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With approximately 700,000 British individuals residing in the US, your chances of meeting some attractive British guys are quite favorable—provided you know where to look! This guide provides a list of popular dating and meetup platforms frequented by Brits, along with real-world locations where you could cross paths with British men. It will also give you tips on how to make a fantastic first impression on a British date.
Steps
Online Dating Platforms
DateBritishGuys: The name says it all—this platform is dedicated to connecting individuals (non-British) with British men. Signing up is a breeze, and browsing through potential matches is simple. You can even listen to voice samples to hear various British accents!
- British users can enjoy free membership as long as they provide official proof of their British nationality. For non-British users, free membership offers limited access compared to premium options.
- Although initially created to connect American women with British men, the site now attracts users globally who are seeking to meet British guys.
ILoveYourAccent: Similar to DateBritishGuys, ILoveYourAccent has grown beyond its original purpose of connecting Americans and Brits. It features an easy signup and search process, but with a smaller user base (around 55,000 as of 2019). This could either limit your options or make things feel less overwhelming.
- The smaller size of the platform likely helps in identifying and removing fake or suspicious accounts more quickly.
- The founder remains actively involved in the community, sometimes even directly facilitating matches!
- As with DateBritishGuys, there’s a free membership option, but it offers very limited features compared to paid plans.
Match: Established in 1993, Match has built a strong reputation for thorough profile vetting and user-friendly features. Its widespread recognition and trusted reputation have made it a top choice for British users, both in the UK and worldwide.
- Match allows for detailed profiles, including over 20 photos, and offers robust search features to help you find British men.
- With nearly 40 million members globally, including 8 million active daily users, Match is a great option if you're casting a wide net in search of your ideal British match!
Tinder: While Tinder’s “swipe left or right” feature might not be the best fit for those seeking a long-term connection with a British guy, it’s certainly a popular app for those looking for something more casual. With its location-based search, Tinder is most effective if you live near a U.S. city with a substantial British population.
- As with many dating apps, Tinder offers limited free access, with additional features available through paid options.
Bumble: On most dating sites, men usually make the first move, but Bumble flips the script by requiring women to initiate contact with any male matches. If you prefer finding a British guy who enjoys being pursued rather than pursuing, this is an excellent choice.
- While Bumble isn’t restricted to women seeking men, it does challenge the traditional “men chase women” dynamic commonly found on other platforms.
- Bumble’s free membership provides more search and messaging options than many competitors, but you can unlock even more features with a paid membership.
Clover: While some platforms are designed to help you find friends, others focus on hookups, long-term relationships, or a combination of all three, like Clover. A mix of Tinder, Match, and Facebook, Clover might suit you if you're uncertain about what kind of relationship you want. With its “Mixers” (community forums) and advanced video chat features, you can easily meet new people.
- Clover is quite popular among British users, and its Mixers feature allows you to connect with Brits specifically.
Meeting British Men Face-to-Face
Look for British guys within your extended social circles. Unlike Americans, Brits often date within their friend groups. Meeting a stranger for a date (especially in-person) is less common in the UK, so your best bet might be to focus on a British guy who’s a friend of a friend. Take the time to get to know him better, so he becomes more comfortable with the idea of asking you out—or you asking him out instead.
Visit British-style pubs in your area. Not every British man hangs out at his local pub, but many do! The pub is often the go-to spot for a first date in the UK, so any guys you meet there might already be in a dating mindset.
- While a British-themed bar could work, you're better off finding an American bar that has naturally attracted a British crowd and has the authentic pub atmosphere.
Head to areas with a large British expat community. It's no surprise that the biggest cities in the US have the largest number of British residents—about 20% of the UK expat population lives in or near New York City. Other cities with significant British expat communities include Los Angeles, Washington, Miami, San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston.
- Generally speaking, areas with major universities, tech centers, or financial districts tend to have decent-sized British populations.
- If you want to target the highest percentage, Portsmouth, Virginia led the 2010 Census, with nearly 5% of its population born in the UK.
British men are often more reserved and polite compared to American men. While this is a generalization and not true in every case, you might notice that British guys don’t tend to be as forward in expressing interest as American men. Instead of assuming they’re not interested, take the opportunity to be the one who makes the first move!
- The difference may be less pronounced than it was a generation ago, but British men still, on average, value proper manners and etiquette when meeting someone new. While this is undoubtedly a charming quality, it doesn't necessarily mean they’ll be any more thoughtful or considerate than an American guy in the long term.
Don’t be surprised if your first date involves a night at the pub. In the UK, first dates are typically more casual, with less emphasis on impressing with fancy dinners or extravagant outings. Rather than assuming your date isn’t making an effort to wow you, take the chance to connect with him in a setting where he feels at ease.
- After your pub date wraps up, remember that splitting the bill is more common on first dates in the UK than in the US.
Be mindful of your manners on the first date. British guys tend to be more reserved, especially when first getting to know someone, and they might perceive Americans as being louder or more forward on a first date. Don’t change who you are, but perhaps try adopting a more relaxed approach so you don’t overwhelm him with too much energy.
- Just remember, after a few drinks at the pub, your British guy might loosen up a little!
