Friday Night Speed Dating
Just moments away from Paddington station, Smith's Bar & Grill is a slick, contemporary lounge bar with leather booths and seats, mood lighting and canalside tables. We will have an exclusive area reserved for this event.
Get ready for a thrilling evening of Friday Night Speed Dating at Smith's Bar & Grill, right in the heart of Paddington, exclusively for singles aged 40-55 who are all swiped out.
You'll get the chance to meet up to 15 dates, each lasting around 4 minutes, plenty of time to see if there's a spark. Ladies stay seated and gentlemen rotate. The following day you will be able to enter your matches and hopefully start arranging date #2.
Most of our attendees are just like you. Sick of swiping. Tired of never meeting the right person. Single, working professionals who don't have time to waste. Well where better to increase your chances of meeting someone than at a speed dating event where you know everyone is single!
If it's your first time and you're feeling a bit nervous don't worry, most people will be attending for the first time and we have our fantastic host on hand to help everyone feel welcome and answer any questions you may have.
Speed Dating is a really convenient and fun way to meet lots of single people, in one night. Our high numbers of matches over the years has proved it actually works.
To give our guests the best possible experience, we always work to ensure an equal male to female ratio at all of our events.
Most of our events get booked up early and places are limited, so if you're ready to meet your perfect match sign up to speed dating London today!
How It Works
On The Day Of The Event
You will receive a reminder email confirming the event details - it's time to get ready, look fabulous and head to the event. Aim to arrive as close to the start time so you can meet as many True Daters as possible. Late comers may not be able to participate. When you arrive at the venue, ask the staff for the True Dating party and you'll be directed to our privately reserved area. Our fantastic host will be on hand to warmly welcome you and answer any questions you may have.
During The Event
On arrival our host will give you a name badge and explain how the event works. You will typically have up to 15 dates, each last 4 minutes. Ladies will stay at the same table and gentlemen will rotate. As the dates go, you will make a note of each date on your scorecard so you can remember them when entering your matches after the event. Usually there will be a 15-minute break halfway through. As the event comes to an end, feel free to stick around, hang out and hopefully get a chance to pick up where you left off with one or two of your favourite dates!
After The Event
Here's where the magic begins! Login to your True Dating account and enter your matches. You'll come across three choices: "Love," "Friend," or "No." Choose the one that best describes your connection with each match. Make sure to enter your matches by 4 pm, as this marks the start of our online pairing process. And guess what? If the stars align and you both select "Love" for each other, it's a mutual match! 🌟 Then you can start chatting with each other using our secure messaging service. Who knows? You might just be on your way to planning date #2, and we'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!
So, why not come along? 90% of our attendees get at least one match at our events. And if you don't, we guarantee your next event will be free!