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Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

The Thirsty Scholar, Central London

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Sat 7
JUN

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
25-37
Male left
10+
Female left
10+
Home London Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

Coffee Lovers Speed Dating

The Thirsty Scholar, Central London

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Sat 7
JUN

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
25-37
Male left
10+
Female left
10+

About the event

Original Dating is excited to introduce a new format! We invite you to join us for an afternoon coffee and connect with single Londoners. You’re not asking for much—to meet someone who shares your interests—and we’re here to help.

Join us and around 30 others at the Thirsty Scholar in North West. This event is specifically tailored for those in their 20s and 30s who appreciate a good cup of coffee and are looking to meet like-minded individuals.

The day after the event, you’ll discover your mutual matches on our website. Reach out to your matches, and before you know it, you’ll be arranging real dates. Sign up now!

Important information

- Doors open at 1:30 pm
- Event starts at 2:00 pm
- Speed dating finishes at approximately 4:00 pm

It’s essential that you arrive before 1:55 pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.

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Where

The Thirsty Scholar in Marylebone is a cosy coffee house and pub that offers a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Known for its quality coffee, delicious pastries, and diverse drinks menu, it’s the perfect spot for casual meet-ups or a quick break. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee while connecting with new people for dates.

The venue is hidden inside International Students House. Go in through the main door and turn left. We have reserved a private space exclusively for our event.

Address  The Thirsty Scholar, 1 Park Cres, London W1B 1SH

Nearest station  Regent's Park

Tel  020 7631 8312 – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://thirstyscholar.london/

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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Shiv Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/03/2025
Isa Verified Attendee
  It was very fun, and everyone was very nice :)  
Posted: 15/03/2025
Andy Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/03/2025
Semeyra Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/03/2025
Lewis Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/03/2025
David Verified Attendee
  I enjoyed it a lot  
Posted: 03/03/2025

Original Dating reply

Thanks so much for your feedback. We're loving bringing you these niche events.

Ashley Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/03/2025
Anita Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/03/2025
Eres Verified Attendee
Posted: 02/03/2025
Lisal Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/03/2025
Ben Verified Attendee
Posted: 01/03/2025
Louise Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/02/2025
Joseph Verified Attendee
Posted: 16/02/2025
Marie Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/02/2025
Sarah Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/02/2025
Claud Verified Attendee
Posted: 15/02/2025
Jennifer Verified Attendee
  Well organised  
Posted: 15/02/2025
Brandon Verified Attendee
  Absolutely brilliant for a first time, the host was awesome, the attendees were amazing to meet and greet. Venue is really great, definitely would sign up again.  
Posted: 01/02/2025
Kristin Verified Attendee
Posted: 19/01/2025
Misha Verified Attendee
  Best of the best, the host was amazing and was organised  
Posted: 18/01/2025
Badrul Verified Attendee
Posted: 18/01/2025
Andy Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/01/2025
John Verified Attendee
  Good turnout. Venue easy to get to although was quite chilly with air coming out of overhead ducting. Host did a good job of organising.  
Posted: 05/01/2025
Zsofia Verified Attendee
  Great concept.  
Posted: 05/01/2025
Kasia Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/01/2025
Sean Verified Attendee
  MI think the Coffee speed dating is so much more relaxed, the time to meet is good, no one has to rush to get train home, no one has to rush to get there, no one has to dress up too much, it’s daylight and you know immediately if you are attracted to someone as you would walking into a shop or supermarket or pub etc. I think the reason for the high turnout was for those reasons and I suggest you do more. The natural way is see first, chat, chat more then go out. Online dating is the opposite almost and lacks the authenticity of face to face. Just an opinion. S  
Posted: 04/01/2025
Karine Verified Attendee
  Nice to have an afternoon event instead of an evening one. The host was good, people friendly & the event ran smoothly.  
Posted: 04/01/2025
Laura Verified Attendee
Posted: 04/01/2025
Anand Verified Attendee
  Good event  
Posted: 04/01/2025
Gary Verified Attendee
  A nice change from the evening events.  
Posted: 04/01/2025
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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.