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Matt Smith was seen cosying up to fashion designer Jessica Horwell as they enjoyed a boozy evening at the Flask pub in London's Highgate on Friday.
The actor, 43, looked in very good spirits as he sipped on a beer and chatted away to the blonde beauty before pulling her in for a tight hug.
Dressed down in a green T-shirt and dark shades, The House of the Dragon star seemed to be making the most of his downtime as he interacted with Jessica.
He sported a huge smile at one point as the pair became engaged in a deep conversation, blocking out the background noise from their fellow pub goers.
Jessica, who is the creative director and designer at luxury label Hardware LDN, opted for a simple but stylish look for the date, donning a black crop top and matching miniskirt which she teamed with a coordinating leather jacket.
She accessorised her low-key look with gold hooped earrings and a gold chain, while leaving her golden locks to cascade down her back.
Matt Smith was seen cosying up to fashion designer Jessica Horwell as they enjoyed a boozy evening at the Flask pub in London's Highgate on Friday
The actor, 43, looked in very good spirits as he sipped on a beer and chatted away to the blonde beauty before pulling her in for a tight hug
Nursing a white wine, the designer appeared at ease with Matt as they spent time together in the beer garden at the front of the pub.
Former Doctor Who star Matt was last romantically linked with his former flame Emma Laird in June last year as they stepped out together two years after being spotted in a clinch on a pub date.
They were back spending time with each other as they headed to a trendy north London bakery and enjoyed a stroll together with his beloved dog.
For the outing Matt dressed casually in a light blue jumper and dark trousers, while Emma opted for a chic all-white outfit.
The date comes after Matt's romantic life was once again in the news back in January 2025 when he was seen passionately kissing a mystery brunette in Rio de Janeiro.
Soon after it was revealed she was Jessica Felix, a Brazilian model and trainee doctor who celebrated her 26th birthday in December.
Matt's romantic links come after he ended his most high profile romance with actress Lily James in 2020.
The couple first met in 2014 on the set of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in which Matt played Mr Collins and James played Elizabeth Bennet.
Dressed down in a green T-shirt and dark shades, The House of the Dragon star seemed to be making the most of his downtime as he interacted with Jessica
Jessica was completely locked in as she spoke with Matt
The two hardly noticed anyone around them as they sat together
He sported a huge smile at one point as the pair became engaged in a deep conversation, blocking out the background noise from their fellow pub goers
Matt pulled a humorous expression amid the pub outing with Jessica
The TV star sported dark sunglasses as he made the most of the sunshine
Matt happily pulled Jessica in for a tight hug during their pub date
The pair put their heads close together as he wrapped an arm around her
The Crown star couldn't keep the smile off his face
Jessica, Jessica, who is the creative director and designer at luxury label Hardware LDN, opted for a simple but stylish look for the date
She donned a black crop top and matching mini skirt which she teamed with a coordinating leather jacket
She accessorised her low-key look with gold hooped earrings and a gold chain, while leaving her golden locks to cascade down her back
Jessica wowed in a black crop top amid the summer outing
Nursing a white wine, the designer appeared at ease with Matt at the spent time in together in the beer garden at the front of the pub
The star enjoyed a cold pint of beer during the outing
At one point he sported a beer moustache
Making the most of the hot weather, Matt teamed his T-shirt with navy shorts
He was very much enjoying the company of the blonde at the Highgate pub
While he was enamoured with Jessica, Matt also enjoyed the company of his pet dog Bobby
It was previously reported by The Mail On Sunday that Matt was dating businesswoman Caroline Brady in 2021 but they have not been pictured together since 2022.
Lily and Matt were notoriously private about their relationship before going official at the Milan premiere of Lily's film Cinderella in 2015.
She later quashed rumours of a proposal, telling The Sun on Sunday: 'We're not engaged yet. But it's going very well.'
The pair split in 2019 owing to 'hectic' work schedules before briefly rekindling their romance during the first Covid lockdown in which they self-isolated together at the north London home they had shared.
However, they split for good in October 2020, with sources claiming they 'realised they'd be better off as friends'.
Before that he dated several famous women including Billie Piper, Brazilian actress Mayana Moura and model Daisy Lowe.