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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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Katerina Verified Attendee
  Host was very lovely and welcoming, please pass on my thanks.  
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in Islington
Inez Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in Oxford
Otilia Verified Attendee
  Was lovely place with lovely drinks and lovely staff .  
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in Oxford
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in Oxford
Otto Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in St Albans
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in Clapham
Arlene Verified Attendee
  Good people and a good venue  
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Sarah Verified Attendee
  Great night and the Host was friendly & engaging. Thank you :) x  
Posted: 26/07/2024, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Chris Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Islington
Georgia Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Islington
Nikoletta Verified Attendee
  Very well organised and the host was fun and professional.nice atmosphere I felt relaxed  
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Islington
Rachael Verified Attendee
  Well organised but unfortunately not as many people attended as expected  
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Oxford
Adelina Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Islington
Tom Verified Attendee
  Good fun, host was great.  
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in St Albans
Maria Verified Attendee
  A bit too tiring but good  
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Glasgow
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Oxford
Tareq Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Daniel Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in St Albans
Michael Verified Attendee
  Nice evening out getting to know some good friendly people, good venue in comfortable surroundings  
Posted: 25/07/2024, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Ashish Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2024, Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating
Robert Verified Attendee
  Well organised and lots of good company and opportunities.  
Posted: 21/07/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Michael Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/07/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Yasmine Verified Attendee
  Adrian was very warm and welcoming and I felt comfortable the venue was smart and the crowd who attended were all very friendly and sociable, I felt it was very well organised from start to finish. Thank you.  
Posted: 21/07/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Neil Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/07/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Stephen Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/07/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Kyle Verified Attendee
  Really nice host and venue!  
Posted: 21/07/2024, Gay Speed Dating
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/07/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Maheshan Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/07/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Maria Verified Attendee
  Uncomplicated format for the party and very good host  
Posted: 20/07/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Saad Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/07/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles 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

Interested? Why not check out our forthcoming events?

Last few places!
Today
Sat 27 JUL

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 20s-30s

Sat 27 Jul 2024

KOMYUNITI - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Single in your twenties or thirties? This is the speed dating event for you. Fast, fun four-minut...

Tickets

£22

£11

Age guide

25-37

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Today
Sat 27 JUL

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 27 Jul 2024

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

£15

Age guide

30-45

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Today
Sat 27 JUL

Saturday Night Speed Dating Manchester

Sat 27 Jul 2024

Motley Bar - Yotel, Manchester

HALF PRICE - Join us at this smart venue for our brand-new Saturday night events in the city.

Tickets

£20

£10

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 31 JUL

Speed Dating in Putney

Wed 31 Jul 2024

The Railway, London, Putney

You'll typically meet around 20 people for our popular speed dating event at this cool venue in P...

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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4

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Thu 1 AUG

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug 2024

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

23-35

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Thu 1 AUG

OVER 40s Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 1 Aug 2024

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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Fri 2 AUG

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 2 Aug 2024

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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Fri 2 AUG

Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 2 Aug 2024

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

40-55

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Fri 2 AUG

Quiz Dating in Oxford

Fri 2 Aug 2024

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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Fri 2 AUG

Summer Singles Party Glasgow

Fri 2 Aug 2024

Vega , Glasgow, Scotland

Join us for our Early Summer Singles Party in Glasgow. Over 80+ people expected.

Tickets

£25

£15

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 2 AUG

Singles Lock & Key Party - Manchester

Fri 2 Aug 2024

Revolution - Oxford Road, Manchester Central

Join us at our Manchester Singles Lock & Key Party. The ultimate way to meet singles this summer.

Tickets

£25

£15

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 3 AUG

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 3 Aug 2024

Komyuniti - 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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Sat 3 AUG

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 3 Aug 2024

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 3 AUG

Lock & Key Party - Cambridge

Sat 3 Aug 2024

The Tivoli, Cambridge

Join us at our Singles Lock & Key Party. The ultimate way to meet singles in Cambridge.

Tickets

£25

£15

Age guide

30-45

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Tue 6 AUG

Speed Dating in Tooting

Tue 6 Aug 2024

The Wheatsheaf, London, Tooting

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

Tickets

£15

Age guide

23-35

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Wed 7 AUG

Speed Dating in Camden

Wed 7 Aug 2024

Studio 48, London, Camden

Join us for our Camden speed dating event at the fantastic Studio 48. Book now for this busy event.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 8 AUG

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 8 Aug 2024

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

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 8 AUG

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 8 Aug 2024

The Bull, 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 8 AUG

Over 40s Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 8 Aug 2024

The Crown, St Albans, Hertfordshire

This is St Albans busiest speed date at Hertfordshires finest bar.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 8 AUG

Over 40s Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 8 Aug 2024

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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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.