





About the event
Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Oxford.
Expect to meet around 15-20 people over the course of evening for short dates lasting four minutes each. The perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again.
After the event you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with and be arranging that all important next date.
Our events attract a fun crowd and we hope you can join us too.
We guarantee you'll meet people you want to see again at this event, so if you don't - your next event is free.
Important information
This event takes place in the private 1st floor bar - The Study. Please head upstairs where the host will meet you on arrival.
- Doors open 7.00pm
- Event starts 7.30pm
- Speed dating finishes approximately 9.30pm
- Venue closes 11.30pm
It’s essential that you arrive before 7.25pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.
Price: £15
Where
The Oxford Retreat is a stylish but relaxed riverside bar conveniently located a few moments walk from Oxford train station and next door to the Worcester Street Car Park.
This venue offer the ideal setting for our popular events and we have exclusive access to The Study, the private upstairs bar.
The Oxford Retreat has undergone a recent refurbishment leaving this traditional venue with a warm and relaxed vibe, the perfect atmosphere for dating.
Address The Oxford Retreat, 1-2 Hythe Bridge St, Oxford OX1 2EW
Nearest station Oxford Rail Station
Tel 02071125174 – Please note this is not a booking line
PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking is essential and no tickets will be available to purchase on the door. Online booking is simple and very secure. Our payments are handled by Stripe, one of the world's largest payment processors using the highest grade security currently available.
Reviews
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Hi Pheilan, thanks very much for joining us. It's going to be our list live event for some time sadly.
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Hey Lucy, so happy to see you enjoyed the night. It might be the last live gig we do for a while.
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Hi Mark, lovely review thanks!
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Hi Sameer, thanks for feeding back
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Music to our ears, thanks Pete.
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Brilliant, thanks Craig.
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Lovely feedback, thank you Eva.
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There really is nothing quite like meeting face to face.
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Thanks so much!
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Hey Lily, delighted to see you enjoyed our new socially distanced dating format!
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Hi Chris, amazing feedback thank you!
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That's what we like!
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Some people rather like that, but it's something we'll take on board!
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Good man!
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Cheers Chris!
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Hey Alex, thanks for the feedback. We're doing all we can to be COVID secure
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Cheers Stephen
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Hi Daniel, thanks very much!
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Thanks for letting us know! Delighted you enjoyed it.
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Thanks so much.
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Hi Alex, happy to read your positive review thank you.
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Hi Molly, Daniel will be delighted to read your review!
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Thanks so much Aimee, we're very happy to read you had a positive first speed dating experience!
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Hi Jack, super happy to read your glowing feedback!
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HI Simone, we'll take that!
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Hi Darion, thanks for your feedback.
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Hi Tom, so pleased you enjoyed the speed dating event in Oxford.
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Thanks for your lovely feedback, will pass on to the host!