New Year's TGIF Matched Speed Dating

New Year, New You! Get 2024 off to a flyer and start the weekend in style as CitySwoon is very excited to be bringing our UNIQUE, in-person matched speed dating back to the Inner-West!

Fill out a profile in under 5 minutes and be matched on a series of 6-8 quick-fire date rounds to THE most compatible singles in the room.

This event includes free-flowing beer & wine for the duration of dating and some tasty finger food served during the break. Earlybird tickets are just $99 but increase to $109 and then $119, so book early and save!

Check-in is on your phone, with NO match cards, drink tokens, paper or pens required - just bring your phone and your great attitude! So, please ensure it's fully charged.

The Event

- Experience a series of relaxed mini-dates selected for you each round by an intelligent algorithm live at the event.
- Hosted by a friendly and professional team.
- Handpicked, top bar with a welcoming atmosphere.
- Connect freely with your mutual matches the next day on CitySwoon.
- Opportunity to connect with the other participants you don't date on the night.

The Venue

The Rose of Australia is an Erskineville institution. Owned and operated by the Leach Family for over 25 years, this is a pub run by a local family for the local community. A place you can meet and know the publican. Howard's Cantina is located on the first floor of the Rose of Australia Hotel. The Cantina has a casual atmosphere with contemporary design that makes the space perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating special moments. With a mix of covered outdoor seating and inside space there you'll be spoilt for choice to set your own vibe.

Why Cityswoon?

Established in 2014, we are the national leader in singles events and by far the most trusted.

The success rate is higher than both online dating and traditional speed dating!

But don't let the tech fool you - this is all about meeting REAL people in REAL life at awesome venues! Here's what you get:

- Over 95% receive a mutual match
- A closely-managed balance of men & women - we work very hard at it!
- Bigger events mean better events with a party atmosphere!
- You can contact other people on CitySwoon that you didn't date too
- Over 8 years of experience! Many thousands of events plus hundreds of thousands of matches, relationships and marriages!
- It works so well, we've taken it international
- Meticulously planned events - we don't want to waste your time with cancellations, so we only list the events we're very confident will run.
- Returning Customer? Don't worry! You will NEVER be matched to the same person twice and your post-date feedback is kept confidential. (This is for real life and virtual events too) So, book into several events with confidence.

Find out more at the What to Expect link above.

Fun fact: we still hold the Guinness World Record that launched us.

***If you buy a ticket for the opposite gender you BOTH save $10***

*A $19 day-of cancellation or no-show fee may be charged if you fail to attend the event or cancel your ticket at least 24 hours in advance.

****Tickets are non-refundable, and all purchases are final. To receive an event credit or ticket transfer, please contact our Customer Service team at least 7 days prior to the event date. Our Terms & Conditions apply. See FAQs for details.