Speed Dating Events
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Welcome to MySpeedDate - the UK's premier speed dating events platform. We bring together singles for fun, exciting dating events across the country.
Upcoming Speed Dating Events
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Speed Dating in Liverpool
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Mean Eyed Cat Bar, Liverpool
Ages 30-45
If you’re looking to meet new people and enjoy a fantastic night out, our upbeat speed dating event at Mean Eyed Cat Bar is the perfect place to start. Mean Eyed Cat Bar is a lively Deep South-inspired dive bar with a fun, rock 'n' roll atmosphere, great drinks, free pizza with drink purchase before 9pm, and its famous "Roll the Dice" game where you could win your round for free. It's the perfect relaxed and sociable venue to meet new people. Once you sign up, you’ll rotate through a room full of potential matches, spending four minutes with each person, just long enough to feel a spark and decide who you’d like to get to know better. The following day, you’ll receive access to our matching and messaging system. Select the people who caught your interest, see where the feeling is mutual, and start chatting with your matches to plan that all important second date. If you’re ready for a fun filled evening in a great new venue, grab your spot today!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in Islington
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be at One, London
Ages 40-55
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
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Speed dating Milton Keynes
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Midsummer Tap, Milton Keynes
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our speed‑dating events to Milton Keynes. A fun, easy going way to meet new people, spark genuine chemistry, and enjoy a night out that feels anything but ordinary. Over a series of relaxed four‑minute mini‑dates, you’ll chat with around 15 to 20 other singles. It’s the perfect amount of time to sense a spark, share a laugh, and decide whether you’d like to keep the conversation going afterward. Once the event wraps up, our secure online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the feeling’s mutual, we’ll connect you both so you can plan that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, welcoming 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
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Speed Dating in Exeter
Date: Thursday, 8 October 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
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Speed Dating in Glasgow
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: ARTA, 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 Arta, 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
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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 8 October 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: £20
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Speed Dating in St Albans
Date: Thursday, 8 October 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
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Speed Dating in Sevenoaks
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Oak Tavern, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Sevenoaks. Are you looking to meet fun professionals? Then look no further, we've hired the best bar in town for the best speed dating events for miles around. You won't find a better night than this! Oak Tavern is perfect for meeting a ton of new people. You'll be able to get to know up to 20 other singles on lots of short 4 minute dates. Our social events make meeting people easy and they're great fun too. After you've met everyone there's plenty of time to catch up some more, with those that caught your eye. The following day you'll have access to our exclusive match system before finding out who you've mutually matched with. Book now for a great dating experience!
Price: £22
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Autumn Singles Party - Glasgow
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Arta, Glasgow
Ages 40-55
We are super excited to be back in town for our new Autumn Singles Party not to be missed! Following the success of our previous events in 2025, we are happy to once again be giving you the chance to meet and network with up to 80 singles, a fantastic way to meet new people this season! We have an exciting night lined up at the stunning Arta and we would love for you to join us. We'll also have our signature lock and key icebreaker on hand to encourage you to connect with as many singles as possible. For that slight extra motivation we are giving away prizes too! Yes, the more padlocks you unlock, the more chances you have to win one of our fabulous giveaways. 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
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Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London
Ages 25-38
Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in Central London designed for people in their 20s and 30s. You'll usually meet up to 20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at this unique venue a short stroll from Oxford Circus. 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 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: £20
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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 9 October 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
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Autumn Singles Party - Birmingham
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: BOX, Birmingham
Ages 40-55
Autumn is upon us and we are back in Birmingham for a wonderful night 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, all in the brilliant surroundings of Box Up Bar!! 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 at 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 this season. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £20
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Autumn Singles Party - Bournemouth
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: 1812, Bournemouth
Ages 40-55
Welcome to the ultimate offline dating experience! We are excited to announce the new launch of our famous lock and key parties in Bournemouth at one of the city's top venues, 1812! Join us for an exciting evening of offline dating, giving you the opportunity to meet local singles and potentially find someone special this season... Up to 80 people will join us for this new 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 1812, one of the city's top hotspots! 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 of 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. 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 this Autumn. You just need your ticket... Book now!
Price: £20
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Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Swansea
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Peppermint Bar, Swansea
Ages 40-55
Welcome to the ultimate party for singles in Swansea this Autumn! After the success of our summer parties we're back to bring you the biggest and best party for Swansea singles to meet first in person. Join up to 80 people as we take over the stunning private bar at Peppermint in Cardiff for this exciting night of offline fun. This event features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people. Everyone is single, a similar age and we ensure there's equal male/female ratio in the room. There's 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 likeminded people along the way, all in comfort of this cool venue in the heart of Swansea 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. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. However, the fun doesn't stop there! The venue is open until 3am so while the night is still young be sure to stick around as the music fires up and more people join the party. Hopefully you will have found someone hit the dance floor with too. This party is the perfect place to meet people this January. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.
Price: £20
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Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Oxford Retreat, Oxford
Ages 40-55
Autumn is upon us and we are back in Oxford 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
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THE AUTUMN LOCK & KEY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London
Ages 35-50
*** THIS TICKET INCLUDES A PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING EVENT PLUS LOCK & KEY PARTY ENTRY *** PARTY-ONLY TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR £20 ABOUT THE PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING Over 250 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 early 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, a similar age and we ensure there's equal male/female ratio in the room. There's 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. 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. And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way, all in the stunning, spacious surroundings of The Fable, moments from Farringdon. 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. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. This party is the perfect place to meet people in time for summer. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.
Price: £31
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Lesbian Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: REVOLVE - YOTEL, London
Ages 25-45
*** FREE WELCOME COCKTAIL UPON ARRIVAL *** Introducing speed dating for lesbian living in or around London. We all know the real magic takes place in person, so ditch the phones and meet face-to-face. Expect the most sociable of nights 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 somewhere between 10-15 people at this event. 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.
Price: £20
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THE AUTUMN LOCK & KEY PARTY
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus, London
Ages 35-50
Welcome to the biggest and best party for unattached Londoners. Over 250 people will join us for this exciting night of offline autumn 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, a 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. 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. And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way, all in the stunning, spacious surroundings of The Fable, moments from Farringdon. Head to our website the following day to view everyone who 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 autumn. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.
Price: £25
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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 10 October 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
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Speed dating in Nottingham
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 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
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