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.
Important information
This event takes place in the private area Komyuniti. The venue is located inside Yotel Clerkenwell. Staff will direct you upon arrival.
- Doors open 7.00 pm
- Event starts 7.30 pm
- Speed dating finishes approximately 9.30 pm
- Venue closes 11.30 pm
It’s essential that you arrive before 7.25pm in order to take part. We might not be able to allow entry if you are late.
How it works
When you arrive at the venue you’ll meet our friendly hosts. We’ll briefly explain the format of the event and you’ll be straight into your first date.
You’ll have 4 minutes to meet and briefly get to know each person. We’ve found that 4 minutes is just long enough to find out if you'd like to see someone again but not too long if you don't.
Girls stay at the same table throughout the evening and guys move around the room.
After meeting each person, you need to decide if they are a ‘yes’ a ‘no’ or a ‘friend’ and jot down any notes to help you remember them. You'll find out who you matched with the next day and you can message your matches via our app or website.
We'll have a short break halfway through for you to top up your drinks.
After the event
The speed dating is over when you’ve met everybody, but this is often when the fun really starts. Most people stay at the bar for a few drinks and get to know the people they like a little better.
For extra availability and no booking fees, book directly via our website: https://www.originaldating.com/london/
