ORIGINAL DATING REVIEWS
Reviews, feedback and quotes from our past clients
We loving reading feedback about the events we organise. We ask everyone about their experience with us after every event. These reviews are from past clients at recent events across the UK.
Client quotes
"On last year's Original Dating's boat party I found my boyfriend Tony :) We're very happy and often talk about how we met. Thank you Original Dating!"
Debbie
"The host was so welcoming and people so friendly I didn't have a chance to be nervous"
Sam, Highbury
"Had a brilliant time and I have a date tomorrow! I'm going to tell my mate he has to come."
Richard, Clapham
"A really nice bunch of people last week. A great venue. Very professional. My friends have booked."
Sonali, Balham
"I honestly just came for a laugh, but it was actually really good fun.
Can I come again?"
Natalia
"I really think praise should be given where it's due. I loved your event last night and will be recommending it to others. Very professional, a great bar and a really fun crowd. I've been speed dating before but yours was the best I've attended."
Jon, Balham
"Me and my mate booked as a dare! We thought it would be full of saddos, but it was amazing. We were really surprised that it's actually quite cool. And the girls were hot!"
Mikael P. and Jason, Tooting
"I wasn't really looking for anything but my friend has been single for ages so I said I'd come with her for moral support. But the guys were really impressive. Smart, good looking, professional. And no weirdos!
Now that we've done it once we're thinking about doing it again."
Sarah
Just tried #speeddating /w @original_dating. Really good! #FF @original_dating
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"I had no idea what to expect and was a bit nervous. But once I was two dates in it was easy, and really good fun. Everyone was really cool. The girls were lovely and the other guys really friendly. I've nearly lost my voice from talking so much, but I'd definitely do it again."
Paul, Croydon
"Lol. What a laugh. I didn't think it would be so good! I met two guys I liked tonight so let's see how it goes."
Elise, Wandsworth
"The event was really good. I went on my own but about 15 of us went out together after. I got home at about 4 am! A few of us are going to meet up at the comedy event."
Charlie
"That was hilarious. The three of us really had a laugh. No nutters either and some of the guys were hot."
Sinead, New Cross
"My friend and me went on the boat party and totally loved it. We won speed dating tickets so decided to try it. It was totally not what we expected. Much more relaxed than we thought it would be and loads more people than we were expecting. And loads of us went out after. Some of the guys were well cute."
Francesca, Earlsfield
"As someone who organises events myself I thought I should drop you a quick email to tell you how impressed I was with last night's speed dating event. It was really well organised, the host made everyone feel really relaxed, the venue was lovely and the mix of people was much better than I expected. I'll definitely be recommending it to my single friends."
Tamsin
"I've just come out of a relationship and my friend made me come. But I had a really fun time and all the guys were really nice. It was a good reintroduction to the dating world."
Quan
"I felt I just had to drop you a line and let you know that I met someone at one of your events last July. We've just celebrated our one year anniversary! Who would have thought!?"
Iain
Interested? Why not check out our forthcoming events?
Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating
Wed 11 Nov 2026
3 Locks, London, Camden
Meet singles who share your passion for vegan or veggie food at this cool spot in Camden.
Tickets
£18
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating Portsmouth
Wed 11 Nov 2026
The Monarch, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 people!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating Harrogate
Wed 11 Nov 2026
The Barologist, Harrogate, Yorkshire
Harrogate's newest and busiest Speed Dating event. Grab your tickets now!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Bowling + Pizza Speed Dating Nottingham
Wed 11 Nov 2026
DiscoBowl, Nottingham
Nottingham's newest bowling + pizza speed dating event! Enjoy the perfect mix of Pizza, bowling a...
Tickets
£35
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in Cambridge
Wed 11 Nov 2026
The Lab, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Join around 30 singles at this trendy Cambridge venue for a fun night meeting new people.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
25-38
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Speed Dating in Birmingham
Wed 11 Nov 2026
Be At One - New Street, Birmingham
Join around 30 singles at this trendy Birmingham venue for a fun night meeting new people.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Clapham
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Hannah Battersea, London, Clapham Junction
You'll typically meet 15-18 people for our popular speed dating event at this cool venue in CJ.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in Oxford
Thu 12 Nov 2026
The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Oxford's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in Canterbury
Thu 12 Nov 2026
One Pound Lane, Canterbury, Kent
Canterbury's busiest speed dating event. Join us and meet new people in person.
Tickets
£25
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating Reading
Thu 12 Nov 2026
The Cocktail Club, Reading, Berkshire
Reading's busiest speed dating event. 15-20 dates in one night at this fab venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed dating Milton Keynes
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Midsummer Tap, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes newest speed dating event! Join us for a fun night at this fab venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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Speed dating in Plymouth
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Turtle Bay , Plymouth, Devon
Plymouth's busiest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 people!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating Swansea
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Peppermint Bar, Swansea
Swansea's newest and busiest speed dating event! Book your ticket now before they sell out!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's best speed dating event at this incredible venue.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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Guildford Speed Dating
Thu 12 Nov 2026
All Bar One, Guildford, Surrey
Guildford's newest speed dating event! Enjoy a fun night at this fab venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Speed Dating in Maidstone
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent
NEW - Join us for Maidstone's busiest speed dating event at this unique venue.
Tickets
£20
Age guide
40-55
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Early Christmas Singles Lock & Key Party - Bristol
Thu 12 Nov 2026
The Cocktail Club, Bristol
The Festive season is approaching, celebrate with us here and meet up to 80 local singles!
Tickets
£20
Age guide
30-45
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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Winchester
Thu 12 Nov 2026
The Winchester Stable, Winchester, Hampshire
Winchester's biggest speed dating event. Meet up to 20 people!
Tickets
£35
Age guide
30-45
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Speed Dating in Hemel Hempstead
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Fishery Inn, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Join us for a fun evening of multiple dates at our brand new venue in Hemel Hempstead.
Tickets
£22
Age guide
40-55
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Stevenage Speed Dating
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Cinnabar, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Stevenage's newest speed dating event! Enjoy a fun night at a great venue!
Tickets
£22
Age guide
30-45
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