Maya, 31
Gallery walks, Sunday markets and small gigs
Dating feels better when there’s a plan
Meet someone by doing something you both enjoy.
Start with something you’d both like to do. If you like each other too, choose a public place and make a plan together.
A different way to date
Spend less time swiping and more time seeing if you click.
Lonely Radish is for people who would rather share a coffee, a walk or an afternoon out than spend weeks chatting in an app.
- Zero algorithms. No ranking, paid boosts or "pay-to-be-seen"
- Meet people who are genuinely open to someone new
- Start with an activity, so there is already something to talk about
- Make the first plan somewhere public and confirm before you go
Free Thu evening
Theo, 32
Bookshops, live jazz and evening walks
Nina, 29
Indie films, city walks and casual places to eat
Amina, 33
Pottery studios, flower markets and park walks
Ravi, 36
Canal walks, food markets and board games
Jordan, 31
Art fairs, community gardens and city parks
Why it works this way
Give each connection room to grow.
We don’t want you juggling dozens of matches or wondering whether a date is still happening. We have some rules we use to keep things manageable.
- Five people a day
Choose who you’re actually curious about
You can show interest in up to five people each day. Enough to meet someone new, without turning it into a numbers game.
- Five active matches
Keep room for a real conversation
Everyone can have up to 5 active matches. If your list is full, any new matches will wait while you focus on the people already there.
- Both people agree
A plan is only a plan when you both say yes
The time and place are confirmed together. If someone suggests a change, the original plan stays put until the other person accepts.
- No guesswork
If plans change, say so
Confirm before you go, suggest another time or cancel clearly. You can also block or report someone whenever you need to.
When you find someone
We help with the awkward bit between matching and meeting.
No vague “we should do something sometime”. You can pick an idea, agree the details and know whether you’re both still on for it.
Give feedback
Find someone
Start with something in common
Perhaps you both like gallery trips, live music or trying a new place to eat. That gives you an easy place to begin.
You both fancy a gallery visit
Say helloMake a plan
Sort out the details together
Suggest what to do, when to go and where to meet. Nothing is booked in until you have both agreed.
Gallery visit · Sat, 2:00 pm · Meet by the entrance
That worksMeet up
Know where you stand
You’ll get a reminder before the date. If something changes, either person can suggest another time or cancel clearly.
Still going? · Yes, see you there
See you soonA little extra
Already made a plan? See if there’s an offer nearby.
Once your date is confirmed, you can look for offers from approved local places. It might mean a little money off a meal, a drink or something you can do together.
For people dating
Found an offer you both like?
- Add it to the plan. Pick an offer that suits the date you have already agreed.
- Keep the code handy. The person claiming it gets a private code to show at the venue.
- Use it when you meet. Each offer can be used once for that confirmed date, subject to its terms.
For business owners
Help bring people together at your venue.
- Set the scene. Help bring people together at your venues and help support human connection.
- Welcome real dates. Your offer reaches genuine connections.
- Keep it simple. We review the offer; your team checks a one-time code when they arrive. Simples.