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Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party - PLUS PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

The Arber Garden, Central London

Saturday, 27 May 2023

Sat 27
MAY

Tickets

£30
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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
Almost sold out
Exclusive Launch Event
Brand New Over 40s Singles Party
Stunning Fitzrovia Venue
Bank Holiday Weekend
Introductory Ticket Price
Limited Spaces
Intimate Event
Home London Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party - PLUS PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party - PLUS PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

The Arber Garden, Central London

Saturday, 27 May 2023

Sat 27
MAY

Tickets

£30
?
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
Almost sold out
Exclusive Launch Event
Brand New Over 40s Singles Party
Stunning Fitzrovia Venue
Bank Holiday Weekend
Introductory Ticket Price
Limited Spaces
Intimate Event
Almost sold out
Exclusive Launch Event
Brand New Over 40s Singles Party
Stunning Fitzrovia Venue
Bank Holiday Weekend
Introductory Ticket Price
Limited Spaces
Intimate Event
This is a past event, please click here to see future events in London.

About the event

*** THIS TICKET INCLUDES A PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING EVENT PLUS CHEMISTRY PARTY ENTRY ***

PARTY-ONLY TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR £25

ABOUT THE PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Up to 80 people are expected to join us for the main party, but time after time we’re asked to incorporate speed dating into the night and this time we’re doing just that. This ticket includes all the potential that a 80+ person mixer party brings but with it an added hour-long speed dating event before the main party starts. Please note, party-only tickets are also available.

Party tickets with speed dating are strictly limited. You’ll arrive at the venue ahead of the main start time. We’ll whisk you around 15 or so seated 4-minute dates to break the ice, face to face.

As the speed dating ends, you’ll seamlessly join the main party, but of course, you’ll have had a head start, and who knows, you may have already met someone you want to get to know much better.

ABOUT THE CHEMISTRY PARTY

Join us at the launch of Chemistry...our unique new brand of singles parties for the Over 40s.

Due to huge popular demand we have created this new event format for the more mature single, those that are serious about dating and interested in finding that special someone for the next stage of their life.

Sound like you? Then join us at this stunning venue in Fitzrovia as we bring you an evening of mingling, a dash of speed dating and some ice-breakers that won’t leave you cringing.

Taking place in a gorgeous private area at the Arber Garden, this intimate event will feature interesting conversation prompts and games, in an attempt to push past the checklist questions and get deeper to spark that all important chemistry.

Led by our experienced dating hosts, they will be on hand to introduce you to a room full of like minded singles, and even be your wing person should you need it.

We’ve chosen the Bank Holiday weekend for this launch event for perfect opportunity to let your hair down..as we know those hangovers seem to take longer to recover from past 30!

Don’t miss out on this unique launch event. Spaces will be limited to 80 guests - with an even male - female ratio - so reserve your space now to ensure you are one of them!

*Introductory price of £25 this first event only

Important information

- 18:45 - Arrival [Please arrive on time]
- 19:00 - Speed dating begins
- 20:00 - Speed dating ends
- 20:30 - Main Party Starts and icebreaker begins
- 21:45 - Icebreaker ends. Guests can informally mingle until close.
- 00.00 - Venue closes

Please ensure you arrive at the venue at the start time. We have a limited time for registrations and arriving late may mean you cannot get in.

Tickets for this event are non-refundable. Our normal cancellation terms and conditions apply. No tickets are for sale on the door.

Price: £30

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Where

A beautiful contemporary bar in the heart of Fitzrovia that boasts private dining rooms & a gin garden. With the adjoining Fitzrovia Chapel as its neighbour to create a stunning backdrop. This is a wonderful venue to relax and dine.

Address  The Arber Garden, 1 Pearson Square, London W1W 7EY

Nearest station  Tottenham Court Road

Tel  020 3761 0200 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.thearbergarden.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.

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Malkeet Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/08/2026
Bogusia Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Dawn Verified Attendee
  Was a good laugh and the host he was brilliant  
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Shahid Verified Attendee
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Genevieve Verified Attendee
  Fun way to meet lots of people  
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Sumit Verified Attendee
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John Verified Attendee
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John Verified Attendee
  Far better attendance. And obviously, great location.  
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Amy Verified Attendee
  Good fun!  
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Sean Verified Attendee
  Good fun, great host made everyone feel welcome and comfortable.  
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Rachael Verified Attendee
  Nice sunny outing with a view of the thames. Good turnout. Outdoor area could have been bigger for the number of people (quite a squeeze) and had some chairs ideally. Inside would have benefitted from air con. Otherwise well organised and well attended.  
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Maurizio Verified Attendee
  very lively - good stuff  
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HOW IT WORKS

Arrive from about 7pm and grab a drink — our host will check you in and hand you a scorecard. Once everyone's settled, the host explains the format and the dating begins: four to five minutes per date, girls seated, guys rotating, with a 15-minute breather at half time to top up your glass and compare notes.

After each date you make a quick private note: yes, no, or friend. Nobody sees your choices on the night — that's the point. When the formal dates finish, the room opens up and everyone mingles; ask any of our hosts and they'll tell you this is where half the real chemistry happens, so don't dash for the Tube.

The next morning, enter your ticks on our site and our matching system compares them against everyone else's. Mutual yeses become matches, and you can message each other through the site — no phone numbers or emails shared until you choose to.


When you get there

Doors open around 30 minutes before the start time on your ticket — arriving early gives you time to grab a drink, find your feet and say hello to your host, who'll check you in and get you set up. Everything you need is provided on the night; just bring your ticket confirmation and your best conversation.

First time? You won't be the only one — most people at any London event are speed dating first-timers, and plenty arrive solo. Our hosts have run hundreds of these nights and their whole job is making sure nobody feels lost. By your second date you'll have forgotten your nerves entirely.

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Why Londoners book with Original Dating

Original Dating was founded in London in 2003 by Andrew — back when speed dating was brand new and he was, in his words, just a boy. Twenty-three years later we're the capital's longest-established speed dating company and one of the largest in the UK, running around 500 events a year nationwide.

What that experience buys you: professional hosts (many of them trained actors) who actually run the room rather than reading a script; venues we've vetted personally; gender-balanced events with sensible age bands; a matching system we built ourselves; and a rematch guarantee we've

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.