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!
THE AUTUMN LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING
Sat 10 Oct 2026
The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London, Central London
Welcome to the biggest party + pre-party speed dating for single Londoners. Over 250+ people are ...
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£31
Age guide
35-50
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Lesbian Speed Dating
Sat 10 Oct 2026
REVOLVE - YOTEL, London, Clerkenwell
Join us for lesbian speed dating and meet around 15 women. Did we mention a free welcome drink?
Tickets
£20
Age guide
25-45
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THE AUTUMN LOCK & KEY PARTY
Sat 10 Oct 2026
The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London, Central London
Join us for the Autumn Lock and Key Party for single Londoners. Meet over 260 people in one night.
Tickets
£25
Age guide
35-50
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Speed Dating Portsmouth
Tue 13 Oct 2026
The Monarch, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 people!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Swindon Speed Dating
Tue 13 Oct 2026
Mackenzie's Bar and Kitchen, Swindon, Wiltshire
Swindon's newest speed dating event! Join us for a fun event at this fab venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in Southampton
Tue 13 Oct 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
40-55
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Speed dating in Nottingham
Tue 13 Oct 2026
Pitcher & Piano, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Nottingham'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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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Glasgow
Tue 13 Oct 2026
Nonna Said..., Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow's newest speed dating event! Enjoy the perfect mix of Pizza and dates!
Tickets
£35
Age guide
30-45
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Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Wed 14 Oct 2026
The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cambridge venue for a fun night meeting new people.
Tickets
£25
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Birmingham
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Be At One - New Street, Birmingham
Join around 30 singles at this trendy Birmingham venue for a fun night meeting new people.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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Speed dating in Bristol
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Lost & Found, Bristol
Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cardiff venue for a fun night meeting new people.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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SpeedFriending in Leeds
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Manahatta Greek Street, Leeds, Greek Street
Making new friends starts here. Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation, laughter, and genu...
Tickets
£20
Age guide
28-38
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Speed Dating in Aberdeen
Wed 14 Oct 2026
All Bar One, Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen's best speed dating event at this incredible venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Clapham
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Hannah Battersea, London, Clapham Junction
You'll typically meet 15-18 people for our popular speed dating event at this cool venue in CJ.
Tickets
£25
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Oxford
Thu 15 Oct 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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Speed Dating in Canterbury
Thu 15 Oct 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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Speed Dating in Bath
Thu 15 Oct 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
40-55
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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's best speed dating event at this incredible venue.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
25-38
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Speed Dating in Maidstone
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent
NEW - Join us for Maidstone's busiest speed dating event at this unique venue.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating Reading
Thu 15 Oct 2026
The Cocktail Club, Reading, Berkshire
Reading's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one night at this fab venue!
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£22
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30-45
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