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Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

The Thirsty Scholar, Central London

Saturday, 30 November 2024

Sat 30
NOV

Tickets

£20 £15
?
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
25-37
Introductory price
20 men booked
Meet coffee lovers
Book your ticket early
Meet people guaranteed
Super fun speed dating
Home London Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

The Thirsty Scholar, Central London

Saturday, 30 November 2024

Sat 30
NOV

Tickets

£20 £15
?
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
25-37
Introductory price
20 men booked
Meet coffee lovers
Book your ticket early
Meet people guaranteed
Super fun speed dating
Introductory price
20 men booked
Meet coffee lovers
Book your ticket early
Meet people guaranteed
Super fun speed dating
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in London.

About the event

Original Dating is excited to introduce a new format! We invite you to join us for an afternoon coffee and connect with single Londoners. You’re not asking for much—to meet someone who shares your interests—and we’re here to help.

Join us and around 30 others at the Thirsty Scholar in North West. This event is specifically tailored for those in their 30s and 40s who appreciate a good cup of coffee and are looking to meet like-minded individuals.

The day after the event, you’ll discover your mutual matches on our website. Reach out to your matches, and before you know it, you’ll be arranging real dates. Sign up now!

Important information

- Doors open at 1:30 pm
- Event starts at 2:00 pm
- Speed dating finishes at approximately 4:00 pm

It’s essential that you arrive before 1:55 pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.

Price: £15

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

The Thirsty Scholar in Marylebone is a cosy coffee house and pub that offers a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Known for its quality coffee, delicious pastries, and diverse drinks menu, it’s the perfect spot for casual meet-ups or a quick break. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee while connecting with new people for dates.

The Thirsty Scholar is nestled discreetly inside International Students House at 1 Park Crescent

Address  The Thirsty Scholar, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN

Nearest station  Regent's Park

Tel  020 7631 8312 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://thirstyscholar.london/

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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Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026
Paolo Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026
Andrew Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026
Gavin Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026
Rally Verified Attendee
  I am very happy about three things, namely: 1) This afternoon dating format allows for plenty of time afterwards to speak to the men of interest. I don't have to rush to take the last train home which is the case for evening dating events. 2) The men present were serious enough to attend on time and were all down-to-earth. There were no heavy drinkers. 3) A BIG THANK YOU to the organiser/representative for carrying the event for us even though some of the ladies turned us down by not attending. It was advantageous for us, the attending ladies, to have slightly longer mini dates and get a better idea of the man opposite. I will attend events organised by Original Dating again. :)  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Kaloyan Verified Attendee
  Probably needs a bit more publicity but an enjoyable event  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Scott Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/09/2025
Rachel Verified Attendee
  Bit more practical than eve events  
Posted: 28/09/2025
Katy Verified Attendee
  Well organised with a friendly and approachable host  
Posted: 27/09/2025
Jayeshkumar Verified Attendee
Posted: 27/09/2025
Sophie Verified Attendee
  Host was great Beautiful venue and friendly staff but the room was very loud, which made conversation tricky at times Friendly group of people  
Posted: 27/09/2025
SANDRA ANGELICA DAWKINS Verified Attendee
  Different and Interesting! A great way to have conversations meeting others in a relaxed good atmosphere.  
Posted: 14/09/2025
Lindsey Verified Attendee
  Small turn out. Lovely people  
Posted: 13/09/2025
Gee Verified Attendee
Posted: 31/08/2025
Sara Verified Attendee
Posted: 31/08/2025
Amandaa Verified Attendee
  😎  
Posted: 30/08/2025
Rhett Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/08/2025
Alex Verified Attendee
  -  
Posted: 30/08/2025
Matt Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/08/2025
Grace Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/08/2025
Laura Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/08/2025
Scott Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/08/2025
Maria Pina Verified Attendee
  It my first time attend a day dating,I found it nice and different.  
Posted: 17/08/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback!

Amandaa Verified Attendee
  👍🏽  
Posted: 17/08/2025
Gareth Verified Attendee
  Nice quiet venue.  
Posted: 17/08/2025
Nav Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/08/2025
Andrea Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/08/2025
Hannah Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/08/2025
Anita Verified Attendee
  As it was a smaller venue, there were fewer people. Therefore, it was a lot easier to hold a conversation and hear the other person. It was a bit difficult to find the venue as you have to around to the back. Also, I felt sorry for the young lady at the bar who was working very hard on her own to get everyone their drinks. There really should have been another person helping her. As a result, the event started later than scheduled. The host was very good, patient and accommodating. Inspire if the few hiccups, I did enjoy the event at this venue.  
Posted: 02/08/2025
Mario Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/12/2024
Gee Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/11/2024
Daria Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/11/2024
Omar Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/11/2024
Gavin Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/11/2024
Ra Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/11/2024
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HOW IT WORKS

Arrive from about 7pm and grab a drink — our host will check you in and hand you a scorecard. Once everyone's settled, the host explains the format and the dating begins: four to five minutes per date, girls seated, guys rotating, with a 15-minute breather at half time to top up your glass and compare notes.

After each date you make a quick private note: yes, no, or friend. Nobody sees your choices on the night — that's the point. When the formal dates finish, the room opens up and everyone mingles; ask any of our hosts and they'll tell you this is where half the real chemistry happens, so don't dash for the Tube.

The next morning, enter your ticks on our site and our matching system compares them against everyone else's. Mutual yeses become matches, and you can message each other through the site — no phone numbers or emails shared until you choose to.


When you get there

Doors open around 30 minutes before the start time on your ticket — arriving early gives you time to grab a drink, find your feet and say hello to your host, who'll check you in and get you set up. Everything you need is provided on the night; just bring your ticket confirmation and your best conversation.

First time? You won't be the only one — most people at any London event are speed dating first-timers, and plenty arrive solo. Our hosts have run hundreds of these nights and their whole job is making sure nobody feels lost. By your second date you'll have forgotten your nerves entirely.

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Why Londoners book with Original Dating

Original Dating was founded in London in 2003 by Andrew — back when speed dating was brand new and he was, in his words, just a boy. Twenty-three years later we're the capital's longest-established speed dating company and one of the largest in the UK, running around 500 events a year nationwide.

What that experience buys you: professional hosts (many of them trained actors) who actually run the room rather than reading a script; venues we've vetted personally; gender-balanced events with sensible age bands; a matching system we built ourselves; and a rematch guarantee we've

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.