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Meet new people in Canberra

Looking to make friends in Canberra? Timeleft hosts weekly dinners, where you'll be matched with compatible strangers. No swiping, no planning, just show up and connect.

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Weekly social events in Canberra

Dinners

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

The one that started it all. A dinner with strangers at a restaurant we pick, with four to six people matched to you. Expect good food and conversation that runs longer than you planned.

Next one: Wednesday 14 October, 7:00 pm

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Canberra by the numbers

191

Bookings in September

24

New faces in September

5

Dinners in September

Where we meet in Canberra

We pick the places and book the tables. Every venue we use in Canberra is rated 4.1 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening.

The app shows you exactly where 12 hours before it starts. All you have to do is show up.

Hot air balloons rising over Lake Burley Griffin at sunrise in Canberra, with paddlers and kayaks on the water.

A few of the spots Canberrans keep going back to

  • Indian Google rating4.8(652 reviews)

    Amara Indian Restaurant

    Northbourne Avenue, Civic

    6 Timeleft dinners

  • Lebanese Google rating4.6(305 reviews)

    Azima

    City Walk, Civic

    6 Timeleft dinners

  • Japanese Google rating4.6(480 reviews)

    Inari

    Canberra Centre, Bunda Street

    4 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.7(445 reviews)

    Bar Beirut

    4 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

A kayaker on Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, with Telstra Tower on Black Mountain in the background.

  • 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 Canberra

Choose your activity

Meet a small group over dinner.

Pick a day

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

Show up and settle in

Twelve hours 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 Timeleft in Canberra

How can I meet new friends in Canberra?
Timeleft matches you with four to six people for dinner in Canberra, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and 12 hours before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Canberra?
There's dinner every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in Canberra do they happen?
At restaurants across Canberra. The app shows the exact venue 12 hours before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Canberra?
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.
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 a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet four to six people at once, in person.
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 Canberra 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 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast. See every location.

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