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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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Bashori Verified Attendee
  Great host, relaxed atmosphere  
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Sherona Verified Attendee
  Lovely way to meet people, host is very fun.  
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Chantelle Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Nick Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Dan Verified Attendee
  great event again highly worth attending great mix of people great venue and a funny host too  
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Sean Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Theo Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Beth Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Jas Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2023, Quiz Dating
Louis Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/06/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Tom Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/06/2023, Friday Night Speed Dating
Mark Verified Attendee
  Was much better than I expected and if doesn't work out would definitely attend again. It was really fun even just to meet new people.  
Posted: 04/06/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Chinenye Verified Attendee
  I met amazing girls 👧 💖 💕  
Posted: 03/06/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
RAFAEL Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Marta Verified Attendee
  Great fun tonight  
Posted: 03/06/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Ilknur Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2023, Speed Dating in Oxford
Nick Verified Attendee
  Friendly atmosphere/host  
Posted: 03/06/2023, Speed Dating in Oxford
Kalpesh Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2023, EARLY SUMMER LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Sandis Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2023, Speed Dating in Oxford
Alexandru Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2023, Speed Dating in Oxford
Lesley Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2023, Speed Dating in Oxford
Leo Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2023, Friday Night Speed Dating
Elita Verified Attendee
  Well organised, had fun!  
Posted: 03/06/2023, Friday Night Speed Dating
Lara Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/06/2023, Speed Dating in Oxford
Frankie Verified Attendee
  I don’t necessarily think I found an outstanding match but I’m glad I went. It was well run by Lucy. The bartender was hot. Hahaa  
Posted: 02/06/2023, Speed Dating in Oxford
Sara Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/06/2023, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Jayne Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/06/2023, Speed Dating in Clapham
Shairaz Verified Attendee
  The facilitator you have is amazing. Puts everyone at ease, super professional and fun.  
Posted: 02/06/2023, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Bryan Verified Attendee
  Nice and comfortable  
Posted: 02/06/2023, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Christopher Verified Attendee
  Great night everyone was really nice and would definitely recommend it  
Posted: 02/06/2023, Speed Dating in Edinburgh

 

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
Wed 7 JUN

Speed Dating in the City

Wed 7 Jun 2023

Langbourns, London, The City

New - Join us for this new Wednesday evening event in the City.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 7 JUN

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 7 Jun 2023

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-35

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Wed 7 JUN

Speed Dating Glasgow

Wed 7 Jun 2023

VEGA, Glasgow, Scotland

Put a spring in your step this March and join us for multiple dates in Glasgow.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Hannah Battersea, London, Clapham Junction

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for our popular speed dating event at this very cool Clapham v...

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Chiswick

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Crown and Anchor, London

NEW - Original Dating lands in Chiswick. We are thrilled to be bringing speed dating to West London.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating Cardiff

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Tonight Josephine, Cardiff, Wales

Join us for our brand new singles events in heart of Cardiff.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating Manchester 20s & 30s

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Revolution Deansgate Locks, Manchester

Join us at this trendy hotspot in Deansgate for our popular Thursday night events.

Tickets

£20

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 8 Jun 2023

St Aldates Tavern, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 8 JUN

Over 40s Speed Dating in Brighton

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Pier Nine, Brighton, East Sussex

*NEW VENUE* It's Brighton's best speed dating event. Join us and meet up to 18 dates at Pier Nine.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Bull, London, Islington

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

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

23-35

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Fri 9 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 9 Jun 2023

Dion - St Pauls, London, The City

It's our busiest event of the week. 25 dates and no work tomorrow. You just can't beat this event.

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 9 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event

Fri 9 Jun 2023

Langbourns, London, The City

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-38

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Sat 10 JUN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 10 Jun 2023

The Finery, London, West End

Brand new Saturday night event in the heart of the West End.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

35-48

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Sat 10 JUN

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 10 Jun 2023

Komyuniti - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Kick start your weekend and join us for gay speed dating in the heart of London.

Tickets

£22

Age guide

25-45

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Tue 13 JUN

Speed Dating in Tooting

Tue 13 Jun 2023

The Wheatsheaf, London, Tooting

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

Tickets

£20

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Age guide

23-35

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Wed 14 JUN

Speed Dating in the City

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Jamies Tudor Street, London

New - Join us for this new Wednesday evening event in the bustling Liverpool Street area.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-37

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Wed 14 JUN

Speed Dating Manchester 30s & 40s

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Motley Bar - Yotel, Manchester

Join us at this smart venue for our Wednesday events in the city. Includes a welcome gin cocktail!

Tickets

£15

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 15 JUN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 15 Jun 2023

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

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 15 JUN

Lesbian Speed Dating

Thu 15 Jun 2023

KOMYUNITI - YOTEL, London, Clerkenwell

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

Tickets

£20

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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.