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.
Next in ManchesterDinner · Wed 21 Oct, 7:00 pmDinner · Fri 23 Oct, 7:00 pmCoffee · Sat 24 Oct, 3:00 pmDinner · Wed 28 Oct, 7:00 pmDinner · Fri 30 Oct, 7:00 pmCoffee · Sat 31 Oct, 3:00 pm 
Meet new people in Manchester
Looking to make friends in Manchester? Timeleft hosts weekly dinners and coffee, where you'll be matched with compatible strangers. No swiping, no planning, just show up and connect.
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Coming up in Manchester
The next two weeks of dinners and coffee in Manchester. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.
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Wed 21 Oct Dinner 7:00 pm -
Fri 23 Oct Dinner 7:00 pm -
Sat 24 Oct Coffee 3:00 pm -
Wed 28 Oct Dinner 7:00 pm -
Fri 30 Oct Dinner 7:00 pm -
Sat 31 Oct Coffee 3:00 pm
Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.
Weekly social events in Manchester
Book a dinner
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.
Manchester by the numbers
478
Bookings in September
64
New faces in September
13
Dinners and coffees in September
Where we meet 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.
A few of the spots Mancunians keep going back to
- CoffeeGoogle rating4.7(100 reviews)
Grind
St Michael’s, off Deansgate
13 Timeleft coffees
- BrasserieGoogle rating4.5(3,828 reviews)
Browns
York Street, city centre
16 Timeleft dinners
- Modern BritishGoogle rating4.5(1,146 reviews)
Elnecot
Cutting Room Square, Ancoats
12 Timeleft dinners
- DinnerGoogle rating4.6(479 reviews)
Exhibition
6 Timeleft dinners
- PizzaGoogle rating4.7(4,015 reviews)
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana
Peter Street
5 Timeleft dinners
Reasons to keep showing up
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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
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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
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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.
Questions about Timeleft in Manchester
How can I meet new friends in Manchester?
Timeleft matches you with four to six 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?
There's dinner every Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 pm and coffee every Saturday at 3:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in Manchester do they happen?
At restaurants and cafés across Manchester. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Manchester?
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 four to six people at once, in person.
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, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, and Glasgow. See every location.
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