All Speed Dating Events UK

All Speed Dating Events UK

Browse all upcoming speed dating events across the UK. Find and book your perfect singles event today.

Upcoming Events

  • Friday Night Speed Dating

    Date: Friday, 10 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Anthologist (panel room), London

    Ages 30-45

    Introducing Friday night speed dating in The City. This is London's busiest weekly speed dating event. You'll usually meet up to 15-20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at the smartest venue in the area, only a short stroll from Bank station. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend, and you're sure to meet a lot of people. This location attracts a fun crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the Square Mile. Join us, and you’ll be amazed at how sociable Londoners can be and wonder why you never tried speed dating sooner. The next day, you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now—this event will sell out fast!

    Price: £20

  • Over 40s Friday Night Speed Dating

    Date: Friday, 10 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Balfour at St Barts, London

    Ages 40-55

    Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the City, designed for people in their 40s and 50s. You'll usually meet up to 20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at this unique venue a short stroll from Farringdon. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend and you're sure to meet a lot of people. This location attracts a fun, crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the square mile. Join us and you’ll be amazed how sociable Londoners can be and be left wondering why you never tried speed dating sooner. The next day you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now - this event will sell out fast!

    Price: £25

  • Speed Dating in Oxford

    Date: Friday, 10 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Raoul's, Oxford

    Ages 25-38

    Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Oxford. Expect to meet around 15-20 people throughout the evening for short dates lasting four minutes each. The perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again. After the event, you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with and arrange that all-important next date. Our events attract a fun crowd and we hope you can join us too. We guarantee you'll meet people you want to see again at this event, but if you don't - your next event is free.

    Price: £20

  • Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

    Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Kings Arms, London

    Ages 30-45

    Join us and meet new people at our hugely popular Saturday night speed dating event in Central London. This event takes in the (rather lovely) Undercroft Bar at The Kings Arms in Fitzrovia sells out to capacity week after week. You’ll meet typically 15-20 people during this fun and friendly event. Each date lasts for just four minutes. The perfect length of time to decide if you’d like to see someone again and not too long if you don’t. It’s a simple and exciting way to meet a lot of other singles in one fun night. The next day you'll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. You'll get in touch again via our private messaging system and you'll be meeting again for real dates in no time. The venue is minutes from Oxford Circus Station, a great spot if you want to stay on for drinks or make a night of it. Don't delay, snap up your tickets today.

    Price: £22

  • THE SPRING FLING - LOCK & KEY PARTY

    Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026

    Time: 19:00

    Location: The Refinery, London

    Ages 30-45

    Over 250+ people will join us for this super sociable Spring party in the heart of London. Featuring our fantastic lock & key icebreaker and a totally equal male to female ratio you are sure to meet and speak to a huge number of people and have a fab night out. The best bit? Everyone is single, a similar age and there to meet people in the spacious surroundings of the Happenstance. There's prizes to be won as you seek out the person with the key that matches your lock (or vice versa). Work the room, meet people, try your locks and key and when you find a matching pair you could be in for a prize. It's hilarious and a lot of fun. The fun doesn't stop here. Following the lock & key icebreaker, we'll be setting the mood with a live DJ and plenty of opportunities to dance the night away. Post event, simply choose the people you liked and our matching system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. This really is the perfect place to meet people this Spring. You just need your ticket! Book now, we will sell out fast.

    Price: £25

  • Speed dating in Plymouth

    Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Turtle Bay, Plymouth

    Ages 40-55

    Looking to meet new people and enjoy a brilliant night out? Our lively speed dating event in Plymouth is exactly what you need. Sign up and you’ll be introduced to a room full of potential matches, with four minutes per date, the perfect amount of time to spot a spark and decide if you’d like to take things further. The next day, you’ll get access to our matching and messaging system. Just choose the people you liked, and the system will let you know who felt the same. From there, you can start chatting with your matches and arrange your follow‑up dates. If you’re ready to meet lots of new people and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening in a fantastic new venue, book your place now!

