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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
Drinks and conversations
Meet up to 20 people
New location
Preston speed dating
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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
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
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in Preston.

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.

Price: £22

Sorry, this event has sold out

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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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Max Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Tracey Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Rob Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Alex Verified Attendee
  I really enjoyed the event and it was lovely meeting new people. The girls were all really nice and friendly, although I wasn’t there for the girls! 😂 The pizza was a nice bonus too. There were 7 women and only 4 men, so hopefully there’ll be a better balance next time. Some conversations were more engaging than others, but overall it was a positive experience and I’d definitely give it another go. Thanks Pippa for organising it!  
Posted: 16/10/2026
Hannah Verified Attendee
  The venue and host were lovely, but the numbers were disappointing and unevenly balanced  
Posted: 16/10/2026
Sima Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Michael Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Sonja Verified Attendee
  The event was well organised and people were given an adequate time to talk to each other 👌  
Posted: 16/10/2026
Dean Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Francis Verified Attendee
  Great host!  
Posted: 16/10/2026
Robert Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Lee Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/10/2026
Stephen Verified Attendee
  What I liked was the atmosphere was okay and you can chat to girls in person compared to dating apps.  
Posted: 15/10/2026
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
Lia Verified Attendee
  For my first lovely event and great people set it up and fun ladies.  
Posted: 15/10/2026
Emma Verified Attendee
  Lovely friendly host, great venue, and simple and easy to follow the speed dating set up.  
Posted: 15/10/2026
Adam Verified Attendee
  Good fun, whether I get any matches is a question for the universe. However well organised, fun to attend and would come again/recommend  
Posted: 15/10/2026
Kris Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
Joe Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
Eleanor Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
Andrea Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
Jasper Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
Chris Verified Attendee
  I really enjoyable evening with lots of friendly people.  
Posted: 15/10/2026
Philippa Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
Donna Verified Attendee
  Nice to meet people in oerson although you suddendly reaslise how shirt 4 minutes are.  
Posted: 15/10/2026
Phil Verified Attendee
  A little lacking in numbers but still had fun  
Posted: 15/10/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
William Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
ILEANA Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/10/2026
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.