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WHY WE BELIEVE WE'RE THE BEST SPEED DATING COMPANY

You may have noticed several companies advertising dating events in London and across the UK, but it's fair to say not all dating companies are created equal. Original Dating has been operational since speed dating first arrived and we've learnt a thing or two about what it takes to run a successful speed dating event. 

Our brand of speed dating is in a different class to the others that operate in this market and we want to tell you why we think our speed dating experience is second to none. Below are a few key points.

- The Original Dating Guarantee - if you don't meet someone you want to see again at one of our events your next event is free

- Speed dating but not too speedy. Some insist on rushing you from one date to the next with no time to catch your breath - we don't

- Professional hosts. Our hosts really go the extra mile to ensure have a great time

- Original Dating uses only the best and most suitable venues for speed dating. You'll never be overlooked at our events

- We believe ambiance is the key to a quality event. Little touches such as candles on the table and the right music go a long way

- 10% discount offered to all returning clients

- Our marketing is directed to young professionals - we aim to fill our events with the kind of people you want to meet

- Our events consistently sell out so rest assured that you will meet a good selection of people at an Original Dating event

- The majority of our customers come via word of mouth - there is only one reason why we come so highly recommended

These are just some of the reasons why we believe Original Dating is best. Why not book an event with us and find out for yourself why we are London's leading speed dating organiser. We're sure we offer the very best speed dating in London or the UK for that matter. We're quite happy to be put to the test on this claim. We hope to see you at an Original Dating event very soon.

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Wed 7 JUN

Speed Dating in the City

Wed 7 Jun 2023

Langbourns, London, The City

New - Join us for this new Wednesday evening event in the City.

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£20

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30-45

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Wed 7 JUN

Speed Dating Glasgow

Wed 7 Jun 2023

VEGA, Glasgow, Scotland

Put a spring in your step this March and join us for multiple dates in Glasgow.

Tickets

£15

Age guide

25-37

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Wed 7 JUN

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 7 Jun 2023

The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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

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£20

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25-35

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Islington

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Bull, London, Islington

Islington's very one speed dating event at this ace North London venue.

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£15

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25-37

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Hannah Battersea, London, Clapham Junction

You'll typically meet 15-18 people for our popular speed dating event at this very cool Clapham v...

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£20

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30-45

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Chiswick

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Crown and Anchor, London

NEW - Original Dating lands in Chiswick. We are thrilled to be bringing speed dating to West London.

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£20

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30-45

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating Cardiff

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Tonight Josephine, Cardiff, Wales

Join us for our brand new singles events in heart of Cardiff.

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£15

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25-37

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating Manchester 20s & 30s

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Revolution Deansgate Locks, Manchester

Join us at this trendy hotspot in Deansgate for our popular Thursday night events.

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£20

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25-37

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 8 Jun 2023

St Aldates Tavern, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

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£20

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30-45

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Thu 8 JUN

Over 40s Speed Dating in Brighton

Thu 8 Jun 2023

Pier Nine, Brighton, East Sussex

*NEW VENUE* It's Brighton's best speed dating event. Join us and meet up to 18 dates at Pier Nine.

Tickets

£20

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40-55

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Thu 8 JUN

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Barologist, Edinburgh, Leith

NEW - Edinburgh's best speed dating event at this incredible venue.

Tickets

£20

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23-35

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Fri 9 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 9 Jun 2023

Dion - St Pauls, London, The City

It's our busiest event of the week. 25 dates and no work tomorrow. You just can't beat this event.

Tickets

£22

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30-45

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Fri 9 JUN

Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event

Fri 9 Jun 2023

Langbourns, London, The City

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

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£20

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25-38

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Sat 10 JUN

Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

Sat 10 Jun 2023

The Finery, London, West End

Brand new Saturday night event in the heart of the West End.

Tickets

£25

Age guide

35-48

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Sat 10 JUN

Gay Speed Dating

Sat 10 Jun 2023

Komyuniti - Yotel, London, Clerkenwell

Kick start your weekend and join us for gay speed dating in the heart of London.

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£22

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25-45

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Tue 13 JUN

Speed Dating in Tooting

Tue 13 Jun 2023

The Wheatsheaf, London, Tooting

NEW - Tooting's busiest speed date at this South West London institution.

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£20

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23-35

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Wed 14 JUN

Speed Dating in the City

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Jamies Tudor Street, London

New - Join us for this new Wednesday evening event in the bustling Liverpool Street area.

Tickets

£20

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25-37

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Wed 14 JUN

Speed Dating Manchester 30s & 40s

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Motley Bar - Yotel, Manchester

Join us at this smart venue for our Wednesday events in the city. Includes a welcome gin cocktail!

Tickets

£15

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30-45

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Thu 15 JUN

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 15 Jun 2023

Sugar Cane, London, Clapham Junction

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

Tickets

£20

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25-37

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Thu 15 JUN

Lesbian Speed Dating

Thu 15 Jun 2023

KOMYUNITI - YOTEL, London, Clerkenwell

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

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£20

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25-45

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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.