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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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Mark Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/12/2023, Tuesday Night Speed Dating 30s & 40s
Luke Verified Attendee
  Great atmosphere, I think every event should have a DJ and music much nicer atmosphere  
Posted: 04/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Alpesh Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Diana Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Bilal Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Michelle Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
EDMOND Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Tim Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Ricardo Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Dom Verified Attendee
  Nice venue, plenty of space, not too much waiting at the bar (which I've found sometimes with some other of your events), nice people...was hoping for a bit more variety on the dancefloor - some Michael Jackson?  
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Kunal Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Adam Verified Attendee
  Great ratio of men / women, very good venue, good having a DJ  
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Paul Verified Attendee
  I liked the Event, it was just the people 😉 Was very well attended, eclectic mix, quite amusing when you hear some people's ‘expectations’ - you of course get out of things what effort you put in, in the first place, some people get that some don’t. Why anyone would go when they can’t be bothered to even do a basic profile, or even post a single picture baffles me .. I guess they’ll get out of the process what they put in!! All in all a fun night, had realistic expectations so wasn’t too disappointed!  
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Andrew Verified Attendee
  Best one of the year by a country mile. Busy, buzzing and full of interesting people.  
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Terezia Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Krishna Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Robert Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Heena Verified Attendee
  Great atmosphere and good ice breaking games. Announcements were difficult to follow. A bit chaotic at the beginning. Would have been better if locks and keys were given as guests arrived to reduce stampeding to start game. May have been nice to have a more organised way to meet people, i.e., section people off and given them time within a particular section to mingle and then move onto another section so you are exposed to more people. As I went through the profiles this morning, it occurred to me that I had not met as large a group of people as I had thought. But still a really fun event. I will be attending more with a view to having a better strategy to circulate.  
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Arni Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Raul Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, Speed Dating in Tooting
Katie Verified Attendee
  It was lots of fun. Loved the bingo game a great idea and brilliant ice breaker!  
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Pranay Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Kate Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Joseph Verified Attendee
  Good icebreaker and good venue. Could have given people the locks and keys as they came in rather than a big mad crush. Also a lot of people left early rather than until the midnight specified so maybe something to keep them. A couple of the floors started to close it would have been good to keep them open longer.  
Posted: 03/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Heather Verified Attendee
  Well organised, friendly host, good venue  
Posted: 03/12/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Michelle Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/12/2023, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Luis Verified Attendee
  At I got to meet a lot people and the DJ was great.  
Posted: 02/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Monica Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/12/2023, THE CHRISTMAS LOCK & KEY PARTY 2023
Wayne Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/12/2023, Christmas Singles Party Chelmsford

 

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!
Thu 7 DEC

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 7 Dec 2023

BE AT ONE, Islington, London

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

Tickets

£22

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Thu 7 DEC

Lesbian Speed Dating in Manchester

Thu 7 Dec 2023

Motley Bar - Yotel, Manchester

Join us at Motley Bar for our relaxed lesbian speed dating in Deansgate.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-45

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Thu 7 DEC

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 7 Dec 2023

Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent

NEW - Join us for Maidstone's busiest speed dating event at this unique venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

23-35

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Thu 7 DEC

Christmas Singles Party Cambridge

Thu 7 Dec 2023

THE LAB, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Join us in Cambridge this December. The ultimate way to meet singles over the festive period!

Tickets

£15

Age guide

27-45

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7

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Thu 7 DEC

Over 40s Christmas Party Oxford

Thu 7 Dec 2023

ST ALDATES TAVERN, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Over 40s Christmas party - a unique over 40s singles party for those who are serious about dating.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

40-55

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Fri 8 DEC

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 8 Dec 2023

Langbourns, 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 8 DEC

Christmas Singles Party Edinburgh

Fri 8 Dec 2023

THE BAROLOGIST, Edinburgh, Leith

Join us in Edinburgh this December. The ultimate way to meet singles over the festive period!

Tickets

£15

Age guide

27-45

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Sat 9 DEC

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 9 Dec 2023

The Kings Arms, Central London

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 13 DEC

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Wed 13 Dec 2023

All About Eve, London, Camden

NEW - Meet people who share your passion for vegan & veggie food at this vegan friendly venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 13 DEC

Over 40s Speed Dating Manchester

Wed 13 Dec 2023

Motley Bar - Yotel, Manchester

Join us at this smart venue for our Wednesday events in the city.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 14 DEC

Gay Speed Dating

Thu 14 Dec 2023

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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Thu 14 DEC

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 14 Dec 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 14 DEC

Over 40 Speed Dating in Derby

Thu 14 Dec 2023

Carnero Lounge, Derby, Derbyshire

Derby's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 singles at this cool bar, in the heart of Derby.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 14 DEC

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 14 Dec 2023

The Crown, St Albans, Hertfordshire

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 15 DEC

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Golden Bee, Shoreditch, London

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 15 DEC

Speed Dating in Oxford

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Hank's Bar, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Start the weekend with speed dating in the city's trendiest bar.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-37

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10+

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Sat 16 DEC

Lesbian Speed Dating

Sat 16 Dec 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

Age guide

25-45

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Sat 16 DEC

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 16 Dec 2023

The Kings Arms, Central London

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Wed 20 DEC

Speed Dating in the City

Wed 20 Dec 2023

Langbourns, London, The City

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

Tickets

£20

£15

Age guide

35-48

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10+

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Wed 20 DEC

Over 40s Speed Dating Glasgow

Wed 20 Dec 2023

VEGA, Glasgow, Scotland

Join us for an evening of multiple dates in this chic rooftop venue in Glasgow.

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.