I had a great time at their Mayfair singles event and met some wonderful people. DateInADash selects excellent venues and offers innovative event formats compared to others. Sometimes events get cance... See more
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It was a well organised event.Friendly staff.A good balance of women to men.Originally thought rounds could be more than 4 minutes, but makes sense as if run out of conversation could be awkward.Venue... See more
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Well organised and the host was very welcoming and friendly. A nice mix of ages, enthnicities, and backgrounds. Once time ended, it would be good too suggest somewhere too mingle or have a mixer follo... See more
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The other attendees were nice. The organisation was a bit of a mess as we didn't start on time and ended earlier or were asked to "wait" to even out the attendees but didn't get asked to join back an... See more
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DateinaDash host Speed Dating events in London for singles of all ages. Established in 2011 we are now London's leading Speed Dating company hosting a wide variety of stylish singles events across the capital including Speed Dating, Lock & Key Parties, Pub Crawls & Jenga Dating. Speed Dating is a really fun way to meet lots of like-minded people in a one night out!
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1st Floor, Office 109, Lansdowne House, 57 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, W1J 6ER, London, United Kingdom
- 0845 862 1448
- enquiries@dateinadash.com
- dateinadash.com
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A great new experience!
I went to my first speed dating event a few days ago and had a lovely time. The venue was cool, it was well organised, and I met a lot of fun people, both the men and women. Rob has also been super helpful and responsive to my enquiries. I'm sure I'll be attending another event soon!
September 7, 2024
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Thank you for your positive review! I am pleased to hear you had a nice time at your recent Speed Dating event with DateinaDash. I look forward to seeing you at another event soon. Regards, Rob.
Really fun
Really fun, relaxed, well organised events. Always held at good venues and is a far more natural way of meeting people. Takes away the pain of the modern app. Also Rob and his team look after you so well to ensure you have a great experience
August 31, 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I am pleased you find our events fun, relaxed and well organised. Regards, Rob.
The worst
The worst. Don’t go!! Communication is terrible.
You unfortunately live in a different multiverse. It’s all about the cash grab and a high turnover of dissatisfied customers.
August 24, 2024
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We have no user with this name on our database so I am not sure who they are or what they are referring to. Communication is key in any business and I always make sure to respond to every e-mail and enquiry within 24 hours. If you wish to edit the review to provide some context then I am happy to take a look at this for you. Regards, Rob.
I had a great time at a speed dating…
I had a great time at a speed dating event, it was well organised and explained how the speed dating will work.
August 17, 2024
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Thanks for your review! I am pleased to hear you had a great time at our Speed Dating event. I am glad it was well organised and our host explained everything correctly. Regards, Rob.
The Pros, the Cons and the "Meh"
The Pros:
- Lots of events (some very unusual events e.g. hunger game themed, boat party)
- Generally lots of people at the events
- Discounts can be had at random times, they're generally cheaper than the competition and some free events pop up every now and then
The Cons:
- Sometimes the host is non existent (Madisons)
- Some questionable locations, e.g. Nordic bar where there is literal porn all over the toilets.
- Haven't been to an event where there wasn't more men than women, but that is true with any dating event
The "Meh" Success rate
Your mileage will DEFINITELY vary, but as a self described "Funny but Ugly Male", I have 1 supposed match and 0 messages (so might as well be 0 matches) after attending 9 events. Grand total of 0% :D
Keep your expectations low, think of it as a night out and you should cope when you cry yourself to sleep that night.
Suggestions:
- Name tags at any event will make it much better, saves time since you only have the 4mins at speed dating and a great ice breaker at single parties.
August 15, 2024
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Thanks for your detailed review about your recent experience at DateinaDash! I am so pleased to hear you enjoy our events. I will take on board your feedback. Regards, Rob.
Event was well organised …Good platform…
Event was well organised …Good platform to meet many people and with the given amount of time good to chat and try to understand about others… Would definitely recommend to others…
April 26, 2024
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Thanks Richa! I am pleased to hear you found our event well organised and that you would recommend our events to others! Regards, Rob.
DateInADash hosts so many events in…
DateInADash hosts so many events in London and pretty much daily giving the best opportunity to connect with new likeminded people struggling to meet a partner.
Events I’ve been to has always had over 100 people.
I’ve met some awesome people made good friends, but the search goes on 😊
The organising and acquiring Venues are moderate to high end and isn’t reflected in the ticket price.
