Sick of Swiping?

Sick of Swiping?

Do you remember what it feels like to see a hottie at a bar and simply say hi? How are you? How was your day? Wanna make out?

Throw your phone into the nearest body of water and join us for a flirty night of analogue fun.

Say hi to our event hosts…

Founder + Berlin Host

Naarm Host

Naarm Host

Eora Host

Eora Host

Naarm Host

  • "Had such a blast, it was so well done and such a sweet environment. Going to talk it up to all my single mates in time for them to make the next one."

  • "Mitch was the best! Great venue and loved the whole vibe."

  • "The queer speed dating event I attended was probably the best last minute decision I made! I ended up meeting my partner there and we have been inseparable since."

  • "I absolutely loved the night and had heaps of fun. So much fun. Highly recommended!"

  • "It was a great night. Mitch and Em were entertaining as the hosts and it kept the night light hearted and fun."

  • "I had such a good time and the hosts were amazing. Thanks so much for organising these safe/inclusive/wholesome events. Really appreciated!"

  • "It was so much fun. The hosts were awesome the venue was stunning and all the people that came had the biggest hearts and were incredibly lovely. Thanks for running a great night and I'll probably see you in a month, unless things go well with my matches!"

  • "I had a great time. Everyone was super lovely!"

  • "My friend met his fiancé!"

  • "Thanks for the great night team. It was really fun, so many interesting people. Harriet was awesome as well. I think she made it a great atmosphere and disarmed everybody"

  • "I had a fun night and the vibe y'all set down was great, very chill and fun. I'll be recommending you to friends!"

  • It was amazing and Harriet and Steven were amazing hosts as well, I felt like you have gone above and beyond and it was beautiful!"

  • "We met at one of your speed dating events in Redfern and we just got married last week!"

  • "It was such a fun night!! Everyone was very warm and lovely - a very cute vibe all round and Mitch's eshay performance will never leave me. "

  • "Thanks for a fabulous night! I loved it."

  • "I had a lot of fun; I was nervous about going by myself but you guys created such a fun and relaxed vibe."

  • "I have recommended it to so many of my friends, it was a fantastic evening."

  • "I had a great time. It was my first speed dating experience so I really didn't know what to expect. I felt so comfortable and Mitch was a fantastic host."

  • "My partner and I met at one of your speed dating parties in Surry Hills. We got married this year!"

FAQ

 
  • More people than you’ll have time to date! We usually get around 50-60 people but there could be as many as 90 shimmying from date to date. We’ll only sit you down with 14-15 people but there’ll be lots of time during the break and after the event for you to chat to whoever you like. Everyone’s there to meet new people, so don’t be shy about saying hello to a stranger!

  • Our demographic is typically people in their 20s and 30s, with most attendees sitting between 25 and 35. 

    We run events specifically for straight, sapphic, gay, pansexual/bisexual and queer folks. Sometimes we run other specialty events too. If you want a say in what we do next, be sure to follow us + respond to call-outs and polls.

    All our events are open to non-monogamous + trans/non binary people.

  • If you’re straight, you’ll need to bring a friend of a different gender if you wanna book without going on a waitlist. Text your winning wingman, housemate, hottest match, work bestie, cute neighbour, cousin or least problematic ex and tell them they’re needed!

    By having everyone come with friends we find it’s a much better atmosphere, that’s a lot less school prom and a lot more flirty who-knows-where-the-night-will-go bar. It also helps us throw bigger events which means more chances for you to meet someone you spark with.

    If you’ve tried your darndest but can't find a wingperson, hit ‘join waitlist’ next to your ticket type and we’ll shoot you an email if we can squeeze you in.

  • Tickets are scaled between $0 and $30, without any drinks included. We prioritise as-affordable-as-possible ticket pricing over free drinks, having not raised our ticket prices since Cake Wines was a thing.

    That said, we almost always run a competition on the night where you can win a bar tab or bottle of wine to take home.

  • Sometimes, yes! If you wanna try your luck, simply show up no later than half an hour after the advertised start time and be prepared to hang around for a bit while we count our chickens. We only suggest this if you live close by, since we can't promise anything.

  • Remember that everyone's a bit nervous and it's most people's first time speed dating, so we're all in this together! If you can try not to ask “So, what do you do?” over and over, you’ll probably have a better experience, but you can also just go with the flow. Travel, food and experiences are always good topics!

    If you get stuck or just feel like switching things up, feel free to use our conversation cards where you’ll find plenty of audience-submitted first date questions.

  • There’s no limit to how many people you can say yes to and 89% of our attendees get at least one match. You write your yesses on a card during the event and then hand this to your host at the end. Matches are sent out within 48 hours of the event wrapping, so keep an eye on your emails 👀

  • We regularly host Q&A sessions on our socials. You can even write us anonymously if you’re feeling shy. Be sure to have a read through the highlight of past Qs before submitting ~ your answer might already be there!

    Still wondering? Our DMs are also always open 💌

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