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Speed Dating Preston

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Preston

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Wed 18
NOV

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+
Home Preston Speed Dating Preston

Speed Dating Preston

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Preston

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Wed 18
NOV

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+

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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James Verified Attendee
  It was good fun but the low number of attendees was unfortunate.  
Posted: 11/09/2026
Natasha Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/09/2026
Katriona Verified Attendee
  Lovely venue, good spacing between pairs. Friendly host who chatted with us and made sure we were all comfortable. An even mix of men/women. A few of us hung out at the bar afterwards, which was a nice way to finish the evening.  
Posted: 11/09/2026
Alison Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/09/2026
Johnny Verified Attendee
  Clare was great :)  
Posted: 11/09/2026
Raphael Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/09/2026
Richard Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/09/2026
Cailean Verified Attendee
  I enjoy this evening  
Posted: 11/09/2026
Taylor Verified Attendee
  Great way to meet new people!  
Posted: 11/09/2026
Steven Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/09/2026
Tina Verified Attendee
  I'd give this event a 5 star rating because: - the hostess was personable, welcoming & organised - bar staff at the venue were so attentive & friendly - the mix of people attending allowed for great banter after the event  
Posted: 11/09/2026
Alastair Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/09/2026
Kat Verified Attendee
  Didn't know what to expect, but the gent running the event was lovely and very helpful  
Posted: 10/09/2026
William Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/09/2026
Neil Verified Attendee
  Great venue, lovely people, Kat your host is always incredibly friendly and welcoming, she's the perfect person for the role  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Michael Verified Attendee
  The event itself was well managed, easy to find and in a very nice location.  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Candice Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/09/2026
jason Verified Attendee
  Host was amazing  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Christopher Verified Attendee
  Was good meeting people  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Louise Verified Attendee
  Good venue. Great host. Good night. Would recommend if you want to just meet people.  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Jamie Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/09/2026
Dom Verified Attendee
  equal numbers  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Jane Verified Attendee
  Great venue, even though not in LS1 in this instance. I appreciated having lots of men to choose from! The evening exceeded my expectations, thank you - it felt as fun and easygoing as possible.  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Stacey Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/09/2026
Greg Verified Attendee
  Host very friendly. Organised well. But ... we had like 10 man and 2 woman. Not a company fault, but girls and boys - if you book it, come and attend! You paid for it.  
Posted: 10/09/2026
Steve Verified Attendee
  Everyone was nicer than I expected  
Posted: 09/09/2026
Andrew Verified Attendee
  Pleasantly surprised, friends booked this for me without me knowing until the night! Enjoyable evening, well organised  
Posted: 09/09/2026
Meera Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/09/2026
Moustapha Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/09/2026
Phil Verified Attendee
  I was extremely nervous when I first arrived but after the first person I really enjoyed my self  
Posted: 08/09/2026
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.