About Closeby
Closeby is available at closeby.life (open community) and closeby.vip (VIP rooms for hosts and venues).
The idea
Closeby is a simple place to find and create offline meetings near you. No feed. No ranking. No pressure to stay online. You open the site, pick a city, see what is happening — or start something yourself in a minute.
We believe the best conversations still happen face to face: a walk, a coffee, a book club, a run, a quiet evening without phones. Closeby only hosts information. The meeting is yours.
Who it is for
- People new to a city who want to meet someone offline
- Locals who want a walk, a game night, or a phone-free hour
- Cafés, bars, clubs, galleries, studios and community spaces that want to host or announce real gatherings
How to create an event (person)
- Sign in with email and open Create event.
- Write a clear title and a short description people can trust.
- Choose country, city and full address — the map pin is required so guests can find you.
- Set date, time, theme and whether the event is 18+ only.
- Optional: max number of guests, co-hosts, language of the meeting.
- Publish. Share the link or the story card with QR so friends can join.
You are the organiser. You are responsible for safety, accuracy and the offline experience. Closeby only shows your announcement.
How organisations use Closeby
In your profile you can enable an organisation page: name, logo, hours, links to social profiles, and a short story about the place. You decide whether it appears in Our friends.
Create events as the organisation so guests see your name and logo on the card. Offer your venue for walks that end with tea, language evenings, exhibitions, sports screenings, board-game nights — anything offline and local.
Optional check-in helps you know who arrived. Weekly email stats (when enabled) show views and sign-ups for your page and events.
Venues and hospitality
Bars, restaurants, coworking spaces, libraries, parks partners and cultural spots are welcome. List open events, reserve a table for a group, or simply say “we are happy to host Closeby meetups on weeknights.” Guests discover you through the city page — not through an ad feed.
What we care about
- Clear addresses and honest descriptions
- Respect for age rules and local law
- No spam, no scams, no hate
- Phone-optional culture: show up, be present
Contact
Questions or partnership ideas: use Feedback in the footer. We read every message. We do not publish a public mailbox on every page on purpose — less spam, more real replies.