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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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Jennifer Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/05/2026, Speed Dating in Exeter
Steve Verified Attendee
  Great fun...whether you meet 'the one' or not...thank you!!  
Posted: 22/05/2026, Speed Dating in Norwich
MARYROSE Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/05/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Scott Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/05/2026, Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Tracyann Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/05/2026, Speed Dating in Exeter
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Bath
Gillian Verified Attendee
  The host Chris was lovely as always. I also liked that we had a private room and so could hear each other without the distraction of other activities going on.  
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Cathy Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Norwich
Stuart Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Norwich
Duncan Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Exeter
MARYROSE Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
James Verified Attendee
  Was good met some nice people  
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Exeter
Claire Verified Attendee
  This was a really well planned event , host made me feels very welcome and eased some nerves I had  
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Bertrand Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Fearghus Verified Attendee
  Great host  
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Christopher Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Oliver Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating Portsmouth
Nuo Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Lawrence Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Antoine Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating Portsmouth
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating Portsmouth
Charlotte Verified Attendee
  Host was brilliant. Staff were lovely. Everyone was respectful and it was an enjoyable evening.  
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed Dating Portsmouth
Daniel Verified Attendee
Posted: 21/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Matthew Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Sharon Verified Attendee
  Lovely evening meeting people  
Posted: 20/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Jatinder Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Sonia Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Nav Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Nav Verified Attendee
Posted: 20/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham
Richard Verified Attendee
  Never done this before, but I really enjoyed it. Really boosted my confidence. Definitely do it again.  
Posted: 20/05/2026, Speed dating in Nottingham

 

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
Fri 22 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 22 May 2026

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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Fri 22 MAY

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Leeds

Fri 22 May 2026

Dirty Martini, Leeds

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

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6

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Sat 23 MAY

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 23 May 2026

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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Sat 23 MAY

Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party

Sat 23 May 2026

The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls

Chemistry - a unique over 40s singles party for those that are serious about dating.

Tickets

£30

Age guide

40-55

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4

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2

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Tue 26 MAY

Speed Dating Brighton

Tue 26 May 2026

Brighton Music hall, Brighton, Sussex

Brighton's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Tue 26 MAY

Speed Dating Sheffield

Tue 26 May 2026

Manahatta, Sheffield

Sheffield's busiest Speed Dating event! Join in on a dates filled evening at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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2

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4

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Wed 27 MAY

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Wed 27 May 2026

3 Locks, London, Camden

Meet singles who share your passion for vegan or veggie food at this cool spot in Camden.

Tickets

£18

Age guide

30-45

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3

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6+

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Wed 27 MAY

Speed Dating in Birmingham

Wed 27 May 2026

Be At One - New Street, Birmingham

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Birmingham venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Wed 27 MAY

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 27 May 2026

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cambridge venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-38

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6+

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Wed 27 MAY

Speed dating in Bristol

Wed 27 May 2026

Lost & Found, Bristol

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Bristol venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 28 May 2026

Hannah Battersea, 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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6+

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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 28 May 2026

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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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 28 May 2026

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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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 28 May 2026

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh's best speed dating event at the fantastic brand-new venue.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 28 MAY

Newcastle Speed Dating

Thu 28 May 2026

Slug and Lettuce , Newcastle

Newcastle's busiest speed dating event! Join us for a great night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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Thu 28 MAY

Guildford Speed Dating

Thu 28 May 2026

All Bar One, Guildford, Surrey

Guildford's newest speed dating event! Enjoy a fun night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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4

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Fri 29 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 29 May 2026

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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Book now!
Fri 29 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s event

Fri 29 May 2026

The Cocktail Club West End, London, Central London

Kick start your weekend with Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the heart of Cen...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 29 MAY

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 29 May 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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2

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Sat 30 MAY

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 30 May 2026

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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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.