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Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Thu 19
JUN

Tickets

£25
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Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
40-55
Designed for people in their 40s
Popular event
Book in advance
Home Edinburgh Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Thu 19
JUN

Tickets

£25
?
Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
40-55
Designed for people in their 40s
Popular event
Book in advance
Designed for people in their 40s
Popular event
Book in advance
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in Edinburgh.

About the event

Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Edinburgh.

If you're looking to meet new people on a fun night out and enjoy the best cocktails in town, then you've come to the right place! Our lively speed dating events at Manahatta deliver exactly that and we've hired the private downstairs room with it's own bar.

This trendy establishment is not your run of the mill venue and provides our events with an incredible dating experience, with a huge range of handcrafted cocktails.

You'll have the chance to meet a lot of people for short 4 minute dates, which is the perfect amount of time. There's also plenty of time before, during and after for a wee drink and a mingle.

After the event, you'll have access to our bespoke matching and messaging system where you'll be able to stay in touch with anyone you matched with and be lining up those dates before you know it.

If you want to meet loads of new people and have a cracking night out, book now!

Important information

Please make your way to the private downstairs room where the host will meet you on arrival.

- Doors open 7.00 pm
- Event starts 7.30 pm
- Speed dating finishes approximately 9.30 pm
- Venue closes 11.30 pm

It’s essential that you arrive before 7.25 pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.

Price: £25

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

Manahatta Edinburgh is a stylish, New York-inspired bar located in the heart of the city. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, chic interiors, and signature cocktails, it’s the perfect spot for speed dating vibes. Manahatta brings a slice of Manhattan glamour to Edinburgh’s nightlife scene.

Address  Manahatta, 28 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2QA

Nearest station  Edinburgh Waverley

Tel  01313782000 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.manahatta.co.uk/bars/edinburgh

PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking is essential and no tickets will be available to purchase on the door. Online booking is simple and very secure. Our payments are handled by Stripe, one of the world's largest payment processors using the highest grade security currently available.

Reviews

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Christopher Verified Attendee
  Was okay was good night  
Posted: 27/02/2026
Hariet Verified Attendee
  Lot of laugh and best experience to meet people face to face.  
Posted: 27/02/2026
Skyler Verified Attendee
  I’ve been to 2 of their dating events, and I must say that I had a great experience at both. The host were very warm and welcoming. Loved the ambiance at the venues, affordable but also tasteful. Met some lovely people as well x  
Posted: 27/02/2026
Colin Verified Attendee
Posted: 27/02/2026
Joanna Verified Attendee
Posted: 27/02/2026
Iana Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/02/2026
Gregg Verified Attendee
  Lovely people and well organised  
Posted: 26/02/2026
Oludolapo Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/02/2026
Sophie Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/02/2026
Oludolapo Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/02/2026
Nathan Verified Attendee
  First time, so don't know what is worse or better. But really enjoyed my time, I do think there should of been a break though. Its nice to use momentum, but I think a break is a good idea  
Posted: 19/02/2026
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/02/2026
Liam Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/02/2026
Justin Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/02/2026
Fabiana Verified Attendee
Posted: 18/02/2026
Charlotte Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/02/2026
Suzanne Verified Attendee
  The event organiser was very friendly and put everyone at ease. Came round and chatted to everyone too. Is he single? 😂  
Posted: 13/02/2026
saima Verified Attendee
  Host was great the balance of less women and more men wasn’t ideal and I also just felt bad for the guys that sat at the side :( other than that was a great vibe  
Posted: 13/02/2026
Charlotte Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/02/2026
Callum Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/02/2026
Andrea Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/02/2026
Faisal Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/02/2026
Ade Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/02/2026
David Verified Attendee
  Chris was great  
Posted: 12/02/2026
Natasha Verified Attendee
  The host was awesome! Thanks so much  
Posted: 12/02/2026
Janie Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/02/2026
Stuart Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/02/2026
Leah Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/02/2026
Baz Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/02/2026
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/02/2026
Deonesea Verified Attendee
  Beautiful venue, well-organized, lovely people to connect with.  
Posted: 20/06/2025
Fatoumata Verified Attendee
  I loved the casual atmosphere . I loved the conversations , as well as chatting to a couple of women before the event started. It well well organised, and the glamour of the venue brought the whole event together nicely.  
Posted: 20/06/2025
Ehsan Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/06/2025
Fiona Verified Attendee
  Meeting real people who want to genuinely meet someone for friendship or romance.  
Posted: 19/06/2025
Mark Verified Attendee
  Fran was an amazing host and made everyone feel welcome.  
Posted: 19/06/2025
Oliver Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/06/2025
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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 girl.

Meet & Mingle

An Edinburgh 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. 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.