Thursday 20 August 2026 · The Beresford Hotel
Date My Mate @ The Beresford
Friend-powered dating in Beresford Upstairs.
Mates pitch their friends inside Beresford Upstairs — a big stage, cutting-edge sound, tiered booths and terrace balconies. No-pressure evening, just an easy night at one of Surry Hills' best-loved pubs.
Ages 25–45-ish
Tickets on sale soonStrictly limited capacity. Watch this space.
How It Works
A mate builds the pitch
They put together a short slide deck about why their single mate is a catch. Humour encouraged.
The pitch goes on stage
Mates take the mic in Beresford Upstairs, pitching their friends to a room full of people. Big stage, cutting-edge sound and tiered booths so the whole room can see.
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
- 6:00pm
Doors, Wristbands + Welcome Drink
Grab your DATE MY MATE wristband and a quiet drink.
- 7:00pm
Pitching Round One
The first flight of MATEs take the stage.
- 7:45pm
Bar Break — Crowd Buzz
Refills and quick chats with the crowd.
- 8:00pm
Pitching Round Two
The second wave of pitches under the lights.
- 8:45pm
Time to Mingle
Beresford Upstairs is yours. Grab another drink or take it out to the terrace balcony.
- 10:30pm
Date My Mate Closes
But you can kick on. The bar is open and the night is young!
Tickets
Double pitch
DATE / DATE Pitch Ticket
Two single mates pitch each other — two 2-minute pitches, both of you on the market. Entry for two, first two drinks each.
$99
Single pitch
MATE / DATE Pitch Ticket
One mate pitches their single friend in a 2-minute deck. Entry for two — the mate and the single being pitched, first two drinks.
$89
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.
$49
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
Strictly limited capacity
Beresford Upstairs
Beresford Upstairs was made for a good time. Built as a live music venue, the space features a large stage, a balcony, cutting-edge sound systems, tiered booths for uninterrupted viewing, and both a bar in the main room and a cocktail lounge out back.
Get the party started with cocktails and canapés, mingle with the crowd, and take in the atmosphere from one of the terrace balconies — the perfect backdrop for a night of friend-powered dating.
354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010