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Friday Night Speed Dating

DELETED The Yard, Clapham, London

Friday, 2 October 2020

Fri 2
OCT

Tickets

£20
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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
23-35
Home London Friday Night Speed Dating

Friday Night Speed Dating

DELETED The Yard, Clapham, London

Friday, 2 October 2020

Fri 2
OCT

Tickets

£20
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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
23-35
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About the event

***SOCIALLY DISTANCED SPEED DATING***

Our events are now all socially distanced to suit the times. It's very much the same great night out but we only have limited availability.

Speed Dating in Clapham is not only the easiest way to meet new people but you'll also have a fantastic time.

Our brand new venue, The Yard is slap bang in the heart of Clapham Old Town and moments from Clapham Common Tube. Expect to meet a lively and fun loving crowd at this Friday night event.

With lots of short 4 minute introductions you can meet everyone with time to spare for a drink or two from The Yard's exceptional drinks selection.

The following day you'll have access to our bespoke matching system where you can keep in touch with the other attendees via our messaging system.

Join us for a fun night meeting new people at Clapham Common's favourite venue - book now!

Important information

The host will sign you in on arrival.

- 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.

Price: £20

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Where

The Yard is Clapham's new favourite night spot with it's eclectic design it offers fantastic happy hours and street food. This brand new multi-functional venue has had a recent makeover worthy of the Gram and is now home to our unique brand of speed dating. Join us for fun events in the heart of Clapham, Old Town.

Address  The Yard, 13-19 Old Town, Clapham Town, London, SW4 0JT

Nearest station  Clapham Common

Tel  02071125174 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.theyardclapham.com/

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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Kirsty Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Robert Verified Attendee
  Your organiser is talented, the venue was superb and everything was run well. But don’t make the most sensitive person there your benchmark for complaints. It dials back resilience.  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Anthony Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Lidia Verified Attendee
  Although the process was good and I tried to enjoy myself, the fact that the men seemed quite old put me off a bit. The event was meant for people between 30-45 but there were people over 50 there so it makes it difficult really. It was my second time trying this out so I will keep trying. Thank you very much.  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Alicia Verified Attendee
  The atmosphere was good. I wish they gave us the bartender downstairs so we didn’t need to keep going up. There were a ton more guys than girls, it would have been cool if it were more even but I know you can’t control that  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Andy Verified Attendee
  Well organised and friendly from everyone  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Miranda Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
  James was good although you should let him participate in an event so he knows how it works. I think a yes and a friend should be told about each other not just 2 yes's. I think there should be a bit of free time in-between for note taking. You can't make notes during its too short  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
  First time- new experience enjoyed it  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Alan Verified Attendee
  Had a great night and met some lovely woman. Was over an hour early finishing, spent the rest of the night in the Royal oak with the lovely Karen, we are friends now! X  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Christopher Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Robert Verified Attendee
  Nice group of people and great venue . could only give 4 stars though because host was awful, and thats a polite description of him!!  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Rebecca Verified Attendee
  It was good however not enough men to match the women  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Iain Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Debbie Verified Attendee
  Good venue. Nice people. Host... a bit different  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Danny Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Ann-Marie Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Anthony Verified Attendee
  Comfortable and spacious venue where every conversation could be heard and every date had privacy. Great hosting but having to stand outside for ages rather than being led in wasn't ideal.  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Max Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Natalie Verified Attendee
  Thought the interval could have been longer also maybe 5-6 minutes rather than 4 as it’s so quick. Had a good evening, Nice venue and relaxed atmosphere 👍  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Carolyn Verified Attendee
  I really enjoyed meeting different people. Everyone was great to talk to  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Rufaro Verified Attendee
  People were very friendly and lovely but would have been good if there was a balance between the men and women.  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Barnaby Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Jevgenij Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Cain Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/09/2026
Deniss Verified Attendee
  Interesting experience  
Posted: 30/09/2026
Bobby Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/09/2026
Vibesan Verified Attendee
  great  
Posted: 16/12/2022
Alex Verified Attendee
  I liked how there were lots of attractive, interesting women. It was organised well, with good timing!  
Posted: 20/02/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Alex, great to see - thanks!

Magdaléna Verified Attendee
  Nice peoples, lots of fun, really nice event !  
Posted: 19/02/2020

Original Dating reply

Thanks for letting us know. Thanks!

Alexander Verified Attendee
  Cool, calm and organised. :)  
Posted: 19/02/2020

Original Dating reply

That's the way we like it!

DELETED Verified Attendee
  Good location  
Posted: 05/02/2020

Original Dating reply

HI Joshua, we rather like it too. Thanks for your feedback!

ORIGINAL DATING IN THE PRESS
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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.

Meet & Mingle

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.

 

London Speed Dating in Numbers

We've been collecting match data at London events longer than dating apps have existed. From the last 12 months of Original Dating London events:

  • The average speed dating night produces multiple mutual "yes" matches, plus a healthy crop of friend matches — over 7000 mutual matches across London events in the past year. 
  • Saturday is London's biggest night for speed dating; Friday nights in Soho run it close.
  • Our busiest single night of the year? Valentine's — nearly 400 singles at one party this February
  • Attendance at in-person dating events has grown year on year as app fatigue bites — our London singles parties now regularly sell 150–350 tickets.
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