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Speed Dating Preston

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Preston

Wednesday, 2 December 2026

Wed 2
DEC

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
2
Female left
2
Drinks and conversations
Meet up to 20 people
Grab your tickets now!
Last few tickets!
Home Preston Speed Dating Preston

Speed Dating Preston

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Preston

Wednesday, 2 December 2026

Wed 2
DEC

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
2
Female left
2
Drinks and conversations
Meet up to 20 people
Grab your tickets now!
Last few tickets!
Drinks and conversations
Meet up to 20 people
Grab your tickets now!
Last few tickets!

About the event

Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating nights to Preston. A lively, laid‑back way to meet new people, spark real connections, and enjoy a memorable evening out.

Across a series of relaxed four‑minute mini‑dates, you’ll meet around 15 to 20 other singles. It’s just enough time to feel a spark, share a moment, and decide whether you’d like to continue the conversation beyond the event.

After the event, our secure online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. When there’s a mutual match, we’ll put you in touch so you can plan that all‑important next date.

Expect a warm, friendly atmosphere, a great mix of guests, and a professionally hosted event designed to make meeting people feel natural, enjoyable, and completely stress‑free.

Come for the experience. Stay for the connections. You never know who you’ll meet.

Important information

- Doors open 7.00pm
- Event starts 7.30pm
- Speed dating finishes approximately 9.30pm
- Venue closes 11pm

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.

Please ensure you make yourself known to our staff upon arrival to ensure you are activated on our matching system.

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Where

Stylish, city central venue, known for it's lively atmosphere. The perfect location to meet someone new.

Address  1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston PR1 2NN

Nearest station  Preston

Tel  01772 821768 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://bar1842.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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Annette Verified Attendee
  Good mix of relaxed people. In-depth conversations as well as lighthearted ones. Worth the while to get back out there ..  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Nikki Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Lisa Verified Attendee
  The host was very friendly and helpful  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Charlotte Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Chloe Verified Attendee
  I liked the venue and a friendly and laid back atmosphere was created. I was please the women were able to meet 15 guys. I felt bad that there was less choice of women. The event wasn’t private which I felt slightly compromised on as I live and work ( as a teacher ) in Exeter .  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Edward Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Chloe Verified Attendee
  I liked the venue and a friendly and laid back atmosphere was created. I was please the women were able to meet 15 guys. I felt bad that there was less choice of women. The event wasn’t private which I felt slightly compromised on as I live and work ( as a teacher ) in Exeter .  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Wolfgang Verified Attendee
  It has been very enjoyable to meet so many lovely people. It was amazing that such a short spell of time was enough to feel an emotional connection or not. Enough to imagine if I want to spend say 2-3 hours with one or more of the female participants. Many thanks to Original Dating!  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Laura Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Monica Verified Attendee
  well organised, nice venue, lovely group of people, and good host, all clear and felt discrete, not in a pub that was open  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Harsha Verified Attendee
  Our host Cat is lovely super friendly. And easy to talk to as well  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Jacqueline Verified Attendee
  The host, Jasmine, was brilliant. The venue was good too, especially the happy hour. I saw a couple of familiar faces too. I don't know if the speed dating thing suits me, so it is unlikely that I will do this again. A good experience nonetheless.  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Aimee Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Danista Verified Attendee
  great fund event in Richmond, good to meet a more local crowd to the area  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Rob Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Jane Verified Attendee
  Yes it was a good way to connect with people  
Posted: 23/10/2026
Fabio Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/10/2026
Michael Verified Attendee
  Arta is a maze, someone to greet us and show us where to go would be good. Also name stickers.  
Posted: 22/10/2026
Joanna Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/10/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/10/2026
James Verified Attendee
  Everyone down to earth, perhaps needed a bit longer to chat.  
Posted: 22/10/2026
Clint Verified Attendee
  Was a comfortable easy atmosphere but felt like as soon as it was finished it was shut down rather than creating more of an atmosphere where people may have stayed a little longer to socialise but to be fair with the storm coming through was probably better everyone headed home asap!!  
Posted: 22/10/2026
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/10/2026
Lisa Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/10/2026
Michael Verified Attendee
  Not enough people there .  
Posted: 22/10/2026
Joe Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/10/2026
Jo Verified Attendee
  Once it got started it was good and fun to meet everyone.  
Posted: 22/10/2026
Shonagh Verified Attendee
Posted: 22/10/2026
Ian Verified Attendee
  Great entertaining Eveni g, enjoyed it, well orgainised!!!  
Posted: 02/10/2026
Anthony Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/10/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
  James was good although you should let him participate in an event so he knows how it works. I think a yes and a friend should be told about each other not just 2 yes's. I think there should be a bit of free time in-between for note taking. You can't make notes during its too short  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Rebecca Verified Attendee
  It was good however not enough men to match the women  
Posted: 01/10/2026
Iain Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Ann-Marie Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/10/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/06/2026
Jill Verified Attendee
  Yes could of done with a few more lady's but a good 1st experience of speedDating  
Posted: 15/05/2026
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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating Preston 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 Preston 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.