Quick-fire chats with people in their mid thirties to early fifties looking for new friends in Leeds. Hosted and relaxed.

The night

Wednesday 18 November, from 7.30pm, at Manahatta Greek Street, Leeds, for people in their mid thirties to early fifties. Our host checks you in, gives you a score sheet and gets the evening going. Half the room stays seated and half moves round, so you meet everyone.

How it works

Each chat lasts a few minutes: long enough to find out if you get on. There's a break halfway for a drink. The next morning you mark who you'd like to see again, and at 5pm you see who felt the same.

Who comes

People in their mid thirties to early fifties from Leeds and nearby. Most come on their own, so you won't be the only one, and our host makes sure nobody is left standing in a corner.

The venue

The night is at Manahatta Greek Street, Leeds, in an area kept for us for the evening. Nearest station: Leeds Station.

What a guest said

“Well organised, better than I expected and pleasantly surprised.” — a guest at speed dating in Leeds, August 2026.

Before you book

Tickets are sold separately for men and women so the numbers stay even, and there are no tickets on the door. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start: once the dates begin, latecomers may not be able to join.

Good to know

Mid thirties to early fifties

Starts 7.30pm; doors open 30 minutes before

About two hours

Nearest station: Leeds Station

Questions and answers

How many people will I meet?

Usually 12 to 20, depending on the night and the city. Everyone meets everyone.

I'm going on my own. Is that OK?

Most people do. Our host looks after you from the door, so nobody is left standing in a corner.

I'm just outside the age range. Can I come?

Most people are within the range shown, and a year or so either side is fine. People usually want to meet others of a similar age, so a night for a much younger or older crowd is unlikely to end in matches.

How do matches work?

The morning after, you log in and mark each person Yes, No or Friend. At 5pm you see your mutual matches and can message them. Nobody sees a No.

Can a friend take my place?

Yes. Ask them to tell the host they are coming in your place.

Can I book for friends?

Yes, a ticket for each person. We'll email you afterwards for their names and details.

What happens after I book?

We'll email you to confirm your details, and those of anyone you've booked for, and set up an Original Dating account for each of you. Please reply: the account is how you see your matches after the night.

Can I get a refund?

Tickets can't be cancelled, changed or refunded, so please check the date and time before you book.

Prefer to book direct? This night on our own website: www.originaldating.com/events/t/c/l/d/t/10902 (https://www.originaldating.com/events/t/c/l/d/t/10902)

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