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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
10+
Female left
10+
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
10+
Female left
10+

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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Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/07/2026
Tai Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2026
Elita Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2026
Tai Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2026
Robert Verified Attendee
  Well organised in at interesting (if rather loud) venue.  
Posted: 25/07/2026
Zack Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2026
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2026
Cole M Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2026
Ameet Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/07/2026
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Niraj Verified Attendee
  Great evening filled with conviviality  
Posted: 24/07/2026
Ti Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Joseline Verified Attendee
  George was great, venue was pretty and easy to access, selection of people was diverse and interesting. A fun night.  
Posted: 24/07/2026
Alison Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Bibi Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Scott Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Tristan Verified Attendee
  Lovely people, lovely host  
Posted: 24/07/2026
Fran Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
  Tables too close together and too noisy. 6 mins would be better than 4, have less tables and people spread further apart  
Posted: 24/07/2026
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Jaime Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Greg Verified Attendee
  I found the event worthwhile.  
Posted: 24/07/2026
Massimo Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Tommy Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Giacomo Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/07/2026
Penny Verified Attendee
  It was a good laugh. Everyone was very genuine and all as nervous as one another. A few gins helped  
Posted: 24/07/2026
James Verified Attendee
  Venue was good and ideal for this sort of event. As there were only 11 men and 9 women it would have been good to have a little longer to chat as time obviosuly allowed for this. Also, might have been an idea for everybody to have a break inbetween at the same time. As it was only the men got a break (when they had to sit out a couple of sessions) but this was on a rolling basis and the ladies did not get one at all.  
Posted: 24/07/2026
Dan Verified Attendee
  Lovely to meet everyone! Great night!  
Posted: 24/07/2026
Kevin Verified Attendee
  Needed more women  
Posted: 23/07/2026
Doug Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/07/2026
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.