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Speed Dating in Southend

The Royal Hotel, Southend, Essex

Thursday, 9 January 2020

Thu 9
JAN

Tickets

£15
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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
23-35
Home Southend Speed Dating in Southend

Speed Dating in Southend

The Royal Hotel, Southend, Essex

Thursday, 9 January 2020

Thu 9
JAN

Tickets

£15
?
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
23-35
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in Southend.

About the event

***LAST FEW TICKETS LEFT - BOOK NOW***

Introducing Speed Dating Southend. The simple way to meet a lot of people from Southend-on-sea and surrounding areas.

In one fun night you'll meet around 15 dates, spending around 4 minutes getting to know one another. you'll share a few laughs and maybe a couple of hand made cocktails.

After the event you will have access to our unique matching system and find out who you matched with. You'll be arranging that all important first date, before you know it!

Important information

This event takes place in the basement bar, Dr Legba's.

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

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: £15

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

Original Dating is proud to introduce The Royal Hotel only moments away from Southend Central. With period decor and views of the world famous pier, this makes for the ideal setting for our famous speed dating events. With exclusive access to the private downstairs cocktail bar - Dr Legba's, reached via a private narrow stairway from the High Street to basement level, this stylish, intimate bar with a ‘speakeasy’ feel offers a range of absinthes as well as infused cocktails.

Address  The Royal Hotel, 1 High St, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1JE

Nearest station  Southend Central

Tel  01702899222 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.royalhotelsouthend.com

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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Tony Verified Attendee
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Posted: 05/04/2024
Jude Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/04/2024
Sarah Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/04/2024
martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/04/2024
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 05/04/2024
Toby Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/03/2024
Chris Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/03/2024
Laura Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/02/2024
Tony Verified Attendee
  A nice venue, relaxed atmosphere and easy way to meet different people.  
Posted: 24/02/2024
Darren Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/02/2024
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 23/02/2024
Jolyn Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/01/2024
Jolyn Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/01/2024
Kibange Grace Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/01/2024
Bence Verified Attendee
  It was a bit noisy but good vibe. I missed the name tag or number tag to make it easier to remember people. think there was no break between two conversations, so when we had to change partners, the time was counted down from the precious 4 minutes. But overall it was a nice evening :))  
Posted: 26/01/2024
Darren Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/01/2024
Jon Verified Attendee
Posted: 26/01/2024
Adrian Verified Attendee
Posted: 25/01/2024
Rob Verified Attendee
  It’s awkward to arrive early and numbers were uneven which can’t be helped - but everyone was lovely. If no one wanted to be my friend or date I would still have had a great time here.  
Posted: 13/01/2024
Christina Verified Attendee
Posted: 13/01/2024
Rob Verified Attendee
  It’s awkward to arrive early and numbers were uneven which can’t be helped - but everyone was lovely. If no one wanted to be my friend or date I would still have had a great time here.  
Posted: 13/01/2024
Jake Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/01/2024
Oliver Verified Attendee
Posted: 12/01/2024
Gabriella Verified Attendee
  Well organised Good atmosphere  
Posted: 12/01/2024
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 24/11/2023
Shay Verified Attendee
  Was a good event and hosts did a good job as a few people didn't turn up. Would happily go again as found it alot of fun.  
Posted: 24/11/2023
Clare Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/11/2023
Joe Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/11/2023
Matthew Verified Attendee
  Great host and location  
Posted: 04/11/2023
Bradley Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/11/2023
N/A Verified Attendee
  The event ran smoothly and the host was welcoming.  
Posted: 10/01/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Melissa, amazing feedback, thank you.

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating Southend 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 Southend 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 girl.

Meet & Mingle

A Southend 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. 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.