    Price: £11

  • Gay Speed Dating

    Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Revolve - Yotel, London

    Ages 25-45

    *** FREE WELCOME COCKTAIL UPON ARRIVAL *** Introducing speed dating for gay men living in and around London. Original Dating knows the real magic takes place in person, so ditch the phones and meet people face-to-face. Expect the most sociable of nights out, packed full of fast introductions, each one lasting just four minutes. Our tried and tested speed dating formula makes meeting people easy and lots of fun. Expect to meet 15-20 guys during the speed dating rounds. Make your selections on our website, and the next day you’ll find out who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our private messaging system, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now - this event will sell out fast!

    Price: £20

  • THE SPRING FLING - LOCK & KEY PARTY - PLUS PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING

    Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026

    Time: 17:45

    Location: The Refinery, London

    Ages 30-45

    *** 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 it 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 250+ people will join us for this super sociable Spring party in the heart of London. Featuring our fantastic lock & key icebreaker and a totally equal male-to-female ratio you are sure to meet and speak to a huge number of people and have a fab night out. The best bit? Everyone is single, similar age and there to meet people in the spacious surroundings of The Happenstance. There are prizes to be won as you seek out the person with the key that matches your lock (or vice versa). Work the room, meet people, try your locks and key and when you find a matching pair you could be in for a prize. It's hilarious and a lot of fun. The fun doesn't stop here. Following the lock & key icebreaker, we'll be setting the mood with a live DJ and plenty of opportunities to dance the night away. Post-event, simply choose the people you liked and our matching system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. This really is the perfect place to meet people this Spring. You just need your ticket! Book now, we will sell out fast.

    Price: £31

  • Leeds Speed Dating

    Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Leeds

    Ages 40-55

    Original Dating is thrilled to bring its signature speed dating events to Leeds, all set within the romantic atmosphere of Banyan. You’ll meet up to 20 other guests through a series of four‑minute mini-dates, just enough time to spark a connection and decide who you’d like to see again. Once the event wraps up, you’ll be able to log into our online matching system to discover your mutual matches and reconnect with anyone who caught your eye. We’d love to welcome you to our next Leeds event! Book your place today!

    Price: £22

  • Swindon Speed Dating

    Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Mackenzie's Bar and Kitchen, Swindon

    Ages 30-45

    Experience the excitement of Original Dating’s signature speed dating events as they arrive in Swindon. You’ll meet up to 20 like‑minded singles through a series of fun, four‑minute mini‑dates, just the right amount of time to spark a connection and decide who you’d love to meet again. After the event, simply log into our online matching system to see who you’ve matched with and reconnect with anyone who stood out. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our next Swindon event. Reserve your spot today!

    Price: £22

  • Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Winchester

    Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: The Winchester Stable, Winchester

    Ages 30-49

    Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating events to Winchester. A friendly, relaxed way to meet new people, spark real connections, and enjoy a pizza filled memorable night out. Across the evening, you’ll meet around 15–20 other singles through a series of easy-going four‑minute dates, just long enough to sense a spark, share a laugh, and see who you’d like to get to know better. At the halfway point, we’ll take a short interval where you can grab some pizza out of a selection, mingle, and chat with other guests before the dates continue. After the event, our private online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the interest is mutual, the system will connect you so you can arrange that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, sociable atmosphere, a great mix of guests, tasty interval pizza, and professional hosting that keeps everything smooth, natural, and completely stress‑free. Come for the experience. Stay for the connections. You never know who you’ll meet.

    Price: £35

  • Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating

    Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: 3 Locks, London

    Ages 30-45

    The food choices we make say a lot about us. By bringing vegans and veggies together at this special dating event we know that everyone shares something in common and that's a great place to start with dating. At worst, a great conversation starter and at best, your dietary preferences could bring someone special into your life! You'll meet around 15 members of the opposite sex for dates lasting 4 minutes. There's plenty of time for drinks and there's a break halfway through. After the event, you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with. Simply use our messenger to get back in touch with your mutual matches. Meet other like-minded Londoners. Book now, tickets tend to sell out fast!

