The Royal Palace of Madrid seen from the Campo del Moro gardens, with a lawn avenue and trees in the foreground.

Make friends in Madrid

Looking to meet people in Madrid? 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 Madrid

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

Drinks

Thursdays at 8:00 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday 29 October at 8:00 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 Madrid

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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.

Coffee in Madrid

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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 Madrid

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Madrid by the numbers

2,631

Bookings in September

188

New faces in September

36

Events in September

Where you'll meet people in Madrid

We pick the places and book the tables, from Retiro, Chamberí, and Centro to Chamartín and Salamanca. Every venue we use in Madrid is rated 4.0 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening. 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.

  • Retiro, Chamberí, and Centro
  • Chamartín and Salamanca
People walking across Plaza Mayor in Madrid, with red facades, an arched gateway and café umbrellas under the arcades.

A few of the spots Madrid members keep going back to

  • Brunch and coffee Google rating4.6(430 reviews)

    Toby’s Brunch Club

    Calle de San Agustín, Barrio de las Letras

    12 Timeleft coffees

  • Spanish tavern Google rating4.6(4,816 reviews)

    Gloria Bendita

    Calle de Santiago, by the Royal Palace

    19 Timeleft dinners

  • Spanish tapas Google rating4.5(1,388 reviews)

    Santancha

    Calle de Santa Engracia, Chamberí

    17 Timeleft dinners

  • Home cooking Google rating4.7(1,998 reviews)

    Los Porfiados

    Calle de Buenavista, Lavapiés

    12 Timeleft dinners

  • Mediterranean Google rating4.5(6,387 reviews)

    Bodega de los Secretos

    Calle de San Blas, Barrio de las Letras

    11 Timeleft dinners

  • Madrid bistro Google rating4.5(955 reviews)

    Chez Madrid

    Plaza de Neptuno, by the Prado

    12 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

The Palacio de Cristal, a glass and iron pavilion among trees in Retiro Park, Madrid.

  • It was definitely an interesting experience, we had a good conversation and good laughs. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to meet new people in Madrid! It’s worth giving it a try.

    Madrid member · App Store review, November 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 Madrid

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 Madrid 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 Madrid

How can I make friends in Madrid?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in Madrid, 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. Read our story on Timeleft dinners in Madrid.
When are Timeleft events in Madrid?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 8:00 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 9:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday 29 October at 8:00 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 Madrid do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points in Retiro, Chamberí, and Centro, and in Chamartín and Salamanca. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Madrid?
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 Madrid 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 Madrid?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm in Madrid, 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.
Are Timeleft events in Madrid in English?
Yes, if you want them to be. You choose Spanish or English when you book, and we aim to seat you with people who picked the same language.
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 Madrid has vegetarian dishes, and some have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Spain?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, and Seville. See every location.

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