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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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Naz Verified Attendee
  Well organised evenings  
Posted: 07/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
James Verified Attendee
  Host was great, location is great and enjoyable  
Posted: 07/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Nico Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 40s
Harry Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Paolo Verified Attendee
  nicely organized, good vibe, very good host!  
Posted: 06/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
SUSHIL Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Berrak Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Joseline Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Guy Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Arti Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Shereen Verified Attendee
  Great host, lovely venue. Decent ratio of men to women.  
Posted: 06/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Carl Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 40s
Nico Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 40s
Nico Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 40s
Nico Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 40s
Laura Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 40s
Neil Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Stefan Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Katie Verified Attendee
  nice to stay after and chat more  
Posted: 05/06/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Huiyuan Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Chris Verified Attendee
  The event was well organised and the venue was spacious, comfortable and civilised. There were only 15 dates present last night and at 4 minutes per date, I didn't feel there was sufficient time to spent with each candidate. Another couple of minutes would have been appreciated. Thanks  
Posted: 05/06/2026, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Cailean Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Nimisha Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Speed Dating in Derby
Cailean Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Speed Dating in Glasgow
Omar Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/06/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating
Emma Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/06/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating
Tony Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/06/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating
Louise Verified Attendee
  Would be good. Just have a little more time! 🙂.  
Posted: 04/06/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating
Emile Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/06/2026, Speed Dating in Liverpool

 

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
Wed 10 JUN

Over 40s Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 10 Jun 2026

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Wed 10 JUN

Speed Dating in Birmingham

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Be At One - New Street, Birmingham

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

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

40-55

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Wed 10 JUN

Speed dating in Bristol

Wed 10 Jun 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

25-38

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Thu 11 JUN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 11 Jun 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

£18

Age guide

25-38

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Thu 11 JUN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 11 Jun 2026

The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 11 JUN

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 11 Jun 2026

Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent

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

Tickets

£20

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 11 JUN

Lesbian Speed Dating Edinburgh

Thu 11 Jun 2026

Little Picardy, Edinburgh

Brand-new event. Join us for lesbian speed dating and meet around 15 women.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Thu 11 JUN

Speed Dating Reading

Thu 11 Jun 2026

The Cocktail Club, Reading, Berkshire

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

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Thu 11 JUN

Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Winchester

Thu 11 Jun 2026

The Winchester Stable, Winchester, Hampshire

Winchester's biggest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 people!

Tickets

£35

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 11 JUN

Speed Dating Preston

Thu 11 Jun 2026

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Lancashire

Preston's busiest speed dating event. Join us for a fun filled night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 11 JUN

Speed Dating Plymouth

Thu 11 Jun 2026

Seco Lounge, Plymouth, Devon

Plymouth's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 people!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

35-45

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Thu 11 JUN

Speed Dating Swansea

Thu 11 Jun 2026

Peppermint Bar, Swansea

Swansea's newest and busiest speed dating event! Book your ticket now before they sell out!

Tickets

£25

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Fri 12 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 12 Jun 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 12 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 50s

Fri 12 Jun 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

£25

Age guide

50-65

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Fri 12 JUN

Summer Singles Lock & Key Party - York

Fri 12 Jun 2026

Manahatta, York

Don't miss our Lock & Key Singles Party Launch! Up to 100 people expected!...Book now!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 12 JUN

Summer Singles Lock & Key Party - Brighton

Fri 12 Jun 2026

The Fitz Regent, Brighton, East Sussex

Welcome to the Brighton Summer Lock & Key Party! Meet, mingle and party with the perfect icebreaker.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 12 JUN

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 12 Jun 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

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

Tickets

£18

Age guide

25-38

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Sat 13 JUN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 13 Jun 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 13 JUN

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

Sat 13 Jun 2026

The Happenstance, London, St Pauls

Welcome to the biggest party + pre-party speed dating for single Londoners. Over 200+ people are ...

Tickets

£36

£26

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 13 JUN

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Revolve - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Join us for gay speed dating and meet around 15 men. Did we mention a free welcome drink?

Tickets

£20

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25-45

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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.