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ORIGINAL DATING REVIEWS

Reviews, feedback and quotes from our past clients

We loving reading feedback about the events we organise. The reviews are all from past clients at recent events.

If you've got any feedback for us, we'd love to hear from you.

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Sunil Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
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, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Alan Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Olivia Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Fakher Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Adam Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Gary Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
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, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Gregory Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Shaun Verified Attendee
  Amazing trip made the most everybody I met was great company superb  
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Del Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Philip Verified Attendee
  I met a couple of interesting women  
Posted: 10/05/2026, Over 50s Speed Dating Night
Lilly Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Gemma Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, Spring Lock & Key Singles Party - Birmingham
Cedric Verified Attendee
  Music and dancing was fab!  
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Hugo Verified Attendee
  Welcoming and different  
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Kevin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Matthew Verified Attendee
  Good weather, lovely people, fun vibes, great views  
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
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, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Martin Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Rob Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Camy Verified Attendee
  Lovely atmosphere and great music ! Met some nice people.  
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Angie Verified Attendee
  It was a lovely fun afternoon, just wish it was longer. 🥰  
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Marco Verified Attendee
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
James Verified Attendee
  More space on the outside desk as people as while close together  
Posted: 10/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Katie Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Samantha Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
John Verified Attendee
  Always enjoy the love boat  
Posted: 09/05/2026, THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Chidem Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Chidem Verified Attendee
Posted: 09/05/2026, Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

 

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?

Last few places!
Today
Mon 11 MAY

Leeds Speed Dating

Mon 11 May 2026

Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Leeds

Leeds busiest speed dating event! Grab your tickets now!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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4

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4

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Tue 12 MAY

Swindon Speed Dating

Tue 12 May 2026

Mackenzie's Bar and Kitchen, Swindon, Wiltshire

Swindon's newest speed dating event! Join us for a fun event at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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2

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3

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Tue 12 MAY

Speed dating Milton Keynes

Tue 12 May 2026

Slug and Lettuce, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Milton Keynes newest speed dating event! Join us for a fun night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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6+

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Wed 13 MAY

Speed Dating in Cambridge

Wed 13 May 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

30-45

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6+

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Wed 13 MAY

Speed Dating in Birmingham

Wed 13 May 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

25-38

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waiting list

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6+

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Wed 13 MAY

Speed dating in Bristol

Wed 13 May 2026

Lost & Found, Bristol

Join around 30 singles at this trendy Bristol venue for a fun night meeting new people.

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

25-38

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waiting list

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6+

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating in Clapham

Thu 14 May 2026

Blame Gloria, 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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6+

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6+

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating in Oxford

Thu 14 May 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

40-55

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6+

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3

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating in Maidstone

Thu 14 May 2026

Mu Mu, Maidstone, Kent

NEW - Join us for Maidstone's busiest speed dating event at this unique venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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waiting list

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6+

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating in Edinburgh

Thu 14 May 2026

Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh's best speed dating event at this incredible venue.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

25-38

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waiting list

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6+

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating Brighton

Thu 14 May 2026

Brighton Metropole, Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton's busiest speed dating event! Enjoy 15-20 dates in one fun night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

40-55

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6+

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating in Southampton

Thu 14 May 2026

Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton, Hampshire

Southampton's busiest Speed Dating event! Join us for a dating filled evening at a great venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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waiting list

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6+

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating Reading

Thu 14 May 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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1

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3

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed Dating Preston

Thu 14 May 2026

1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston, Lancashire

Preston's busiest speed dating event. Join us for a fun filled night at this fab venue!

Tickets

£22

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Thu 14 MAY

Speed dating in Plymouth

Thu 14 May 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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6+

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6+

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Fri 15 MAY

Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 15 May 2026

The Anthologist (panel room), London, The City

It's our busiest event of the week. 20 dates and no work tomorrow. You just can't beat this event.

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Fri 15 MAY

Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

Fri 15 May 2026

Leaf and Cane Bar, London, Central London

Kick start your weekend with Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the heart of Cen...

Tickets

£25

Age guide

50-65

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6+

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3

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Fri 15 MAY

Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford

Fri 15 May 2026

The Varsity Club, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Love is in the air! Up to 80 guests expected at our Singles Party! Don't miss out, book now!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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Fri 15 MAY

Speed Dating in Chelmsford

Fri 15 May 2026

The Courtyard, Chelmsford, Essex

The busiest Speed Dating event in Chelmsford. Meet up to 15 singles in one night!

Tickets

£20

Age guide

30-45

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waiting list

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6+

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Fri 15 MAY

Spring Lock & Key Party - Manchester

Fri 15 May 2026

Manahatta, Manchester, Deansgate

The famous lock and key party returns to Manchester! Book now and meet other singles in the city!

Tickets

£25

£20

Age guide

30-45

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6+

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6+

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ORIGINAL DATING IN THE PRESS
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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.