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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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Verity Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in St Albans
Elie Verified Attendee
  Everyone was really friendly, set up was nice. My only recommendation would be name tags so people can put their name and pronouns. Thank you for organizing!  
Posted: 04/07/2025, Lesbian Speed Dating Edinburgh

Original Dating reply

Thanks Elie - Around half of people want nametags and really half don't. We're torn!

Ian Verified Attendee
  All the girls were lonely and a great host  
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow

Original Dating reply

I think you meant to write lovely, Ian! Massive thanks for your top feedback.

Holly Verified Attendee
  Well organised, my first time made me feel less anxious.  
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow

Original Dating reply

Amazing, thank you Holly!

Yoana Verified Attendee
  The host was lovely however he made the dates longer like 6-7 minutes long which was too long for me , I got exhausted  
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in Clapham

Original Dating reply

Speed dating can be a tiring business. We hope you had fun.

Greig Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Ana Verified Attendee
  More often please. :)  
Posted: 04/07/2025, Lesbian Speed Dating Edinburgh

Original Dating reply

We'll certainly try Ana. Thanks for your review!

Laxmi Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Daniel Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in St Albans
Ji Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/07/2025, Speed Dating in Clapham
Georgie Verified Attendee
  Host was great!  
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in St Albans

Original Dating reply

Thanks so much

Chris Verified Attendee
  Absolutely brilliant and a laugh a minute, with new friends made. Host Chris was welcoming and fun. Thoroughly recommended!  
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow

Original Dating reply

Thanks Chris, will pass on your kind words!

Mandy Verified Attendee
  Really enjoyable event, lots of good chat, lovely friendly host.  
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow

Original Dating reply

Thanks Mandy, lovely to read your feedback!

Amy Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow

Original Dating reply

Thanks Amy!

Nima Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in Clapham

Original Dating reply

Thanks Nima!

Jimmy Verified Attendee
  Well organised, friendly staff  
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in Clapham

Original Dating reply

Lovely thanks Jimmy!

Jemma Verified Attendee
  Was great. Please don’t fire the host  
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in Glasgow

Original Dating reply

We won't fire the host - he's great!

Hannah Verified Attendee
  Good host, good location.  
Posted: 03/07/2025, Lesbian Speed Dating Edinburgh

Original Dating reply

Amazing to read this, thank you Hannah!

Matthew Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/07/2025, Speed Dating in St Albans

Original Dating reply

Lovely feedback thank you Matthew!

Huss Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/07/2025, Speed Dating in Tooting

Original Dating reply

Thanks Huss!

Daniel Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/07/2025, Speed Dating in Tooting
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/07/2025, Speed Dating in Tooting
Jack Verified Attendee
  This was my first speed dating event, the host (Ellenor) made me feel at ease. Everyone at the event was as so lovely and easy to get along with. Hoping to get some matches, but either all was a great night.  
Posted: 01/07/2025, Speed Dating in Tooting
Rana Verified Attendee
  I it was wonderful event meeting new single parents in very cal environment . I have enjoyed it as it was my almost 1st experience  
Posted: 29/06/2025, Single Parents Speed Dating
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/06/2025, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Viktoriia Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/06/2025, Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Mory Verified Attendee
Posted: 28/06/2025, Friday Night Speed Dating
Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 27/06/2025, Friday Night Speed Dating
Valeriia Verified Attendee
Posted: 27/06/2025, Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Jitesh Verified Attendee
  Could have more time and an option need to meet again to know more Some people are nervous. You cannot gage from one meeting  
Posted: 27/06/2025, Friday Night Speed Dating

 

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!
Wed 9 JUL

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Wed 9 Jul 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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4

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4

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Wed 9 JUL

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 9 Jul 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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3

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4

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Thu 10 JUL

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 10 Jul 2025

The Brougham, London, Islington

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-37

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4

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5

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Thu 10 JUL

Speed Dating in Putney

Thu 10 Jul 2025

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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6+

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5

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Thu 10 JUL

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 10 Jul 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

30-45

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6+

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4

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Thu 10 JUL

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 10 Jul 2025

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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6+

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4

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Thu 10 JUL

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 10 Jul 2025

Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6

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5

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Thu 10 JUL

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 10 Jul 2025

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

23-35

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4

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4

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Fri 11 JUL

Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 11 Jul 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

40-55

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6+

Female left

2

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Fri 11 JUL

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 11 Jul 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 11 JUL

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 11 Jul 2025

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

The busiest Speed Dating event in Chelmsford. Meet up to 15 singles in one night!

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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6+

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Sat 12 JUL

THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Sat 12 Jul 2025

The Happenstance, London, St Pauls

Welcome to the biggest party + pre-party speed dating for single Londoners this summer. 250+ peop...

Tickets

£30

£25

Age guide

30-45

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5

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9

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Sat 12 JUL

Lesbian Speed Dating

Sat 12 Jul 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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6+

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Sat 12 JUL

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 12 Jul 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 12 JUL

THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY

Sat 12 Jul 2025

The Happenstance, London, St Pauls

Welcome to the biggest party for single Londoners of the summer. 200+ people expected!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 17 JUL

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 17 Jul 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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10+

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10+

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Thu 17 JUL

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 17 Jul 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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10+

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8

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Thu 17 JUL

Speed Dating in Glasgow

Thu 17 Jul 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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10+

Female left

8

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Thu 17 JUL

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 17 Jul 2025

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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10+

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10+

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Thu 17 JUL

Summer Singles Party - Bristol

Thu 17 Jul 2025

The Cocktail Club, Bristol

The best Summer Singles party in town! Up to 80 people expected at this top city hotspot.

Tickets

£20

£15

Age guide

30-45

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8

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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.