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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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Today
Sat 17 JAN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 17 Jan 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 17 JAN

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 17 Jan 2026

Komyuniti - 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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Wed 21 JAN

Gay Speed Dating

Wed 21 Jan 2026

Village Soho, London, Central London

Brand-new venue in Soho. Join us for gay speed dating and meet 10+ guys in one night.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Wed 21 JAN

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Wed 21 Jan 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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Wed 21 JAN

Speed Dating in Bath

Wed 21 Jan 2026

The Bootlegger, Bath, Somerset

Brand-new addition. This is Bath's busiest speed date. Join us to meet up to 30 singles.

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 21 JAN

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 21 Jan 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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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 22 Jan 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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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Richmond

Thu 22 Jan 2026

The Bootlegger, Richmond, London

Introducing Richmond Speed Dating, a brand new addition to our program where singles can meet, mi...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 22 Jan 2026

The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 22 Jan 2026

Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent

NEW - Join us for Maidstone's busiest speed dating event at this unique venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 22 Jan 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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Fri 23 JAN

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 23 Jan 2026

BrewDog Soho, London, Central London

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

50-65

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Fri 23 JAN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 23 Jan 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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Fri 23 JAN

New Year Lock & Key Party - Harrogate

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Mojo, Harrogate, Yorkshire

Don't miss our Lock & Key Singles Party 2026 Launch! Up to 80 people expected! Book now!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 23 JAN

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 23 Jan 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 23 JAN

New Year Lock & Key Party - Preston

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Revolution, Preston, Lancashire

The famous lock and key party has come to Preston! Book now and meet other singles in the city!

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 23 JAN

New Year Lock & Key Party - Swansea

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Peppermint Bar, Swansea

Get dating in 2026 off to the best start with our New Year Singles party this January!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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11

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Sat 24 JAN

Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Grind, London, Central London

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for an afternoon coffee and connect with single Londoners at t...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Sat 24 JAN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 24 Jan 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 24 JAN

Over 40s Speed Dating Night

Sat 24 Jan 2026

KOMYUNITI - 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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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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