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Make friends in Manchester

Looking to meet people in Manchester? 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 Manchester

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

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

Social events in Manchester

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.

There's also a women-only dinner on Friday 4 December at 7:00 pm, a lgbtq+ friendly dinner on Friday 20 November at 7:00 pm, and a singles dinner on Friday 13 November at 7:00 pm.

More about dinners

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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 Manchester

Book coffee
Four people talking around a café table

Manchester by the numbers

542

Bookings in October

74

New faces in October

14

Dinners and coffees in October

Where you'll meet people in Manchester

We pick the places and book the tables. Every venue we use in Manchester is rated 4.4 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening. Vegetarian? Every dinner spot has you covered, and most have vegan dishes too.

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

Merchants’ Bridge over the Castlefield canal basin in Manchester, with narrowboats below

A few of the spots Mancunians keep going back to

  • Coffee Google rating4.7(100 reviews)

    Grind

    St Michael’s, off Deansgate

    13 Timeleft coffees

  • Brasserie Google rating4.5(3,828 reviews)

    Browns

    York Street, city centre

    18 Timeleft dinners

  • Modern British Google rating4.5(1,146 reviews)

    Elnecot

    Cutting Room Square, Ancoats

    11 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.6(479 reviews)

    Exhibition

    8 Timeleft dinners

  • Pizza Google rating4.7(4,015 reviews)

    Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana

    Peter Street

    4 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Manchester Town Hall’s clock tower beside the big wheel in autumn

  • I don’t usually give reviews however Timeleft has changed my life. As a 30 year old new to Manchester I struggled making new friends. Now I have a big group of them meeting via Timeleft which makes a huge difference to my life. Very happy now!:)

    Rose K.

    Manchester member · App Store review, March 2025

  • 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 Manchester

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 Manchester 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 Manchester

How can I make friends in Manchester?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner or coffee in Manchester, 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 story on Timeleft dinners in Manchester.
When are Timeleft events in Manchester?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and coffee on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. There's also a women-only dinner on Friday 4 December at 7:00 pm, a lgbtq+ friendly dinner on Friday 20 November at 7:00 pm, and a singles dinner on Friday 13 November 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 Manchester do they happen?
At restaurants and cafés across Manchester. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in Manchester?
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 Manchester?
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 Manchester 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 Manchester?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Fridays at 7:00 pm in Manchester, 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. Every restaurant we use in Manchester 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 London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, and Glasgow. See every location.

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