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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 15 FEB

Valentine's Gay Speed Dating

Sat 15 Feb 2025

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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Sat 15 FEB

VALENTINE'S LOCK & KEY PARTY - PLUS PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Devonshire Terrace, London, The City

Valentines Lock & Key party PLUS pre-party speed dating. Book now!

Tickets

£30

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 15 FEB

Valentines Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 15 Feb 2025

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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Today
Sat 15 FEB

VALENTINE'S LOCK & KEY PARTY

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Devonshire Terrace, London, The City

Join us for the Valentines Lock & Key Party. The biggest singles party in London. Up to 300 peopl...

Tickets

£25

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 19 FEB

Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 19 Feb 2025

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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Thu 20 FEB

Speed Dating in Putney

Thu 20 Feb 2025

The Railway, London, Putney

You'll typically meet around 20 people for our popular speed dating event at this cool venue in P...

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 20 FEB

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 20 Feb 2025

The Brougham, 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 20 FEB

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 20 Feb 2025

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 20 FEB

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 20 Feb 2025

One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury's busiest speed dating event. Join us and meet new people in person.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 20 FEB

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 20 Feb 2025

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 20 FEB

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 20 Feb 2025

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 20 FEB

Speed Dating Manchester

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Lock 91, Manchester, Deansgate

Join us at this smart venue for our brand-new events in the city.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 21 FEB

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 21 Feb 2025

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 21 FEB

Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 21 Feb 2025

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 21 FEB

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 21 Feb 2025

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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Sat 22 FEB

Lesbian Speed Dating

Sat 22 Feb 2025

KOMYUNITI - 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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Sat 22 FEB

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 22 Feb 2025

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 22 FEB

Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party

Sat 22 Feb 2025

The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls

Chemistry - a unique over 40s singles party for those that are serious about dating.

Tickets

£30

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Age guide

40-55

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Thu 27 FEB

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 27 Feb 2025

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

£25

Age guide

40-55

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10+

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Thu 27 FEB

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 27 Feb 2025

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

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

Tickets

£20

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.