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Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton, Southampton

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
40-55
Home Southampton Speed Dating in Southampton

Speed Dating in Southampton

Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton, Southampton

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
40-55
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in Southampton.

About the event

If you’re hoping to meet new people and enjoy a brilliant night out, our lively speed dating event at the brand new Monarch cocktail bar is exactly what you need.

Sign up and you’ll be introduced to a room full of potential matches, with four minutes per date just enough time to feel a spark and decide whether you’d like to see someone again.

The next day, you’ll get access to our matching and messaging system. Simply choose the people you liked, and we’ll show you where the interest is mutual. From there, you can chat with your matches and arrange that all‑important follow‑up date.

If you’re ready to meet new people and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening in a fantastic new venue, secure your spot now!

Important information

- Doors open 7.00 pm
- Event starts 7.30 pm
- Event finishes 9.30 pm
- Venue closes 11.30 pm

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.

Price: £22

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

Stylish cocktail bar with expertly mixed signature and classic drinks. A relaxing vibe, perfect for a night of speed dating.

Address  Monarch Cocktail Bar, 25 Oxford St, Southampton SO14 3DJ

Nearest station  Southampton

Tel  023 8251 0432 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.monarchcocktailbar.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
Posted: 04/06/2026
Steve Verified Attendee
  Good vibes. Host was helpful and pro. Venue also worked well.  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Craig Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2026
Geoff Verified Attendee
  Well run and I enjoyed the night. Thanks Matt!  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Phil Verified Attendee
  Nice evening - exciting but also nerve-wracking, and although I didn't meet anyone romantically I thought everyone seemed nice.  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Josh Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2026
Gavin Verified Attendee
  Great Venue, Great host, Great atmosphere  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Polly Verified Attendee
  The event itself was great. Wished there had been a bit more atmosphere at the venue, but that’s nothing to do with the event itself. The host was personable and put you at ease.  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Lilla Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2026
Karl Verified Attendee
  Nice vibe. Everyone was very chilled. Met 8 lovely women. Thank you.  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Jake Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2026
Helen Verified Attendee
  Shame not more people turned up but it was a good night with lovely people. Host was really nice. That did mean we got more time to chat to those who were there. So every cloud has a silver lining.  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Helen Verified Attendee
  Venue great Not as many people as promised No bell so changing missed  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Tom Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2026
Shane Verified Attendee
Posted: 03/06/2026
Matt Verified Attendee
  Great host, event and setup, would highly recommend!  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Lizzie Verified Attendee
  Had fun nice to meet people in person  
Posted: 03/06/2026
Maheshan Verified Attendee
  Good venue and location. Tucked away in the basement. Good numbers and met new people.  
Posted: 31/05/2026
Saad Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
Juliana Verified Attendee
  Amazing host beginning to the end and lovely atmosphere. Being the first time, I really enjoyed it.  
Posted: 30/05/2026
Stephen Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
ALP Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
Istvan Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
tony Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
Reka Verified Attendee
  Aaron was an amazing host and the venue was lovely.  
Posted: 30/05/2026
Stefan Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
Stuart Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
Marie Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
Tim Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
Alexander Verified Attendee
Posted: 30/05/2026
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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.