ORIGINAL DATING REVIEWS

Reviews, feedback and quotes from our past clients

We're always pleased to hear good feedback about the events we organise. The quotes below have been collected from past clients after events or have been sent to us via email.

If you've got any feedback for us, we'd love to hear from you.

You might also be interested to read reviews about us on Trust Pilot or Google Local

Daniella

Worked very well virtually, was good to see people in their own homes too. Only complaint is that I would like to be able to see the profiles of people after the event to help decide, not just their photos. Thanks

Original Dating reply

Hi Daniella, we're so pleased you enjoyed the virtual dating. Re the profiles, not everyone completes the profile sections but we'll think about this element could be improved.

Taylor

Was an exhilarating experience, really pushed myself out of my comfort zone, and the host Arthur made everyone feel welcome.

Original Dating reply

Hey Taylor, good for you! We've found these new virtual dating events are working great.

Veronica

Very well . Was first time I registered for speed dating outside of London.

Original Dating reply

So much easier to travel when the events are virtual!

Rowland

Fun, but a few more minutes would have been cool.

Original Dating reply

Hi Rowland, we've said it before.. it's called speed dating for a reason!

Jenn

Fun to try something new and would definitely try again, looking forward to seeing how the virtual events progress

Original Dating reply

Hi Jenn, thank you. Hoping to see you soon.

Jon

Well run, great people and no tube journey... winner!

Original Dating reply

Thanks Jon, we love this new format. All the best

Dan

More efficient that IRL speed dating

Original Dating reply

Thanks Dan, certainly cuts down on travel time for sure. Hope you can make it to another one

Sarah

I never met one of the guys, perhaps this was due to a technical issue?! I only had 10 dates but 11 men were on the list I just went through. Otherwise very well run thanks for making lockdown a little more exciting.

Original Dating reply

Hi Sarah, I think your last guy left the group before the end. So pleased you enjoyed the virtual dating experience.

Farah

Do more virtual speed dates!!!

Original Dating reply

Hi Farah, all dating events are virtual at the moment. Hope to have you back again soon.

Jenna

Host was awesome!

Original Dating reply

Hey Henna, we'll pass on your regards!

Alex

A creative way to meet new people given the circumstances!

Original Dating reply

Hi Alex, so pleased you enjoyed it!

Hannah

I found the event to be a fun and refreshing break from lockdown.

Original Dating reply

Hi Hannah, so happy to read your review!

Martina

The format of the virtual speed dating worked very well and our host was warm and helpful! It all worked smoothly and we had enough time to talk to everyone. The only issue I had is that 3 of the 8 guys were not from Brighton at all, but from London or Bath. There should be a tighter vetting process to ensure people are actually locals.

Original Dating reply

Hi Martina, thanks for all your feedback.

Danielle

Host sorted out technical hitch start and event went on well. Enjoyed it.

Original Dating reply

Hi Danielle, thanks for your feedback

Louisa

Something different to do in lockdown. Mild internet issues but otherwise ok. Great host

Original Dating reply

Thanks so much

Vanessa

Lots of dates - all very good.

Original Dating reply

So happy you enjoyed it!

Jeremy

The event was great, met lively girls and had a good time.

Original Dating reply

Hi Jeremy, thank you very much. Happy to see you enjoyed the virtual speed dating.

Nicoletta

So much fun

Original Dating reply

Hi Nicoletta, so delighted to see your feedback. Virtual speed dating is all new to us so delighted it went well for you.

Bibi

It was very clear

Payam

awesome!

Linda

Was fun

Andy

Fun, great host, worked well!

Sian

Best way to 'date' even if you don't meet 'the one' I found this was the best & my favourite way to do the dating part.

Jenna

So much fun with much less pressure! Is Stuart single haha?

Heather

So nice to see new people! Everyone was friendly and it was a great time :)

Aminita

very fun and new experience

Matt

Better than actual live ones!

Marcus

I thought it was really well run by Stuart and was pretty close to speed dating IRL, in some ways genuinely preferable to IRL actually and I would be up for doing it in the future even after lockdown is lifted.

Something enjoyably different at this very strange time. Might be worth considering some kind of countdown for the 30 seconds. Well-hosted event.

Victor

Really great

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?

Virtual Online Speed Dating

Friday, 10 April 2020

Join us for the online, virtual speed dating event for South Londoners.