Thursday 1 October 2026 · The Hold, Manly
Date My Mate @ The Hold
Friend-powered dating in Manly.
Mates take the mic and pitch their single friends below decks at Manly's galleon tavern — rum, tacos and a room that's already up for it. No-pressure evening, just a really good night out five minutes from the ferry.
From $49
Ages 20–35-ish
Pitch spots
- Women:
- 7 left
- Men:
- 7 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 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.
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 as the room warms up.
- 9:00pm
Time to Mingle
The Hold is yours. Grab another drink and strike up a conversation.
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.
- Women 7 left
- Men 7 left
$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.
- Women 7 left
- Men 7 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 Hold, Manly
The Hold is Manly's tavern of high-seas hedonism — an 18th century galleon done as a restaurant and bar, all timber, lantern light and rum, a five-minute walk from the ferry wharf on Sydney Road.
It's a room that already knows how to run a night: live music, a proper kitchen and a crowd who came out to be social. Thursday is their vegan night, so there's 20% off the plant-based menu while you're pitching.
24 Sydney Rd, Manly NSW 2095