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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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Craig Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/09/2025, Speed Dating in Canterbury
Nick Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/09/2025, Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Ian Verified Attendee
  Great evening! which really took the stress out of approaching and networking with new people. It was easy to hear people because there the music wasn't too loud.  
Posted: 07/09/2025, Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Charli Verified Attendee
  Great fun! Ideal for meeting new people  
Posted: 07/09/2025, Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Rachel Verified Attendee
  Great chance to meet some interesting people definitely better than online dating.  
Posted: 06/09/2025, Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating
Owen Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/09/2025, Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating
Gideon Verified Attendee
  calm smooth and not overly officious.  
Posted: 06/09/2025, Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/09/2025, Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Josh Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/09/2025, Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Clem Verified Attendee
  Really enjoyed the evening. Great venue, right number of people ie not too many and giving people 10 mins each allows you to have a proper conversation. Also host was great. Could perhaps provide a name tag for each person saved having to keep asking people their name.  
Posted: 05/09/2025, Speed Dating in Islington
Rebecca Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/09/2025, Speed Dating in Canterbury
Jessica Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/09/2025, Speed Dating in Canterbury
Juan Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/09/2025, Speed Dating in Canterbury
Jane Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/09/2025, Speed Dating in Canterbury
Scott Verified Attendee
  Good event. Nice venue, and met lots of very nice people. Numbers were on the low-ish side (7 women & 8 men) but the longer dates (10 mins rather than the usual 4.5 mins) meant that it wasn't an overly short evening. My only real complaint was that there was no break.  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Islington
Alex Verified Attendee
  Great group of people--everyone was really lovely to talk to. Would have loved to have a notebook, though!  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Amanda Verified Attendee
  Was a nicer venue at the Falstaff and slightly less packed, as always lovely to meet new people and enjoy having sociable conversations with people I wouldn't get to talk to otherwise.  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Canterbury
Daniyal Verified Attendee
  Had so much fun, great venue and host  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Alexander Verified Attendee
  Was good fun - if this doesn't pan out would do again.  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Islington
Jan Verified Attendee
  Good and nice to meet people  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Canterbury
Ollie Verified Attendee
  Lovely atmosphere  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Alan Verified Attendee
  Well organised. Host was lovely. Decent guys.  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Colin Verified Attendee
  I liked the host, all the people, I can honestly say I had a good time and I didn't necessarily expect to as much as I did. I thank the host and the venue staff for this, nice people.  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
David Verified Attendee
  Was good but only 7 ladies turned up which is disappointing.  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Maidstone
Jen Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Ben Verified Attendee
  A good balanced mix of people, and well attended. I had fun, and Steph is a great host as usual.  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Adam Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Rowan Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Maisie Verified Attendee
  Good first experience  
Posted: 04/09/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge
Bethany Verified Attendee
  Nicely organised. Great location. Steph event manager was great. Felt safe. Kept on time. Was good to be able to mingle after.  
Posted: 03/09/2025, Speed Dating in Cambridge

 

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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Thu 11 SEP

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 11 Sep 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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2

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6

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Thu 11 SEP

Speed Dating in St Albans

Thu 11 Sep 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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3

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Thu 11 SEP

Speed Dating in Glasgow

Thu 11 Sep 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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3

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4

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Thu 11 SEP

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 11 Sep 2025

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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2

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5

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Fri 12 SEP

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 12 Sep 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

50-65

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6+

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Fri 12 SEP

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 12 Sep 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 12 SEP

Speed Dating in Oxford

Fri 12 Sep 2025

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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Fri 12 SEP

Autumn Singles Party - Edinburgh

Fri 12 Sep 2025

The Granary, Leith, Edinburgh

The best Autumn singles party in town! Beautiful riverside venue, up to 80 people expected!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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3

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7

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Fri 12 SEP

Autumn Lock & Key Party Cardiff

Fri 12 Sep 2025

Peppermint Bar, Cardiff, Wales

Meet other Cardiff singles in 2025! Over 100 people expected!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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5

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8

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Fri 12 SEP

Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Leeds

Fri 12 Sep 2025

Manahatta, Greek Street

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

Tickets

£20

£15

Age guide

30-45

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5

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6

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Sat 13 SEP

Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

Sat 13 Sep 2025

The Thirsty Scholar, London, Central London

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for an afternoon coffee and connect with single Londoners at t...

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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1

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Sat 13 SEP

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 13 Sep 2025

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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4

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Sat 13 SEP

THE LATE SUMMER LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Sat 13 Sep 2025

The Fable (Mezzanine) , London, The City

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

Tickets

£30

£25

Age guide

30-45

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1

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Sat 13 SEP

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 13 Sep 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 13 SEP

THE LATE SUMMER LOCK & KEY PARTY

Sat 13 Sep 2025

The Fable (Mezzanine) , London, The City

Welcome to the biggest party for single Londoners of the early summer. Over 250+ people expected!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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3

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9

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Thu 18 SEP

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 18 Sep 2025

The Brougham, 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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10+

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Thu 18 SEP

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 18 Sep 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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10+

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Thu 18 SEP

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 18 Sep 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

25-37

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10+

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10+

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Thu 18 SEP

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 18 Sep 2025

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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10+

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10+

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Thu 18 SEP

Speed Dating in Derby

Thu 18 Sep 2025

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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10+

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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.