Table 22: Dinner with New Friends

Table 22: Dinner with New Friends is back on Thursday 22 October at Restaurant of the Week, with a table for four to six people starting at 19:00. It's a monthly thing run in Nottingham, and the whole point is pretty straightforward: you book a spot, and the organisers put you together with a few other people for dinner. It's aimed at folks who've recently moved to the city or anyone just looking to widen their social circle.

There's a bit of a process to it that sets it apart from just turning up. Once you've registered, the organisers send you an introductory message asking about your age range, your hobbies, and your interests. They use that to pull together the group, and they coordinate everything directly with you rather than through an app. The groups are kept small, with a maximum of four to six people per table, so it's more of a conversation than a crowd.

One thing they're quite clear about is the 'no-gimmicks' approach. They pitch it as a way to make friends, not as a singles gathering, so it's not about dating—just meeting new people over a meal. The dinner also moves to a different location each week, so the venue changes every time the event runs.

For this one, the table is at Restaurant of the Week in Trinity Square, NG1 4DB. Tickets are £23.18, and it's worth keeping in mind that what you pay for the ticket doesn't include your food and drink—you'll cover your own meal on the night. It starts at 19:00 on Thursday 22 October.