About us
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
Upcoming events
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Games Themed Speed Dating in Waterloo | Ages 30 to 45
Draughts - Waterloo, Arch 16 Leake Street, London, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
Connect(4) with fun-loving, young-at-heart single players (ages 30–45) at a relaxed, board games-inspired evening.
Draughts is a super-fun concept bar located in the iconic Leake Street Graffiti tunnel just steps away from Waterloo Station. This unique games-themed event is hosted in a private area of the venue – The Loft, with a contemporary vibe, beautifully exposed brickwork, and our own private bar.
This is a doubles speed dating event, so be prepared to get to know other single people in an entertaining and interactive way as you move between tables playing new and nostalgic games in groups of four. Designed for social singles booking individually or with friends, you will be welcomed by our host at 19:15 and have the chance to grab a drink from the bar before we begin.
Ladies will be paired and seated comfortably on tables with various board games. These are selected to be short in duration (approximately 12-minutes) and great for helping you break the ice as you get to know your fellow players. Gents will be invited to rotate around the tables in pairs, playing a variety of entertaining games, having no shortage of laughs along the way.
There will be a half-time comfort break and lots of opportunity to mingle with others in this informal yet lively setting.
Post-event matching will be available on your It’s a Date dashboard where you could find you’re on a winning streak in love as well as in Jenga!
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with Ollie on 07517 065 492 or ollie@itsadate.club
12 attendees
Speed Dating in Old St | Ages 30 to 45
Old Street Tavern, 207 Old Street, Greater London, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
Single? Aged 30–45? Ready to meet new people? Perfect — this event is for you! Join us for 15 fun, fast-paced dates with like-minded singles all looking to make genuine connections. Expect great conversation, a relaxed atmosphere, and an effortless way to meet people face-to-face.
The semi-private mezzanine at Old Street Tavern provides the perfect setting for your event — a cosy and intimate yet energising environment, ideal for introductions to 30 like-minded single guests. Stylish yet relaxed, the venue attracts a fun crowd of locals and professionals alike, all looking to meet someone new. So, if that sounds like your kind of evening, this one’s for you!
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.
20 attendees
Singles Cocktail Chemistry Masterclass | Ages 25 to 38
The Alchemist, Victoria, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, Greater London, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
Calling all cocktail enthusiasts! Shake up your dating game with 24 high-spirited singles at this unique mixology masterclass, led by the cocktail magicians at The Alchemist.
Learn step-by-step how to create one of The Alchemist’s classic cocktails in a lively, interactive session — with the occasional surprise along the way! Whether you’re a little Old Fashioned or more Cosmopolitan, you’re sure to find something (and possibly someone) that stirs your senses. So, don’t be a Moscow Mule — come along and enjoy the best fun you’ve had mixing and mingling in a Long (Island Iced Tea) time.
Arrive at 19:30 to be welcomed by your host, who will direct you to the private event area, provide a name sticker, and give you a quick low-down on how the evening will run.
During the masterclass, you’ll be split into mixed groups designed to break (or crush?) the ice, spark conversation, and discover shared passions — perhaps a love of the perfect Fruit Martini! Between sessions, mingle with other guests or relax and discuss the art of the perfect Negroni with a newfound connection.
The cocktail you create is yours to enjoy, and additional drinks are available to purchase from the bar. Your host — affectionately dubbed ‘pretty fly for a Mai Tai’ — will be on-hand throughout to keep the cocktails and good times flowing. After the class, a resident DJ will take over for anyone in the party mood.
Following the event, post-event matching will be available via your It’s a Date dashboard, so you can continue the conversation or schedule a second date at your own pace.
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with Ollie on 07517 065 492 or ollie@itsadate.club
17 attendees
Bowling Night in Soho | Ages 30 to 45
All Star Lanes Holborn, Bloomsbury Place, London, GBBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE.
Strike it lucky with 30 guests (ages 30–45) at a lively night of introductions, entertainment, and—of course—bowling!”
All Star Lanes Holborn is a retro-style venue that’s perfect for breaking the ice over a few strikes — or gutter balls! Expect a fun, relaxed evening meeting like-minded singles on the lanes and in a private area reserved exclusively for It’s a Date guests. Throughout the night, enjoy creative cocktails, craft beers, wines, and the venue’s famous milkshakes.
This bowling themed event is ideal for fun-loving singles booking individually or with friends. Everyone will be welcomed by our host at 19:15 who will offer you a name sticker, direct you to our private area, and ensure you have time to grab a drink before we begin.
Guests alternate between the lanes in mixed groups of guys and girls for an action-packed game of bowling designed to break the ice, get the conversation flowing, and become acquainted with your fellow teammates. While not bowling, you will have the chance to socialise more widely as our host is on-hand to make introductions to all other guests.
At the end of the games, we will tot-up the scores and announce our King- or Queen-pin of the evening. However, if previous events are anything to go by, everyone’s a winner at this great fun evening.
Post-event matching will be available on your It’s a Date dashboard where you can continue the winning streak in love as well as on the lanes.
If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with Ollie on 07517 065 492 or ollie@itsadate.club
15 attendees
Past events
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