DiningDykes is a lesbian social group based in London and Brighton. Members are able to go to events in both cities and it provides the perfect opportunity for women to meet new friends and discover the other city.

DiningDykes started as a dining group but after rapid growth (there are now over 500 members!) It has become a group offering not just regular dining, but also a broad range of activities for gay women.

DiningDykes was started so gay women could have a way of meeting other gay women off the scene. It's a great way of meeting new people, networking and there have also been several romances, two Civil Partnerships and even a baby!

The group is made up of women whose ages vary from 20 - late 50s but the majority are in their 30s and 40s.

Although many of the members are professionals, the emphasise is very much on friendliness and meeting other gay women rather than being a group for 'Power Dykes!'

Don't worry if you're coming alone - nearly everyone will be in the same boat or at least will have been. One of the great things about the group is how everyone is made to feel welcome and people are never left out.

You're welcome to come along to one event before joining to see if you think the group is for you.

Currently there are over 500 members including Amy Lamé and Zoe Lyons.

DiningDykes aims to benefit the local community. Not just by providing a service which enables gay women to meet other gay women thus reducing social isolation; but also by holding regular fundraisers for local charities (so far £1442 has been raised) and by providing an online directory of local organisations which are relevant to the lesbian community.

What we do

So far members have had their own candle-lit live music events, picnics, BBQs, Sunday roasts, speed dating, a charity treasure hunt, an adventure day, Champagne Dining, visited The Painting Pottery Cafe, been bowling, clubbing  and been out for drinks.

And when do we do it

The evening meals in Brighton are usually the last Saturday of the month although they are sometimes held on a Friday.

In London the meals will normally be on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Additional events are also held in both cities.

For further information

If you would like to join DiningDykes please  CLICK HERE, or if you have any queries or suggestions regarding our events, please contact Jane at:

DiningDykes@gmail.com