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THE LATE SUMMER LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

The Refinery Bankside, Central London

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Sat 12
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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
30-45
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Home London THE LATE SUMMER LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

THE LATE SUMMER LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

The Refinery Bankside, Central London

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Sat 12
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
30-45
Male left
10+
Female left
10+

About the event

*** THIS TICKET INCLUDES A PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING EVENT PLUS LOCK & KEY PARTY ENTRY ***

PARTY-ONLY TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR £25

ABOUT THE PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Over 250 people join us for our lock and key parties, but time after time we’re asked to incorporate speed dating into the night and this time we’re doing just that. This ticket includes all the potential that a 200+ person lock and key party brings but with an added hour-long speed dating event before the main party starts. Please note, party-only tickets are also available.

Party tickets with speed dating are strictly limited. You’ll arrive at the venue ahead of the main start time. We’ll whisk you around 15 or so seated 4-minute dates to break the ice, face to face.

As the speed dating ends, you’ll seamlessly join the lock and key party, but of course, you’ll have had a head start, and who knows, you may have already met someone you want to get to know much better.

ABOUT THE LOCK & KEY PARTY

Over 200 people will join us for this exciting night of offline early summer fun. This super sociable event features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people.

The best bit? Everyone is single, a similar age and we ensure there's equal male/female ratio in the room.

There's prizes to be won as you seek out the person holding the key that matches your lock (or vice versa).

Each time you find a matching pair you'll be in with a chance to win one of our great prizes.

And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way, all in the stunning, spacious surroundings of the Refinery!

Head to our website the following day to view a list of everyone who attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you.

This party is the perfect place to meet people in time for summer. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.

Important information

- 18:45 - Arrival [Please arrive on time]
- 19:00 - Speed dating begins
- 20:30 - Speed dating ends
- 20:30 - Lock and key icebreaker begins
- 22:30 - Prize draw
- 00:30 - Last orders at the bar

Please ensure you arrive at the venue at the start time. We have a limited time for registrations and arriving late may mean you cannot get in.

Tickets for this event are non-refundable. Our normal cancellation terms and conditions apply. No tickets are for sale on the door.

Price: £30
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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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Luca Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2026
Vanesa Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2026
Sunil Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Anna Verified Attendee
  First time and it was a good turn out , like the atmosphere and vibe and the music was good too , drinks prices not to bad either .  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Olivia Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Fakher Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Adam Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Rosinha Verified Attendee
  I attended the Original Dating Early Summer Boat Party and had a very nice time. I really enjoyed myself and had the opportunity to meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The dancing on the yacht during the day was lovely and made the experience even more enjoyable. I did not attend with the intention of dating anyone, but more for socialising and making new friends, whether female or male. I would definitely recommend this type of event for people to try, especially if they enjoy meeting new people and having a fun social experience. I also give the organiser of the event 5 stars for creating such a welcoming and enjoyable day.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Gregory Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Shaun Verified Attendee
  Amazing trip made the most everybody I met was great company superb  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Del Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Lilly Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Cedric Verified Attendee
  Music and dancing was fab!  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Hugo Verified Attendee
  Welcoming and different  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Kevin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Matthew Verified Attendee
  Good weather, lovely people, fun vibes, great views  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Jag Verified Attendee
  I had a really good time. Good ambience and great crowd. I met some wonderful people and made few friends. Great evening.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Rob Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Camy Verified Attendee
  Lovely atmosphere and great music ! Met some nice people.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Angie Verified Attendee
  It was a lovely fun afternoon, just wish it was longer. 🥰  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Marco Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
James Verified Attendee
  More space on the outside desk as people as while close together  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
John Verified Attendee
  Always enjoy the love boat  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Anna Verified Attendee
  A great mix of people, good vibes. If you are peacock, head straight for the dance floor, as this is the place to be seen!!  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Nicole Verified Attendee
  Good event  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Elia Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
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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.

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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.