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Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

The Bolthole, The City, London

Friday, 15 September 2023

Fri 15
SEP

Tickets

£30
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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
50-65
Over 50s speed dating
Heart of the City
241 Happy Hour
Home London Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

The Bolthole, The City, London

Friday, 15 September 2023

Fri 15
SEP

Tickets

£30
?
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
50-65
Over 50s speed dating
Heart of the City
241 Happy Hour
Over 50s speed dating
Heart of the City
241 Happy Hour
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in London.

About the event

Introducing Over 50s Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in The City.

Expect to meet up to 15-20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at this unique venue a short stroll from Bank. Taking part in this event is the great start to your weekend and you're sure to meet a lot of people for brief introductions.

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 a private area of this basement 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: £30

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Where

The Bolthole is in the heart of the city and a short stroll from Bank tube station.
Hidden from public view, this gem of a bar features original brick work archways and cosy snug areas to relax in. The Instagrammable venue offers an extensive list of cocktails and fine wines. They also run a Cocktail Club 2-4-1 Happy Hour every day between 4pm-7pm. We’re delighted to have this exclusive venue on our programme and we think you’re going to love it too!

Address  The Bolthole, 2a Suffolk Lane, London, EC4R 0AT

Nearest station  Bank

Tel  020 7626 0996 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.wearebarcollective.com/the-bolthole/

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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Verity Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025
Elie Verified Attendee
  Everyone was really friendly, set up was nice. My only recommendation would be name tags so people can put their name and pronouns. Thank you for organizing!  
Posted: 04/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks Elie - Around half of people want nametags and really half don't. We're torn!

Ian Verified Attendee
  All the girls were lonely and a great host  
Posted: 04/07/2025

Original Dating reply

I think you meant to write lovely, Ian! Massive thanks for your top feedback.

Holly Verified Attendee
  Well organised, my first time made me feel less anxious.  
Posted: 04/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Amazing, thank you Holly!

Yoana Verified Attendee
  The host was lovely however he made the dates longer like 6-7 minutes long which was too long for me , I got exhausted  
Posted: 04/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Speed dating can be a tiring business. We hope you had fun.

Greig Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025
Ana Verified Attendee
  More often please. :)  
Posted: 04/07/2025

Original Dating reply

We'll certainly try Ana. Thanks for your review!

Laxmi Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025
Daniel Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025
Ji Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025
Georgie Verified Attendee
  Host was great!  
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks so much

Chris Verified Attendee
  Absolutely brilliant and a laugh a minute, with new friends made. Host Chris was welcoming and fun. Thoroughly recommended!  
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks Chris, will pass on your kind words!

Mandy Verified Attendee
  Really enjoyable event, lots of good chat, lovely friendly host.  
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks Mandy, lovely to read your feedback!

Amy Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks Amy!

Nima Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks Nima!

Jimmy Verified Attendee
  Well organised, friendly staff  
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Lovely thanks Jimmy!

Jemma Verified Attendee
  Was great. Please don’t fire the host  
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

We won't fire the host - he's great!

Hannah Verified Attendee
  Good host, good location.  
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Amazing to read this, thank you Hannah!

Matthew Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Lovely feedback thank you Matthew!

Huss Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/07/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks Huss!

Daniel Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/07/2025
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/07/2025
Jack Verified Attendee
  This was my first speed dating event, the host (Ellenor) made me feel at ease. Everyone at the event was as so lovely and easy to get along with. Hoping to get some matches, but either all was a great night.  
Posted: 01/07/2025
Rana Verified Attendee
  I it was wonderful event meeting new single parents in very cal environment . I have enjoyed it as it was my almost 1st experience  
Posted: 29/06/2025
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/06/2025
Viktoriia Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/06/2025
Mory Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/06/2025
Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 27/06/2025
Valeriia Verified Attendee
Posted: 27/06/2025
Jitesh Verified Attendee
  Could have more time and an option need to meet again to know more Some people are nervous. You cannot gage from one meeting  
Posted: 27/06/2025
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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.