He’s single? You’re single? You’re not really attracted to each other in that way, but sometimes wish that you too could update your Facebook status to something unnecessarily mushy?

Take a breather before suggesting a marriage pact inspired by My Best Friends Wedding — those things have a lower success rate than side-parted perms.

Propose instead to accompany each other to Melbourne’s classiest new singles meet. Think speed dating minus the awkward conversation, harsh lighting and cheap chardonnay. Wait, scratch that — the only thing this has in common with speed dating is that you’re 99% sure every other person is single.

Instead be welcomed with a Cham-Cham cocktail on arrival, enjoy old school R&B tunes and stir up conversation with drinks from the bar. Complimentary bites and bar snacks will be provided, and you don’t have to use them as an excuse to steal a peek at his ring finger.

If you don’t find success in the cocktail lounge, Half Moon also boasts a killer beer garden. 

Friends With Benefits
Half Moon, 120 Church Street, Brighton, VIC 3186
T: 03 9591 0611
Saturday 18 August 2012, 8pm – 1am
$20 on the door or bring a friend of the opposite sex for free entry