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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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Shelkira Verified Attendee
  Was a fun experience  
Posted: 13/06/2025, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/06/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Olga Verified Attendee
  central location  
Posted: 13/06/2025, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Lauren Verified Attendee
  Had a great time! Met lots of lovely people and it was well planned out  
Posted: 13/06/2025, Speed Dating in Oxford
Oliver Verified Attendee
  Lovely evening! Friendly host and a nice venue.  
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Stacey Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Debra Verified Attendee
  Well organised and fun! Very happy wirh the event  
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Oxford
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Oxford
Ehsan Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Fay Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Stacey Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Alex Verified Attendee
  Really fun intro to it all and a great way to get me out of my comfort zone, would recommend. Great welcoming and atmosphere from the host led to a fun evening out.  
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Rowan Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Scott Verified Attendee
  Had an absolutely brilliant time! The host, Steph, really made the night a fun and welcoming experience, and I couldn’t have asked for more! 100% recommend!  
Posted: 12/06/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Mark-Mason Verified Attendee
  It was so much fun, I had such a blast doing this!  
Posted: 11/06/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Tatiana Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/06/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Thomas Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/06/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Kenisha Verified Attendee
  Little bit loud, but I really enjoyed this!!  
Posted: 11/06/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Kristian Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Christopher Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Neil Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Esther Verified Attendee
  Liked the amount of time in speed dating. Liked the lock and key idea - good excuse to talk. Didn’t meet any potentials.  
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
rose Verified Attendee
  amazing, and exiting, but only for socializing, not enough time to know everyone  
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Michaela Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Csaba Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
J.p Verified Attendee
  from Canada the Staff at the Refinery killed it  
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Nitin Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/06/2025, THE SUMMER SIZZLER LOCK & KEY PARTY

 

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

Interested? Why not check out our forthcoming events?

Last few places!
Today
Sat 14 JUN

Lesbian Speed Dating

Sat 14 Jun 2025

KOMYUNITI - YOTEL, London, Clerkenwell

Join us for lesbian speed dating and meet around 15 women. Did we mention a free welcome drink?

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Sat 14 JUN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 14 Jun 2025

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

£11

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 19 JUN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 19 Jun 2025

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

£25

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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Thu 19 JUN

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 19 Jun 2025

The Crown, St Albans, Hertfordshire

This is St Albans' busiest speed date at Hertfordshire's finest bar. Join us to meet up to 30 sin...

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-37

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6+

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Thu 19 JUN

Speed Dating in Glasgow

Thu 19 Jun 2025

Moskito Cocktail Bar, Central Glasgow

Join us for an evening of multiple dates at our brand new venue in Glasgow.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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6+

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Thu 19 JUN

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 19 Jun 2025

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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1

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Fri 20 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 20 Jun 2025

The Anthologist (panel room), London, The City

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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6+

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6+

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Fri 20 JUN

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 20 Jun 2025

Jamies Tudor Street, London, The City

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

50-65

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Fri 20 JUN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Fri 20 Jun 2025

Hank's Bar, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Start the weekend with speed dating in the city's trendiest bar.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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Sat 21 JUN

Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

Sat 21 Jun 2025

The Thirsty Scholar, London, Central London

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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1

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Sat 21 JUN

30s & 40s Speed Dating

Sat 21 Jun 2025

Komyuniti @ Yotel , London, Clerkenwell

Brand-new Saturday night event at Yotel. Did we mention a free welcome drink?

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Sat 21 JUN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 21 Jun 2025

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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6+

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6+

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Sat 21 JUN

Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party

Sat 21 Jun 2025

The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls

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

Tickets

£30

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Wed 25 JUN

Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 25 Jun 2025

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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6

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Thu 26 JUN

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 26 Jun 2025

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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10+

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Thu 26 JUN

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 26 Jun 2025

One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury's busiest speed dating event. Join us and meet new people in person.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 26 JUN

Speed Dating in Derby

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Carnero Lounge, Derby, Derbyshire

Derby's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 15 singles at this cool bar, in the heart of Derby.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 26 JUN

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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10+

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Thu 26 JUN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 26 Jun 2025

The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-37

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Fri 27 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 27 Jun 2025

The Refinery City Point, London, Central London

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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ORIGINAL DATING IN THE PRESS
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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.