Some blind dates go really well. Other dates are quite forgettable. You will usually know how it will go in the first few minutes, so why prolong the agony of bad dates? In a London speed dating event, you can meet several people within your age range and your preferred gender. Go ahead and try your luck. See if you can feel the magic with any of them. You might be able to go for a second date if there is a match. You will find several organisers that specialise in this kind of event. Look into the following to ensure a good experience:
Reviews
Try to see online reviews for various sites to see what previous participants are saying. Did they have a good time? Were the arrangements up to their standards? Did they meet interesting people? Were the hosts welcoming and entertaining? Did they feel comfortable while they were at the event? Did they like the food and drinks? Would they recommend it to other people? Learn from their experiences and go to the most well-reviewed options.
Guarantees
See if an organizer is able to provide guarantees for the participants. For example, you typically have to pay to get into these. It’s not that expensive unless you sign up for special events such as wine tasting and cooking dates. However, you might still feel unhappy paying for your slot if things don’t go as well as you hoped. Some will provide a “no match” guarantee in which you can get a full refund if you don’t find anyone that you’d like to meet again. Others will give you a free ticket to their next event to get another shot.
Setup
Check out how their London speed dating events are set up. How long are each pair given to get to know each other? The standard is three minutes per date but some can make this shorter or longer. Some will sign up everyone on a first come, first serve basis. Others will make it a point to ensure a 50/50 gender split for regular dates. They might also schedule breaks to give you a breather at the bar.
Venues
See which venues are used to host these events. Have you been to these places or these areas? Do you like their vibe? Would you prefer alternative sites? Most are held at bars but some are branching out to picnics at the park and other interesting locations.
