Time Out Reviews

Time Out has an overall rating of 2.8 based on 102 reviews. Customer feedback on Time Out is mixed: Time Out reviewers highlight positive aspects like wide range of activities, user-friendly interface, helpful reviews, great deals and discounts, which strongly appeal to families, tourists, event planners, local explorers. However, Time Out is often criticized for its limited availability in some areas, occasional outdated information, customer service issues, subscription costs.

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All Time Out Reviews (102)
Joseph_colbert03
May 29, 2026
"Mobile site was kind of frustrating"
I tried using Timeout on my phone, and I don’t know if it was just me or the site, but it kept jumping around because of the ads. The pages felt slow to load too, which was annoying when I was just trying to check events quickly. Not the best mobile experience.
Michael-williams
May 28, 2026
"I signed up because it was..."
I signed up because it was supposed to send useful local tips, but that’s really not what I got. The emails felt random and barely had anything relevant to me. It kind of felt like they promised one thing and delivered something totally different. I unsubscribed quickly.
lavellecottrell0820
May 26, 2026
"I use timeout.com a lot when I’m..."
I use timeout.com a lot when I’m trying to find somewhere to eat or see what’s happening around the city. Most of the time the info is spot on, like opening hours, addresses, and the general vibe of a place, which is really handy when I’m making plans last minute.

I’m giving it 4 stars because a few listings I’ve checked were out of date, or the event details had changed and hadn’t been updated yet. Whoever runs this should probably stay on top of that a bit better, but overall it’s still one of the better sites I look at before heading out.
Joseph_bethel04
May 14, 2026
"Decent voucher, but not the best deal ever"
I used a TimeOut voucher for a meal deal, and to be fair, it did save me a little bit, which was nice.

The offer looked a bit more impressive online than it actually felt once I checked the regular prices and all the extra bits. It was still okay, just not the amazing bargain I was expecting.
Anyway... booking was easy enough, and the voucher worked without any issues. I’d maybe use one again, but only if the deal genuinely looks worth it.
Diane_huffines79
May 11, 2026
"I booked through Time Out and had..."
I booked through Time Out and had a really smooth experience. The fees felt fair, and I could clearly see the total before I paid, which I really appreciated. I’ve used other sites where extra charges suddenly pop up at the end, so it was nice not having to deal with that. Everything felt straightforward, and I’d definitely use it again
frederickbailey6642
May 07, 2026
"I guess it really does stay current"
I wasn’t expecting much, but every time I check there’s something fresh there. I have to admit, it’s been useful
ValerieNadeau_39
May 05, 2026
"Support got back to me really quickly"
I reached out with a question and was surprised by how fast support replied. They answered clearly, got straight to the point, and made it easy to sort out what I needed. Really appreciate the quick help.
christine.Summers
April 24, 2026
"Search is better than I expected"
I mostly use timeout.com when I’m looking for events or somewhere good to eat, i was pleasantly surprised by how well the search works. It’s easy to use and usually pulls up solid results, especially when I search by city. Every now and then I’ll run into older listings or a bunch of similar articles, so I do have to scroll around a bit. But overall, it’s genuinely helpful and I’d give it 4 stars
Irene-ballard
April 20, 2026
"Voucher was hard to redeem"
So I tried using the voucher, but it just wouldn’t work for me. It was frustrating and not as easy to redeem as I expected
LizetteConnor_61
April 18, 2026
"Booking felt more frustrating than it needed to be"
I tried booking through timeout.com and it was a bit clunky. Some pages took longer to load than I expected, and I kept having to go back to double-check details. It did go through in the end, so that’s something, but the whole process felt less smooth than... I don’t know, it just should’ve been easier.
charles_Duarte03
April 12, 2026
"Restaurant picks feel random lately"
I used to find decent places through this, but lately the restaurant recommendations feel kind of random, and a lot of the bar listings seem outdated or just not that useful. It’s frustrating when you’re relying on it to make plans and end up wasting time. I’d expect some kind of credit or compensation for the poor experience.
sandy1994
April 04, 2026
"I was going through the process and..."
I was going through the process and the fees didn’t show up until late, which was really frustrating. I just wish the full cost had been clear from the start.
hello_terry298
March 18, 2026
"Hard to read with all the ads"
Time Out does have some decent listings now and then, and I’ll still check it when I’m looking for something to do, but wow, the ads get in the way so much. One second I’m trying to read about a restaurant or an event, then there’s a popup, then a banner, then some video starts loading, and I kind of forget what I even clicked on.

I totally understand sites need ads to keep going, but this just feels over the top. It’s especially bad on my phone because the page keeps jumping around while stuff loads, and sometimes I tap the wrong thing by accident. It should be a quick browse, but half the time it feels like I’m wrestling with the website instead.
Stephanie_stoddard83
March 14, 2026
"I tried it out for a while..."
I tried it out for a while, but the picks didn’t really seem to match what I was looking for. Maybe one or two were close, but overall they weren’t all that useful for me
hello_mildred415
March 05, 2026
"Venue details were confusing"
Looked up a venue on Time Out. Info wasn’t clear. The address and opening hours didn’t line up with what I saw elsewhere. Had to waste time checking again. Frustrating. Not that helpful.
Robert.harris
March 05, 2026
"Checkout made me nervous"
I was about to place an order, but the payment page just didn’t feel secure enough to me. Maybe it would’ve been fine, but I didn’t want to risk losing my money or dealing with a headache later, so I backed out. I don’t think I’ll be using it again
steverussell9266
February 27, 2026
"Filters made finding plans so much easier"
I usually jump on Time Out when I have no clue what to do over the weekend, and I’m genuinely grateful for how easy the filters make it. Being able to sort by date, area, price, and even the kind of vibe I’m in means I don’t have to scroll endlessly trying to find something that fits.
I’ve already found a few free events nearby that I definitely would’ve missed otherwise. The site can feel a little busy at times, but the filters save me so much time that it still feels really helpful...
noelgalindo4821
February 14, 2026
"Weekend list wasn’t very helpful"
I checked Time Out hoping for some reliable weekend ideas, but it left me feeling a bit unsure if I was even looking in the right place. A lot of the suggestions seemed outdated, already sold out, or not really local to me. I was hoping for a list that would make planning easier, but it felt kind of thrown together. I probably won’t rely on it next time
WILLIAMS
February 11, 2026
"Refund handled really smoothly"
I had to cancel my booking and request a refund, and it was all straightforward. It took a little while to get a response, but once they got back to me, everything was sorted without any fuss and the money came through. Really pleased with how easy it ended up being!
Robert_collett86
February 08, 2026
"Decent site, but a little cluttered"
The site works okay for the most part, and I didn’t run into anything that felt unsafe or sketchy. That said, the pages feel crowded, and it took me a bit longer than I’d like to find what I was looking for. I’m usually cautious with sites that feel too busy or confusing, so I’d feel better if the layout was cleaner and more straightforward. Not a bad experience overall, just could be smoother.

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