MUNCH

A "Munch" is an informal pub get-together of local BDSMers. Newcomers are always welcome and the only restrictions are that no journalists or cameras are allowed. There are usually a few people near the doorway of any Munch who are ready to introduce and chat to first timers who may walk in.

See the Norwich and Cambridge pages of this site for greater information about the Munches that are held in those cities.

There is no dress code at a Munch, although nudity is not allowed. Most people attend in informal clothing - the normal stuff you'd wear if you were going out for a relaxed Saturday night. A few like wearing black stuff and you'll find a selection of fetishwear too - but there really isn't any dress code and you certainly won't get noticed in a Hawaiian shirt. Both the age and social ranges at any Munch are very broad - from students to pensioners - but EABDSM Munches are very well attended and almost everyone fits in somewhere. Imagine a lively and friendly group of diverse people, who all have something important in common.

Occasionally mini events take place at a Munch. There have been: special dressing up Munches at Christmastime, escaping from rope competitions, quiz nights, demonstrations, etc. But most of the time, a Munch is just people talking and renewing old acquaintances, meeting new friends and having a drink. Sometimes there's a bit of flirting wot goes on... normal pub stuff, only a bit kinkier. Most Munch attendees are fairly light drinkers and not many Munch-goers smoke. Drunkenness is unknown.

If you're terribly nervous about attending a first Munch, you might find it easier if you visit your local Munch pub to get the "lay of the land" before the Munch night. Alternatively, look at the Meet & Greet page of this site.

Some newcomers feel more comfortable if they attend their first Munch with a friend. Vanillas (the BDSM code word for non-BDSM people) are certainly welcome as guests at any Munch.