feel right for you – that’s not the experience we want anyone to have. Our matching aims to group people within a 10-year range, but clearly something went wrong here, and we’re taking that seriously. Your point about postponing if the match isn’t right is absolutely one we follow, and we’re actively reviewing why this didn't happen here. We’d love the chance to make it up to you – feel free to reach out at theclub@storiboardclub.co.uk.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give it a try! Nothing to lose and potentially wonderful friends to gain :)

I had such a good experience for my first storiboard dinner.
I was very nervous before getting there but so glad I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and went.
For some reason, there were 8 of us not 6. But no issue, just more great people to meet! 4 us on went on to a bar after dinner and ended up staying out until last orders… sore heads at work today, oops!
Our group got on really well, the chat flowed from the start, not awkward at all. We now even have a WhatsApp group!

June 3, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Kirsty – thank you so much! We love that you pushed past the nerves and ended up with a WhatsApp group – now that’s what we call a successful first dinner! It’s amazing to hear how naturally the night flowed and how many connections came from it. Can’t wait to welcome you back for your next one.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ll Be Back

60, living alone and back in Edinburgh after 30’years away, I need to get out more. Found StoriBoard Club and took a leap of faith! Safe to say I was not disappointed- in fact it was an absolutely fantastic evening. Well organised, a great choice of restaurant, and the people in our group got on from minute 1! We are already planning our next meet up.

The team were massively helpful, encouraging and supportive.. . . As Arnie said “I’ll Be Back!” Thank you StoriBoard

June 3, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Colin – thank you so much for this! We’re honoured you took a leap of faith with StoriBoard, and even more thrilled that it led to such a great evening. It’s wonderful to hear the group clicked so quickly and that you’re already planning your next meet-up. And yes – we’ll take that Arnie reference as a promise… we’ll see you back soon!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's basic but an option if you are new in town

It's a fake 'algorythm' that just preted put you with folk you have things in common with. They claim they pick 'secret gem' restaurants, but in fact the restaurant they picked was not only super basic, it was loud and super touristy. Horrible night, if politeness hadn't prevented it, I'd literally wanted to walk straight out.

April 29, 2025
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Reply from PLY

We’re really sorry to hear that your evening didn’t meet expectations. We genuinely aim to create enjoyable, well-matched experiences through our matching process, and we’re disappointed to hear that it didn’t feel that way for you.

Our team puts a lot of care into selecting venues we believe offer something special - whether that’s the food, the atmosphere, or the story behind the place. That said, we understand that not every spot will resonate with everyone, and we always welcome this kind of feedback so we can keep improving.

We’re truly sorry that the night left you feeling this way, and we do appreciate you giving us a try.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent dining experience

It was well organised, well communicated and the group of people were good company, with good conversation.

May 6, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Gemma – thank you for the lovely review! We're so pleased to hear the night felt well-organised and that the conversation flowed with such a great group. That’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to create every time. Hope to see you again soon for another one!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best nights ever!

I went on my first Storiboard club dinner yesterday and the only regret I have is not doing it sooner!!!! My anxiety held me back for the longest time, but I finally decided to go for it and honestly it was an amazing experience and I loved every second of it! We chatted the night away and were the last people to leave the restaurant😂. The restaurant was lovely! Food and service was excellent which made the whole experience even better. Honestly couldn't recommend it enough. Go for it!

May 6, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi there – thank you so much for sharing this! We're incredibly touched that you took the leap and had such a brilliant time. It’s amazing to hear you stayed chatting until the very end – that’s exactly the kind of connection we hope to spark. We're so glad the restaurant and service added to the experience too. We can't wait to welcome you back for more!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic

Absolutely fantastic. I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while and now that I’ve attended my first evening, I wish I’d done it sooner. If you’ve been through a really hard year like me I can highly recommend it! You’ll meet people and hear their story and realise you’re not alone. You’ll laugh tons and not once want to look at your phone. It’s real engagement and connection. Looking forward to the next.

May 6, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi there – thank you so much for this moving review. We’re really touched to hear how meaningful the experience was for you, especially after a hard year. That sense of real connection – laughter, stories, and zero phone-checking – is exactly why we built StoriBoard. We can’t wait to welcome you again soon for another evening of friendship and joy.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great time

Had a great time with my 5 strangers/new friends for the evening. The restaurant was more central (than West) than I expected but it was easy enough to travel to. Had good conversation and was just happy to meet new people so didn’t exchange contact details. Would recommend for people wanting to try something different and make new friends :-)

April 29, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Amanda – thank you so much! We love that your 5 strangers became new friends for the evening – that’s what we’re all about. So glad the location worked out and the conversation flowed. Thanks for recommending us to others looking to try something new – hope we see you again soon!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No refund. What!?

Booked but then couldn't go due to a work related issue. I was asked if I wanted to rebook but I wasn't able to because I didn't know how long the work issue would take to resolve. I asked for a refund and was told no. I could re book but wasn't getting any refund. Outrageous!!!!! Will never re book now. Awful experience.

April 28, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hey Fionna,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t go as planned. We completely understand that unexpected work issues can come up, and we did our best to be flexible by offering you the chance to reschedule.

