Island Chemistry
Speed Dating on the Isle of Wight
Real people. Real conversations. See if there's chemistry.
Next Event
35–55 Speed Dating
- Wednesday 16 September
- Arrive 7:00pm · Starts 7:30pm
- King Harry's Bar, Shanklin Old Village
- Ages 35–55 approx.
- £15 per person
Places are limited and tickets are by request.
Fed up with dating apps?
Island Chemistry brings Isle of Wight singles together for relaxed, face-to-face events where you can actually meet, talk and see if there's chemistry.
Our events are friendly and informal, and they're designed to take some of the awkwardness out of meeting someone new.
Five Steps, No Swiping
- Step 1
Arrive
Come along from 7pm and grab a drink at the bar.
- Step 2
Get your number
A quick briefing and your own number, ready for a 7:30 start.
- Step 3
Mini dates
Around five minutes with each person, then a minute to move along to the next.
- Step 4
Mark your matches
You privately note anyone you'd like to see again. Nobody else sees your card.
- Step 5
See if there's chemistry
If you both chose each other, we tell you privately. The rest is up to you.
Guests privately mark who they'd like to see again. If two people choose each other, we let them know privately. We never give guests' personal contact details to other attendees — mutual matches can choose whether they'd like to exchange details themselves.
Request a Ticket
To help us create the best possible mix of guests at each Island Chemistry event, tickets are available by request.
Please complete the short form below with your name, age, mobile number, email address and a recent photo of yourself.
Once we receive your request, we'll check availability within the approximate age range and the current balance of the event. If we have a suitable space available, we'll send you a link to complete your ticket purchase.
Please don't worry — this isn't a dating profile or an audition! The information simply helps us manage numbers and create a well-balanced, enjoyable event for everyone attending.
Request a Ticket
35–55 Speed Dating · Ages 35–55 approx.
Paying & Cancelling
Nothing is charged when you request a ticket. You only pay if we offer you a place, using a private link we email you. Your place is confirmed once that payment goes through.
If we offer you a place, the link is valid for 48 hours. After that the place goes back to other people waiting, so do complete it while you can.
Once paid, tickets are non-refundable if you change your mind or can't attend — we balance the numbers carefully and a place that goes unused can't be resold on the night. If Island Chemistry cancels, you'll receive a full refund or can transfer to another event.
Not everyone who asks can be offered a place, simply because each event runs to a set number of guests in each group. If we can't fit you in this time, we'll say so and let you know about the next one.
Nothing here affects your statutory consumer rights. The full detail is in our terms and conditions.
Upcoming Events
35–55 Speed Dating
Wednesday 16 September
King Harry's Bar, Shanklin Old Village
25–40 Speed Dating
Date to be announced
King Harry's Bar, Shanklin Old Village
60+ Companions Night
Date to be announced
King Harry's Bar, Shanklin Old Village
Can't see an event for you?
Register your interest and we'll let you know when a suitable Island Chemistry event is announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — and almost everybody does. That's rather the point. You'll be welcomed at the door, given your number and introduced to the format before anything starts, so nobody is left standing about wondering what to do.
Whatever you feel good in. Most people go for smart casual — the sort of thing you'd wear to the pub with friends. There's no dress code and nobody is judging.
No. We never pass your contact details to another guest. If you and somebody else both choose each other, we'll let you both know privately, and it's entirely up to the two of you whether you swap details.
No. Your card is private and is only ever seen by us. We announce matches, never rejections — if someone picked you and you didn't pick them, they simply hear nothing. Cards are securely destroyed after the event.
That's a match. We let you both know privately after the event, and from there it's your call. There's no obligation to do anything at all.
Of course. We hold our events at Island venues with a bar, so you're very welcome to have a drink and settle in. We just ask everyone to drink sensibly and to have thought about how they're getting home.
The age ranges are approximate, so a year or two either side is absolutely fine. If you're a good deal outside the range, do drop us a message before booking — we'd rather find you an event where you'll meet people you click with.
Come and meet someone
Wednesday 16 September at King Harry's Bar, Shanklin Old Village. Places are limited and they do go.
Request a Ticket