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Speed Dating Reading

The Cocktail Club, Reading, Berkshire

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Thu 16
APR

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
30-49
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Home Reading Speed Dating Reading

Speed Dating Reading

The Cocktail Club, Reading, Berkshire

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Thu 16
APR

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
30-49
Male left
10+
Female left
10+

About the event

Original Dating is thrilled to bring our speed dating events to Reading — a fun, relaxed way to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and enjoy an unforgettable night out.

You’ll meet around 15–20 other singles through a series of easy-going four‑minute dates — just long enough to sense a spark, share a smile, and decide whether you’d like to get to know someone better.

Afterwards, our private online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the interest is mutual, our system will connect you so you can arrange that all‑important next date.

Expect a warm, sociable atmosphere, a great mix of guests, and a professionally hosted evening 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 might meet.

Important information

Important information
This event takes place in the downstairs bar. Please head downstairs where the host will meet you on arrival.

- Doors open 7.00 pm
- Event starts 7.30 pm
- Speed dating finishes at approximately 9.30 pm
- Venue closes 11.30 pm

It’s essential that you arrive before 7.25 pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.

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Where

A stylish, intimate cocktail venue with warm lighting and a relaxed, social atmosphere. Perfect for easy conversation and genuine connections.

Address  5 Gun St, Reading RG1 2JR

Nearest station  Reading

Tel  020 7749 3955 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.thecocktailclub.com/bars/reading

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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Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 11/01/2026
Lorraine Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/01/2026
Angela Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/01/2026
Oliver Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/01/2026
Katie Verified Attendee
  Really well organised. Caring host with great communication skills and who was attentive to everyone's needs. I was impressed, thank you.  
Posted: 10/01/2026
Gheorghe Verified Attendee
  Great Thank you  
Posted: 10/01/2026
Craig Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
Daniel Verified Attendee
  It was good!  
Posted: 09/01/2026
Jamie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
Hannah Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
Hasan Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
Jessica Verified Attendee
  This was a fun winter night out!  
Posted: 09/01/2026
Jessica Verified Attendee
  The speed dating events are always fun, and most of that comes down to the skill and hard work put into it by the host. The first time going was a little awkward and intimidating, but once I realised I needed to try to steer the meeting away from job interview style questions to conversational questions the interactions became more enjoyable.  
Posted: 09/01/2026
Rebecca Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
Amy Verified Attendee
  Had great fun - really enjoyed meeting the other ladies - I think they should be included in the match options ! We shared contact details and pla to catch up again  
Posted: 09/01/2026
Francesco Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/01/2026
Amelia Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/01/2026
Matt Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/01/2026
Michael Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/01/2026
Douglas Verified Attendee
  Great 1st experience would definitely recommend to anyone in my position - single and willing to try something new  
Posted: 08/01/2026
James Verified Attendee
  Relaxed atmosphere and good ratio of men to women.  
Posted: 08/01/2026
Oleksandr Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/01/2026
Justin Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/01/2026
Ash Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/01/2026
Ruth Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/01/2026
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/01/2026
Fay Verified Attendee
  Would have preferred to have a sheet of paper as I had forgotten names and what we had discussed so couldnt really remember who I might want to see again  
Posted: 07/01/2026
Raphael Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/01/2026
Lawrence Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/01/2026
James Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/02/2024
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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating London 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 London 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.