Date My Mate

Sydney · New South Wales

Dating Events in Sydney

Sick of swiping? Date My Mate runs friend-powered dating events across Sydney — a fresh alternative to speed dating where your mates pitch you to a room full of singles, then everyone mingles over drinks. No apps, no swiping.

Upcoming events

Where we’re pitching next

  • Date My Mate @

    The Greenwood Hotel

    A young crowd mingling at a Date My Mate event

    Pitch spots

    Women:
    Sold out
    Men:
    1 left

    Mingle spots

    Women:
    Sold out
    Men:
    10 left
    Date
    · 6:00 pm
    Location
    Sydney · North Sydney
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    Henry G's Wine Parlour

    Inside Henry G's Wine Parlour in Manly

    Pitch spots

    Women:
    6 left
    Men:
    6 left

    Mingle spots

    Women:
    10 left
    Men:
    16 left
    Date
    · 6:00 pm
    Location
    Sydney · Manly
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    The Beresford Hotel

    A crowd mingling under the disco ball in Beresford Upstairs

    Pitch spots

    Women:
    3 left
    Men:
    5 left

    Mingle spots

    Women:
    61 left
    Men:
    61 left
    Date
    · 6:00 pm
    Location
    Sydney · Surry Hills
  • Date My Mate @

    Dee Why Bowls Club

    A crowd mingling at Dee Why Bowls Club at sunsetTickets on sale soon
    Date
    · 5:00 pm
    Location
    Sydney · Northern Beaches

How our Sydney dating events work

A livelier alternative to speed dating and singles nights — no apps, no swiping, just a great night out.

1

A mate builds the pitch

They put together a short slide deck about why their single mate is a catch. Line one up for a friend, or get a mate to do yours.

2

The pitch goes on stage

Mates take the mic at a Date My Mate night and pitch their single to a room full of people.

3

Everyone mingles

No swiping, no algorithms. Meeting IRL. Just go up and say “Hi, I liked your pitch!”

Dating events in Sydney — FAQ

Where do singles meet in Sydney?

At Date My Mate. We run friend-powered dating events at pubs around Sydney — including the CBD, Surry Hills, North Sydney — where a mate pitches their single friend to the room, then everyone mingles. No apps, no swiping.

How do dating events work at Date My Mate?

Half the night is the pitches — mates take the mic and pitch their single friend to the room with a short slide deck. The other half is the mingle, where the whole room gets to know each other over drinks. Come to pitch a mate, get pitched, or just watch and mingle.

Is this speed dating?

No — it's a friendlier alternative to speed dating. There are no timed rotations and no forced one-on-ones. Your mates do the introductions on stage, then you meet people naturally during the social half. No swiping, no algorithms.

Get on the list

Whether you want to pitch a friend, get pitched, or have a venue — we want to hear from you.