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New Year Lock & Key Party - Newcastle

Manahatta, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Friday, 9 January 2026

Fri 9
JAN

Tickets

£25 £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
Singles Party
Fun Icebreaker games
Match and mingle in person
City hotspot location
Fun, friendly hosts
Home Newcastle New Year Lock & Key Party - Newcastle

New Year Lock & Key Party - Newcastle

Manahatta, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Friday, 9 January 2026

Fri 9
JAN

Tickets

£25 £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
Singles Party
Fun Icebreaker games
Match and mingle in person
City hotspot location
Fun, friendly hosts
Singles Party
Fun Icebreaker games
Match and mingle in person
City hotspot location
Fun, friendly hosts
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in Newcastle.

About the event

New Year, New connections! 2026 is upon us and we are back in Newcastle for a wonderful night of offline dating!

Up to 80 people will join us for this ultimate singles night which features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people, all in the beautiful Art Deco surroundings of Manahatta!

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

There will also be 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 at one of the city's top hotspots!

Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that 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 the city this season. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!

Important information

This event takes place in a private area of the venue. Staff will direct you on arrival

- 19:30 - Doors open
- 20:00 - Lock and key icebreaker begins [Please arrive in a timely manner]
- 22:00 - Prize draw
Then why not stay and enjoy the rest of the night with your new found connections!

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.

Please ensure you make yourself known to our staff upon arrival to ensure you are activated on our matching system.

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

Price: £20

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

Manahatta Deansgate is a stylish New York-inspired bar and restaurant in the heart of Manchester. Set in a stunning building, it features glamorous decor, creative cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Address  9, 17 Collingwood St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1HE

Nearest station  Newcastle

Tel  01904635146 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.manahatta.co.uk/bars/newcastle

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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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
Gemma 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
Ruvi Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/02/2026
Jamie Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/01/2026
Tayyib Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
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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.