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Make friends in Brisbane

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

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Coming up in Brisbane

Upcoming dinners and coffee in Brisbane. 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 Brisbane

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 Brisbane

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Four people talking around a café table

Brisbane by the numbers

1,281

Bookings in October

135

New faces in October

26

Dinners and coffees in October

Where you'll meet people in Brisbane

We pick the places and book the tables, from West End / Fortitude Valley to Paddington. Every venue we use in Brisbane is rated 4.2 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening.

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

  • West End / Fortitude Valley
  • Paddington
Swimmers in the sandy lagoon of Streets Beach at South Bank in Brisbane, with palm trees and the city towers behind.

A few of the spots Brisbanites keep going back to

  • Modern Thai Google rating4.6(238 reviews)

    Vela

    Boundary Street, West End

    10 Timeleft dinners

  • Modern Vietnamese Google rating4.9(128 reviews)

    Rừng

    Alfred Street, Fortitude Valley

    9 Timeleft dinners

  • Coffee Google rating4.7(275 reviews)

    Continental Cafe

    10 Timeleft coffees

  • Japanese izakaya and yakitori Google rating4.5(1,567 reviews)

    Bird's Nest

    Edmondstone Street, West End

    10 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.7(317 reviews)

    Mobo Restaurant

    8 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.7(476 reviews)

    Kinara Indian Restaurant

    9 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

The Brisbane city skyline across the river, seen from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a sunny day.

  • 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

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in Brisbane

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners and coffee. 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane

How can I make friends in Brisbane?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner or coffee in Brisbane, 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 Brisbane?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm and coffee on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. There are also 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 Brisbane do they happen?
At restaurants and cafés in West End / Fortitude Valley and Paddington. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in Brisbane?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. It covers every event you book while it's active, and food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
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. If you'd rather come with someone, invite them from your booking and you'll be in the same group. They don't need a membership for that event if it's their first Timeleft booking. The guide to your first dinner walks through booking step by step.
Is it safe to meet strangers in Brisbane?
Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and there's no one-to-one messaging before you meet the group. 99% of Timeleft events happen without any safety incident. If you report someone, you're never put in the same group as them again. Our safety guidelines cover the rest.
Is Timeleft in Brisbane 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 Brisbane?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in Brisbane, 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 Brisbane have vegetarian dishes, and plenty have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Australia?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, and the Gold Coast. See every location.

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