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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.

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Tas Verified Attendee
  It was good to be among a large group of single people even though I did not meet anyone romantically  
Posted: 25/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Richard Verified Attendee
  Well organised event  
Posted: 25/01/2026, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Tumpale Verified Attendee
  I loved the mix of people, I will try a weekday event  
Posted: 25/01/2026, Over 40s Speed Dating Night
Simon Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Norman Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Claire Verified Attendee
  Jj our host was brilliant, please come back to swansea more, I had a really good night but didn't get to speak to everyone  
Posted: 25/01/2026, New Year Lock & Key Party - Swansea
Matt Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, New Year Lock & Key Party - Preston
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, Speed Dating in Chelmsford
Dinesh Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Steven Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Camille Verified Attendee
  Good mix of people, shame many left early though  
Posted: 25/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Vince Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2026, Coffee Lovers Speed Dating
Tara Verified Attendee
  Great night xxx  
Posted: 24/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Will Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Christopher Verified Attendee
  Really fun, would do it again!  
Posted: 24/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Precious Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Over 40s Speed Dating Night
Leah Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Paolo Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Coffee Lovers Speed Dating
Hayley Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Over 40s Speed Dating Night
Matthew Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Nicola Verified Attendee
  It was fun and friendly  
Posted: 24/01/2026, New Year Lock & Key Party - Preston
Tan Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Spencer Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Speed Dating in Chelmsford
Andrew Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Coffee Lovers Speed Dating
Gavin Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Coffee Lovers Speed Dating
Hannah Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, New Year Lock & Key Party - Swansea
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Coffee Lovers Speed Dating
Oliver Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/01/2026, Speed Dating in Chelmsford

 

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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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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Thu 29 JAN

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 29 Jan 2026

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

30-45

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4

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Thu 29 JAN

Speed Dating in Glasgow

Thu 29 Jan 2026

BrewDog Merchant City, Glasgow, Scotland

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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3

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Thu 29 JAN

Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh

Thu 29 Jan 2026

BrewDog, Edinburgh, Scotland

Brand-new speed dating event for Gay men living in Edinburgh. Join us to meet around 15 men. It's...

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Fri 30 JAN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 30 Jan 2026

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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3

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5

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Fri 30 JAN

Friday Night Speed Dating in Soho - 20s & 30s event

Fri 30 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

£22

Age guide

25-38

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Fri 30 JAN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Fri 30 Jan 2026

Hank's Bar, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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3

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4

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Sat 31 JAN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 31 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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6+

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Sat 31 JAN

Lesbian Speed Dating

Sat 31 Jan 2026

REVOLVE - 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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5

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Tue 3 FEB

Speed Dating in Tooting

Tue 3 Feb 2026

The Wheatsheaf, London, Tooting

NEW - Tooting's busiest speed date at this South West London institution.

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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4

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Wed 4 FEB

Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 4 Feb 2026

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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Thu 5 FEB

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 5 Feb 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

£25

Age guide

40-55

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10+

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3

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Thu 5 FEB

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 5 Feb 2026

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

30-45

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10+

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10+

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Thu 5 FEB

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 5 Feb 2026

One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 5 FEB

Lesbian Speed Dating Edinburgh

Thu 5 Feb 2026

MANAHATTA Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

Brand-new event. Join us for lesbian speed dating and meet around 15 women.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Fri 6 FEB

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 6 Feb 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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10+

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Fri 6 FEB

Friday Night Speed Dating in Soho - 30s & 40s event

Fri 6 Feb 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

£22

Age guide

35-48

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10+

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Fri 6 FEB

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 6 Feb 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

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

Tickets

£18

Age guide

25-38

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Sat 7 FEB

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 7 Feb 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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10+

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10+

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Sat 7 FEB

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 7 Feb 2026

Revolve - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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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.