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24 alternatives to Only The Best Events

Interesting Free Events near you(+free food & drink)

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Only The Best Events launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Activities Mapper▲61

   Find things to do, eat, and drink near you in London

   2021 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Events, from Facebook▲331

   Find things to do near you

   2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Eventbrite 6.0▲164

   Local events & things to do

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Where To Take Your Date▲109

   Find the best dating spots for your date in London 🇬🇧

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   FreeTime▲208

   Calendly for friends

   2021 · bubble.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Beer & Pizza▲5

   Curated list of London startup events (with free 🍺&🍕)

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Foodie Advice▲167

   Get suggestions on what to eat during your travels

   2019 · foodieadvice.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LondonSpot▲6

   Share your favorite places in London

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SXSW 2019 Events & Parties▲65

   Hand-picked events and parties for free. 🍔🍺🔥

   2019 · butleroy.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    FreeBeerNow▲82

    Find events with free beer on Meetup and Eventbrite in SF

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Must▲78

    Discover unique experiences wherever you go

    2021 · discovermust.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Eventbrite 8.0▲118

    Local events & things to do

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    YPlan▲90

    Tonight's Going Out App

    2014 · checkout.yplanapp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    tldr.place▲102

    Share your favorite places with friends

    2025 · tldr.place · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Frugl▲76

    The London events app for those on a budget

    2015 · frugl.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    OnlyHere▲3

    Discover what's on in London, by neighbourhood

    Jul 2026 · onlyhere.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Friendly▲81

    Make friend's through nearby events

    2016 · joinfriendly.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pickevent▲70

    Personalised event recommendations based on your interests

    2014 · pickevent.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Yeahzy▲69

    Discover the best things to do with mates in London

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    emble▲92

    Plan better events with your friends

    2014 · harmonymedicalacupuncture.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Essential Founder Calendar▲106

    Over 100+ startup events and deadlines updated weekly

    2022 · twigdiscover.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Tip app▲61

    Discover events in your area

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Downtown▲64

    Match with people going to the same events as you

    2017 · twitter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Meetings Podcast: Where to Get an Event-Mobile App▲54

    Getting great event apps and other event articles

    2016 · traffic.libsyn.com · its alternatives →

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