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Speed dating · Wellington, NZ

Apps are shit.
This is better.

Just A Drink puts on speed dating events so the single people worth meeting can meet each other. 6–10 dates, 5 minutes each, first drink included. That's it. That's the whole thing.

Get tickets$30 solo · $50 for two — drink included

Two hours. Up to ten dates. Zero swiping.

01.

Grab a ticket (and maybe a friend)

Come solo, or bring a friend — any friend. $30 on your own, $50 for the two of you. Moral support is built in, and your ticket's cheaper. Win, win.

02.

Show up, have a drink

You'll get a name tag, a drink token and a date sheet at the door. Then it's up to 10 dates, 5 minutes each. Afterwards, hang around — order food, grab another drink, chat to whoever you like.

03.

Match by lunchtime

Note on your date sheet who you'd be keen to see again and hand it back before you leave. If it's mutual, we'll let you both know by 12pm the next day. Then it's over to you.

Bringing a friend is the whole trick.

  • Moral support is built in — you've both got someone to go with. Putting yourself out there is easier as a pair.
  • Two tickets cost $50 instead of $60. Cheers to that.
  • It keeps the room full of people someone can vouch for.

We also do a little homework of our own on everyone coming. Nothing fancy — no police checks, just making sure there are no red flags.

Know two single people? Say the thing.

Most people end up at our events because a mutual friend said, "You're both single. You should go." If you've got two friends who might hit it off — or one who just needs a nudge — send them this page and say exactly that. You'll look great at the wedding.

It's hard for single people worth meeting to find each other.

Out and about, you can't always tell who's single. On the apps, you can't always tell who you'd actually want to take the time to meet. The whole thing ends up more tiring than fun.

The apps have helped — you've probably met people through them. But a surprising number of good people are undone by a format that asks for a few good photos, some self-awareness, and one complete sentence.

So here's a different way. Two hours, one evening, a room of people someone can vouch for. Worst case, you've had a night out with a mate. Best case, you meet two or three people you actually want to see again — and you never opened an app.

"What do you have to lose? It's a couple of hours — way faster than swiping. Come along. It's just a drink."

How the last one went down.

Two people having a drink together across a wooden table
"It was a lot more fun than I expected — and coming as a pair was very good for moral support."
"Well organised, well communicated — everyone I talked to enjoyed the idea of bringing a friend."
"Very casual and easy to follow. A fun and unique evening."

— feedback from attendees at our last event

Everything else you're wondering.

Do I have to bring a friend?+

No — coming solo is completely fine. But if you've got a friend who might be keen, bring them: it's cheaper ($50 for two instead of $60), and you've both got someone to debrief with afterwards.

How does the age range work?+

Each event has an age range (check the event page). We're not going to ask for ID, but for this to work well for everyone we're relying on you. If you're not in the age range, please don't buy a ticket.

What happens after the dates?+

Once the dates are finished, there'll be time in the venue to chat with anyone. Be free — order food, grab another drink, whatever you like.

How does matching work?+

When you arrive, you'll receive a date sheet (at the same time you get your name tag and drink token). You'll use it to note who you'd be keen to see again. Before you leave, hand it back to us. If there's a mutual match, we'll let you know by 12pm the next day.

What happens if I don't get a match?+

You could cry, come to our next event, give us feedback — perhaps do all three? There are only so many possible matches in each room. If you didn't find one for you, that's no good, but it may just be right effort, wrong room.

What should I wear?+

We're going to assume you've been on a date before. So wear what you wore on the dates that went well. A nice top and jeans. A shirt and pants. Something like that.

So I get one drink? Can I buy more?+

Yes. Your first drink is included. When you arrive, you'll be given a drink token to redeem at the bar for a house beer, wine or spirit. You're welcome to buy more drinks after that.

What about food?+

No food is included with your ticket. We'd recommend not arriving hungry, but there will be time to grab a bite after the dates are done.

What if I'm running late?+

If you're running late, text us on 029 0431 0357. If you arrive after the dates have started, still come and we'll slot you in.

Go on. It's just a drink.

Grab a friend, grab a ticket, and spend two hours meeting people worth meeting. That's the whole pitch.

Get tickets$30 solo · $50 for two

Questions first? Text us on 029 0431 0357.