Sat, 4 January 🕑 2hrs
Melbourne Speed Dating Event 32-55yrs
Join our Speed Dating Event for ages 32-55 years on January 4, 2025, at Diesel Bar in Melbourne CBD. Meet new people and find your match with 12 fast blind dates at our singles party! Tickets from $29.90, don’t miss out!
Organiser
Hosted by Speed Dating Social 💙
Over 787 events & 37,423 attendees
Date and time
- Sat, 4 Jan 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM AEST
Location
Diesel Bar & Eatery
202 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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What is Speed Dating?
Simply Turn Up…
I’ll break the ice for you 🧊
So you can easily chat one on one
& use conversation cards if needed
Ladies Sit & Men Rotate
Be Greeted by Friendly Hosts
And Introduced to Each Date
Most Come Alone, or Invite Friends
That’s 12 Fun Mini Dates
Enjoy your privacy, I booked us the bar
There’s plenty of extra mingle time
Select Whoever You Like
Anonymously Tick Anyone You Fancy
So there’s no fear of rejection
94% get matches the next day ✅
With Equally Booked Ratios
There’s plenty of people to meet
30-40 attendees at each event!
Most book early, so don’t miss out
32-55yrs Speed Dating Social 💙
(+/- 2 years is okay) 🥂
5pm Saturday 4 January at Diesel Bar & Eatery
202 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2hrs of fun chats, and extra mingle time
I Get It,
But what have you got to lose?
Why Not Take a Chance?
The only way is to try
Every night you’ll meet 15 singles
Eventually you will find someone
And If It’s Your First Time
We’re all in the same boat ⛵
Just turn up, I’ll find you a seat
Every 5mins I rotate everyone
You Simply Enjoy Fun Chats
Many have already found love
Tick ‘yes’ whenever you like someone
Get your matches the next day ❤️
Google Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Even if you’re new to the game,
You’ll get better at meeting people
Always Heaps of Attendees ✅
Each Week I Spend Thousands on Ads
And always book equal ratios 50:50
So there’s plenty of people to meet ✔
Whatever You’re Looking For
They’re Only One 5min Chat Away
Book now & find your someone today
Success Stories 💑
Many have already found love ❤️
“When I went to my first speed dating event, I had zero expectations
You may not find someone the first time or the 10th time, but at least these guys take the trouble to show up and put their best foot forward. They are making the effort which is more than I can say for some people on online dating sites – and that’s not even counting the sleazeballs.
– a happy attendee”
“I would like to let you know that last month,
“I just wanted to let you know…
So thank you for all the effort in putting these events together… don’t worry about giving me a refund on the ticket, maybe you can give that to someone that rocks up on the night without a ticket as I know how hard They are to get. thanks so much again.”
How It Works
Try To Arrive On Time ✅
But if you’re a little late, that’s okay
There’s time to mingle & grab a drink
You’ll be greeted and shown your seat
Get Matches on Your Phone
On arrival, scan our QR Code
See all attendees on your phone
Simply tick ‘yes’ on whoever you like
We Organise It For You
The hosts will get you settled
And rotate you every 5mins
Simply enjoy fun 5min chats
Matches are sent after the event
Past Event Photos 📸
Event Details
Looking to fast-track your way through Melbourne’s dating scene without endless app-scrolling? Welcome to speed dating at Diesel Bar & Eatery, where we’re bringing together Melbourne’s finest 32-55 year-olds for an evening of real connections in the heart of the CBD. In a city where coffee dates have become an Olympic sport and ‘busy professional’ is everyone’s default status, finding time to meet someone special can feel like trying to catch a hook turn on Elizabeth Street.
Located at 202 Little Lonsdale Street, Diesel is perfectly positioned between Melbourne Central and Parliament stations, with the 86 and 96 trams stopping practically at our doorstep. For outfit inspiration, swing by Emporium Melbourne or David Jones on Bourke Street – smart casual is the way to go, think “first date best” without overdoing it. Whether you’re commuting from trendy Brunswick or making the trek from South Yarra, you’ll find yourself among like-minded singles who’ve traded their dating apps for a chance at authentic connection.
