Pitching at Date My Mate

Friday 13 November 2026 · The Balmain, Balmain

Date My Mate @ The Balmain

Friend-powered dating in Balmain.

Mates pitch their single friends to a room full of people, then everyone mingles. No-pressure evening, just a really good night out in Balmain.

From $49

Ages 35–50-ish

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Pitch spots

Women:
7 left
Men:
7 left

Mingle spots

Women:
Available
Men:
Available

How It Works

1

A mate builds the pitch

They put together a short slide deck about why their single mate is a catch. Humour encouraged.

2

The pitch takes the mic

Mates take the mic and pitch their friends to a room full of people. Two minutes, a big screen and a drink in hand.

3

Everyone mingles

Half the room came along just to watch, drink and mingle — that's where most connections happen. Grab a Mingle Ticket if that's you. No swiping. Just walk up and say "Hi, I liked your pitch."

How it plays out

  1. 6:00pm

    Doors, Wristbands + Welcome Drink

    Grab your DATE MY MATE wristband and a drink to settle in.

  2. 7:00pm

    Pitching Round One

    The first flight of MATEs take the mic.

  3. 7:45pm

    Bar Break

    Refills and quick chats with the crowd.

  4. 8:15pm

    Pitching Round Two

    The second wave of pitches.

  5. 9:00pm

    Time to Mingle

    The room is yours. Grab another drink and strike up a conversation.

Tickets

Pitch a mate

PITCH Ticket

Pitch your single mate in a 2-minute deck — or pitch each other, one each, if you're both single. Entry for two, first two drinks each.

  • Women 7 left
  • Men 7 left

$89

Buy

Here to mingle

MINGLE Ticket

For singles coming along to watch the pitches, drink and mingle. Entry for one, first two drinks, full view of the action.

  • Women available
  • Men available

$49

Buy

Creators & media

CREATOR / MEDIA Ticket

For social-media creators and media. We'll review your socials for an engaged following and regular lifestyle content. No follower count to hit.

Invite only

Request an invite

Strictly limited capacity

Bora Bora room at The Balmain

The Balmain

The Balmain has been trading since 1869 — the second-oldest pub in the suburb, now done as a tropical, urban oasis on Mullens Street in Sydney's Inner West.

It's a room that already knows how to run a night: properly made cocktails, a contemporary Australian menu with Asian influences, and five separate areas to spread a crowd across.

72-76 Mullens St, Balmain NSW 2041