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Meet new people in Melbourne

Looking to make friends in Melbourne? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners, drinks, and coffee. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in Melbourne

Upcoming dinners, drinks, and coffee in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne

Dinners

Wednesdays and Fridays 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 are also women-only dinners on Mondays and singles dinners on Tuesdays, both at 7:00 pm.

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Drinks

Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday 29 October 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.

More about drinks nights

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Melbourne by the numbers

2,710

Bookings in September

234

New faces in September

35

Events in September

Where you'll meet people in Melbourne

We pick the places and book the tables, from Prahran to Carlton. Every venue we use in Melbourne 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.

  • Prahran
  • Carlton
People walking along Degraves Street, a café laneway in Melbourne

A few of the spots Melburnians keep going back to

  • Café Google rating4.7(137 reviews)

    Hap Cafe

    Carlton North

    10 Timeleft coffees

  • Dinner Google rating4.7(343 reviews)

    Mannaka Izakaya

    10 Timeleft dinners

  • Pizzeria Google rating4.7(668 reviews)

    Farro

    Chapel Street, Windsor

    12 Timeleft dinners

  • Italian Google rating4.5(131 reviews)

    D.O.C Pizza & Pasta Bar

    The Esplanade, St Kilda

    12 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.8(508 reviews)

    Mosaic

    9 Timeleft dinners

  • Thai Google rating4.7(1,085 reviews)

    Number 12 Thai

    Little Bourke Street

    8 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

Melbourne’s towers lit up at night along the Yarra River

  • I Had a great time at this event. If you’ve never been, it’s definitely worth heading to. Went to the one in Melbourne CBD.

    yozzap

    Melbourne member · App Store review, December 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 Melbourne

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners, drinks, 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 Melbourne 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 Timeleft in Melbourne

How can I meet new friends in Melbourne?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, or coffee in Melbourne, 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.
When are Timeleft events in Melbourne?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, and coffee on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 7:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Halloween Drinks is on Thursday 29 October at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in Melbourne do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, and cafés in Prahran and Carlton. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Melbourne?
Booking takes a Timeleft membership, and you pay for your own food and drinks at the venue. Membership 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 a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in Melbourne?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne has 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, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, and the Gold Coast. See every location.

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