Strangers, not risks.
A table of six only works if everyone at it feels safe — especially when you arrive alone. This is what we do about it, in plain words.
Everyone is ID-verified
Every member submits a government ID before they can be seated — PAN, Aadhaar, Driving Licence, or Passport. No verified ID, no table. IDs are used for age and identity checks only: never shared with other members, never shown to venues, never sold.
Balanced tables by design
Our matching engine enforces gender balance at every table — we never seat a woman alone among strangers. Women-only tables are available on request, no questions asked.
Public venues, real reservations
Every night happens at an established restaurant or bar — a public place with staff, under a named reservation. You'll always know the neighbourhood before you say yes, and the exact venue before you leave home.
You're never chased, never stranded
Tables are held 15 minutes. If your plans change, one reply cancels your seat — no calls, no pressure. If you're the first to arrive, the venue host has the reservation and your table.
Every night is reviewed
After each dinner, every guest is asked privately: did anyone make you uncomfortable? A single credible flag pauses that member while we review — and we read every flag within 24 hours, personally.
One strike on behaviour
Harassment, pressure to move venues, contact against someone's wishes, or misrepresenting your identity ends your membership. No refunds on removal for cause, no second table.
Reply to any oddtables WhatsApp message, or write to hello@oddtables.com. A person — not a bot — reads it, and safety reports are answered first, before anything else we do.