Sugarloaf Mountain above Botafogo Bay in Rio de Janeiro at sunset, with the Botafogo neighborhood in the foreground.

Make friends in Rio de Janeiro

Looking to meet people in Rio de Janeiro? 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 Rio de Janeiro

Upcoming dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks in Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro

Drinks

Thursdays 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.

Beba com moderação.

Drinks in Rio de Janeiro

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Walks

Saturdays 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 Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro by the numbers

1,567

Bookings in September

116

New faces in September

25

Events in September

Where you'll meet people in Rio de Janeiro

We pick the places and book the tables. 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.

People walking and cycling on the Ipanema beachfront promenade in Rio de Janeiro, with the beach and the Dois Irmãos mountain behind.

A few of the spots Rio de Janeiro members keep going back to

  • Coffee Google rating4.6(202 reviews)

    Café Arte Manuedu

    Rua Dezenove de Fevereiro, Botafogo

    12 Timeleft coffees

  • Brazilian comfort food Google rating4.6(919 reviews)

    Miam Miam

    Rua General Góis Monteiro, Botafogo

    13 Timeleft dinners

  • Brazilian Google rating4.6(4,721 reviews)

    Joaquina Bar & Restaurante

    Rua Voluntários da Pátria, Botafogo

    11 Timeleft dinners

  • Grill and salads Google rating4.6(2,613 reviews)

    Via Sete

    Rua Garcia d'Ávila, Ipanema

    10 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.5(1,075 reviews)

    Alba Botafogo

    9 Timeleft dinners

  • Spanish tapas Google rating4.5(1,368 reviews)

    El Born

    Rua Bolívar, Copacabana

    6 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

The Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado at dusk, above the lights of Rio de Janeiro.

  • 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 Rio de Janeiro

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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

How can I make friends in Rio de Janeiro?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in Rio de Janeiro, 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.
When are Timeleft events in Rio de Janeiro?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 8:00 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 3:00 pm, and walks on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 8:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays 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 Rio de Janeiro do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points across Rio de Janeiro. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Rio de Janeiro?
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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro in English?
Yes, if you want them to be. You choose Portuguese 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 Rio de Janeiro has vegetarian dishes, and plenty have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Brazil?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, and Florianópolis. See every location.

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