Host Rob always sends emails if there is an issue such as a cancellation or change of venue.
He is always polite, smiling and professional.
Only criticism people have to the events is there are no icebreakers & usually more men attend than women but that’s across all dating platforms.
I would recommend going to a few different events to scope the vibe esp. the rooftop events!
& when there is a price drop in the tickets to maximise enjoyment.
July 19, 2024
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Thank you for such a great review! I am pleased to hear you enjoy our events :) I hope to see you at another event in the near future. Cheers, Rob.
Do not attend these events !
Firstly, upon walking in, I noticed there was no way to distinguish between the public who were already there and those who were single. No way to tell who was who even though there was supposed to be about 50 of us who had paid to attend the event.
Secondly, upon arrival there was a table (big enough for 10 people max) - I asked if the event was held here as I thought I had the wrong venue. I was told yes, and that I was the first one even though the email said I would have to be there 15-30 minutes early otherwise may be refused entry.
There was no one until close to 8pm. Furthermore, no one checked my ID or ticket. And I’m am certain a large potion of the people who sat down were not single either.
There was no structure, I could have walked in for free and joined myself, and the ticket prices were fluctuation every 5 minutes.
This was one of the worst events I’ve been to and in fact I left in a worse mood than I came there in.
Furthermore, I emailed the organiser to relay all of this information, and he somehow tried to gaslight me into saying that 1) I wasn't told to come early (even though I had the screenshot to prove it) 2) Claimed that we couldn't have just walked in and joined for free after paying for a ticket, even though I spoke to about 7 people and not one of their tickets was checked.
A bridal party at one point appeared amongst us. Aside from them there was no way to tell who was single and who wasn't.
0/10 asked for a refund and was offered a free ticket to their next event which you couldn't pay me to go to
August 10, 2024
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I'm sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy this event but this was a well attended Singles Party with 50 people booked in and it was held at an excellent rooftop bar called Circe's in Waterloo.
I just want to straighten a few facts out..
We did not advertise a 'private area' because our socials are very much about being social! They take place in the main bar but we have a reserved table as a base. The host on hand (who was me) was there to welcome everyone and introduce people to one another which I was doing throughout the night.
I was the first person to greet you and I explained exactly how the event worked and I even told you to come to me if you had any issues but you did not speak to me again...
No one has tried to 'gaslight' you but the timings of this event are clearly available on the event description and it states 8pm-10pm. The e-mail we sent on Saturday had more specific information and we asked guests to arrive on time. We did not tell you to come early and given you were the only person that arrived early I think we can assume that you misunderstood the instructions. The table was only booked 8pm-10pm. Why would we tell you to come early? What you are referring to is a generic e-mail that applies to most of our events hence the wording 'The Majority of our Speed Dating events..' - this wasn't a Speed Dating event.
Of course you needed a ticket to get into this event! If you did not have a ticket then we would have asked you to leave our area. The reason we did not check every ticket is because we had a lot of regular customers and we also looked at the profile pictures of guests who had signed up so we knew who to expect. Nobody was sitting at the table who was not part of our event but yes there were people around our area who were not part of our group because that was where the bar was!
Our socials are not for everyone because it does require guests to get out of their comfort zone and actually talk to people! If you just sit there on a table and hope people will come over to you then I am sorry but you will probably leave disappointed.
I actually offered you a ticket to a more structured event like 'Speed Dating' or one of our larger 'Singles Parties' I explained the difference between this event and those but you declined the offer. If you are not going to give us the opportunity to right a wrong then there is nothing more we can do.
Unfortunatley we do not provide refunds to customers who have attended our event and stayed for the whole thing and then turn around 2 days later and complain that it was rubbish especially when nothing was mentioned to me on the night.
If you wish to take me up on the offer of a complimentary event that I am sure will leave you with a positive experience of DateinaDash then please drop me an e-mail on enquiries@dateinadash.com.
Fantastic queer dating experience!
What a fantastic, relaxing and supportive dating experience! As a queer woman, navigating dating isn't always an easy or safe experience. Dateinadash however was a brilliant opportunity to meet other queer women in a fun and safe way and I would massively recommend it. The location was also extremely nice! To add, Rob was extremely responsive to a query I had. Would definitely go again!
August 8, 2024
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review about your recent Speed Dating experience! I am pleased you found the event welcoming and supportive. I hope to see you at another event in the near future. Regards, Rob.