    Price: £18

  • Manchester Speed Dating

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Slug and Lettuce, Manchester

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is thrilled to bring our signature speed‑dating experience to Manchester. Over the course of the evening, you’ll meet around 15 - 20 new people in a series of four-minute mini dates, just long enough to sense whether there’s a spark worth pursuing. After the event, simply log into our private matching system to see who you’ve connected with and arrange that all important follow‑up date. Our events always draw a fun, friendly crowd, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Cambridge

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Lab, Cambridge

    Ages 25-38

    Original Dating is excited to be continuing their quality speed dating events back in Cambridge for this summer and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of The Lab. You'll be joined by around 30 people for short dates, each lasting four minutes. Just long enough to decide if you want to see each person again. After the event, you'll have access to our online matching system, where you can find out who you've mutually matched with and get back in touch with the people you want to see again. We hope you can join us for our next speed dating event in Cambridge. We're confident you'll meet someone you'll want to see again, but if you don’t - your next event is free. Book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed dating in Nottingham

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Slug and Lettuce, Nottingham

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is excited to bring our acclaimed speed dating experience to Nottingham – the perfect way to meet new people, make real connections, and enjoy a great night out. You’ll meet around 15–20 like-minded singles over a series of relaxed four-minute dates – just enough time to feel the chemistry, share a laugh, and know whether you’d like to see someone again. After the event, our exclusive online matching system lets you privately select who you’d like to meet again. If the feeling is mutual, we’ll put you in touch so you can arrange that all-important next date. Expect a friendly, sociable atmosphere, a well-balanced crowd, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting people easy, natural, and genuinely enjoyable. Come for the fun. Stay for the connections. You never know who you might meet.

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Oxford

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Varsity Club, Oxford

    Ages 40-55

    Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Oxford. Expect to meet around 15-20 people throughout the evening for short dates lasting four minutes each. The perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again. After the event, you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with and arrange that all-important next date. Our events attract a fun crowd and we hope you can join us too. We guarantee you'll meet people you want to see again at this event, but if you don't - your next event is free.

    Price: £25

  • Spring Singles Party - Bristol

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Lost & Found, Bristol

    Ages 30-45

    Welcome to the best Singles Party in town this Spring! We are excited to announce our famous singles party will be returning to Bristol, this time with a NEW VENUE Lost & Found for an exciting evening of offline dating. Up to 80 people will join us for this ultimate singles night which features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people. The best bit? Everyone is single, a similar age and we ensure there's a good male/female ratio in the room. There will also be 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 surroundings of Lost & Found, one of the city's top hotspots! Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you 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 in the city. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating Brighton

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Brighton Metropole, Brighton

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is thrilled to bring our signature speed dating experience to Brighton. If you’re looking to meet new people, enjoy a fantastic night out, and sip some of the city’s best drinks, you’ve found the perfect event. Our lively evenings at Brighton Metropole Bar & Terrace, deliver all of that in a setting that’s hard to beat. Brighton Metropole is far from ordinary, it’s a stylish, buzzing venue right by the water, creating an ideal backdrop for a memorable night of dating. Across the evening, you’ll meet a great mix of people through a series of four‑minute dates, giving you just enough time to spark a connection without any awkward lulls. Plus, there’s plenty of opportunity before, during, and after to grab a drink and mingle. After the event, you can log in to our bespoke matching and messaging system to see who you matched with and start lining up those follow‑up dates. If you’re ready to meet loads of new people and enjoy an unforgettable night out, book your spot now!

