Confused About Speed Dating In The UK?

There are dozens of UK speed dating agencies with many offering similar services and promises. We have reviewed all of the main speed dating UK websites and have provided a brief review of the key players below. Each site has been given a ranking according to the three criteria that we use to rate them: Functionality; Site Popularity and Value for Money.

Our advice would be to pick a venue offered by one the companies below and give speed dating a go. Only by going to an event can you judge if it is going to be right for you. If you are looking to meet someone special be brave and give it a go!

Speed Dater is one of our favourtite agencies simply because it does all of the basics right. Events are held in up-market bars that are an experience in themselves and with events held nearly every night in venues across the country, Speed Dater has the range of choice and value for money that we believe characterises a events organiser that cares for it's clients.

We love the parties and their web site and think that they deserve five stars! It caters for all age groups and each event is carefully managed to ensure that the right mix of people attend.

To find out more about Speed Dater events click here.

The Single Solution has a slick looking website which reflects the professional nature of the events that it runs.

Each event is aimed at a specific age group and it's guests are professional people from sectors such as media, banking, law, education, engineering etc.

The Single Solution offers events for age groups from 20-30, 30-40 and 40-50 in up-market venues across London from the West End to the City to Docklands. Many of the events are held in comedy clubs so that once the speed dating is over guests can enjoy a quality evening out.

Prices are determined by when you book so the early you book the cheaper they are! Expect to pay from £10 to £20 with many great extras thrown in. This is a quality organisation that stages great events. Why not book yourself onto one of their events by clicking here.

Xdate is another great speed dater events organiser that offers events in Brighton, London, Leeds and Manchester. Parties are usually targeted to those aged 20 to 29, 25 to 35, 30 to 39 and 35 to 45 and Xdate offer events for gay, lesbian and straight guests. London venues include Attica and LOOM whilst Brighton events are held at Terraces and Leeds/Manchester events at Tiger Tiger. Prices range from £11 to £22. Why not book yourself onto one of their events local to you by clicking here.

Slow Dating organises date up and down the country and has a huge range of parties each week at venues such as Klute in Bournemouth, Escape in Oxford, The Rust Bar in Glasgow and the Paragon Lounge in London's Hanover Street to name but a few. Slow Dating are so confident that you will find someone special at one of their events that they guarantee success ! If there is nobody at one of their events that you want to see again, your next event is FREE. Prices range from £12-£22. We love the "quality service" aspect of this company and know that they will look after you. To book an event click here.

Swift Dater organises events in Richmond Upon Thames and the West End of London and typically holds events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights. Each event is well attended and organised with most selling out well in advance. Venues include the St Georges Hotel, Langham Place, The Petersham Hotel , Richmond and Basement 92 in the West End. Prices range from £12-£40 pounds with many events having champagne or tapas included. Why not give one of their nights a go and book here.