As noted at the time, we weren't able to issue a refund due to our cancellation policy, but we did leave the option open for you to rebook when the timing worked better for you. We genuinely regret that things didn’t align for a resolution that felt fair from your side.

We value all our guests and always aim to provide clear options and support when plans change. We're sorry to hear you won’t be returning, but we appreciate your time with us and wish you all the best.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First Storiboard dinner

Went to first Storiboard dinner, was bit nervous to start with but everyone I met for first time was easy going to talk to and soon felt more at ease in restaurant on the night.
It was great being matched up such easy going people and general chit chat. All looked after really well to by the restaurant. Such a good feeling experiencing meeting new people in Edinburgh and decided to try another at end of April.
For anyone doing this for first time don't be nervous, you get an icebreaker on day as well but I was relieved to be in restaurant we were booked to going to that everyone else were friendly and chatty 😎
Storiboard dinner club thank you so much for branching out into Edinburgh.
Fab way to meet different people and hopefully in time make new friends attending future dinners.

April 1, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Caroline – thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad your first dinner felt welcoming and that the group dynamic helped ease the nerves. It's wonderful to hear how well Edinburgh is clicking already, and we really appreciate you encouraging others to give it a go too. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a success

What a success! Attended a dinner and laughed so much with everyone. It is a genius way to make friends and share deep and meaningful conversations. Thank you for saving our Tuesdays! 😇
So thrilled to discover that Storiboard was founded by a female! Thank you, Karen. I'm so grateful for Team Storiboard’s work to unite so many people.

April 8, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi there – thank you so much! We’re over the moon to hear how much you enjoyed the evening and the conversations that came with it. It’s amazing to know we’re helping make Tuesdays something to look forward to! And thank you for the kind words about Karen and the team – we’re so proud to be building something meaningful together.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very nervous at first and was…

I was very nervous at first and was thinking the worse how you do. I wanted to go outside my comfort zone and meet new people local to me.

Storiboard made it very easy and I felt safe throughout the process. The booking system was easy and I was able to rescheduled if needed. I liked their 3 options of payment and I decided to do the one off to see how it went before committing to other events.

I was given the information before the event by What's App which was very clear to understand.

The event took place in a lovely funky modern restaurant in the center of Manchester. I used public transport to get to the location which was very easy to find with the help of Google Maps.

I arrived 20 mins early and got settled in my new surrounds and the other people arrived on time. It was a mix of men and women of similar age with different interests. I enjoyed hearing about their life stories.

The restaurant chosen, I felt very well looked after and they explained how it worked. The staff were friendly and the food was great. We all decided to pay for what we ate by credit cards and shared the service charge.

The whole event took about 1.5 hours and after the event we parted and went our separate ways.

This is such a great concept and I can't wait to try my next mystery dinner date.

March 25, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Abi – thank you so much for this detailed and heartfelt review. We’re so glad you felt safe, supported, and able to step outside your comfort zone – that means the world to us. It’s wonderful to hear the WhatsApp info, booking options, and the mix of people helped make your first mystery dinner a great success. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next one!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like this idea! It was safe and cool!

I like this idea, so with big pleasure booked my first dinner!
I really enjoyed it

January 14, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Margarita – thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your first dinner and felt safe and comfortable throughout. It means a lot to hear you booked with such excitement – we can’t wait to welcome you again soon!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I met great people and had a most…

I met great people and had a most beautiful evening

January 7, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Joseph – thank you! We’re so happy to hear you had such a beautiful evening and met great people. That’s exactly what we hope to create every time. We’d love to welcome you back for another special night soon!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was my first time with story board

It was my first time with story board, went better than expected! People who I met were genuinely interesting to have a conversation with.

January 7, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Anastasia – thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear your first time with StoriBoard went even better than expected. It’s always wonderful when the conversation flows and the people you meet leave a real impression. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great alternative to online dating apps

Well organised. Well-matched small group for 7pm dinner. The food/wine was good value & great quality. The company was fun & we honestly all got on well. I would have loved to come away with a guy’s number, but ended up exchanging numbers with one of the girls 😂

January 7, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Nita – thank you! We’re so glad to hear the dinner was well matched, great value, and full of fun company. And hey, whether it’s a guy’s number or a new friend’s, we’ll take that as a win! Hope to see you again soon for more good food, great conversation, and unexpected connections.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was my 1st in the event

It was my 1st in the event, I had a fantastic time, I enjoyed the venue choice and the matching of members were perfect. We had such a fabulous time and ended up being the last ones to leave the restaurant! I highly recommend it!

January 7, 2025
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Reply from PLY

Hi Joana – thank you so much! We’re thrilled your first event was such a hit – from the perfect match to being the last ones to leave the restaurant (always a great sign!). We really appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another fabulous evening.

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab experience, very good value

I really enjoyed my experience with the StoriBoard Club. I met a great group of people and was seated in a delicious restaurant I probably wouldn't have discovered by myself. The 25% off discount in particular made it such good value!

December 3, 2024
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Reply from PLY

Hi Miranda – thank you so much! We’re so glad you had a fab experience and found great value in it too. It’s always a win when you discover a delicious new restaurant and connect with a lovely group. Hope we can surprise you with another hidden gem soon!

Best Wishes,
The StoriBoard Team

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