About us
Hello, we’re It’s a Date — Manchester’s go-to singles parties and dating events crew.
We’re professional icebreakers, breathing fresh life into the city’s dating scene with feel-good events, buzzing venues, and hosts who know how to spark great vibes.
From our own adventures (and those of our single friends), we learned there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to love. So, we reimagined dating nights — designing events where you can show up as yourself, have fun, and meet people who are genuinely on your wavelength.
Picture it: a trendy venue, a room full of outgoing single guests, and our lively hosts to provide the social glue. Suddenly, meeting the one doesn’t feel like a chore — it feels like a party.
Our mission? Simple: to bring people together with fresh, feel-good events that make dating exciting again.
Upcoming events
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Speed Dating in Manchester | Ages 25 to 38
Lock 91, 9 Century Street M3 4QL, Manchester, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
30 single guests. One stylish bar. A great host to bring everyone together. Join us for a fun, fast-paced evening of real-life introductions in the heart of Manchester.
Lock 91 is one of Manchester’s best-loved hidden gems, right in the heart of the city and just moments from Deansgate tram station. We’ll be taking over the private Study Bar for an evening of great conversations, good vibes and new connections. Grab a drink, settle in, and let us introduce you to a room full of like-minded single guests in a relaxed setting that’s a whole lot more fun than the apps.
Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you from 19:15. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab a drink from the bar, and to receive a quick overview of how the evening will run. You’ll also be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and a note card to keep track of everyone you meet.
Ladies will be seated at tables that are comfortably spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a relaxed area of the venue. Once speed dating begins, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates. Your host will signal the end of each round, prompting gents to move to the next table in ascending order.
Between rotations, you’ll have a moment to jot down your impressions of the previous date and note whether you’d like to reconnect later. These cards are for your reference only.
Midway through the evening, your host will announce a 15-minute comfort break, giving you time to use the restroom, refresh your drink, or mingle with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the event.
At the end of the evening, the bar will remain open for further socialising. Afterwards, you can log in to your dashboard to record feedback on your dates and see your matches.
If you have any questions about the event or how things will work, please contact Ollie at 07517 065 492 or via email at ollie@itsadate.club.
4 attendees
Speed Dating in Manchester | Ages 40 to 55
Lock 91, 9 Century Street M3 4QL, Manchester, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
30 single guests. One stylish bar. A great host to bring everyone together. Join us for a fun, fast-paced evening of real-life introductions in the heart of Manchester.
Lock 91 is one of Manchester’s best-loved hidden gems, right in the heart of the city and just moments from Deansgate tram station. We’ll be taking over the private Study Bar for an evening of great conversations, good vibes and new connections. Grab a drink, settle in, and let us introduce you to a room full of like-minded single guests in a relaxed setting that’s a whole lot more fun than the apps.
Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you from 19:15. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab a drink from the bar, and to receive a quick overview of how the evening will run. You’ll also be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and a note card to keep track of everyone you meet.
Ladies will be seated at tables that are comfortably spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a relaxed area of the venue. Once speed dating begins, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates. Your host will signal the end of each round, prompting gents to move to the next table in ascending order.
Between rotations, you’ll have a moment to jot down your impressions of the previous date and note whether you’d like to reconnect later. These cards are for your reference only.
Midway through the evening, your host will announce a 15-minute comfort break, giving you time to use the restroom, refresh your drink, or mingle with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the event.
At the end of the evening, the bar will remain open for further socialising. Afterwards, you can log in to your dashboard to record feedback on your dates and see your matches.
If you have any questions about the event or how things will work, please contact Ollie at 07517 065 492 or via email at ollie@itsadate.club.
5 attendees
Singles Party in Manchester | Ages 30 to 45
Anthologist, 1 St Peters Square, M2 3DE, Manchester, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
Re-energise your dating game at our exclusive Manchester singles party. Meet, mingle, and match with 60+ fun single guests — it really is that easy!
Located opposite St Peter’s Square tram stop, moments from Oxford Road Station and a short walk from Manchester Central, The Anthologist sets the scene for a lively Saturday night of meeting new people in one of Manchester’s coolest contemporary venues.
Expect a fun crowd of outgoing single guests, a complimentary drink if you arrive before 20:00, and our expert It’s a Date hosts keeping the conversation flowing from the moment you arrive. Whether you come solo or with friends, we’ll make introductions, encourage mingling, and ensure everyone feels part of the night.
Doors open from 19:30, where you’ll be welcomed into the exclusive event area by your host and introduced to fellow guests in a relaxed, pressure-free setting designed for genuine conversation and easy connections.
With 60+ singles attending every event, there’s plenty of opportunity to chat, flirt, and meet new people throughout the evening while enjoying the buzzing atmosphere, great drinks, and live DJ soundtrack until late.
After the event, you can log into your online dashboard to leave feedback on the people you met. If interest is mutual, you’ll be matched and able to continue the conversation through our platform.
Ready to meet someone new? Join us for an upbeat evening of introductions, chemistry, and unexpected connections at The Anthologist.
Questions? Contact Ollie on 07517 065 492 or ollie@itsadate.club.
6 attendees
Speed Dating in Manchester | Ages 30 to 45
Lock 91, 9 Century Street M3 4QL, Manchester, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
30 single guests. One stylish bar. A great host to bring everyone together. Join us for a fun, fast-paced evening of real-life introductions in the heart of Manchester.
Lock 91 is one of Manchester’s best-loved hidden gems, right in the heart of the city and just moments from Deansgate tram station. We’ll be taking over the private Study Bar for an evening of great conversations, good vibes and new connections. Grab a drink, settle in, and let us introduce you to a room full of like-minded single guests in a relaxed setting that’s a whole lot more fun than the apps.
Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you from 19:15. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab a drink from the bar, and to receive a quick overview of how the evening will run. You’ll also be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and a note card to keep track of everyone you meet.
Ladies will be seated at tables that are comfortably spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a relaxed area of the venue. Once speed dating begins, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates. Your host will signal the end of each round, prompting gents to move to the next table in ascending order.
Between rotations, you’ll have a moment to jot down your impressions of the previous date and note whether you’d like to reconnect later. These cards are for your reference only.
Midway through the evening, your host will announce a 15-minute comfort break, giving you time to use the restroom, refresh your drink, or mingle with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the event.
At the end of the evening, the bar will remain open for further socialising. Afterwards, you can log in to your dashboard to record feedback on your dates and see your matches.
If you have any questions about the event or how things will work, please contact Ollie at 07517 065 492 or via email at ollie@itsadate.club.
2 attendees
Past events
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