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Original Dating Speed Dating Has Arrived in Bath

Friday January 23, 2026

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Are you single in Somerset and tired of endless swiping? Do you seek the chemistry of meeting someone face-to-face? We have exciting news. Original Dating, the UK’s favourite speed dating company, has officially launched in Bath!

If you’ve been searching for speed dating in Bath or unique singles events in Somerset, your wait is over. We are bringing our 15+ years of matchmaking experience to one of the most romantic cities in the UK.

Why Bath? Why Now?

Bath is a stunning city with nearly 100,000 residents, yet meeting like-minded singles can still feel like finding a needle in a haystack. While the city boasts incredible culture spas, theatres, and museums, the dating scene needed a shake-up.

We’re here to change that. We are ditching the screens and bringing back the art of conversation.

What to Expect at Our Bath Speed Dating Events

Forget awkward silence and high-pressure blind dates. Our events are designed to be fun, fast-paced, and flirtatious.

  • The Venue: We’ve partnered with The Bootlegger, one of Bath’s coolest spots. It’s the perfect relaxed environment to enjoy a drink and meet new people.
  • The Format: You will meet up to 20 dates in one night! Each date lasts just 4 minutes—long enough to know if there’s a spark, but short enough that you’re never stuck in a dull conversation.
  • The Crowd: We run events for various age groups, including 30-45 and 40-55, ensuring you meet people at a similar stage of life.

The "Original Dating" Difference

We aren’t just another events company. We’ve been London’s leader in speed dating since 2003 and are proud to be responsible for the first-ever speed dating marriage in the UK (and countless since!).

Our Guarantee: We are so confident you’ll meet someone you want to see again that we offer a guarantee. If you don’t meet anyone you like, your next event is completely FREE.

How It Works

  1. Book Your Ticket: Head to our Bath Events Page to secure your spot.
  2. Meet & Mingle: Arrive at The Bootlegger, grab a drink, and get ready for a series of 4-minute dates. There's plenty of time before, during the interval, and after the event to mingle further.
  3. Match Online: The next day, simply log in to our bespoke matching system. Tick "Yes," "No," or "Friend" for the people you met.
  4. Connect: If the feeling is mutual, you’ll be matched! You can then message each other through our secure platform to arrange a proper second date.

Ready to ditch the apps?

Speed dating is efficient, safe, and, most importantly, a lot of fun. Whether you are looking for love or just a fun night out meeting new people, this is the place to be.

Upcoming events are selling out fast! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Bath’s busiest dating event.

👉 View Upcoming Dates & Book Now

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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.