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Midweek Social

The Exhibit, Balham, London

Thursday, 18 May 2017

Thu 18
MAY

Tickets

£10
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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
25-45
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Midweek Social

The Exhibit, Balham, London

Thursday, 18 May 2017

Thu 18
MAY

Tickets

£10
?
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
25-45
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in London.

About the event

Introducing the Midweek Social - Meet new people over drinks.

Socialising and meeting new people is fun. At first glance, Londoners don't always seem to be the most friendly of people but in the right situation you'd be amazed how welcoming people can be.

Meeting people face to face is refreshing and makes a massive change to the drudgery of online dating or dating via the swipey apps. It's a lot more fun too.

That's what these events are all about. Showing that meeting people in real life can still be done and is very easy too.

There's no name badges and no speed dating. Just a group of people all interested in making new connections face-to-face.

Because everyone in the room is single and open to meeting people there's a really friendly atmosphere and none of the awkwardness associated with approaching strangers in a bar. Conversations start easily and our host will be on hand to make introductions if requested.

We bring together a crowd of 40-60 single people and ensure an equal male/female mix attending.

Attend on your own or in a group - about 50% of people come along on their own so it doesn't matter either way.

The event takes place in the private bar at The Exhibit in Balham. Moments from both the Northern Line and main line stations it's well connected to most of London.

Join us for this event, and meet people simply, over drinks.

Important information

This event takes place in the private 1st floor bar.

- Doors open 7.00pm
- Event starts 7.30pm
- Organised social finishes approximately 9.30pm
- Venue closes 11.30pm

To guarantee the success of the event it’s essential that everyone arrives at the same time and that means before 7.25pm. We might not allow entry if you are too late.

Price: £10

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

The Exhibit is a fantastic bar and restaurant located just moments from Balham Tube and Train stations and it’s one of our favourite venues. In fact, it’s something of a local for us as our HQ is just up the road. The venue received a serious makeover recently and the results are stunning. Contemporary stylish and pin sharp. The drinks are pretty amazing too and if cocktails are your thing, this place is definitely for you. Why not book your ticket now?

Address  The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, London, SW12 9SG

Nearest station  Balham tube or over land rail station

Tel  020 8772 6556 – Please note this is not a booking line

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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Ali Verified Attendee
  Great venue  
Posted: 14/12/2023
Rebecca Verified Attendee
  Great fun and well organised  
Posted: 12/11/2021
Graham Verified Attendee
  Good format  
Posted: 12/11/2021
Ricky Verified Attendee
  Was a wicked experience  
Posted: 20/08/2021

Original Dating reply

Thanks Ricky, we're so happy you enjoyed it.

Darren Verified Attendee
  Quality  
Posted: 22/07/2021
Rebecca Verified Attendee
  Was so good , really nice to talk to people and get to know them. Would be helpful if everyone had a photo on their profile  
Posted: 22/07/2021
Jessica Verified Attendee
  Such a fun night :) would definitely recommend !  
Posted: 14/02/2020
Davide Verified Attendee
  Host provided much needed enthusiasm and helped break the ice, good location and a fun group  
Posted: 14/02/2020
Tof Verified Attendee
  Great people, great venue!  
Posted: 17/01/2020

Original Dating reply

We love The Bedford too. Glad you enjoyed meeting everyone.

Alex Verified Attendee
  Everyone was very friendly so it wasn’t an intimidating experience. I was expecting there to be more people at the event though.  
Posted: 16/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Alex, thanks for your feedback. Totally agree, this event was a touch quieter - I guess January is a long month so that kept a few people away.

Filippos Verified Attendee
  Had an amazing first experience speed dating at the Bedford. The host was amazing and the people that showed up were super cool. Thank you for tonight.  
Posted: 16/01/2020

Original Dating reply

So pleased you had such a great time. Delighted to read your review.

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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.