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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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Jonathan Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Nicola Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Liz Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Yasmin Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Islington
Wesley Verified Attendee
  Great fun  
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Eszter Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Lidia Verified Attendee
  It was my first time. I enjoyed it. It was quite interactive and interesting. Although, it seems quite fast. Thank you.  
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Meng-Ting Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Islington
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Maria Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Laura Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Liela Verified Attendee
  Nice atmosphere, good to meet new people and socialise  
Posted: 14/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Laura Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Steve Verified Attendee
  Really great evening, lovely people, great venue and excellent host.  
Posted: 14/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Sarah Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Maya Verified Attendee
  Great fun and very welcoming host. Tone man should be not allowed to attend. Made women uncomfortable.  
Posted: 14/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
James Verified Attendee
  Goodnight lots of fun  
Posted: 14/05/2025, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Danielle Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/05/2025, Spring Singles Party - Birmingham
Olena Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2025, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Adam Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Maria Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Jim Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Bernadette Verified Attendee
  It was a great boat party, excellent weather and nice to meet some lovely people  
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Stephen Verified Attendee
  A lot of fun and you get to meet alot of the opposite sex  
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Andrew Verified Attendee
  It was fun. For me personally I would prefer it if it was in the evening rather than during the day.  
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Charli Verified Attendee
  A really good atmosphere, everyone was in a good mood and there with the right attitude to the event. The lock and keys are a little small and a bit fiddly- not sure if bigger locks and keys would be better. Really good afternoon out.  
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Agnes Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2025, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Paul Verified Attendee
  A lovely day for sailing on the Thames, seeing Westminster to Greenwich. It was well organised and structured, the lock and key was a great ice breaker. I met some lovely people and went on for beers and food with a group of potentially new friends.  
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Claudia Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/05/2025, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT 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

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Sat 17 MAY

Lesbian Speed Dating

Sat 17 May 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 17 MAY

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 17 May 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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4

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Thu 22 MAY

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 22 May 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

£20

Age guide

30-45

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2

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4

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Thu 22 MAY

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 22 May 2025

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

Edinburgh's best speed dating event at this incredible venue.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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1

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Thu 22 MAY

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 22 May 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

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 22 MAY

Speed Dating in Glasgow

Thu 22 May 2025

Moskito Cocktail Bar, Central Glasgow

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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3

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Fri 23 MAY

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 23 May 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 23 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 23 May 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 23 MAY

Speed Dating in Oxford

Fri 23 May 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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3

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Sat 24 MAY

Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

Sat 24 May 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

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Sat 24 MAY

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 24 May 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 24 MAY

30s & 40s Speed Dating

Sat 24 May 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 24 MAY

Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party

Sat 24 May 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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6+

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6+

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Wed 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 28 May 2025

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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10+

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Thu 29 MAY

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 29 May 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 29 MAY

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Thu 29 May 2025

3 Locks, London, Camden

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

Tickets

£15

Age guide

30-45

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10+

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Thu 29 MAY

Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh

Thu 29 May 2025

The BAROLOGIST, Edinburgh, Leith

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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Thu 29 MAY

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 29 May 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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10+

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10+

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Thu 29 MAY

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 29 May 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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10+

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Thu 29 MAY

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 29 May 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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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.