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Maidstone

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Mu Mu, Maidstone

    Ages 40-55

    Original Dating is proud to bring you Speed Dating Maidstone at the unique Mu Mu Experience. You'll meet around 15-20 eligible singles from Maidstone and Kent, for a fun night of short 4 minute dates. Speed dating is a great way to meet a lot of like minded people in one night. It's a fun evening of chatting and getting to know one another over a few drinks. With lots of short introductions, it's simple to find out whether you'd like to see your date again. After the event you'll be able to access our bespoke matching and messaging system. Simply enter who you would like to see again and by the end of the following day you'll find out who you've mutually matched with. This is Maidstone's best speed dating event and your chance to meet a ton of people in one fun night. Book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating in Southampton

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton

    Ages 40-55

    If you’re hoping to meet new people and enjoy a brilliant night out, our lively speed dating event at the brand new Monarch cocktail bar is exactly what you need. Sign up and you’ll be introduced to a room full of potential matches, with four minutes per date just enough time to feel a spark and decide whether you’d like to see someone again. The next day, you’ll get access to our matching and messaging system. Simply choose the people you liked, and we’ll show you where the interest is mutual. From there, you can chat with your matches and arrange that all‑important follow‑up date. If you’re ready to meet new people and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening in a fantastic new venue, secure your spot now!

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Edinburgh

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh

    Ages 40-55

    Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Edinburgh. If you're looking to meet new people on a fun night out and enjoy the best cocktails in town, then you've come to the right place! Our lively speed dating events at Manahatta deliver exactly that and we've hired the private downstairs room with it's own bar. This trendy establishment is not your run of the mill venue and provides our events with an incredible dating experience, with a huge range of handcrafted cocktails. You'll have the chance to meet a lot of people for short 4 minute dates, which is the perfect amount of time. There's also plenty of time before, during and after for a wee drink and a mingle. After the event, you'll have access to our bespoke matching and messaging system where you'll be able to stay in touch with anyone you matched with and be lining up those dates before you know it. If you want to meet loads of new people and have a cracking night out, book now!

    Price: £25

  • Speed Dating in Clapham

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Sugar Cane, London

    Ages 30-45

    You’re not asking for much. You want to meet someone cool, fun, and nice. We might just be able to help. Join us and around 30 others for a night of South West London’s finest speed dating at Sugar Cane. This event is designed for people in their 30s and 40s and attracts singletons from across the area. You'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website the next day. Get in touch with your matches the next day, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now.

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating Reading

    Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: The Cocktail Club, Reading

    Ages 30-49

    Original Dating is thrilled to bring our speed dating events to Reading — a fun, relaxed way to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and enjoy an unforgettable night out. You’ll meet around 15–20 other singles through a series of easy-going four‑minute dates — just long enough to sense a spark, share a smile, and decide whether you’d like to get to know someone better. Afterwards, our private online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the interest is mutual, our system will connect you so you can arrange that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, sociable atmosphere, a great mix of guests, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting people feel natural, enjoyable, and completely stress‑free. Come for the experience. Stay for the connections. You never know who you might meet.

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating Doncaster

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Highfield Coffee Social, Doncaster

    Ages 30-45

    Love coffee or something a little stronger, then why not checkout Doncaster's newest speed dating event! Original Dating is thrilled to continue bringing our top‑quality speed dating events to Doncaster, all set in the brilliant atmosphere of Highfield Coffee Social. From coffee to alcohol, they do it all! You’ll meet up to 20 like‑minded people through a series of fun, four‑minute dates, just the right amount of time to know whether you’d like to see someone again. Once the event wraps up, you’ll get access to our online matching system, where you can discover who you’ve mutually matched with and reconnect with anyone who caught your eye. We’d love to welcome you to our next Doncaster event. We’re confident you’ll meet someone you want to see again. Coming straight from work or just fancy a pre-date bite to eat. This fab venue has you covered! The option to arrive early to eat some delicious food is here. Please see the venues pre-order link https://www.wixforms.com/f/7434184143346336768. Please note the purchase of food is separate from our company and pricings. Book now!

