Thursday 22 October 2026 · The Chippo Hotel, Chippendale
Date My Mate @ The Chippo Hotel
Friend-powered dating in The Den.
Mates pitch their friends on The Den's stage — pro lighting, a proper crowd, craft beers and cruelty-free cocktails. No-pressure evening, just a really good night out at Chippendale's favourite hideout.
From $49
Ages 22–38-ish
Pitch spots
- Women:
- 5 left
- Men:
- 6 left
Mingle spots
- Women:
- Available
- Men:
- Available
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 takes the stage
Mates take the mic on The Den's stage, pitching their friends to a room full of people. A proper stage, pro lighting, a drink in hand.
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 drink to settle in.
- 7:00pm
Pitching Round One
The first flight of MATEs take the mic.
- 7:45pm
Bar Break
Refills and quick chats with the crowd.
- 8:15pm
Pitching Round Two
The second wave of pitches under the lights.
- 9:00pm
Time to Mingle
The Den is yours. Grab another drink and strike up a conversation.
This isn't our first night
We've been running these around Sydney since July. Real rooms, real crowds, and venues asking us back.
- 78
- The Beresford, Surry HillsAugust 2026
- 62
- The Greenwood Hotel, North SydneyJuly 2026
- 38
- Henry G's Wine Parlour, ManlyAugust 2026
The ABC came along and filmed one of our nights — the story ran on their socials as “friends helping friends find love”.
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 5 left
- Men 6 left
$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.
- Women available
- Men available
$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
The Den at The Chippo Hotel
The Chippo Hotel is Australia's first 100% vegan gastropub — your favourite hideout in the heart of Chippendale, with a lush beer garden, a winter fire pit and a room built for live music and comedy.
The Den is its live-performance space: a proper stage with professional lighting, seating up to 100 — the perfect room for the pitches, the crowd and the mingle.
87–93 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale NSW 2008