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Speed Dating Portsmouth

The Monarch, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Friday, 24 April 2026

Fri 24
APR

Tickets

£22
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Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
40-55
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Home Portsmouth Speed Dating Portsmouth

Speed Dating Portsmouth

The Monarch, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Friday, 24 April 2026

Fri 24
APR

Tickets

£22
?
Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
40-55
Male left
10+
Female left
10+

About the event

Original Dating is delighted to return to Portsmouth, with our signature high‑quality speed dating events.

You’ll meet up to 20 other participants and enjoy a series of four‑minute mini‑dates, just enough time to get a feel for each person and decide whether you’d like to meet again.

After the event, you’ll be able to log into our online matching system to submit your choices then see who you’ve mutually matched with and reconnect with anyone you’d like to get to know better.

We’d love to welcome you to our next Portsmouth speed dating event.

We’re confident you’ll meet someone you want to see again — and if not, your next event is absolutely free.

Important information

This event takes place in the private bar area where the host will meet you on arrival.

- Doors open 7.00 pm
- Event starts 7.30 pm
- Speed dating finishes approximately 9.30 pm
- Venue closes 12am

You must arrive before 7.25 pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.

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Where

A warm and romantic venue by the sea, perfect location for that all important first meeting.

Address  The Monarch, 69 Palmerston Rd, Southsea PO5 3PP

Nearest station  Portsmouth

Tel  023 9234 8808 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://themonarchportsmouth.co.uk/

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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Chris Verified Attendee
  Keith was great as the host - friendly and brought a good energy. The location is perfect, the private room allows for the speed dating to proceed comfortably.  
Posted: 18/01/2026
James Verified Attendee
  Excellent I thought it’d be good but it was a lot better than I expected, such a fun night  
Posted: 17/01/2026
Rebecca Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026
Camilla Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026
Lee Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
  Good location and numbers.  
Posted: 17/01/2026
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026
Bo Verified Attendee
  Overall, it was an entertaining evening meeting 16 woman that I had 4 minutes to evaluate each one. I will be back!  
Posted: 17/01/2026
Deborah Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/01/2026
Victoria Verified Attendee
  Great venue and professional host  
Posted: 16/01/2026
Anushia Verified Attendee
  Enjoyed experience of having interesting conversations.  
Posted: 16/01/2026
Andrew Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Victoria Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Jane Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Edmund Verified Attendee
  The hosting especially calmed my nerves when I said hello and really helped me get rumbling. The room had a lovely atmosphere and became a good place to be. The format was simple and very enjoyable. Thanks again to host for guiding me through the introduction and providing the reassuring smile of understanding.  
Posted: 16/01/2026
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Zane Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Josh Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Christopher Verified Attendee
  it was okay  
Posted: 16/01/2026
Roddy Verified Attendee
  Great way to spend an evening, whatever the outcome.  
Posted: 16/01/2026
Sinead Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Emma Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Sinead Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Craig Verified Attendee
  Very nice people, good host.  
Posted: 16/01/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Vicky Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/01/2026
Dom Verified Attendee
  The host was incredible, a brilliantly organised event.  
Posted: 15/01/2026
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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.