    Price: £22

  • Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Balfour at St Barts, London

    Ages 50-65

    Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue, designed for people in their 50s and 60s. You'll usually meet up to 20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at this unique venue a short stroll from Farringdon. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend and you're sure to meet a lot of people. This location attracts a fun, crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the square mile. Join us and you’ll be amazed how sociable Londoners can be and be left wondering why you never tried speed dating sooner. The next day you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now - this event will sell out fast!

    Price: £25

  • Spring Lock & Key Singles Party - Newcastle

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Manahatta, Newcastle

    Ages 30-45

    Love is in the air, Spring is bringing new connections and we are back in Newcastle for a wonderful night of offline dating! Feel free to dress up and join us for this special night where you'll meet up to 80 other guests and take part in our ever popular lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people. There will also be 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. Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. Book now, this will sell out!

    Price: £20

  • Spring Lock & Key Party Cardiff

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Peppermint Bar, Cardiff

    Ages 30-45

    Spring is here and we are super excited to announce that we are returning to the Welsh capital, partnering once again with The Peppermint Bar for a fantastic evening of offline dating. Up to 80 people will join us for this ultimate singles night which features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people. The best bit? Everyone is single, a similar age and we ensure there's a good male/female ratio in the room. There will also be 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 surroundings of The Peppermint Bar, one of the city's top hotspots in the heart of Cardiff. Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you 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 in 2026! You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!

    Price: £20

  • Friday Night Speed Dating

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Anthologist (panel room), London

    Ages 30-45

    Introducing Friday night speed dating in The City. This is London's busiest weekly speed dating event. You'll usually meet up to 15-20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at the smartest venue in the area, only a short stroll from Bank station. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend, and you're sure to meet a lot of people. This location attracts a fun crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the Square Mile. Join us, and you’ll be amazed at how sociable Londoners can be and wonder why you never tried speed dating sooner. The next day, you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now—this event will sell out fast!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating in Chelmsford

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Courtyard, Chelmsford

    Ages 40-55

    Welcome to the busiest speed dating event in Chelmsford. Spend Friday evenings with us at The Courtyard and get the chance to meet other fun and eligible singles from local and the surrounding areas. Speed Dating is a great way to meet up to 15-20 people in one night, consisting of lots of short, 4 minute dates. It's great fun and it's the perfect amount of time to decide if you'd like to see them again. After the event you will have access to our unique matching system and find out who you matched with. You'll be chatting again in no time and be meeting up for another date before you know it.

    Price: £25

  • Over 40s Speed Dating Night

    Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: REVOLVE - Yotel, London

    Ages 40-55

    Saturday nights are made for speed dating, and this event is one of London's busiest. Expect to meet 12-25 people for dates lasting four minutes. We've found this to be the perfect length of time to decide if you’d like to see someone again and - crucially - not too long if you don’t! Expect a night of fun, friendly introductions over drinks. Attend on your own or with friends - it's a great night either way. The next day, you'll find out who you matched with via our website. Get in contact with matches via our messaging system, and you'll be meeting again for real dates in no time. Our venue, Yotel London City, is moments from Farringdon Station (Elizabeth Line). It’s a great spot if you want to make a night of it, as the bars and clubs of Central London are close at hand.

    Price: £22

  • Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

    Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Kings Arms, London

    Ages 30-45

    Join us and meet new people at our hugely popular Saturday night speed dating event in Central London. This event takes in the (rather lovely) Undercroft Bar at The Kings Arms in Fitzrovia sells out to capacity week after week. You’ll meet typically 15-20 people during this fun and friendly event. Each date lasts for just four minutes. The perfect length of time to decide if you’d like to see someone again and not too long if you don’t. It’s a simple and exciting way to meet a lot of other singles in one fun night. The next day you'll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. You'll get in touch again via our private messaging system and you'll be meeting again for real dates in no time. The venue is minutes from Oxford Circus Station, a great spot if you want to stay on for drinks or make a night of it. Don't delay, snap up your tickets today.

