Checked listing · A City of London singles night
Speed Dating with a Twist in the City: a 25–35s singles night on Thursday 23 July 2026
Fifteen five-minute dates, balanced numbers and no awkward small talk — in a smart City bar three minutes from Liverpool Street. We've checked the details against the official listing and picked the codes that bring the cost down.
Checked and listed by TopReferrals: Speed Dating with a Twist for 25–35s is on Thursday 23 July 2026, 7:30–9:30pm at The Otherist, 111 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1AP — three minutes from Liverpool Street. Up to 15 five-minute dates, smart casual; tickets £11.55–£16.96 on Eventbrite, plus the referral codes that trim the cost of the night.
Event details checked 26 June 2026against the organiser's official Eventbrite listing.
The essentials
- Date
- Thursday 23 July 2026
- Time
- 7:30pm–9:30pm (doors 7:15pm)
- Venue
- The Otherist, 111 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1AP
- Nearest station
- Liverpool Street (~3-min walk); Bank & Moorgate also nearby
- Ages
- 25–35
- Price
- £11.55–£16.96 — via Eventbrite, booking fee included
- Dress code
- Smart casual
- Format
- Up to 15 dates of ~5 minutes each · women seated, men rotate · conversation cards on every table · match card at the end · results emailed next day
- Refunds
- Refunds available up to 7 days before the event
How the evening runs
No awkward silences — the night runs on a simple format. Numbers are balanced, each date lasts about five minutes, and there's a conversation card on every table, so you're talking from the moment you sit down rather than fumbling for an opener.
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Doors at 7:15
Turn up by 7:15pm, get a drink in and find the group's reserved area; the dating starts at 7:30 sharp.
- 2
You sit, they move
Women keep their table while men move along one each round, so every few minutes brings a fresh face.
- 3
Roughly five minutes a date
A short, low-stakes chat — with a prompt card on the table for whenever the conversation needs a nudge.
- 4
Tick as you go
With up to 15 dates ahead, mark anyone you'd happily see again on your card while it's still fresh.
- 5
Cards in at the close
Hand your card in at the end, privately — nobody in the room finds out who you picked.
- 6
Matches by email
Anyone you both ticked is sent over by The Matchup the next day, and the bar carries on once the dating wraps.
Where it is, and getting there
The setting
It's at The Otherist, 111 Old Broad Street — a stylish City bar that holds a reserved area for the group, so the night feels organised from the moment you walk in, not like finding strangers in a crowd.
Getting there for less
EC2, roughly three minutes on foot from Liverpool Street, with Bank and Moorgate close by. Because Liverpool Street ties together the Elizabeth line, several Tube lines, National Rail and the Overground, the trip in and home is quick in any direction — and a Lime or Voi credit below can cover the last leg for next to nothing.
Spend less on the night
The codes that cut the cost of the night
The ticket is the cheap part — it's the trip in and the bar tab that add up. So we've picked the referral codes that claw some of it back, each checked against the brand's own terms. (They're new-customer offers, as the programmes require; they don't change what you pay at the door.)
Revolut referral code
Settle the bar tab in seconds and split it with whoever you matched — and Revolut's sign-up referral drops real cash in your account.
Monzo referral code
Split the Bill turns the post-dates round into a two-tap job, and opening a Monzo account through the referral pays you for it.
Lime referral code
A Lime e-bike beats waiting for a cab across the City, and a new-rider credit covers part of the fare.
Voi referral code
Short hop to Old Broad Street? A Voi scooter is quick and cheap, and new riders start with referral credit.
Make your five minutes count
- Smart casual means effort, not black tie — a sharp top and shoes that'll survive a long evening beat anything fussy.
- Pick two or three go-to openers before you arrive; you'll run them up to 15 times, so make them good.
- Treat the conversation cards as a shortcut — use them to jump straight past the CV chat.
- Keep a one-line note after each date — it's the difference between a confident match card and a blank one.
- Be the one who asks the better question. Curiosity out-performs a rehearsed pitch every time.
- Tick freely — a match is an invitation to find out more, never a commitment.
Ready to book?
£11.55–£16.96 · Thursday 23 July 2026 · ages 25–35
Who runs this night
The Matchup
The night is put on by The Matchup (The Matchup Club), a London events company built on one idea — “real matches start in real life.” Beyond speed dating they run activity nights, from pottery and painting to cocktail-making and pub quizzes, all low-pressure and in good-looking venues.
Visit The MatchupTopReferrals only lists and checks this listing — The Matchup organises and hosts the night. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the organiser or the venue; book directly on Eventbrite.
Frequently asked questions
What's the price and where do I book?
£11.55–£16.96 including the booking fee, on Eventbrite. We send you straight to the official listing for the 25–35 night on Thursday 23 July 2026 — book there.
Does TopReferrals run the event?
No — The Matchup organises and runs it. We list it, check the details against the live Eventbrite page, and pick the referral codes that cut the cost. Booking happens directly with the organiser.
What actually happens on the night?
You'll have up to 15 five-minute dates. Women stay seated and men rotate, every table has prompt cards, and you hand in a match card at the end. Mutual matches arrive by email the next day.
Why “with a Twist”?
The twist is the prompt cards on each table — they skip the tired small talk so five minutes is enough to tell whether there's something there.
Can I bring the cost down?
Yes — use the verified referral codes above: a new-rider credit on Lime or Voi trims the trip in, and Revolut or Monzo make splitting the bar bill easy (and pay a sign-up bonus). Each code is checked against the brand's own terms.
Dress code and age range?
Smart casual, aimed at 25–35. If you're on the boundary, check the Eventbrite listing or ask The Matchup — the organiser sets the final policy.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, up to 7 days before the event, through Eventbrite. Confirm on the official listing before you book.