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Welcome to Original Dating the home of alternative dating events. Why do you think we're called ORIGINAL, because we're at the forefront of alternative dating events in London, launching world first after first. 

Our alternative dating events are designed to give you an innovative way to meet new people in London - just a little different to our standard speed dating format. We create positive atmosphere with the intention to enhance your dating experience. 

The term 'dating events' can be limiting. If it wasn't so wordy, I would prefer to use 'social events for single people' because that’s exactly what they are. Our fantastic range of alternative dating events ensure you'll meet a lot of single people in one night but more importantly have an incredible night out in the process. 

Our alternative dating events include Dating Against Humanity, Dating Bingo, Ping Pong Dating and Quiz Dating with more arriving this year. Unlike other company's offerings, our events work and are hugely popular! 

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Sat 28 FEB

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 28 Feb 2026

The Kings Arms, Central London

One of the busiest and best speed dating events in Central London, not to be missed. Book your ti...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 28 FEB

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Revolve - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Join us for gay speed dating and meet around 15 men. Did we mention a free welcome drink?

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Tue 3 MAR

Speed Dating in Tooting

Tue 3 Mar 2026

The Wheatsheaf, London, Tooting

NEW - Tooting's busiest speed date at this South West London institution.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Tue 3 MAR

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Tue 3 Mar 2026

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cambridge venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-38

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6+

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Thu 5 MAR

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 5 Mar 2026

Sugar Cane, London, Clapham Junction

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for our popular speed dating event at this cool venue in CJ.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 5 MAR

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Thu 5 Mar 2026

3 Locks, London, Camden

Meet singles who share your passion for vegan or veggie food at this cool spot in Camden.

Tickets

£18

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 5 MAR

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 5 Mar 2026

One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury's busiest speed dating event. Join us and meet new people in person.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 5 MAR

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 5 Mar 2026

The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxford's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 5 MAR

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 5 Mar 2026

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh's best speed dating event at the fantastic brand-new venue.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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4

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Thu 5 MAR

Speed Dating Reading

Thu 5 Mar 2026

The Cocktail Club, Reading, Berkshire

Reading's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Fri 6 MAR

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 6 Mar 2026

The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls

It's our busiest event of the week. 20 dates and no work tomorrow. You just can't beat this event.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Fri 6 MAR

Friday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s event

Fri 6 Mar 2026

Leaf and Cane Bar, London, Central London

Kick start your weekend with Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the heart of Cen...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

35-48

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6+

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6+

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Fri 6 MAR

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 6 Mar 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

The busiest Speed Dating event in Chelmsford. Meet up to 15 singles in one night!

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Fri 6 MAR

Speed Dating Portsmouth

Fri 6 Mar 2026

The Monarch, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Portsmouth's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 people!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-49

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5

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Sat 7 MAR

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 7 Mar 2026

The Kings Arms, Central London

One of the busiest and best speed dating events in Central London, not to be missed. Book your ti...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Sat 7 MAR

MARCH MIXER - LOCK & KEY PARTY - PLUS PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Sat 7 Mar 2026

The Happenstance, London, St Pauls

Lock & Key party PLUS pre-party speed dating. Book now!

Tickets

£36

£31

Age guide

30-45

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5

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Sat 7 MAR

Over 40s Speed Dating Night

Sat 7 Mar 2026

REVOLVE - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Single in your forties & fifties? This is the speed dating event for you. Fast, fun four-minute d...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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6+

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Sat 7 MAR

MARCH MIXER - LOCK & KEY PARTY

Sat 7 Mar 2026

The Happenstance, London, St Pauls

Join us for the March Mixer Lock & Key Party. The biggest singles party in London. 200 people exp...

Tickets

£30

£25

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Tue 10 MAR

Speed dating in Nottingham

Tue 10 Mar 2026

Pitcher & Piano, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Nottingham's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-44

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10+

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Tue 10 MAR

Speed Dating in Southampton

Tue 10 Mar 2026

Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton, Hampshire

Southampton's busiest Speed Dating event! Join us for a dating filled evening at a great venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating London lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.

When you get there

Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.

Meet & Mingle

A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.

 

And that's it. Simple? Yes. Fun? Most definitely. Great way to meet your perfect match? Without a doubt so book an event now and find out why the dating craze that started a decade ago is still going strong.

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