What we’re about
Hello, we're It's a Date - a London-based speed dating and singles events company. We’re professional icebreakers; reviving London’s dating scene with feel-good events, in awesome venues, with fun and charismatic hosts.
Personal experience and our single friends have taught us that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to finding love. It’s why we set to work redesigning dating events, creating opportunities for you to express yourself authentically and meet like-minded singles.
Picture this: you’re in a fabulous venue mingling amongst people who had just the same thought as you. Cue our vivacious hosts for the night, trained to help you ditch your inhibitions, and you’ve just turbocharged your chances of meeting ‘the one’.
Our mission is simple: bring people together through a refreshing mix of social events designed to rejuvenate the dating experience
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Our regular Singles Party keeps growing in popularity as we welcome more and more guests in the 30 to 45 age group each month to meet, mingle, and match! You can expect to connect with up to 160 eligible Londoners in a fun, relaxed, and informal setting.
A few moments from King’s Cross station you will find Drake & Morgan, a trendy and cosmopolitan bar spread over two floors with a great atmosphere and eclectic crowd. We welcome around 160 guests for introductions and socialising in a private area reserved exclusively for It's a Date. For those who like a bit of dance floor action, the venue has a DJ keeping the energy high and good times flowing in the basement bar until late.
Your hosts will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. They will be wearing a big smile and easy to spot, but if you’re uncertain just ask one of the friendly bar team.
Hosts will indicate the area reserved exclusively for our event, offer you an optional name sticker, and direct you to where to leave your jacket. A complimentary welcome drink is offered to guests arriving before 20:00 – no better reason to arrive in good time!
When comfortable, your hosts will introduce you to other guests and aid group mingling. Singles parties are more casual and informal in structure – a great opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded single people in a relaxed and fun environment. Our hosts will be there from start to finish to ensure you have the chance to meet everyone and make any special introductions at your request.
With around 160 guests at every party, there is heaps of opportunity to make new connections, enjoy a couple of drinks, and soak up the atmosphere.
After the evening concludes, you can access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on those you have met and await your matches. A match is struck when two guests reciprocate identical feedback; indicating mutual intent to reconnect and enabling messaging via our online platform.
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or james@itsadate.club.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Speed Dating in Kings Cross | Ages 50 to 65Drake & Morgan at King's Cross, London
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A private area in this relaxed venue is the setting for our popular, fun, and fast-paced speed dating event which is sure to be an evening to remember.
A few moments from King’s Cross underground & St Pancras stations, Drake & Morgan is a trendy and cosmopolitan bar spread over two floors with a great atmosphere. Guests at this popular speed dating evening will enjoy a series of 5-minute dates in a spacious, comfortable, and private area reserved exclusively for the event.
Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. Please arrive on time for registration, grab any drinks from the bar, and receive a summary of how things will work. You will be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and a note card to keep track of everyone you’ve met.
Ladies will be seated on tables adequately spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a comfortable area of the venue. When speed dating commences, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates to get to know one another. Your host will notify all guests at the end of each date, signalling for gents to move to the next table in ascending numerical order.
During table rotations, you will have a moment to record on note cards your feelings towards the previous date and intention to reconnect, for your reference only.
Mid-way through the evening, your host will indicate a 15-minute comfort break to use the rest room, head to the bar, or socialise with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the evening.
At the end of the speed dating the bar will remain open for more socialising. You can then access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on dates and await your matches.
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or james@itsadate.club.
- Wine Tasting Evening | Ages 25 to 38Drake & Morgan at King's Cross, London
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Have a Mer’lot of fun meeting fellow wine enthusiasts during this full-bodied evening of Old World wines with newfound single friends (new world wines also available!) at Drake and Morgan in Kings Cross.
Our resident wine connoisseur will take you and a select group of guests on an aromatic journey, introducing three premium seasonal wines accompanied by a mini charcuterie or cheese board to cleanse the palate and enhance your tasting experience. The evening will unfold around high tables on the ground floor of this light and airy venue—ideal for networking with fellow wine lovers or curious novices.
You’ll be welcomed at 19:15 by your It’s a Date host, who will direct you on where to leave your jacket and introduce you to the rest of the group. Then, you’ll enjoy three 125ml servings of hand-selected wines—typically a red, a white, and a rosé or sparkling option. Our Drake and Morgan wine expert will share tasting notes, describing each wine’s aroma, flavour, and overall impression to add some depth to the evening.
As you enjoy the wines, your host will introduce you to fellow guests, ensuring everyone has a chance to mingle and connect. The evening will conclude around 21:00, after which the bar will be open for a glass from your favourite bottle and the chance to continue socialising more widely.
Once home, you can access a list of attendees on your It’s a Date dashboard to send match feedback and organise those second dates. A match is struck when two guests reciprocate identical feedback, indicating mutual intent to reconnect and enabling messaging via our online platform.
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or james@itsadate.club.
- Speed Dating in The City | Ages 40 to 55The Otherist, London
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Meet a social bunch of single guests as you enjoy 5-minute dates with 18 potential matches during this super-popular, fun, and fast-paced Friday night of introductions.
In the heart of The City, just moments from Liverpool St. Station, The Otherist is an elegant and relaxed setting for meeting new people. A spacious and comfortable sunken lounge sets the scene for our popular Friday night speed dating event – perfect for getting to know other singles. Great music, up to 18 potential matches, and an informal atmosphere make this a really enjoyable evening.
Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab any drinks from the bar, and receive a summary of how things will work. You will be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and note card to keep track of everyone you’ve met.
Ladies will be seated on tables adequately spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a comfortable area of the venue. When speed dating commences, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates to get to know one another. Your host will notify all guests at the end of each date, signalling for gents to move to the next table in ascending numerical order.
During table rotations you will have a moment to record on note cards your feelings towards the previous date and intention to reconnect, for your reference only.
Mid-way through the evening, your host will indicate a 15-minute comfort break to use the rest room, head to the bar, or socialise with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the evening.
At the end of the speed dating the bar will remain open for more socialising. You can then access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on dates and await your matches.
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or james@itsadate.club.
- Speed Dating in The City | Ages 25 to 38The Star by Liverpool Street, London
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The stars have aligned for your speed dating evening at our newest venue – The Star by Liverpool Street! With a modern, private space, a super-convenient location, and a fantastic mix of single guests, this popular networking event is guaranteed to make an impact. So, grab a drink from the bar, pull up a chair, and get ready to meet 36 amazing guests during this fun and friendly evening of introductions.
Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab any drinks from the bar, and receive a summary of how things will work. You will be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and note card to keep track of everyone you’ve met.
Ladies will be seated on tables adequately spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a comfortable area of the venue. When speed dating commences, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates to get to know one another. Your host will notify all guests at the end of each date, signalling for gents to move to the next table in ascending numerical order.
During table rotations you will have a moment to record on note cards your feelings towards the previous date and intention to reconnect, for your reference only.
Mid-way through the evening, your host will indicate a 15-minute comfort break to use the rest room, head to the bar, or socialise with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the evening.
At the end of the speed dating the bar will remain open for more socialising. You can then access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on dates and await your matches.
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or james@itsadate.club.
