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Speed Dating in Exeter

The Bootlegger, Exeter, Devon

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Thu 18
JUN

Tickets

£22
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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
30-45
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Home Exeter Speed Dating in Exeter

Speed Dating in Exeter

The Bootlegger, Exeter, Devon

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Thu 18
JUN

Tickets

£22
?
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
30-45
Male left
10+
Female left
10+

About the event

Introducing Exeter Speed Dating at Bootlegger – A Brand New Addition!

We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Exeter at Bootlegger! This fun and friendly evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

During the event, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes—long enough to spark a connection, short enough to keep the energy high. It’s a simple, exciting way to see if sparks fly with someone new.

The next day, you’ll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. From there, you can reconnect through our private messaging system and arrange your real-life dates in no time.

Bootlegger is centrally located in Exeter, making it a great spot to stay for drinks or enjoy the evening out.

As a brand new addition to our program, spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today and be among the first to experience Exeter Speed Dating!

Important information

This event takes place in the private function room.

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

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

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Where

Located right on Fore Street in the heart of Exeter, The Bootlegger is a speakeasy-style bar that brings the vibrant energy of the Roaring ’20s back to life with a modern twist.

As you step inside, you’ll be welcomed by an effortlessly cool vibe — think exposed brick walls, Edison bulbs lighting up cozy nooks, and the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable night.

Address  The Bootlegger, 162-163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT

Nearest station  Exeter Central

Tel  01392279636 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://bootleggerbars.com/venues/exeter/

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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Justin Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/03/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
  Great venue. Lovely people. Could be improved by giving men time to complete their cards before moving on to the next table (two rings of bell)  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Angelo Verified Attendee
  Very professionally organised, a share we were 4 women short but part from that was good fun. If I find no romance I would attend another Exeter event  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Edward Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/03/2026
Geraldine Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/03/2026
Nick Verified Attendee
  Great people, great venue, great atmosphere. Very well organised and I have to give a shout out to our organiser - I do not know her name - who did a brilliant job. Thank you OD  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Ray Verified Attendee
  It was great,had a brilliant time,great bunch of people turned up,would definitely go again.  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Paul Verified Attendee
  Good mix of people. shame there weren't more women to balance out the men  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Michelle Verified Attendee
  Lovely host. The venue nice and central but could be a bit lighter . Quite dark room . But bar staff good and needs to be near a major train station so perfect from that point of view  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Paul Verified Attendee
  Really enjoyed meeting people and I think Jo handled the fact there were more men than women quite well. Could have done with a minute between dates to make a few notes. I think a few improvements could be made to the website. The photos are quite small and the bios are truncated and I can't see a way to read the whole bio. Also, would be good to make the bio mandatory to help remember who people are.  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Nick Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/03/2026
sanchia Verified Attendee
  Nice friendly and relaxed. A bit fast to write down notes.  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Julie Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/03/2026
Leela Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/03/2026
Joanne Verified Attendee
  Relaxed atmosphere, good mix of people  
Posted: 12/03/2026
Beccy Verified Attendee
  Friendly and easy going night. Well organised. Venue was too loud.  
Posted: 11/03/2026
Matt Verified Attendee
  Friendly atmosphere  
Posted: 11/03/2026
Vicki Verified Attendee
  Great event and well run by Jo  
Posted: 20/02/2026
Claire Verified Attendee
  Everyone was very friendly and the host was excellent.  
Posted: 20/02/2026
Ross Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/02/2026
Pratik Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/02/2026
Nathan Verified Attendee
  Great host and fun evening  
Posted: 20/02/2026
Patricia Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/02/2026
Daniel Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/02/2026
Gareth Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/02/2026
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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.