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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.

Nigel Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/11/2026, Gay Speed Dating
Alex Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/11/2026, THE WINTER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Ryan Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/11/2026, Gay Speed Dating
Manny Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/11/2026, THE WINTER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Laksh Verified Attendee
  Nice cosy setting, well organised, lovely host, nice attendees  
Posted: 08/11/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Oliver Verified Attendee
  Easy to get to, good music, very good hosts... generally good.  
Posted: 08/11/2026, THE WINTER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Alistair Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/11/2026, THE WINTER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Elvis Verified Attendee
Posted: 08/11/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Simon Verified Attendee
  Great event! The host was amazing, very friendly, and made me feel so welcome. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Had a fantastic time!  
Posted: 08/11/2026, THE WINTER LOCK & KEY PARTY
Laura-Lee Verified Attendee
  Good vibe, well organised, had a lovely evening  
Posted: 07/11/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Jo Verified Attendee
  Nice venue and cool host  
Posted: 07/11/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Piranaava Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/11/2026, Gay Speed Dating
Dana Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/11/2026, Speed Dating in Islington
Dana Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Mark Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
David Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Alireza Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Ankit Verified Attendee
Posted: 07/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Anna Verified Attendee
  Great location 👍🏻  
Posted: 06/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Joe Verified Attendee
  Very friendly people and atmosphere  
Posted: 06/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Ellie Verified Attendee
  Great host, nice venue, efficiently run, had good chats, no complaints. Speed dating, does what it says on the tin. :)  
Posted: 06/11/2026, Friday Night Speed Dating
Jaine Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/11/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating
Beth Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/11/2026, Speed Dating in Exeter
Tarn Verified Attendee
  It was my first experience of speed dating, and i didn't know what to expect! But i went really well, enjoyed it 😊 only thing could say is , that the music was very loud, for talking over, some of the girls were saying the same too! Just when your trying to speak over the music, sometimes not easy to here each other first time! But otherwise was very enjoyable 👍  
Posted: 06/11/2026, Speed Dating York
Mandy Verified Attendee
  First event - was good to try and I like the online system but a proper confirmation email is needed as well. A mid date or 2 mins left warning bell would be helpful to keep track of time slightly better. It was really good to meet others in person though.  
Posted: 06/11/2026, Speed Dating in St Albans
Kimberley Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/11/2026, Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Spiros Verified Attendee
Posted: 06/11/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating
Duncan Verified Attendee
  A good way to meet new people.  
Posted: 06/11/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating
Steve Verified Attendee
  Great fun  
Posted: 06/11/2026, Bournemouth Speed Dating

 

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
Via Twitter

"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?

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Wed 11 NOV

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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Wed 11 NOV

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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Wed 11 NOV

Speed Dating Harrogate

Wed 11 Nov 2026

The Barologist, Harrogate, Yorkshire

Harrogate's newest and busiest Speed Dating event. Grab your tickets now!

Tickets

£25

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Wed 11 NOV

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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Wed 11 NOV

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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Wed 11 NOV

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

£25

£20

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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

£25

£22

Age guide

40-55

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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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Thu 12 NOV

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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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating 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.