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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! 

Last few places!
Sat 27 APR

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 27 Apr 2024

The Kings Arms, Central London

Brand new Saturday night event in the heart of the West End.

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 1 MAY

Speed Dating in the City

Wed 1 May 2024

Jamies Tudor Street, London, The City

New - Join us for this new Wednesday evening event in the City.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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4

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2

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Wed 1 MAY

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Wed 1 May 2024

Studio 48, London, Camden

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

Tickets

£15

Age guide

30-45

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2

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3

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Thu 2 MAY

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 2 May 2024

The Bull, London, Islington

Islington's very one speed dating event at this ace North London venue.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 2 MAY

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 2 May 2024

The Crown, St Albans, Hertfordshire

This is St Albans busiest speed date at Hertfordshires finest bar.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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2

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3

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Thu 2 MAY

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 2 May 2024

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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5

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2

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Thu 2 MAY

Speed Dating in Brighton

Thu 2 May 2024

The Walrus, The Lanes, Brighton

*NEW VENUE* It's Brighton's best speed dating event. Join us and meet up to 15 dates at The Walrus

Tickets

£15

Age guide

30-45

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2

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Thu 2 MAY

Lesbian Speed Dating in Manchester

Thu 2 May 2024

Motley Bar - Yotel, Manchester

Join us at Motley Bar for our relaxed and fun lesbian speed dating in Deansgate.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-45

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2

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Thu 2 MAY

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 2 May 2024

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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2

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2

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Thu 2 MAY

Speed Dating in Glasgow

Thu 2 May 2024

Missoula, Glasgow, Scotland

Join us for an evening of multiple speed dates at our brand-new venue in Glasgow.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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2

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Thu 2 MAY

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 2 May 2024

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

Edinburgh's best speed dating event at this incredible venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

23-35

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Fri 3 MAY

Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 3 May 2024

Jamies Tudor Street, London, The City

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Fri 3 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 3 May 2024

The Moniker, London, The City

One of our most popular events! Meet amazing singles at this fun speed dating event in The City. ...

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Fri 3 MAY

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 3 May 2024

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

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

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Sat 4 MAY

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 4 May 2024

The Kings Arms, Central London

Brand new Saturday night event in the heart of the West End.

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Sat 4 MAY

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 20s-30s

Sat 4 May 2024

KOMYUNITI - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Single in your twenties or thirties? This is the speed dating event for you. Fast, fun four-minut...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

25-37

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6+

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Tue 7 MAY

Speed Dating in Tooting

Tue 7 May 2024

The Wheatsheaf, London, Tooting

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

Tickets

£15

Age guide

23-35

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10+

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Wed 8 MAY

Speed Dating in the City

Wed 8 May 2024

Jamies Tudor Street, London, The City

New - Join us for this new Wednesday evening event in the City.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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10+

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10+

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Wed 8 MAY

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 8 May 2024

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-35

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Thu 9 MAY

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 9 May 2024

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

£15

Age guide

25-37

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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.