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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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Samir Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2024, Speed Dating in Tooting
Tyrane Verified Attendee
  Decent  
Posted: 01/10/2024, Speed Dating in Tooting
Laurence Verified Attendee
  Interesting venue :-). Chill event, nice ladies.  
Posted: 29/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Reka Verified Attendee
  Lovely venue and host, I had fun.  
Posted: 29/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Leanne Verified Attendee
  first time speed dating, think it really suited me and my personality. I like this venue anyway but the only thing i'd say is the room was quite echoy which made it a little challenging to hear at times.  
Posted: 27/09/2024, OVER 40s Speed Dating in Canterbury
Elaine Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/09/2024, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Tony Verified Attendee
  Great host!  
Posted: 25/09/2024, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Jon Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/09/2024, Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge
Aleksandar Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/09/2024, Speed Dating in Oxford
Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Gail Verified Attendee
  It was a great opportunity to be in a social setting for the first time ever knowing everyone in the room was single! I didn’t feel confident to approach anyone so the lock and key was the perfect excuse I needed. I mistakenly thought there was a speed dating element to the event so would have liked the organizers to have had a bit more input to initiate introductions as I am sure some people will have left wishing they had had the guts to speak to certain people, as I unfortunately did. It was a good way to increase confidence and maximise the chances of connecting with people without the pressure of i being in an actual date.  
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Martin Verified Attendee
  We’ll organised and enjoyable experience- thank you!  
Posted: 22/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Suela Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Terri Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Foong Kee Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Elaine Verified Attendee
  Great fun. Very relaxed  
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Ashley Verified Attendee
  Great fun meeting  
Posted: 22/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Ashley Verified Attendee
  Great fun meeting  
Posted: 22/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Liane Verified Attendee
  It was nice to meet people in person.  
Posted: 22/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Sukhi Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Ilie Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Rich Verified Attendee
  The host was great and event went well with a good mixture of male/females. The lock and key was a good ice breaker and worked well however would think the event could have been a bit longer and do the raffle a bit later maybe 10pm as felt was a bit rushed.  
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Harry Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Robert Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Sean Verified Attendee
  Great people and a good venue. Met lots of really nice ladies and had a fun evening.  
Posted: 21/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Thomas Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Paula Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Katerina Verified Attendee
  I like the venue and the variety of people attending. I liked the atmosphere and the host clearly explained how it's gonna go. The only negative comment I'd have is that the tables are super close to each other, so it gets super noisy and sometimes you struggle hearing what your date says...  
Posted: 21/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Jason Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/09/2024, Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Kapil Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/09/2024, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

 

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

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Fri 4 OCT

Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 4 Oct 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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5

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2

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Fri 4 OCT

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 4 Oct 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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1

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4

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Fri 4 OCT

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 4 Oct 2024

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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4

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Sat 5 OCT

Lesbian Speed Dating

Sat 5 Oct 2024

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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4

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Sat 5 OCT

THE AUTUMN LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Sat 5 Oct 2024

The Refinery, London, Central

Welcome to the biggest party + pre-party speed dating for single Londoners. Over 250+ people are ...

Tickets

£30

Age guide

30-45

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4

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Sat 5 OCT

THE AUTUMN LOCK & KEY PARTY 2024

Sat 5 Oct 2024

The Refinery, London, Central

Join us for the Autumn Lock and Key Party for single Londoners. Meet over 260 people in one night.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

30-45

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6

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11

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Wed 9 OCT

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 9 Oct 2024

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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5

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6+

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Thu 10 OCT

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 10 Oct 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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4

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Thu 10 OCT

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 10 Oct 2024

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 10 OCT

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 10 Oct 2024

One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury's busiest speed dating event. Join us and meet new people in person.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 10 OCT

Speed Dating in Derby

Thu 10 Oct 2024

Carnero Lounge, Derby, Derbyshire

Derby's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 15 singles at this cool bar, in the heart of Derby.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 10 OCT

Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Leeds

Thu 10 Oct 2024

Be At One - Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Join us at our Leeds Singles Lock & Key Party. This is the ultimate way to meet singles this Autumn.

Tickets

£20

£15

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Fri 11 OCT

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 11 Oct 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

50-65

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6

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Fri 11 OCT

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 11 Oct 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+

Female left

6+

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Fri 11 OCT

Autumn Lock & Key Party Glasgow

Fri 11 Oct 2024

Committee Room No.9,

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

Tickets

£20

£15

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Fri 11 OCT

Speed Dating in Oxford

Fri 11 Oct 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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6+

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6+

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Sat 12 OCT

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 12 Oct 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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10+

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waiting list
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Sat 12 OCT

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 12 Oct 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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10+

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10+

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Thu 17 OCT

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 17 Oct 2024

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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10+

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10+

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Thu 17 OCT

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 17 Oct 2024

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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10+

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7

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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.