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Diesel Bar & Eatery
Sat, 2nd May, 5:00 pm AEST
202 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tickets from $29.90 AUD
77 people already going

Speed Dating Blogs 🖊️
All You Need to Know About Speed Dating
Speed Dating Blogs 🖊️
That's right — so long as you don't expect any ridiculously long words or perfect spelling, I'll be your singles expert and literary master. Any questions you have about singles nights, I'll do my best to answer in these speed dating blogs.
So grab a chair and put on a cuppa of your favourite chamomile tea, because I, Darcy Todd — the almost university graduate and founder of Speed Dating Social — have written and will keep writing blogs just for you. Please don't share them, or my nightly routine of watching New Girl will be shattered by the dizzying lights of fame.
Apart from my intricate knowledge of ordering an extra side of chips when a girl says "I'm not hungry," this is everything I know, written down about speedy dating.
All You Need to Know About Speed Dating
That's right — so long as you don't expect any ridiculously long words or perfect spelling, I'll be your singles expert and literary master. Any questions you have about singles nights, I'll do my best to answer in these speed dating blogs.
So grab a chair and put on a cuppa of your favourite chamomile tea, because I, Darcy Todd — the almost university graduate and founder of Speed Dating Social — have written and will keep writing blogs just for you. Please don't share them, or my nightly routine of watching New Girl will be shattered by the dizzying lights of fame.
Apart from my intricate knowledge of ordering an extra side of chips when a girl says "I'm not hungry," this is everything I know, written down about speedy dating.
Speed dating advice, mistakes to avoid, what to wear, what to say, safety, success rates, and whether people actually meet at events.
How it works
Understand the format before you arrive.
What to say
Know what to ask and what to avoid.
What to wear
Dress well without overthinking it.
What happens next
Matches, follow-ups, and real outcomes.
Speed Dating Blog Posts
Spoiler: yes, and it's having more of a moment than your ex's situationship era. If you've been wondering whether speed dating died with flip phones and MySpace, this one's going to be a pleasant surprise.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogTwelve dates, five minutes each, one very good evening — here's exactly what happens from the moment you walk in to the moment you check your matches the next morning. Think of it as Tinder, but the wifi works and nobody ghosts you mid-conversation.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogAfter running 1287+ events across Australia, I've watched what works and what absolutely doesn't — and I've written all of it down so you don't have to learn the hard way. These are the tips that actually move the needle, not the generic "just be yourself" advice your mum gave you.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogYes — and honestly, going solo is probably the better call, because a wingman is great until they're funnier than you. This blog covers exactly why showing up alone might just be your smartest dating decision of the year.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogConsider this the field guide I wish someone had handed me before I started running events and witnessed some truly spectacular self-sabotage in five-minute increments. Some of these mistakes are so avoidable it'll make you wince — read this before your first event, not after.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogHard no — and anyone who still thinks that hasn't met the lawyers, nurses, teachers, and general high-functioning humans who fill our events every single weekend. This blog kills the stigma once and for all, with receipts.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogSmart-casual is doing a lot of heavy lifting in the world of speed dating, and this blog breaks down exactly what that means for men and women without the vague non-advice of "just dress to impress." You've got five minutes per date — your outfit is working whether you want it to or not.
Read blog →Speed Dating Blog"What do you do?" is the most boring opener in existence and you can do so much better — this blog has the questions that actually reveal whether someone is worth a second conversation. Five minutes is short, but the right question makes it feel like an hour.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogFrom venue selection and ratio management to the matching app and the inevitable no-show math, this is everything I've learned from organising hundreds of events across Australia. Whether you're thinking about running your own night or just curious how the sausage gets made, this one's genuinely useful.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogThere are more rules than you'd think, and most of them exist because someone, somewhere, made it necessary for them to be written down. This blog covers the format rules, the social rules, and the unwritten ones that separate a great night from an awkward one.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogYes — 57,915 introductions and counting says so, but this blog goes deeper than the numbers and looks at what actually happens when two people click across a speed dating table. Real connections, real stories, and the honest answer to the question everyone's quietly asking before they book.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogSuccess in speed dating is more nuanced than "did I match?" and this blog unpacks what the research actually says alongside what we've seen across hundreds of real events. The short version: it works better than most people expect and significantly better than another month on the apps.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogHosted venues, experienced event staff, structured rotations, and a room full of people who all booked through a legitimate platform — speed dating is genuinely one of the safer ways to meet strangers. This blog covers what we do to keep events safe and what you can do to keep yourself safe after the night ends.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogDating after 50 looks completely different to dating in your twenties, and the apps that work best reflect that — this blog cuts through the noise and names the platforms actually worth your time. Spoiler: in-person events make the list, and for good reason.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogGetting back out there after a marriage ends is equal parts terrifying and weirdly liberating, and this blog approaches that reality with the honesty it deserves rather than hollow pep-talk energy. Whether you're six months out or six years out, there's something useful here for where you actually are.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogLook, no dating format is perfect — not apps, not setups, not accidentally falling in love at a café like it's a rom-com — and speed dating has genuine downsides worth knowing about before you book. This blog covers them honestly, because informed singles make better daters.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogFive minutes sounds like nothing until you're sitting across from someone attractive and your brain decides to serve up "so... do you like stuff?" — this blog fixes that. From openers to conversation flow to the graceful exit, here's exactly what to say and when to say it.
Read blog →Speed Dating BlogBest first date night ideas.
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