Original Dating  Reviews 

I originally tried to post this review on the company’s own website, but it turns out reviews there have to be “approved” before they appear — which seems to explain why there are hardly any honest ones showing. So I’m leaving it here instead to make sure it’s actually seen.

I rarely write negative reviews, but this event was such a mess that it feels necessary to warn others. From start to finish, the evening was disorganised, uncomfortable, and absolutely not worth the £20 ticket price.

The organisation was chaotic. The host looked completely overwhelmed and panicked from the moment we arrived, despite the small turnout. We started very late, and timings were a shambles throughout. Rather than using something simple — like a bell or timer — to signal rotations, she wandered table to table apologising, creating confusion and delays every round. No one seemed to know where they were meant to go.

The people attending were very mixed. Some of the women were great — friendly and easy to talk to — but a few of the men behaved inappropriately, ignoring personal boundaries and making me feel uncomfortable. It didn’t seem like there was any proper vetting in place, which made the atmosphere feel awkward and, at times, unsafe.

To make matters worse, the event overran by nearly an hour because of poor time management. I had to leave before it finished, and frankly, I was relieved to go.

When I contacted the organisers for a refund, they refused and only offered a voucher for another event instead — which I clearly have no interest in attending after this experience.

In short, it was unprofessional, poorly run, and not worth the money. I’d recommend avoiding until they seriously improve how they manage both the experience and customer feedback

Everyone was very friendly and the host was excellent.

Absolute wash out! Not very well planned and total waste of money. 4 men to 18 women and unable to actually do the speed dating!! Don’t waste your money!!!

Good event. Well organised. Venue was very nice and lock and key concept is good idea as icebreaker.

I loved this event. Great fun, great music. Quality people. Couple of things…I had to join four queues before I could even get started - check-in line, coat check, drinks and lock and keys. You ran out of lock and keys and it was a totally different experience with the numbers! You would have enough for everyone. It was also a little too crowded. Thanks for a great event. Looking forward to more!

A better ratio of people, raffle and games involved, more fun then previous events by a different company.

Hello. I’d like a refund for the event in Newcastle last night. It was absolutely diabolical. There was around 20 women who attended and THREE men, one of which was violent and was removed from the venue. No games were able to be played. No lock and key was played. It was the worst event I’ve been to. Total failed advertisement. Site showed that there was only a few tickets remaining giving failed hope that a lot of people had booked. They defintley hadn’t. Waste of time and money

This was the first time I’d ever attended such an event and I have to say- that I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
The attendees were delightful and very friendly.
There was a unity between of of us that made the whole experience fun.
Unity , in the sense that : everyone was on the same page and genuinely there to mix or potentially meet someone.
So in short : thank you for having me, I’d recommend it to anyone.
And just to add: attendees who go solo, should not worry about anything as the organisers are very inclusive.
Warm wishes to all!
Salvatore.

Great night speed dating in Nottingham, the host edie was very good and made the evening easy and enjoyable.

I am part of the wider group you commented on in two earlier reviews (Abi and Gwyneth) and I did not have a positive experience and I know others did not either.

I’m writing to ask for a refund following your speed dating event on Tuesday 3 February in Tooting. Unfortunately, I feel the event was mis-sold and did not match what was advertised when I bought the ticket.

There were several issues:

• The event was marketed for men and women aged 40–55 and stated that you could expect to meet around 15 dates. In reality, there were 8 dates and one man there confirmed he was 63.
• When I bought my ticket on the day, it showed 4 female tickets left and 2 male tickets left, which suggested there were more men than women. On the night, one man told me he had been contacted by your organisation that day to attend in order to make up male numbers. This gave me the clear impression that ticket numbers were being presented in a misleading way.
• The venue was described as a high-ceilinged, red-bricked pub with a laid-back vibe and ‘exclusive access to a private upstairs bar’. In reality, the upstairs space felt empty and disused, with no working bar and zero atmosphere.
• The 6.5-minute rotations (advertised as 4 minutes) felt too long and made the experience uncomfortable rather than enjoyable.
• The host made no effort to create a welcoming atmosphere and left immediately once the rotations finished, leaving attendees alone in the room. I have previously attended a speed dating event with another company, and the difference in hosting, energy, and overall experience was stark.
• The event was sold as a fun, enjoyable night. That was not my experience at all.

UK consumer protection law, including the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, covers situations where an event is misrepresented or not delivered as described

Please let me know how the refund process works. I would also like my profile deleted.

I’d like to request a refund following my recent attendance at Tuesday 3rd February 2026 speed dating event at the Wheatsheaf, I would also like my profile deleted as the app wouldn’t allow it.

Unfortunately, the experience didn’t meet my expectations. I didn’t feel the matches were a good fit, and the format didn’t allow for comfortable or meaningful conversation. The 6½-minute rotations also felt too long and made the experience quite uncomfortable.

It was a waste of money and a waste of time. I also emailed the organisers but no response.

This was a zero star experience but Trust pilot doesn’t permit this.

Poor experience- the system, upon booking, said there were no men spaces left. When I arrived there were far fewer men than stated. All were clearly much older than the age bracket - one was 20 years older than me. The calibre was dire and the event was not well set up. I have contacted the company to request a refund but they haven’t even acknowledged my email.

I had a really nice time, the venue was nice and it wasn't too loud to be able to hear

I was very daunted to go to my first dating event but I'm so glad I went!
So much fun and met some lovely people.
Matches to be released shortly so will see if it works.
I think the hosts could have made it more clear what happens after you leave the event as I wasn't sure.

Lovely place, in tye lower floor of a pub, very decent young man who was very informative.
The system worked superbly.
Was for an hour and a half 19:30 - 21:00 with a 15 minutes break 20:00 until 20:15.
Very enjoable and a great opportunity to chat to about 10 - 15 young women in their 30's and 40's. An opportunity to have 4 minutes conversations and is much easier than going out to a night club or a bar.

The Venue was lovely, nice & festive with tasteful Xmas decorations & fairly upbeat tunes down low. I felt relaxed & welcome. The 4 minute dates were fast & fun! Really enjoyed this event & am definitely booking a second one. I felt it was a perfect opportunity for folk like me who have been away from the dating scene for a while to meet new people.

With so many people, I fully expected mild pandemonium… but instead it was slick, smooth and surprisingly serene. A great atmosphere, brilliant organisation, and an evening that exceeded all expectations.

My first time dating. Host made me very welcoming, 😉

Created an informal evening which helped those of us who were nervous feel more relaxed and could enjoy meeting new people, friendly and fun venue.

Went to their Halloween event and it was quite empty, honestly felt like a waste of time.

What’s worse is the misleading advertising. They promote their credit packs as being valid for “socials and parties,” but after buying one, I received an email saying it only works for some parties. When I asked for a refund, they refused and hid behind the terms and conditions.

If the credits can’t be used for the main events, the advertising should clearly say so. As it stands, it feels misleading.