Brits have worked out the perfect time for a catch up – and it’s oddly specific

People relaxing at The Squeeze It Inn, in Shoreditch, London, a pop-up bar designed to encourage impromptu catch-ups with friends (Picture: Ollie Dixon / Madrí Excepcional)

When it comes to meeting up with friends, many of us feel that life, work and commitments at home get in the way. 

But new research has found that the perfect catchup doesn’t need to be lengthy and can be slotted into the average week. 

The ideal time is 84 minutes – which gives ample opportunity to cover key topics such as family (51%), work updates (45%) and relationships (43%), according to research by beer company Madrí Excepcional.

It’s great news for those who feel getting together is increasingly hard, with just 18% managing a casual drink with mates once a week.

People place the blame on obstacles such as packed schedules (43%), feeling too tired after work (30%), and travel times (20%).<...