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ORIGINAL DATING REVIEWS

Reviews, feedback and quotes from our past clients

We loving reading feedback about the events we organise. The reviews are all from past clients at recent events.

If you've got any feedback for us, we'd love to hear from you.

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Claud Verified Attendee
  Great event, really good host, fabulous venue having the upstairs of the pub not being too noisy and it’s great to see other south London venues being used for my age group 30-45 and not just the same old venue at Sugar cane in Clapton  
Posted: 20/01/2026, Speed Dating in Tooting
Shann Verified Attendee
Posted: 18/01/2026, Gay Speed Dating
Aykut Verified Attendee
Posted: 18/01/2026, Gay Speed Dating
Chris Verified Attendee
  Keith was great as the host - friendly and brought a good energy. The location is perfect, the private room allows for the speed dating to proceed comfortably.  
Posted: 18/01/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Aaron Verified Attendee
Posted: 18/01/2026, Gay Speed Dating
James Verified Attendee
  Excellent I thought it’d be good but it was a lot better than I expected, such a fun night  
Posted: 17/01/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Geoff Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, Gay Speed Dating
Rebecca Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Camilla Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Lee Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating
Chris Verified Attendee
  Good location and numbers.  
Posted: 17/01/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Bo Verified Attendee
  Overall, it was an entertaining evening meeting 16 woman that I had 4 minutes to evaluate each one. I will be back!  
Posted: 17/01/2026, Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating
Emily Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, New Year Lock & Key Party - Sheffield
Deborah Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Victoria Verified Attendee
  Great venue and professional host  
Posted: 16/01/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Anushia Verified Attendee
  Enjoyed experience of having interesting conversations.  
Posted: 16/01/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Andrew Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Victoria Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Jane Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Edmund Verified Attendee
  The hosting especially calmed my nerves when I said hello and really helped me get rumbling. The room had a lovely atmosphere and became a good place to be. The format was simple and very enjoyable. Thanks again to host for guiding me through the introduction and providing the reassuring smile of understanding.  
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Zane Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Josh Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Christopher Verified Attendee
  it was okay  
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Roddy Verified Attendee
  Great way to spend an evening, whatever the outcome.  
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Sinead Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans

 

Client quotes

"On last year's Original Dating's boat party I found my boyfriend Tony :) We're very happy and often talk about how we met. Thank you Original Dating!"
Debbie

"The host was so welcoming and people so friendly I didn't have a chance to be nervous"
Sam, Highbury

"Had a brilliant time and I have a date tomorrow! I'm going to tell my mate he has to come."
Richard, Clapham

"A really nice bunch of people last week. A great venue. Very professional. My friends have booked."
Sonali, Balham

"I honestly just came for a laugh, but it was actually really good fun.
Can I come again?"
Natalia

"I really think praise should be given where it's due. I loved your event last night and will be recommending it to others. Very professional, a great bar and a really fun crowd. I've been speed dating before but yours was the best I've attended."
Jon, Balham

"Me and my mate booked as a dare! We thought it would be full of saddos, but it was amazing. We were really surprised that it's actually quite cool. And the girls were hot!"
Mikael P. and Jason, Tooting

"I wasn't really looking for anything but my friend has been single for ages so I said I'd come with her for moral support. But the guys were really impressive. Smart, good looking, professional. And no weirdos!
Now that we've done it once we're thinking about doing it again."
Sarah

Just tried #speeddating /w @original_dating. Really good! #FF @original_dating
Via Twitter

"I had no idea what to expect and was a bit nervous. But once I was two dates in it was easy, and really good fun. Everyone was really cool. The girls were lovely and the other guys really friendly. I've nearly lost my voice from talking so much, but I'd definitely do it again."
Paul, Croydon

"Lol. What a laugh. I didn't think it would be so good! I met two guys I liked tonight so let's see how it goes."
Elise, Wandsworth

"The event was really good. I went on my own but about 15 of us went out together after. I got home at about 4 am! A few of us are going to meet up at the comedy event."
Charlie

