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SPEED DATING VENUES IN LONDON

Original Dating uses some of London's best speed dating venues

We only use the most suitable venues for our dating events. We ensure there's plenty of space and you won't be overlooked by people not taking part in the event. If you attend a speed dating event or lock and key party with us you can be assured the venue will be the very best we can find in the area. 

We've used some of London's best bars and clubs (past & present) over the years and we've organised events at Mahiki, Soho House, Adam Street Club and many more well-known places. 

Our speed dating events at your venue?

We're always on the lookout for new venues for our speed dating events in London. Our events take place in bars, private clubs and restaurants. We need a private room or area away from the general customers and ideally seating for 30-40 people.

To put yourself forward as a potential venue please contact us via email. 

Current Speed Dating Venues

Currently, we organise speed dating at the following venues in London

Interested in taking part in an event? Check out what's coming up soon

Last few places!
Fri 22 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 22 May 2026

The Anthologist (panel room), London, The City

It's our busiest event of the week. 20 dates and no work tomorrow. You just can't beat this event.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 22 MAY

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Leeds

Fri 22 May 2026

Dirty Martini, Leeds

Join us at our Leeds Singles Lock & Key Party. The ultimate way to meet singles this Spring.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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Sat 23 MAY

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 23 May 2026

The Kings Arms, Central London

One of the busiest and best speed dating events in Central London, not to be missed. Book your ti...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Sat 23 MAY

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 23 May 2026

Revolve - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Join us for gay speed dating and meet around 15 men. Did we mention a free welcome drink?

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-45

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Sat 23 MAY

Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party

Sat 23 May 2026

The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London, St Pauls

Chemistry - a unique over 40s singles party for those that are serious about dating.

Tickets

£30

Age guide

40-55

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Tue 26 MAY

Speed Dating Brighton

Tue 26 May 2026

Brighton Music hall, Brighton, Sussex

Brighton's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Tue 26 MAY

Speed Dating Sheffield

Tue 26 May 2026

Manahatta, Sheffield

Sheffield's busiest Speed Dating event! Join in on a dates filled evening at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Wed 27 MAY

Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

Wed 27 May 2026

3 Locks, London, Camden

Meet singles who share your passion for vegan or veggie food at this cool spot in Camden.

Tickets

£18

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Wed 27 MAY

Speed Dating in Birmingham

Wed 27 May 2026

Be At One - New Street, Birmingham

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Birmingham venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Wed 27 MAY

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 27 May 2026

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cambridge venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-38

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6+

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Wed 27 MAY

Speed dating in Bristol

Wed 27 May 2026

Lost & Found, Bristol

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Bristol venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 28 May 2026

Hannah Battersea, London, Clapham Junction

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for our popular speed dating event at this cool venue in CJ.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 28 May 2026

The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxford's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Canterbury

Thu 28 May 2026

One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury's busiest speed dating event. Join us and meet new people in person.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 28 MAY

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 28 May 2026

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh's best speed dating event at the fantastic brand-new venue.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 28 MAY

Newcastle Speed Dating

Thu 28 May 2026

Slug and Lettuce , Newcastle

Newcastle's busiest speed dating event! Join us for a great night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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Thu 28 MAY

Guildford Speed Dating

Thu 28 May 2026

All Bar One, Guildford, Surrey

Guildford's newest speed dating event! Enjoy a fun night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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4

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Fri 29 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 29 May 2026

The Anthologist (panel room), London, The City

It's our busiest event of the week. 20 dates and no work tomorrow. You just can't beat this event.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Fri 29 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s event

Fri 29 May 2026

The Cocktail Club West End, London, Central London

Kick start your weekend with Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the heart of Cen...

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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Fri 29 MAY

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 29 May 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

The busiest Speed Dating event in Chelmsford. Meet up to 15 singles in one night!

Tickets

£25

Age guide

40-55

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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.