The Millennium Bridge over the Thames leading to St Paul’s Cathedral in London

Make friends in London

Looking to meet people in London? 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 London

Upcoming dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks in London. 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 London

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 18 and over.

Drinks in London

Book drinks
People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Coffee

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

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

There's also coffee for singles at the same time.

Coffee in London

Book coffee
Four people talking around a café table

Walks

Sundays 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 London

Book a walk

London by the numbers

5,672

Bookings in October

710

New faces in October

100

Events in October

Where you'll meet people in London

We pick the places and book the tables, from Soho to London Bridge. Vegetarian? Nearly every dinner spot has you covered.

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

  • Soho
  • Chelsea
  • Shoreditch
  • London Bridge
Someone walking down Brewer Street in Soho, London, past parked scooters and cars

A few of the spots Londoners keep going back to

  • Dinner Google rating4.7(883 reviews)

    Pho Baker street

    22 Timeleft dinners

  • Asian Google rating4.5(779 reviews)

    Foley’s

    Fitzrovia

    22 Timeleft dinners

  • Chinese and Southeast Asian Google rating4.5(425 reviews)

    HUŎ

    Park Walk, Chelsea

    23 Timeleft dinners

  • Coffee Google rating4.5(616 reviews)

    Nessa Soho

    12 Timeleft coffees

  • Thai Google rating4.7(505 reviews)

    Thai O’CHA

    Brick Lane

    17 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.9(230 reviews)

    YAYACAS

    19 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Tower Bridge across the Thames in London at dusk

  • After having a difficult time trying to meet people in London having moved in the last two years, I had tried this after seeing ads on instagram and was pleasantly surprised. It’s a very low stakes meet up at a fairly priced establishment so you’re not breaking the bank to meet people. But you’re also finding genuine connections with people who have common interests.

    London member · App Store review, April 2024

  • Timeleft is a great app for meeting new people and discovering new places to visit in London.

    London member · Google Play review, August 2026

  • 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

How Timeleft works in London

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 London 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 London

How can I make friends in London?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in London, based on a short personality test. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go. Read our guide to making friends in London.
When are Timeleft events in London?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 3:00 pm, and walks on Sundays at 3:00 pm. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 7:00 pm, singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, and coffee for singles on Saturdays at 3:00 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 London do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points in Soho, Chelsea, Shoreditch, London Bridge, and Clapham. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in London?
Booking takes a Timeleft membership, a subscription that covers every event you book while it's active. You pay for your own food and drinks 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 London?
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 London 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 London?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and coffee for singles on Saturdays at 3:00 pm in London, 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. Nearly every restaurant we use in London has vegetarian dishes, and most have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in the UK?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, and Glasgow. See every location.

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