





About the event
We’re back in Balham where it all began and we're proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to the beautifully refurbished Bedford.
Come join us (and around other 30 guests) for a series of four minute dates at the stunning private Cocktail Bar of The Bedford.
We attract a lively crowd to this stylish establishment every other Thursday. Put the phones down and enjoy a night of real life introductions. By the end of the night, you'll have met everyone, and no doubt made a match or three. Book now!
Important information
This event takes place in the private upstairs cocktail bar. On arrival to the Bedford please make your way to the staircase located to the right of the bar and head upstairs to the cocktail bar where the host will meet you.
- 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
Where
The Bedford, Balham's iconic bar, restaurant and live music venue is back after a multi million pound refurbishment. This unrivalled pub and live entertainment venue is now also the new home of Original Dating. We have exclusive access to the first floor Cocktail Bar, perfect for Thursday night speed dating.
Address The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9HD
Nearest station Balham Station
Tel 020 7112 5174 – Please note this is not a booking line
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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Hi Pheilan, thanks very much for joining us. It's going to be our list live event for some time sadly.
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Hey Lucy, so happy to see you enjoyed the night. It might be the last live gig we do for a while.
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Hi Mark, lovely review thanks!
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Hi Sameer, thanks for feeding back
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Music to our ears, thanks Pete.
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Brilliant, thanks Craig.
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Lovely feedback, thank you Eva.
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There really is nothing quite like meeting face to face.
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Thanks so much!
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Hey Lily, delighted to see you enjoyed our new socially distanced dating format!
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Hi Chris, amazing feedback thank you!
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That's what we like!
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Some people rather like that, but it's something we'll take on board!
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Good man!
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Cheers Chris!
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Hey Alex, thanks for the feedback. We're doing all we can to be COVID secure
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Cheers Stephen
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Hi Daniel, thanks very much!
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Thanks for letting us know! Delighted you enjoyed it.
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Thanks so much.
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Hi Alex, happy to read your positive review thank you.
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Hi Molly, Daniel will be delighted to read your review!
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Thanks so much Aimee, we're very happy to read you had a positive first speed dating experience!
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We love The Bedford too. Glad you enjoyed meeting everyone.
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Hi Alex, thanks for your feedback. Totally agree, this event was a touch quieter - I guess January is a long month so that kept a few people away.
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So pleased you had such a great time. Delighted to read your review.