How It Works
Here’s how our carefully curated evening unfolds: Upon arrival, you’ll receive your name tag and access to our proprietary Matching App 4.0 – your digital cupid for the evening. Ladies, you’ll be seated at numbered tables, while gents rotate every five minutes at the sound of our (not-so-subtle) love bell. From 7-9pm, you’ll enjoy 12 five-minute dates, with our signature conversation cards helping to break the ice faster than a Melbourne winter. We’ve found this format works brilliantly for busy professionals who value efficiency – think of it as twelve first dates without the awkward bill-splitting or endless messaging.
At 8pm, we break for intermission, giving you time to catch your breath and perhaps revisit any promising connections. The best part? No awkward end-of-date exchanges – matches are revealed at 8am the next morning through our secure app, where you’ll receive contact details for your mutual matches. With exactly 20 men and 20 women attending, we ensure everyone gets equal opportunities to connect.
Who You’ll Meet
Our events attract a diverse crowd of professionals who’ve graduated from the swipe-life and are ready for something real. Most attendees are established in their careers – think corporate professionals, creative entrepreneurs, and healthcare heroes – who understand that Netflix and chill isn’t a long-term relationship strategy. Many are juggling successful careers with the desire to find partnership, facing the uniquely Melbourne challenge of meeting someone who understands that brunch plans are sacred and knowing the difference between north and south of the river is a dealbreaker.
Our top tip? Come armed with stories about your favorite hidden laneway cafe or your stance on whether potato cakes or potato scallops is the correct term – nothing breaks the ice like a bit of Melbourne-specific banter. For second date ideas, the nearby State Library Victoria’s dome reading room offers a perfectly romantic (and free!) follow-up venue.
Your Host
Speed Dating Social isn’t just another dating event company – since our founding by Darcy Todd in 2020, we’ve hosted 787 events and introduced 37,423 singles across Australia. Our secret sauce? A strictly enforced equal ratio policy that ensures a balanced and fair experience for everyone. Early birds catch the love bug for just $29.90, while last-release tickets are $34.90. While we can’t offer refunds (our equal ratio policy is sacred!), we do offer date insurance – if you don’t get any matches, your next event is on us. Questions? Our matchmaking team is always ready to help at matches@speeddatingsocial.com.
The Venue
Diesel Bar & Eatery isn’t just another Melbourne venue – this historic building has been serving up connections (and cocktails) since the 1860s. The exposed brick walls and moody lighting create the perfect atmosphere for modern romance, while the intimate booths and carefully curated playlist keep the conversation flowing as smoothly as their signature espresso martinis. Speaking of which, we recommend trying their “Love at First Sight” cocktail – a Melbourne gin-based creation that’s the perfect ice-breaker.
The venue’s proximity to the Queen Victoria Market means you can always start your chat with tales of your favorite food truck or debate the merits of the American vs Australian donut van. Whether you’re comparing notes on the best dumpling spots in nearby Chinatown or planning future dates at rooftop cinemas, Diesel provides the perfect backdrop for beginning your next great Melbourne love story.
Book Tickets
Early Bird Tickets from $29.90 AUD
Early Bird Tickets are cheaper to reward those who book early.
Last Release Tickets from $34.90 AUD
Last Release are the Final tickets available for this event.
Please note: there’s no refunds
Frequently Asked Questions
Please, I drain my bank account to spend an eye watering amount on weekly ads, there’s always plenty of people
We don’t cancel events, check our Instagram @speeddatingsocials our events are epic, full, fun and pumping. We bring it each and every time
As mentioned in the description, there’s a 2 year tolerance either side of the age bracket. That’s +/- 2 years is okay
Of course, we always book equal 50:50 ratios. That’s why there’s a limited amount of both Male/Female tickets
Email us at matches@speeddatingsocial.com
To look after people, there’s no refunds – refund policy
If you give us minimum 7 days warning before an event, by our email matches@speeddatingsocial.com (not social media comments or DM requests) and if it’s agreed upon, then we can transfer your ticket to another posted event (not an untimed credit) of the same age range.
Yes, if you can’t make it you can transfer your ticket to a friend, providing they are the same gender and age range that you booked for.
On the night simply scan into our QR Code to access our Matching App 4.0. From there just enter that nights Event Code, your starting table number, mobile number, name and email. From there you’ll be texted and emailed a joining link. Click that link – you’ll then be able to see/ select anyone you like directly though your phone.
All matches are sent at 8am the following day. Even if you don’t select someone, you’ll still receive their contact their details if they selected you
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