Courteney Cox makes a rare public appearance with her boyfriend Johnny McDaid

Are you from Friends? Courteney Cox makes a rare public appearance with her boyfriend Johnny McDaid as the couple enjoy a night out with Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen.

Courteney Cox was in good company on Monday night as she enjoyed a night out with boyfriend Johnny McDaid and, somewhat surprisingly, Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen.

The three stars were a long way from suburban Staines, the home turf of Cohen’s best-known comedy character, as they dined in London’s posh Mayfair.

The small group enjoyed an evening at local pub-restaurant The Audley Arms, with 58-year-old American actress Cox, a household name thanks to her breakout role in Friends, instantly noticeable when she joined the customers inside of the small and intimate bar.

He seemed to be even more distinguishable when they stepped out later that night after choosing to walk alongside Cohen, 51, whose imposing six-foot-three frame instantly drew attention to their height difference.

The couple appeared to be deep in conversation as they drove home, with Snow Patrol star McDaid, 46, offering Cohen a warm hug as they got into separate cars.

Three’s company: Courteney Cox was in good company on Monday night as she enjoyed a night out with boyfriend Johnny McDaid and, somewhat surprisingly, Sacha Baron Cohen.

Lots to talk about: Cox and Cohen seemed deep in conversation as they headed home from a night in London.

Hard to miss: Cohen's imposing six-foot-three frame instantly drew attention to their height difference

Lots to talk about: Cox and Cohen seemed deep in conversation as they headed home from a night in London.

Stepping out: The three stars were a far cry from suburban Staines, the home turf of Cohen's best-known comedy character, as they dined in London's ritzy Mayfair

Stepping out: The three stars were a far cry from suburban Staines, the home turf of Cohen’s best-known comedy character, as they dined in London’s ritzy Mayfair

While Cox left neurotic chef Monica Gellar behind when Friends and her successful ten-year run came to an end in 2004, she’s set to revive another famous character weeks from now.

The actress has reprized her role as precocious newscaster Gail Weathers for the upcoming Scream VI, albeit without off-screen ex-husband David Arquette and his miserably lovable sidekick Dewey Riley.