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Cardiff

    Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026

    Time: 19:00

    Location: Barbara's Bier Haus, Cardiff

    Ages 30-44

    Original Dating is excited to be continuing their quality speed dating events in Cardiff this new year and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of Barbara's Bier Haus. You'll be joined by around 30 people for short dates, each lasting four minutes. Just long enough to decide if you want to see each person again. After the event, you'll have access to our online matching system, where you can find out who you've mutually matched with and get back in touch with the people you want to see again. We hope you can join us for our next speed dating event in Cardiff. We're confident you'll meet someone you'll want to see again, but if you don’t - your next event is free. Book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed dating in Nottingham

    Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Pitcher & Piano, Nottingham

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is excited to bring our acclaimed speed dating experience to Nottingham – the perfect way to meet new people, make real connections, and enjoy a great night out. You’ll meet around 15–20 like-minded singles over a series of relaxed four-minute dates – just enough time to feel the chemistry, share a laugh, and know whether you’d like to see someone again. After the event, our exclusive online matching system lets you privately select who you’d like to meet again. If the feeling is mutual, we’ll put you in touch so you can arrange that all-important next date. Expect a friendly, sociable atmosphere, a well-balanced crowd, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting people easy, natural, and genuinely enjoyable. Come for the fun. Stay for the connections. You never know who you might meet.

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating in Birmingham

    Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Be At One - New Street, Birmingham

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is excited to be bringing their quality speed dating events in Birmingham for this summer and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of Be at One. You'll be joined by around 30 people for short dates, each lasting four minutes. Just long enough to decide if you want to see each person again. After the event, you'll have access to our online matching system, where you can find out who you've mutually matched with and get back in touch with the people you want to see again. We hope you can join us for our next speed dating event in Birmingham. We're confident you'll meet someone you'll want to see again, but if you don’t - your next event is free. Book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed dating in Bristol

    Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: The Cocktail Club - Corn Street, Bristol

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is excited to be continuing their quality speed dating events in Bristol for this new year and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of Lost & Found. You'll be joined by around 30 people for short dates, each lasting four minutes. Just long enough to decide if you want to see each person again. After the event, you'll have access to our online matching system, where you can find out who you've mutually matched with and get back in touch with the people you want to see again. We hope you can join us for our next speed dating event in Bristol. We're confident you'll meet someone you'll want to see again, but if you don’t - your next event is free. Book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating in Edinburgh

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Edinburgh. If you're looking to meet new people on a fun night out and enjoy the best cocktails in town, then you've come to the right place! Our lively speed dating events at Manahatta deliver exactly that and we've hired the private downstairs room with it's own bar. This trendy establishment is not your run of the mill venue and provides our events with an incredible dating experience, with a huge range of handcrafted cocktails. You'll have the chance to meet a lot of people for short 4 minute dates, which is the perfect amount of time. There's also plenty of time before, during and after for a wee drink and a mingle. After the event you'll have access to our bespoke matching and messaging system where you'll be able to stay in touch with anyone you matched with and be lining up those dates before you know it. If you want to meet loads of new people and have a cracking night out book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating in Glasgow

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Oran Mor, Glasgow

    Ages 30-45

    If you're looking to meet new people and have a great night out then our lively speed dating event held at Moskito, Glasgow is just the ticket. Sign up and we'll introduce you to a room full of potential dates for four minutes apiece. The perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again. The following day you'll have access to our matching and messaging system. Simply select the people you like and we'll show you who you mutually matched with. You can then message with your matches to arrange a follow-up date. If you want to meet a bunch of new people and have a fun night out then book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating in Islington

