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Speed Dating Preston

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Preston

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Thu 14
MAY

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
30-45
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Drinks and conversations
Meet up to 20 people
New location
Preston speed dating
Home Preston Speed Dating Preston

Speed Dating Preston

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Preston

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Thu 14
MAY

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
30-45
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Drinks and conversations
Meet up to 20 people
New location
Preston speed dating
Drinks and conversations
Meet up to 20 people
New location
Preston speed dating

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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Logan Verified Attendee
Posted: 17/04/2026
Krunal Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
Luciane Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
Matthew Verified Attendee
  I enjoyed the event, meeting new people, and I found both the host and my fellow attendees very supportive and accommodating of my needs.  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Ruth Verified Attendee
  Was so nervous, first time! But was a fab evening, our host was amazing  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Lee Verified Attendee
  It was my first time but I have to say it was really good fun.  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
  The host could have been louder, he could do with learning to project his voice a bit but he seemed nice and he ran it well when we could hear him.  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Lee Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
Karen Verified Attendee
  Hostess was very good and nice bunch of people but you really need a 50 to 62 age group too  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Jatinder Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
Rebecca Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
Mark Verified Attendee
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Louise Verified Attendee
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Rick Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
Sue Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
David Verified Attendee
  Easy to find venue. With reduced numbers you could have organised to give females a break. The website works well thank you!  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Ashok Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/04/2026
Tom Verified Attendee
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Emily Verified Attendee
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Esmee Verified Attendee
  I had so much fun!  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Matthew Verified Attendee
  Was made to feel at ease by your lovely host Wendy.. great night I would recommend having a try..  
Posted: 16/04/2026
Michael Verified Attendee
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Keith Verified Attendee
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Jonathan Verified Attendee
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Simon Verified Attendee
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Sue Verified Attendee
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Danny Verified Attendee
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Csilla Verified Attendee
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Jon-Paul Verified Attendee
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Mark Verified Attendee
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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.