A low-key, well-hosted approach to speed dating, built for Boston locals. No stopwatches, no whistles, no forced icebreakers. Just a relaxed room where meeting someone new feels comfortable instead of like a competition. We've been doing this in Boston for 19 years, with over 2,341 verified events hosted and an Eventbrite Top Organizer designation to show for it.

Confident, engaged, a little adventurous. Daters who set the trend rather than follow it. Our crowd is shaped in part by our venues, so expect the kind of people who'd choose that spot on their own.

Select an event from the Event Schedule, register online, and you're set. No paper tickets. You'll get a confirmation email and your name will be on the guest list.

In 19 years serving Boston daters, we've noticed something consistent: the more genuinely kind someone is to our hosts and fellow daters, the better their experience. It's a bit like a private club. We're looking for people who bring good energy to the room. If we don't think someone would be a good fit for our daters, we'll respectfully decline service.

By being a great addition to the room. We don't judge by looks or match results. We pay attention to how you treat our staff, hosts, and fellow daters. Standout daters get invited back with discounts or complimentary events, on us.

We have zero tolerance for behavior that makes fellow daters, hosts, or staff uncomfortable. Dating is emotional and everyone has different taste, but basic kindness isn't optional, and we take feedback about it seriously.

We have zero tolerance for rudeness, of any kind. We attract great daters, but if someone isn't a good fit for the room, they won't be invited back. We think our daters appreciate that effort, and we hope you will too.

Meet-Up is a great free service for connecting people with shared interests, but we're not affiliated with it or any similar groups. Some companies promote events through Meet-Up or Craigslist just to redirect you to their own site. We don't.

A Date Mate means you've got a match. Our mobile Smart-Card lets you choose who you'd like to meet again and to what degree, with until midnight to submit your final picks. At midnight, log back in to see your matches. No app needed. It works from your phone, tablet, or computer, right on our website. Your scorecard also lets you see who's attending, upload your photo, make your picks, and get notified of matches, all from your phone.

About six to seven minutes at a time. For larger events, that may shrink by a minute or two to fit everyone in.

Don't worry. Most people know within minutes whether there's a spark. You can always keep chatting at intermission or after the event. Just have fun with it.

Submit your picks via your mobile scorecard by midnight. Check back after midnight to see your matches. You'll get their first name and email. We recommend using an email you don't mind sharing, ideally not one tied to your name or workplace.

Rather than offering blanket free returns, we invite daters who bring great energy back with discounts or complimentary events. It's our way of keeping the room full of people others actually want to meet.

Spots go fast. Email info@speedbostondating.com to ask about the wait list, and keep an eye on the site. Reservations sometimes open back up last minute. We're always updating the calendar.

Published start times are listed in the event description. We wait for everyone to arrive before starting, so don't rush getting there. It's a good excuse to grab a drink, chat with the hosts, and settle in.

Some venues offer light bites at their discretion. It varies by location.

About two hours including intermission, depending on the number of daters attending.

Whatever you want. Most daters say that's when the night really gets going. Stick around and keep mingling as long as you'd like.

Events typically run 16 to 40 daters, depending on the night.

Payment is only accepted through our secure, encrypted online checkout. Questions? Call us at 1-866-WE-SPEED.

Whatever makes you feel good. We just ask that you dress with the room in mind.

Absolutely. Our age ranges are guidelines, not hard rules. Pick whichever range feels right, and if nothing fits, reach out and we'll help.

Never without your consent. Some special events are filmed, but those are invite-only and clearly marked in advance.

We're proud to partner with The Joan Gaeta Foundation for Lung Cancer Awareness through our "Nights for Suzanne" events. Donate to any cancer charity in the amount of your ticket, let us know, and we'll add you to the guest list for your desired event.