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Brougham, London

    Ages 30-45

    If you're looking to meet someone new in Islington, you've come to the right place. Our north London Speed dating events attract people from across the area every time. Expect to meet around 10-15 people for snappy four-minute, face to face dates. The perfect length of time to know if you've got a spark. The next day you’ll find out who you matched with via our unique matching tech. Use our messenger and you’ll be going on real dates before you know it. Book now!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating in Exeter

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Bootlegger, Exeter

    Ages 30-45

    Introducing Exeter Speed Dating at Bootlegger – A Brand New Addition! We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Exeter at Bootlegger! This fun and friendly evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed, social atmosphere. During the event, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes—long enough to spark a connection, short enough to keep the energy high. It’s a simple, exciting way to see if sparks fly with someone new. The next day, you’ll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. From there, you can reconnect through our private messaging system and arrange your real-life dates in no time. Bootlegger is centrally located in Exeter, making it a great spot to stay for drinks or enjoy the evening out. As a brand new addition to our program, spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today and be among the first to experience Exeter Speed Dating!

    Price: £22

  • Spring Singles Party - Southampton

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Revolution, Southampton

    Ages 30-45

    Love is in the air and we are back in Southampton for a wonderful night of offline dating! Feel free to dress up and join us for this special night where you'll meet up to 80 other guests and take part in our ever popular lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people. There will also be 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. Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. Book now, this will sell out!

    Price: £20

  • Newcastle Speed Dating

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Slug and Lettuce, Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 30-45

    If you’re looking to meet new people and enjoy a great night out, our lively speed dating event at Slug and Lettuce Newcastle is the perfect place to begin. After signing up, you’ll move through the room meeting a series of potential matches, spending four minutes with each, just enough time to feel a spark and decide who you’d like to explore further. Then after the event you’ll gain access to our matching and messaging system. Choose the people who caught your attention, see where the interest is mutual, and start chatting to plan that all important second date. If you’re ready for a fun, relaxed evening in a fantastic venue, now’s the time to secure your spot.

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating Plymouth

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Seco Lounge, Plymouth

    Ages 35-55

    We’re excited to launch a brand‑new speed dating event in Plymouth. This fun, welcoming evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Over the course of the night, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes — long enough to feel a spark, but short enough to keep the pace lively. It’s a simple, exciting way to meet someone new. Following the event, you’ll discover your mutual matches through our website. From there, you can reconnect using our private messaging system and arrange your real‑life dates with ease. Plymouth's location makes it a great place to continue the night with a drink or enjoy the local nightlife. As a brand‑new addition to our events lineup, spaces are limited — so grab your tickets now and be one of the first to experience Plymouth Speed Dating!

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Bath

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Bootlegger, Bath

    Ages 40-55

    We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Bath at Bootlegger! This fun and friendly evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed, social atmosphere. During the event, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes, long enough to spark a connection, short enough to keep the energy high. It’s a simple, exciting way to see if sparks fly with someone new. The next day, you’ll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. From there, you can reconnect through our private messaging system and arrange your real-life dates in no time. Bootlegger is centrally located in Bath, making it a great spot to stay for drinks or enjoy the evening out. As a brand new addition to our program, spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today and be among the first to experience Bath Speed Dating!

    Price: £25

  • Speed Dating in Richmond

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Bootlegger, London

    Ages 30-45

    We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Richmond at Bootlegger! This fun and friendly evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed, social atmosphere. During the event, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes—long enough to spark a connection, short enough to keep the energy high. It’s a simple, exciting way to see if sparks fly with someone new. The next day, you’ll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. From there, you can reconnect through our private messaging system and arrange your real-life dates in no time. Bootlegger is centrally located in Richmond, making it a great spot to stay for drinks or enjoy the evening out. As a brand new addition to our program, spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today and be among the first to experience Richmond Speed Dating!

