Every so often at Original Dating, a new idea pops up that makes us think: “Alright… that could actually be great.” Recently, one theme has been landing in our inbox again and again, from different people, in different corners of London and the wider UK:
“Can you run speed dating events for Awake people?”
At first, we weren’t entirely sure what everyone meant. Awake? As in not asleep? Because we’ve been helping people stay very much awake on dates for years—through great icebreakers, fun formats, and, yes, occasionally a large glass of wine.
But of course, that’s not the meaning here.
When people say Awake, they usually mean individuals who feel switched on to the world around them—those who question things, official narratives, explore alternative perspectives, think critically about modern life, value consciousness, and tend not to just follow whatever the crowd or the headlines say. And whether your personal definition is spiritual, philosophical, political, or simply about wanting deeper conversations with like-minded people, the idea is the same:
Awake people want to meet Awake people.
And it seems there might be a fair few of you out there. And as always, if there's the demand we're happy to provide the service.
Why Awake Speed Dating?
Speed dating generally works best when people share something. Sometimes that’s age range, sometimes lifestyle, sometimes location, sometimes niche hobbies like “people who think they could survive one entire week without their phone” (an event we haven’t run yet, but give us time).
But the more requests we received for an Awake event, the clearer it became that this isn’t just a niche fad. There’s a growing community in London, perhaps across the UK — professionals, creatives, thinkers, and free-spirited types—who are looking to date within a group of people who “get it”. People who feel aligned on worldview, values, intuition, and maybe even the big questions about society, health, and human connection.
In short, they want a dating environment where they don’t have to filter themselves or shrink their views. A place where they can meet others who share the same frequency—literally and figuratively.
And honestly? We think that sounds pretty amazing.
So… what would Awake Speed Dating actually look like?
Good question. We’ve been sketching some ideas, based on how our signature events work and the kind of vibe we know Awake daters would enjoy:
1. A fab, private venue
Somewhere cosy, atmospheric, welcoming, and not too loud. Awake people tend to appreciate clarity—both in conversation and in acoustics. Somewhere which accepts cash payment and offers a great range of drinks.
2. Thought-provoking icebreakers
We’re Original Dating. We don’t just throw people into a room and hope magic happens (looking at you, Thursdate…).
We craft experiences.
For Awake events, expect questions and prompts that go deeper than the usual “So, what do you do?” These could include fun-but-revealing topics like:
-
What’s a belief you’ve completely changed your mind about?
-
If you could remove one thing from modern life, what would it be?
-
What do you think brings people true happiness?
Nothing heavy. Nothing divisive. Just interesting, intelligent conversation starters that help people connect with ease.
3. A like-minded crowd
Our standard events already bring together amazing people, but an Awake event would go one step further—everyone in the room will have intentionally opted in because of this specific theme.
This makes conversation smoother, the vibe warmer, and the connections far more aligned.
4. Proper matching afterwards
You’ll still get your next-day matches through our platform, and you’ll still be able to message people you connected with. The same polished technology that supports our London events will support this community too.
5. The freedom to be yourself
This is the big one. Awake people often feel like they have to read the room carefully when dating. Here, the room is already on the same page.
No raised eyebrows. No awkward explanations. No walking on eggshells.
Just authentic, open-minded, “I see the world a bit differently too” conversation.
We’ve had lots of requests — but we’d love more
Right now, we’re exploring venues, possible dates, and the best age ranges to start with. But before we finalise anything, we want to understand the size and shape of this community in London.
If you’re reading this thinking:
“Yes. This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for.”
…then we want to hear from you.
If you’d be keen to attend an Awake Speed Dating event, or even if you’re just curious, drop us a message or join our mailing list. Let us know your approximate age and where you are and we'll be in touch. Your input will determine whether this becomes a one-off, a small series, or a whole new category in our programme.
The more people who raise their hands, the faster we can open bookings.
A little vision for the future
Imagine a room where everyone shares your wavelength. A space where conversations spark quickly, connections feel natural, and you leave thinking, “Finally, people who get me.”
We’d love to bring that to life.
Original Dating has always been about meeting people in real life, in a fun and meaningful way. And if the Awake community in London wants a dedicated space to find love IRL—or at least some great conversations—we’re more than ready to create it.
Want to see Awake Speed Dating happen?
Just tell us.
Message us.
Email us.
Wave enthusiastically from the astral plane.
However you reach out, let us know you’re interested.
The UK's Awake community is growing, and we’d be excited to build a place where it can connect—authentically, and maybe even romantically.