"That was hilarious. The three of us really had a laugh. No nutters either and some of the guys were hot."
Sinead, New Cross

"My friend and me went on the boat party and totally loved it. We won speed dating tickets so decided to try it. It was totally not what we expected. Much more relaxed than we thought it would be and loads more people than we were expecting. And loads of us went out after. Some of the guys were well cute."
Francesca, Earlsfield

"As someone who organises events myself I thought I should drop you a quick email to tell you how impressed I was with last night's speed dating event. It was really well organised, the host made everyone feel really relaxed, the venue was lovely and the mix of people was much better than I expected. I'll definitely be recommending it to my single friends."
Tamsin

"I've just come out of a relationship and my friend made me come. But I had a really fun time and all the guys were really nice. It was a good reintroduction to the dating world."
Quan

"I felt I just had to drop you a line and let you know that I met someone at one of your events last July. We've just celebrated our one year anniversary! Who would have thought!?"
Iain

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Wed 21 JAN

Gay Speed Dating

Wed 21 Jan 2026

Village Soho, London, Central London

Brand-new venue in Soho. Join us for gay speed dating and meet 10+ guys in one night.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Wed 21 JAN

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Wed 21 Jan 2026

3 Locks, London, Camden

Meet singles who share your passion for vegan or veggie food at this cool spot in Camden.

Tickets

£18

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 21 JAN

Speed Dating in Bath

Wed 21 Jan 2026

The Bootlegger, Bath, Somerset

Brand-new addition. This is Bath's busiest speed date. Join us to meet up to 30 singles.

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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3

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Wed 21 JAN

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 21 Jan 2026

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cambridge venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-38

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 22 Jan 2026

Sugar Cane, London, Clapham Junction

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for our popular speed dating event at this cool venue in CJ.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Richmond

Thu 22 Jan 2026

The Bootlegger, Richmond, London

Introducing Richmond Speed Dating, a brand new addition to our program where singles can meet, mi...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 22 Jan 2026

The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxford's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 22 Jan 2026

Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent

NEW - Join us for Maidstone's busiest speed dating event at this unique venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 22 JAN

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 22 Jan 2026

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh's best speed dating event at the fantastic brand-new venue.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Fri 23 JAN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 23 Jan 2026

The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls

It's our busiest event of the week. 20 dates and no work tomorrow. You just can't beat this event.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 23 JAN

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 23 Jan 2026

BrewDog Soho, London, Central London

Kick start your weekend with Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the heart of Soh...

Tickets

£25

Age guide

50-65

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Fri 23 JAN

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 23 Jan 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

The busiest Speed Dating event in Chelmsford. Meet up to 15 singles in one night!

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Fri 23 JAN

New Year Lock & Key Party - Harrogate

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Mojo, Harrogate, Yorkshire

Don't miss our Lock & Key Singles Party 2026 Launch! Up to 80 people expected! Book now!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 23 JAN

New Year Lock & Key Party - Preston

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Revolution, Preston, Lancashire

The famous lock and key party has come to Preston! Book now and meet other singles in the city!

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 23 JAN

New Year Lock & Key Party - Swansea

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Peppermint Bar, Swansea

Get dating in 2026 off to the best start with our New Year Singles party this January!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 24 JAN

Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Grind, London, Central London

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for an afternoon coffee and connect with single Londoners at t...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 24 JAN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 24 Jan 2026

The Kings Arms, Central London

One of the busiest and best speed dating events in Central London, not to be missed. Book your ti...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 24 JAN

Over 40s Speed Dating Night

Sat 24 Jan 2026

REVOLVE - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Single in your forties & fifties? This is the speed dating event for you. Fast, fun four-minute d...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Sat 24 JAN

Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party

Sat 24 Jan 2026

The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls

Chemistry - a unique over 40s singles party for those that are serious about dating.

Tickets

£30

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 29 JAN

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 29 Jan 2026

The Brougham, London, Islington

Islington's very one speed dating event at this ace North London venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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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.