ORIGINAL DATING REVIEWS
Reviews, feedback and quotes from our past clients
We loving reading feedback about the events we organise. We ask everyone about their experience with us after every event. These reviews are from past clients at recent events across the UK.
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
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"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?
Speed Dating Worcester
Wed 4 Nov 2026
All Bar One, Worcester, Worcestershire
Worcester's newest and busiest speed dating event! Enjoy quality time and delicious drinks in thi...
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed dating in Nottingham
Wed 4 Nov 2026
Pitcher & Piano, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Nottingham's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue!
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating Bracknell
Wed 4 Nov 2026
Musica, Bracknell, Berkshire
Bracknell's busiest speed dating event. Grab your tickets now!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in Islington
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Be at One, Islington
Islington's very one speed dating event at this ace North London venue.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Exeter
Thu 5 Nov 2026
The Bootlegger, Exeter, Devon
Brand-new addition. This is Exeter's busiest speed date. Join us to meet up to 30 singles.
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in St Albans
Thu 5 Nov 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
25-38
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Speed Dating in Glasgow
Thu 5 Nov 2026
ARTA, 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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Bournemouth Speed Dating
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Slug and Lettuce, Bournemouth, Dorset
Bournemouth's newest speed dating event! Join us for a fun night at this fab venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating York
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Manahatta, York
York's newest and busiest speed dating event! Join us for a fun filled night of dating!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's best speed dating event at this incredible venue.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
25-38
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Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Fri 6 Nov 2026
The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London, Central London
Kick start your weekend with Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the heart of Cen...
Tickets
£20
Age guide
25-38
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Friday Night Speed Dating
Fri 6 Nov 2026
The Refinery Bankside, 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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THE WINTER LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING
Sat 7 Nov 2026
The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London, Central London
Welcome to the biggest party + pre-party speed dating for single Londoners. Over 150+ people are ...
Tickets
£26
Age guide
30-45
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Gay Speed Dating
Sat 7 Nov 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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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Sat 7 Nov 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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THE WINTER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Sat 7 Nov 2026
The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London, Central London
Welcome to the Winter Party! Meet, mingle and party with the perfect icebreaker.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
30-45
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Leeds Speed Dating
Tue 10 Nov 2026
Box Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire
Leeds busiest speed dating event! Grab your tickets now!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Swindon Speed Dating
Tue 10 Nov 2026
Mackenzie's Bar and Kitchen, Swindon, Wiltshire
Swindon's newest speed dating event! Join us for a fun event at this fab venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Southampton
Tue 10 Nov 2026
1932 Bar, Southampton, Hampshire
Southampton's busiest Speed Dating event! Join us for a dating filled evening at a great venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating
Wed 11 Nov 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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