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

The Refinery, Central London

Saturday, 15 July 2023

Sat 15
JUL

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
30-45
Over 100 people now booked
250+ people expected
50:50 male/female ratio
Tickets selling fast
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, Central London

Saturday, 15 July 2023

Sat 15
JUL

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
30-45
Over 100 people now booked
250+ people expected
50:50 male/female ratio
Tickets selling fast
Over 100 people now booked
250+ people expected
50:50 male/female ratio
Tickets selling fast
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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 200 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 200+ 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 200 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, moments from Warren Street Station.

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: £30

Sorry, this event has sold out

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Where

Brand spanking new, super slick and really nice place to be. The Refinery is all ours for this super sociable party. Smack bang in the beating heart of London - there really could not be anywhere better for a party. We've hired this whole venue exclusively for this event.

Address  The Refinery, 5 Brock St, Regents Place, London, NW1 3FG

Nearest station  Warren Street

Tel  020 7112 5174 – Please note this is not a booking line

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

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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Sunil Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Anna Verified Attendee
  First time and it was a good turn out , like the atmosphere and vibe and the music was good too , drinks prices not to bad either .  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Olivia Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Fakher Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Adam Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Rosinha Verified Attendee
  I attended the Original Dating Early Summer Boat Party and had a very nice time. I really enjoyed myself and had the opportunity to meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The dancing on the yacht during the day was lovely and made the experience even more enjoyable. I did not attend with the intention of dating anyone, but more for socialising and making new friends, whether female or male. I would definitely recommend this type of event for people to try, especially if they enjoy meeting new people and having a fun social experience. I also give the organiser of the event 5 stars for creating such a welcoming and enjoyable day.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Gregory Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Shaun Verified Attendee
  Amazing trip made the most everybody I met was great company superb  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Del Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Lilly Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Cedric Verified Attendee
  Music and dancing was fab!  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Hugo Verified Attendee
  Welcoming and different  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Kevin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Matthew Verified Attendee
  Good weather, lovely people, fun vibes, great views  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Jag Verified Attendee
  I had a really good time. Good ambience and great crowd. I met some wonderful people and made few friends. Great evening.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Rob Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
Camy Verified Attendee
  Lovely atmosphere and great music ! Met some nice people.  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Angie Verified Attendee
  It was a lovely fun afternoon, just wish it was longer. 🥰  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Marco Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026
James Verified Attendee
  More space on the outside desk as people as while close together  
Posted: 10/05/2026
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
John Verified Attendee
  Always enjoy the love boat  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Anna Verified Attendee
  A great mix of people, good vibes. If you are peacock, head straight for the dance floor, as this is the place to be seen!!  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Nicole Verified Attendee
  Good event  
Posted: 09/05/2026
Elia Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
Dave Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
Tia Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026
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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.