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Libraries, maker spaces, men's sheds, and community gardens all fill some of the role you're talking about.

Depending on your hobbies, there are other similar things: I have a membership to a local community motorcycle garage, where you can hang out and work on bikes. Or just hang out.

I know you're probably not talking about bars, deliberately, but a lot of bars have pool tables and darts and you don't have to feel obliged to drink too much while there.

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>Libraries, maker spaces, men's sheds, and community gardens all fill some of the role you're talking about

I see these around the city but unfortunately I'm living with my parents stuck in the suburbs and it seems like there is nothing around.

All of the bars I have been too have been loud and packed, I feel that there is essentially 0% chance of meeting someone there. It has only been useful if going with a group and getting food/drinks so we can take one of the outdoor tables.

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