AVOID THIS EVENT AT ALL COST
AVOID THIS EVENT AT ALL COST.
Before I go into detail about how terribly awful this event was, please expect an aggressive, dismissive and rude response from the owner of the company Robbing Rob.
A friend and I had booked 2X tickets for speed dating. The venue and time of event changed very last minute.
We specifically booked an event age range 27-39. Robbing Rob completely deceived us with this and we ended up having people in their very early 20’s.
Nathan, the host wasn’t much better. Very unapproachable, rude and unorganised.
The ratio to women to men was very unbalanced, leaving the men waiting for 45 minutes for their rotation. This was nicknamed the (graveyard). The process of liking any of the matches is online, but we were unable to access this because Robbing Rob did not put us on the system. What did we actually pay for?
I emailed Robbing Rob after this event giving him feedback and asking for a solution. He was very antagonistic with his response and very unprofessional, leaving me no choice but to express my review online. Will never return and I advise you be cautious of this event.
June 9, 2024
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Please be aware that all our speed dating events are 'age guides' (this is clearly explained on our website and in the event description!) Kayleigh booked a 27-39 event and met several men who were 24 or 25. She then contacted me the next day asking for her money back after having taken part in the whole event. No complaint was raised to my host on the night. If she had a problem with the event organisation or the ages of the participants then this should have been addressed there and then and she should have left the event and not taken part. I'm sorry but you can't have your cake and eat it. She claims my host was unapproachable but she didn't even speak to him. There were 14 men at this event and 8 women (2 ladies had cancelled in the late afternoon) it's impossible for us to guarantee equal numbers and as such we do not. Although, as there were almost double the men to women i'm not sure why she is complaining about this? It's quite normal for women to complain about not having many men but i've not come across someone complaining about having too many! It should be noted that nobody waited 45 minutes for a date (we had 6 extra men and dates were 4 minutes so basic math 6 x 4 = 24 minutes) considering the whole event was 75 minutes this claim is absurd. There was no issue with her online account and she can access her matches like everyone else - this is a blatant lie. I actually took the trouble to respond to Kayleigh on e-mail on Sunday (the only day of the week I don't work) because I wanted to resolve her issue and I was very polite and addressed all her points. She took my response as 'defensive' even though I apologised to her and acknowledged that this event probably wasn't up to our usual standard. I offered Kayleigh and her friend two tickets to a future event that I said I would personally host and ensure it would be a great night. I felt this was a perfectly reasonable resolution given that she did have 14 dates and took part in the event. She declined this offer and decided to leave a flood of negative reviews online. I have only been professional in my response and tried to reach a compromise but sadly Kayleigh has decided to leave this petulant review. I am fairly certain that prospective customers are able to see past this nonsense. DateinaDash are an established Speed Dating company with over 13 years experience in hosting events. We are the most reviewed (and highest rated) Speed Dating company in the UK. Unfortunatley it's not always possible to please everyone but we work hard to ensure our events are fun and enjoyable. We will continue to do our best to serve the singletons of London and wish you all the best in your future! Regards, Rob.
Squid Game speed dating
I participated in the Squid Game speed dating event. Even though the event was fun and okay in general, I won a competition that was a part of this event where the prize was £100 and I was supposed to win a cash prize. I was told that it’s actually not cash but it will be sent to my bank account. I was okay with this but the money never arrived in my bank account. I tried to contact them multiple times but never heard back. I am very disappointed in this because the event itself was actually nice. I would really like my money that I’ve been told I was getting.
April 20, 2024
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I'm sorry to read this review but unfortunately I am not aware of this. Please can you resend the e-mail to enquiries@dateinadash.com and I will take a look? Regards, Rob.
Had a good time
Prompt, well-organised and Rob was helpful afterwards with the website when I was having trouble.
May 11, 2024
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Reply from DateinaDash - Speed Dating Reviews
Thank you for your review Sam! I am pleased you found our event well organised and our customer service responsive and helpful. Regards, DateinaDash.
