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Friday Night Speed Dating

The Refinery Bankside, Central London

Friday, 17 October 2025

Fri 17
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
30-45
Amazing venue
15+ DATES
Popular event
Don't miss this one
Home London Friday Night Speed Dating

Friday Night Speed Dating

The Refinery Bankside, Central London

Friday, 17 October 2025

Fri 17
OCT

Tickets

£20
?
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
Amazing venue
15+ DATES
Popular event
Don't miss this one
Amazing venue
15+ DATES
Popular event
Don't miss this one
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About the event

Introducing Friday night speed dating in Central London. This is London's busiest weekly speed dating event.

You'll usually meet up to 15-20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at the smartest venue in the area, only a short stroll from Southwark station. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend, and you're sure to meet a lot of people.

This location attracts a fun crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the Square Mile. Join us, and you’ll be amazed at how sociable Londoners can be and wonder why you never tried speed dating sooner.

The next day, you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time.

Sign up now—this event will sell out fast!

Important information

This event takes place in the private area of the bar.

- 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

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

Refinery Bankside is a stylish, contemporary bar and restaurant located in the heart of Bankside, London. Its prime location near iconic landmarks like Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe makes it a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a lively, central London experience.

Address  The Refinery Bankside, 110 Southwark St, London SE1 9AN

Nearest station  Southwark

Tel   – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.drakeandmorgan.co.uk/the-refinery-bankside/

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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Sophie Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/02/2026
Mary Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/02/2026
Shania Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/02/2026
Rosie Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/02/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
  Good number of people and a good ratio. Nice and friendly host.  
Posted: 08/02/2026
Lorraine Verified Attendee
  Really good fun, everyone was lovely and the host too! :-)  
Posted: 08/02/2026
Mary Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/02/2026
Precious Verified Attendee
  Decent mix of men  
Posted: 07/02/2026
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/02/2026
Louis Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/02/2026
Tesh Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/02/2026
Nadine Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/02/2026
Oliver Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/02/2026
Lee Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/02/2026
Craig Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/02/2026
Kiera Verified Attendee
Posted: 31/01/2026
Hasan Verified Attendee
Posted: 31/01/2026
Tihomir Verified Attendee
  Was very nice.... much much better then the previous one where on 6 dates i had  
Posted: 31/01/2026
Toby Verified Attendee
  Great Host!  
Posted: 31/01/2026
Martha Verified Attendee
Posted: 31/01/2026
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 31/01/2026
Piers Verified Attendee
Posted: 31/01/2026
Sam Verified Attendee
  I didn't know what to expect going into it but it was a really wholesome event, it's a great way to get to meet people and friends. The host was also a great energy - Thanks.  
Posted: 30/01/2026
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/01/2026
Toni Verified Attendee
  Great event, good evening out. Venue better then others I have attended  
Posted: 27/01/2026
Herve Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/01/2026
Leah Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026
Matthew Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
  Keith was great as the host - friendly and brought a good energy. The location is perfect, the private room allows for the speed dating to proceed comfortably.  
Posted: 18/01/2026
James Verified Attendee
  Excellent I thought it’d be good but it was a lot better than I expected, such a fun night  
Posted: 17/01/2026
Mohsen Verified Attendee
Posted: 18/10/2025
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 18/10/2025
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/10/2025
Claud Verified Attendee
  I met Keith the host of the event for the first time who is a brilliant host 😊  
Posted: 17/10/2025
Claud Verified Attendee
  I met Keith the host of the event for the first time who is a brilliant host 😊  
Posted: 17/10/2025
Spike Verified Attendee
  A good mix of people which is always good. Bit disappointed it was only 10 of each gender, as I I thought it would be 15-20. Still, hopefully potential of a great match. Thank you.  
Posted: 17/10/2025
Adem Verified Attendee
  Good to get out  
Posted: 17/10/2025
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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.