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Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

The Bolthole, The City, London

Friday, 18 August 2023

Fri 18
AUG

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, 18 August 2023

Fri 18
AUG

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
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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.

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Dahlia Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
naushad Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Ioram Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
rose Verified Attendee
  the good way to socialize with new people  
Posted: 12/10/2025
Mona Verified Attendee
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Jon-Paul Verified Attendee
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Teresa Verified Attendee
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Stephen Verified Attendee
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Seán Verified Attendee
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John Verified Attendee
  Another very good singles night ! Nice bar nice people thank you for creating these events very encouraging to have these opportunities Johnny  
Posted: 12/10/2025
Fotios Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/10/2025
Saad Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Martyn Verified Attendee
  Person there organising was helpful and nice. Well Run. Feel more info could be provided on where to go when arrived but sorted out in the end. Varied and nice groups of people.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Tara Verified Attendee
  Great .....  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Jamie Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Alex Verified Attendee
  The opportunity to meet many gay single men of my own age group in person outside of dating apps worked well.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Michael Verified Attendee
  great host  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Dmytro Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Jack Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Ralitsa 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
Ademola Verified Attendee
  A social gathering with well minded people getting to know each other all at once. Once you good with people you will be fine  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Kaloyan Verified Attendee
  Probably needs a bit more publicity but an enjoyable event  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Mariana Verified Attendee
  Reasonably well organized event, very entertaining host, it's a shame some participants left, due to not enough counterparts.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Peter Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Catherine Verified Attendee
  Good quiet venue, friendly people.  
Posted: 11/10/2025
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
Marcus Verified Attendee
  Pretty well done all round…  
Posted: 11/10/2025
Monica Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/10/2025
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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.