United Kingdom
Hookups in the UK, without the awkward guessing
From London to Glasgow, Joydate shows you who nearby wants something casual, with only your username and nearest town on show. Joining is free.
- Join free anywhere in the UK
- Prices in pounds
- Free ID check
In short
Finding a hookup in the UK is easiest on a site where everyone has already said they want something casual. Join Joydate free, tell people what you're up for and browse members near you. Each day a few messages are free, and VIP makes them unlimited.
- Where: anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in your phone's browser.
- Cost: the Classic profile is free; VIP, for unlimited messages, starts at £14.99 for a week.
- Nights out: London, Glasgow and Manchester ideas from each city's own visitor guide, with full guides to London and Glasgow.
Britain has no shortage of pubs, but a pub is a hard place to ask a stranger whether they want something casual, especially when half the room knows your mates. Online, that question is answered on the profile before anyone says hello, and the people you work with never need to know.
Why look for a hookup online in the UK?
Casual dating in the UK is easier to start online, because what each person wants is out in the open from the first message.
- Intentions up front. Members say on their profile what they're after, from a one-off to something regular, so there are no mixed signals to decode.
- Your details stay yours. Other members see a username and your nearest town; your name, address and workplace stay private.
- A way to check they're real. The ID check is free, and members who pass it show a Verified badge.
- Matches close to home. Daily suggestions are based on age and distance; with VIP you can also filter by city, distance and what people are open to.
Where people go out
Three UK cities with plenty going on after dark
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London
Soho and Shoreditch
Soho for central bars, Shoreditch for late-night clubs, says Visit London.
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Glasgow
The Merchant City
One of the oldest districts, with a fairy-lit courtyard of bars, says Visit Glasgow.
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Manchester
The Northern Quarter
Independent bars and live music venues, says Visit Manchester.
How Joydate works in the UK
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Sign up free
Choose a username, add a photo and say what you're in the mood for.
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See who's close by
Browse members near you and check the matches Joydate suggests each day.
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Chat, then meet
Send a few messages a day free, or as many as you like with VIP, and meet somewhere public first.
Staying safe on a UK hookup
A few simple habits keep a first meet in the UK safe: pick a busy public place, let a mate know where you're going and stick to Joydate's chat until you've met. In an emergency, call 999; for anything else, call the police on 101.
Report Fraud, the national service for reporting fraud and cyber crime, says never to send money to someone you've only met online, however urgent their story sounds, and suggests checking their photos with a reverse image search. Report romance fraud on 0300 123 2040, or in Scotland to Police Scotland on 101.
For sexual health, the NHS says its sexual health clinics are free and available to everyone, whatever their age, gender or sexuality, and it can post you a free chlamydia test.
What Joydate costs in the UK
In the UK a Classic profile is free and includes a few messages a day. For unlimited messaging there's VIP, or VIP Plus, which adds exclusive matches and shows your messages and likes first. Prices are in pounds: the total first, then the weekly cost.
| Plan length | VIP | VIP Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | £14.99 | £15.99 |
| 1 month | £29.96£6.99 a week | £34.24£7.99 a week |
| 3 months | £64.16£4.99 a week | £77.01£5.99 a week |
| 6 months | £102.60£3.99 a week | £128.31£4.99 a week |
| 12 months | £155.91£2.99 a week | £208.05£3.99 a week |
Plans from a week to six months roll over until you cancel; a year's plan is charged once and doesn't roll over. See every plan in every currency.
Joydate in the UK: common questions
How do you find a hookup in the UK?
The easiest way to find a hookup in the UK is a casual dating site, where people say what they want before anyone messages. On Joydate you join free, see who's nearby and send a few messages a day, with unlimited messaging on VIP.
Can you use Joydate anywhere in the UK?
Yes, you can use Joydate anywhere in the UK, from London and Manchester to Glasgow and Belfast, on any phone or laptop with a browser.
How much does Joydate cost in the UK?
Joydate costs nothing to join in the UK, and a Classic profile includes a few messages a day. VIP, which makes messaging unlimited, costs £14.99 a week, and the 12-month plan brings it down to £2.99 a week. See every plan.
Where do you report a romance scam in the UK?
You report a romance scam in the UK to Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or to Police Scotland on 101 if you live in Scotland. Tell your bank straight away if you've paid anything, and block and report the profile on Joydate.
Is STI testing free in the UK?
Yes, STI testing is free in the UK at NHS sexual health clinics, which are open to everyone, and the NHS can post you a free chlamydia test.
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