If you’re over the dating apps and the endless swiping in the Solent and you’re ready to meet real people in the real world, we have some fantastic news. The UK’s favourite speed dating company has officially arrived in the South Coast’s busiest city. That’s right—Original Dating is launching in Southampton!
We’ve been the market leaders in London since 2003, and after successful launches across the UK, we thought it was high time we brought our famous matchmaking magic to the home of the mighty Spitfire.
Why Southampton?
Southampton has it all—vibrant nightlife, a gorgeous waterfront, and a massive population of eligible singles who, frankly, deserve a better way to meet than a buggy dating app. We believe you shouldn't have to commute to London to find a high-quality date. We’re bringing the capital’s busiest and best-organised events right to your doorstep.
The Venue: Monarch Cocktail Bar
A great date needs a great backdrop. For our Southampton debut, we’ve partnered with the stunning Monarch Cocktail Bar on Oxford Street. It’s stylish, sophisticated, and serves some of the best signature cocktails in the city. It’s the perfect spot to settle those pre-dating nerves and enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
How it Works
New to speed dating? Don’t sweat it. We pride ourselves on running the most relaxed events in the UK.
- The Crowd: You’ll meet around 15-20 singles in one fun night.
- The Dates: Each date lasts about 4 minutes. It’s just enough time to see if there’s a spark, but short enough that you’re never stuck in a dull conversation.
- The Matching: No awkward asking for numbers! The next day, you simply log into our bespoke matching system, enter your "Yes," "No," or "Friend" selections, and by 5pm you’ll see your mutual matches.
The Original Dating Guarantee
We’re so confident you’ll have a great time (and meet someone you like) that we offer our "No Match" guarantee: If you don’t meet anyone you’d like to see again, your next event is completely FREE. If you're ready to ditch the apps? Put down the phone and come meet real people in the real world. Whether you find "The One" or just have a brilliant night out with new friends, it’s guaranteed to be a better story than "we matched on Tinder."
Our launch events are already generating plenty of buzz in Hampshire, so don’t miss out.
👉 View the full schedule and book your Speed Dating in Southampton tickets here!
See you at the bar!
The Original Dating Team