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Make friends in Boston

Looking to meet people in Boston? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in Boston

Upcoming dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks in Boston. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

Find your group

Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in Boston

Drinks

Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

Skip dinner and head straight to the bar, where a few new faces are waiting. Low-key and easy on the wallet, it's a good way to wind down after work.

Open to members 21 and over.

Drinks in Boston

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Coffee

Saturdays at 1:00 pm.

Grab a coffee with a small group at a café we pick. It's relaxed and fits into even the busiest week.

Coffee in Boston

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Four people talking around a café table

Walks

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Meeting new people really can be a walk in the park. Take a stroll with your group and let the conversation wander.

Walks in Boston

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Boston by the numbers

1,408

Bookings in September

129

New faces in September

26

Events in September

Where you'll meet people in Boston

We pick the places and book the tables.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

People walking along the Harborwalk beside Boston Harbor, with downtown towers behind the trees.

A few of the spots Bostonians keep going back to

  • Coastal Italian Google rating4.5(814 reviews)

    Bar Mezzana

    Harrison Avenue, South End

    9 Timeleft drinks nights

  • American Google rating4.5(3,860 reviews)

    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    Prudential Center, Back Bay

    9 Timeleft dinners

  • Japanese and sushi Google rating4.5(711 reviews)

    Fuji at Ink Block

    Ink Block, South End

    6 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Sailboats on Boston Harbor with the city skyline behind them.

  • Boston can be a hard place to meet people. This was a great opportunity. Nice company, good conversation, great food.

    Boston member · App Store review, September 2024

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

How Timeleft works in Boston

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Boston and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in Boston

How can I make friends in Boston?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in Boston, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Boston?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 1:00 pm, and walks on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 7:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts, or at midnight the night before if that would fall between midnight and 8:00 am.
Where in Boston do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points across Boston. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Boston?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. Food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Subscription prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay. There’s no fee for missing an event, but please cancel if you can’t make it so someone else can take your seat.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and our safety guidelines cover the rest. The guide to your first dinner walks through it step by step.
Is Timeleft in Boston for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in Boston?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in Boston, with a small group matched to you at a venue we pick. More about singles events.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. Most restaurants we use in Boston have vegetarian dishes, and plenty have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in the US?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in NYC, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, DC. See every location.

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