Menu
Login to your account

Home London THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

The Refinery Bankside, Central London

Saturday, 11 July 2026

Sat 11
JUL

Tickets

£36 £26
?
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
30-45
Final Tickets!
Speed dating + Party
Speed Dating with 30 people
150+ expected for the party
Meet singles
Home London THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

The Refinery Bankside, Central London

Saturday, 11 July 2026

Sat 11
JUL

Tickets

£36 £26
?
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
30-45
Final Tickets!
Speed dating + Party
Speed Dating with 30 people
150+ expected for the party
Meet singles
Final Tickets!
Speed dating + Party
Speed Dating with 30 people
150+ expected for the party
Meet singles
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 LOCK & KEY PARTY ENTRY ***

PARTY-ONLY TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR £25

ABOUT THE PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

Over 150 people join us for our lock and key parties, 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 150+ person lock and key party brings but with 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 lock and key 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 LOCK & KEY PARTY

Over 150 people will join us for this exciting night of offline summer fun. This super sociable event features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people.

The best bit? Everyone is single, similar age and we ensure there's an equal male/female ratio in the room.

There are prizes to be won as you seek out the person holding the key that matches your lock (or vice versa).

Each time you find a matching pair you'll be in with a chance to win one of our great prizes.

And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way, all in the stunning, spacious surroundings of The Refinery Bankside!

Head to our website the following day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you are mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you.

This party is the perfect place to meet people this summer. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.

Important information

- 18:45 - Arrival [Please arrive on time]
- 19:00 - Speed dating begins
- 20:30 - Speed dating ends
- 20:30 - Lock and key icebreaker begins
- 22:30 - Prize draw
- 00:30 - Last orders at the bar

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 at the door.

Price: £26

Sorry, this event is not available

Back to top

Where

Refinery Bankside is a stylish, contemporary bar and restaurant located in the heart of Bankside, London. Its prime location near iconic landmarks like Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe makes it a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a lively, central London experience.

Address  The Refinery Bankside, 110 Southwark St, London SE1 9AN

Nearest station  Southwark

Tel   – Please note this is not a booking line

Venue website  https://www.drakeandmorgan.co.uk/the-refinery-bankside/

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

Back to top
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  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Shahid Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Genevieve Verified Attendee
  Fun way to meet lots of people  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Sumit Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Dan Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
John Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
John Verified Attendee
  Far better attendance. And obviously, great location.  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Amy Verified Attendee
  Good fun!  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Nav Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Pippa Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Adam Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Anna Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Estella Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Mafo Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Sophie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Maria Verified Attendee
  Top  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Maria Verified Attendee
  Top  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Sean Verified Attendee
  Good fun, great host made everyone feel welcome and comfortable.  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Hugo Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
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.  
Posted: 09/08/2026
Claire Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Jamie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Natalie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Emily Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/08/2026
Dave Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/08/2026
Maurizio Verified Attendee
  very lively - good stuff  
Posted: 08/08/2026
ORIGINAL DATING IN THE PRESS
Trustpilot

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.

Meet & Mingle

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.