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in St Albans

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Crown, St Albans

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating are proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to St Albans and we've found the best bar in town. We've hired the private function room and it's perfect for our events. If you're looking for a fun way to meet new people then join us and around 30 guests for a night filled with short introductions and a few laughs. You won't find a night like this anywhere else in Hertfordshire. With Original Dating you'll have access to our unique online matching system the following day. Simply make your selections for who you'd like to see again. By the end of the day you'll find out who you mutually matched with and it's really that easy. Book now for St Albans' best speed dating event and make yourself a match or three.

    Price: £20

  • Friday Night Speed Dating

    Date: Friday, 24 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Anthologist (panel room), London

    Ages 30-45

    Introducing Friday night speed dating in The City. This is London's busiest weekly speed dating event. You'll usually meet up to 15-20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at the smartest venue in the area, only a short stroll from Bank station. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend, and you're sure to meet a lot of people. This location attracts a fun crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the Square Mile. Join us, and you’ll be amazed at how sociable Londoners can be and wonder why you never tried speed dating sooner. The next day, you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now—this event will sell out fast!

    Price: £20

  • Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Sheffield

    Date: Friday, 24 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Manahatta, Sheffield

    Ages 30-45

    Love is in the air and we are back in Sheffield for a wonderful night of offline dating! Feel free to dress up and join us for this special night where you'll meet up to 80 other guests and take part in our ever popular lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people. There will also be 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. Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. Book now, this will sell out!

    Price: £20

  • Spring Singles Party - Edinburgh

    Date: Friday, 24 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: MANAHATTA EDINBURGH, Edinburgh

    Ages 30-45

    Welcome to the ultimate Spring Singles Party! Following the success of our previous parties in 2025, we are happy to once again be giving you the chance to meet and network with up to 80 singles this Spring in a fantastic, New York inspired venue located in the heart of the city. As well as the stunning venue, music and bar, we will also have our signature lock and key icebreaker on hand to encourage you to connect with as many singles as possible. We will also have some fabulous prizes and giveaways on the night! And that's not all! We are also excited to introduce something completely new - Original Dating's brand-new singles party experience: VibeChecker! Where you can choose to answer a series of fun, "Would You Rather" questions with each person you meet - live, face-to-face. And Vibechecker will instantly show if you vibe or not! The clever part is based on science and Vibechecker keeps track of your answers, building a little picture of your personality as you go and you will be introduced to those most compatible by the end fo the night. It's a lot of fun, a great icebreaker, and you'll end up meeting loads of people and sparking some brilliant conversations. You can continue conversations to plan a date with singles post the event. Simply 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 mutually matched with. Continue the conversations with your matches and get planning your date! Make this month a memorable one and book your ticket now! LIMITED AVAILABILTY!

    Price: £20

  • Speed Dating Portsmouth

    Date: Friday, 24 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: The Monarch, Portsmouth

    Ages 40-55

    Original Dating is delighted to return to Portsmouth, with our signature high‑quality speed dating events. You’ll meet up to 20 other participants and enjoy a series of four‑minute mini‑dates, just enough time to get a feel for each person and decide whether you’d like to meet again. After the event, you’ll be able to log into our online matching system to submit your choices then see who you’ve mutually matched with and reconnect with anyone you’d like to get to know better. We’d love to welcome you to our next Portsmouth speed dating event.

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Norwich

    Date: Friday, 24 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Be At One, Norwich

    Ages 30-45

    Introducing Norwich Speed Dating at Be At One – A Brand New Addition! We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Norwich at Be At One! This fun and friendly evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed, social atmosphere. During the event, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes—long enough to spark a connection, short enough to keep the energy high. It’s a simple, exciting way to see if sparks fly with someone new. The next day, you’ll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. From there, you can reconnect through our private messaging system and arrange your real-life dates in no time. Be At One is centrally located in Norwich, making it a great spot to stay for drinks or enjoy the evening out. As a brand new addition to our program, spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today and be among the first to experience Norwich Speed Dating!

    Price: £22