Dating in London

Dating in London

24 July, 2009
by: Sandraleong

It is a truth universally acknowledged that life is downright, bloody cruel. Let's face it. The One isn't really about to fall into your lap serendipitously, no matter how many times you've watched Love Actually and bawled when the chubby girl gets with the Prime Minister. Sniff. No, if us mere mortals of non-celluloid variety want someone to grow old with, we'll have to look. Really hard.Thank goodness then for a magical modern invention called speed dating. Look no further lonely hearts! Spoonfed susses out some options for speed dating in London:

Lock and key party
Meeting people in clubs hasn't always been a good idea, But a lock and key party? That's a brilliantly cheesy idea. Like a game of hunter and quarry, men get the keys, women get the locks and you spend the night on the prowl for a wondrous person who can complete you. Just think of the amazingly bad pick-up lines you can use. Hours of entertainment.
Price: £15

Drink dating
Ooh, drink dating. Sort of like drink driving where you either feel really chuffed about pulling it off like a rock star, or end up a dejected, mangled heap by the side of the road. Wine, beer and  champagne tasting events are all the rage on the London dating scene these days but we'd suggest a bit of restraint if you want to leave a good impression.
Price: Between £30 and £40, depending on venue

Mixology evening 
Is it now acceptable to skip dinner and head straight for drinks? What ever happened to old-fashioned wining and dining? We demand chivalry back! Okay, not really. This event offers more alcohol-induced fun, with couples pairing up to learn how to shake and stir. 
Price: £35

Quiz dating
Are you the only one among your mates who knows what the world's only poisonous primate is? If so, you might find a kindred spirit here. Organisers put men and women in groups to partake in the ultimate British past-time – pub quizzing. You might also reveal how much of a Discovery Channel geek you are. It's the slow loris, the slow loris!
Price: £10

Silent dating
Ssssssh, it's all very mysterious and hush-hush. But word on the street is that silent dating events do occur every now and again in London in secret locations. For the uninitiated, this entails minimal conversation – pass notes around if you want to communicate -  and maximum body language. Mmm, sexy.

Fit guys for fit girls
Three words: Hot, hot, hot. Seriously, what do you get when you pack a room full of taut, sweaty bodies – okay, fitness enthusiasts - looking for love? We repeat: Haawt.
Price: £20

Salsa dating
Aye carumba! This event is not for people with two left feet and an aversion to beats. Speed dating plus a crash course in salsa make for a night of twists and turns. Curiously enough, the action takes place not in a salsa bar, but in a dim sum eatery. The Chinese probably do know a thing or two about mating – just look at the size of their population.
Price: £20

Gay dating
When it comes to finding true love, gyrating on a table at G.A.Y probably isn't the wisest strategy. This speed dating do gathers gays and lesbians in one venue for some quick heart-to-hearts. Topless dancing optional.
Price: £20

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