
Sober Speed Dating
About Sober Speed Dating
Sober Speed Dating creates grounded, cosy and genuinely fun dating events for people who want to meet in real life without alcohol. We blend guided connection rounds with fun and playful games that make conversation feel easy, natural and human. It’s dating without the awkwardness, the pressure or the hangover.
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Sober Speed Dating is a grounded, cosy and genuinely enjoyable way to meet new people in real life — without alcohol, small-talk anxiety or awkward first-date energy. This event is for straight singles in their late 20s to early 40s who are sober-friendly, sober-curious or simply intrigued by the idea of dating without needing a drink to make it feel easier. Over two hours you’ll experience: • Guided 5-minute connection rounds • Light, playful games that break the ice naturally • A relaxed mid-way break • A welcome alcohol-free drink included • Easy mingling at the end • A warm, respectful and feel-good environment Sober Speed Dating works because it replaces performance with presence. When you’re engaged in a shared activity, you relax, you laugh, you make eye contact and chemistry has a chance to show up without effort. Spaces are limited to 12 men and 12 women to keep the atmosphere intimate and inclusive so that everyone gets meaningful interactions. This particular event is for straight daters, but we host evenings for different age groups and sexual orientations too. If this one isn’t your demographic, keep an eye out — we’re expanding. Come meet like-minded humans, with real connection, genuine laughter, and none of the hangover 🤍 Tickets: £22 plus £1 stripe booking fee Closest station: Haggerston


Sober Speed Dating is a grounded, cosy and genuinely enjoyable way to meet new people in real life - without alcohol, small-talk anxiety or awkward first-date energy. This event is for straight singles in their mid 40s to 60 (most attendees will fall within the 48–58 age range) who are sober-friendly, sober-curious or simply intrigued by the idea of dating without needing a drink to make it feel easier. Over two hours you’ll experience: • Guided 5-minute connection rounds • Light, playful games that break the ice naturally • A relaxed mid-way break • A welcome alcohol-free drink included • Easy mingling at the end • A warm, respectful and feel-good environment Sober Speed Dating works because it replaces performance with presence. When you’re engaged in a shared activity, you relax, you laugh, you make eye contact and chemistry has a chance to show up without effort. Spaces are limited to 12 men and 12 women to keep the atmosphere intimate and inclusive so that everyone gets meaningful interactions. This particular event is for straight daters, but we host evenings for different age groups and sexual orientations too. If this one isn’t your demographic, keep an eye out — we’re expanding. Come meet like-minded humans, with real connection, genuine laughter, and none of the hangover 🤍 Tickets: £22 plus £1 stripe booking fee Closest station: Haggerston