Lock & key
DateInaDash group do an excellent job gathering singles to superb locations in London, easily accessible by Tube. Friendly vibe and the lock & key ice-breaker is an amazing/fun way to connect with people. The host gave the guys, keys and the girls locks. Each key can open upto 10 locks. You go round trying to pick locks and if there is a match then you get entered into a raffle to win some drinks or something. You can then carry on talking to the match or see if you can open more locks and get more connections and more chance to win prizes. Also ideally if you like someone you can ask for their details or if you are shy then you can post a like on the web page dateinadash.com for the event attended and if its a like from the other half then i guess you get each others details via the site.
Rob does a great job in keeping these events going throughout the year.
People at the event do say the host should do more to introduce shy people, but not sure what else they can do.
May 11, 2024
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WOW, thanks for such a detailed and fabulous review of our recent 'Lock & Key' party we held in London Bridge on Saturday 11th May at the Alexander Hay. I am pleased to hear you enjoy our events and find them well organised and fun. See you at the next one! Cheers, Rob.
Dateinadash…
The venue was good, had a nice ambiance and the layout worked for what the event was. It was evident pretty quickly that you had to have your Q & A’s sorted, and the time with each participant was ample. Knowing it was with people in a similar situation socially/romantically made ice breaking much easier. Would I go again, definitely…
April 16, 2024
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I am so pleased to hear you had a positive experience at our recent Speed Dating event in London! We work hard to ensure our events have a good atmosphere with lots of participants and a friendly host. Hopefully we will see you again in the near future! Regards, Rob.
Reply from DateinaDash - Speed Dating Reviews
Thank you for the positive review! I am pleased to hear you met a lovely bunch of people and liked the venue choice. Regards, Rob.
Events can get cancelled at last minute, no refund given
The event I booked was cancelled literally hours before start. Disappointing but these things happen, I asked for a refund and was told as per their contract I had to re-book another event. As a single parent, I do not have lots of free time but ok, I booked via emailing (giving people a credit they can use on website would be so much more efficient for customer!) another event. Again, this was also cancelled, this time due to train strikes. So, I tried again, and was told this third event wasn't going ahead, even though it continued to be listed on their website days after I was told this, it sold out for females. I have again asked for a refund, it is a small amount to a company, but it is refused, telling me to attempt another re-booking. I think in this instance just offer a refund say if numerous events are cancelled at short notice, in a goodwill gesture. So, be mindful events can get cancelled at short notice, especially relevant if your time off is rare and refunds will not be given.
April 1, 2024
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Reply from DateinaDash - Speed Dating Reviews
Unfortunatley from time to time events can be cancelled due to lower numbers than expected or due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control e.g. the train strike. We only cancel events if we have less than 10 dates as we believe it is waste of everyone's time to go ahead with such a small crowd. I know that other companies do not cancel their events and one such competitor had an event last week where only 2 ladies had booked! Of course, I can understand your frustration but honestly what would you rather have happened? As I have explained to you multiple times the venue you wanted to book are no longer working with us and that is why I could not book you in. I am aware it was still on the website but it was later removed and it did not happen. I did offer to recommend some events to book you in (events that would not be cancelled) but you declined. As per our terms in the event of a cancellation we only provide credit for another event so if you wish to attend a future event please get in touch. Regards Rob.
Great format!
Great choice of locations and food event management. Definitely a fan!
March 31, 2024
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Thank you for your review! I am so pleased to hear you are a fan of DateinaDash and enjoy our venue choices and the way our events are organized. Regards, Rob.
Very enjoyable evening in Richmond all…
Very enjoyable evening in Richmond all the ladies were easy to talk to and there was a nice atmosphere . Would highly recommend this speed dating event.
March 26, 2024
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Reply from DateinaDash - Speed Dating Reviews
Hello David, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your recent experience at DateinaDash! I am pleased you found the Speed Dating event in Richmond enjoyable and look forward to seeing you back again soon! Cheers, Rob.
Great, fun experience
I had a great night, there was a good number of men and women and the bar was cool too! Great fun and I’d recommend to anybody!
March 16, 2024
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Thanks David, I appreciate the positive feedback from your recent experience with DateinaDash. Regards, Rob.
50-65 Speed Dating at The Forge
Centrally located venue with DJ and lively bar upstairs. The event was run downstairs and was well-run by the host with clear explanation of how the night would run.
It may have been good to have had a refreshment/toilet break halfway through and for the downstairs bar to have been open at least an hour afterwards to allow for further socialising but overall it was an enjoyable evening with a good mix of people. No matches so will try again
February 23, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed the event. I look forward to seeing you at another event in the near future. Regards, Rob.
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