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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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Emilie Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/08/2026
Sam Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/08/2026
A Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Gareth Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Michele Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
justyna Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Jane Verified Attendee
  I liked the venue and enjoyed talking to plp  
Posted: 14/08/2026
jason Verified Attendee
  great host great venue lovely female company and chat  
Posted: 14/08/2026
Lynda Verified Attendee
  Really well organised and the venue was super easy for me to get to. Pity that some guys were no shows though. Host was really friendly too.  
Posted: 14/08/2026
Laura Verified Attendee
  It was fun but the numbering went a bit off .  
Posted: 14/08/2026
Kevin Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Ross Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Jon Verified Attendee
  Great event, fantastic host  
Posted: 14/08/2026
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Andrea Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Kat Verified Attendee
  The host was easy going and fun, made everyone feel welcome. It was incredibly hot - no air-conditioning in the upstairs space where we were. Hence once star less. Some people didn't show up, but that's nothing that can be changed. I had hoped for more people, but it was alright.  
Posted: 14/08/2026
Alexander Verified Attendee
Posted: 14/08/2026
Ernest Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Ela Verified Attendee
  Amazing experience , Chris was great as host! Defo I should try again 😍 great experience ha!  
Posted: 13/08/2026
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Andy Verified Attendee
  Very well organised. Thanks to the organiser (I think she was called Eve)  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Dorota Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Nicole Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Far Verified Attendee
  It was good, simple and fun . It didn’t feel like long to chat but I guess that’s the nature of the game.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Joanne Verified Attendee
  Not the ideal venue. Bit loud so I felt I was shouting and repeating myself all evening. Otherwise a fun night.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
simon Verified Attendee
  It was fine - but I'd consider finding a nicer place in MK. It's a bt downmarket.  
Posted: 13/08/2026
Gareth Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/08/2026
Shona Verified Attendee
  Was great just a bit to loud, definitely would go again  
Posted: 13/08/2026
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.