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!
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...
Over 40s Speed Dating Night
Sat 24 Jan 2026
REVOLVE - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell
Single in your forties & fifties? This is the speed dating event for you. Fast, fun four-minute d...
Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Sat 24 Jan 2026
The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls
Chemistry - a unique over 40s singles party for those that are serious about dating.
Speed Dating in Islington
Thu 29 Jan 2026
The Brougham, London, Islington
Islington's very one speed dating event at this ace North London venue.
Speed Dating in St Albans
Thu 29 Jan 2026
The Crown, St Albans, Hertfordshire
This is St Albans' busiest speed date at Hertfordshire's finest bar. Join us to meet up to 30 sin...
Speed Dating in Glasgow
Thu 29 Jan 2026
BrewDog Merchant City, Glasgow, Scotland
Join us for an evening of multiple dates at our brand new venue in Glasgow.
Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Manahatta Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Brand-new speed dating event for Gay men living in Edinburgh. Join us to meet around 15 men. It's...
Friday Night Speed Dating
Fri 30 Jan 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.
Friday Night Speed Dating in Soho - 20s & 30s event
Fri 30 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...
Speed Dating in Oxford
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Hank's Bar, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Start the weekend with speed dating in the city's trendiest bar.
Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Sat 31 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...
Lesbian Speed Dating
Sat 31 Jan 2026
REVOLVE - YOTEL, London, Clerkenwell
Join us for lesbian speed dating and meet around 15 women. Did we mention a free welcome drink?
Speed Dating in Tooting
Tue 3 Feb 2026
The Wheatsheaf, London, Tooting
NEW - Tooting's busiest speed date at this South West London institution.
Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Wed 4 Feb 2026
The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cambridge venue for a fun night meeting new people.
Speed Dating in Clapham
Thu 5 Feb 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.
Speed Dating in Oxford
Thu 5 Feb 2026
The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Oxford's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue.
Speed Dating in Canterbury
Thu 5 Feb 2026
One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent
Canterbury's busiest speed dating event. Join us and meet new people in person.
Lesbian Speed Dating Edinburgh
Thu 5 Feb 2026
MANAHATTA Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Brand-new event. Join us for lesbian speed dating and meet around 15 women.
Friday Night Speed Dating
Fri 6 Feb 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.
Friday Night Speed Dating in Soho - 30s & 40s event
Fri 6 Feb 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...
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