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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
Fri 27 MAR

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 27 Mar 2026

The Anthologist (panel room), London, The City

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 27 MAR

Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event

Fri 27 Mar 2026

Balfour at St Barts, London, The City

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

Tickets

£22

£11

Age guide

25-38

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Fri 27 MAR

Speed Dating in Oxford

Fri 27 Mar 2026

Raoul's, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Start the weekend with speed dating in the city's trendiest bar.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Today
Fri 27 MAR

Spring Lock & Key Party - Cambridge

Fri 27 Mar 2026

The Cambridge Tap, Cambridgeshire

Join us at our Spring Singles Lock & Key Party. The best way to meet other singles in Cambridge.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 28 MAR

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 28 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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Sat 28 MAR

Over 50s Speed Dating Night

Sat 28 Mar 2026

REVOLVE - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

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

Tickets

£22

Age guide

50-65

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Tue 31 MAR

Speed Dating Brighton

Tue 31 Mar 2026

Brighton Metropole, Brighton, East Sussex

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

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Tue 31 MAR

Speed Dating Sheffield

Tue 31 Mar 2026

Manahatta, Sheffield

Sheffield's busiest Speed Dating event! Join in on a dates filled evening at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 1 APR

Gay Speed Dating

Wed 1 Apr 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 1 APR

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 1 Apr 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

30-45

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Wed 1 APR

Speed dating Nottingham

Wed 1 Apr 2026

Revs de Cuba , Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 2 APR

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 2 Apr 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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Thu 2 APR

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 2 Apr 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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Thu 2 APR

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 2 Apr 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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Thu 2 APR

Speed Dating in Basingstoke

Thu 2 Apr 2026

Duck and Tipple , Basingstoke, Hampshire

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

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 2 APR

Speed Dating in Liverpool

Thu 2 Apr 2026

Tonight Josephine, Liverpool, Merseyside

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

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 3 APR

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 3 Apr 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 3 APR

Friday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s event

Fri 3 Apr 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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Fri 3 APR

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 3 Apr 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 4 APR

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 4 Apr 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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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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