Single And The City

Single And The City has been producing in-person singles events since 2008, making them one of the longer-running event organizers in the speed dating space. They operate primarily in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens) and Austin, Texas, with occasional events in Dallas and Houston. Over 15 years of operation, they've built a reputation for variety: speed dating events sit alongside yacht parties, silent disco mixers, holiday-themed celebrations, and LGBTQ+ nights, giving their audience multiple ways to meet singles beyond traditional speed dating formats.

The speed dating events themselves follow a straightforward structure. Participants engage in timed conversations with each person for 3 to 5 minutes per round, and a typical evening might include up to 15 individual dates depending on attendance. Events are hosted at restaurants, bars, and event venues throughout NYC and Austin. After the event concludes, participants receive match information within 24 hours, meaning you get notifications about who also selected you, allowing both to exchange contact details if you're both interested. This standard approach is familiar to anyone who's tried speed dating before, which makes Single And The City a low-barrier entry point if you've never attended before.

Beyond traditional speed dating, Single And The City offers distinctly different experiences under their events umbrella. Their yacht parties pair boat settings with DJ music and open mingling, letting singles meet in a more relaxed, party atmosphere rather than structured rounds. These yacht events run at around $40 per ticket for general admission or $120 for a table, so the cost varies depending on whether you want a guaranteed spot with friends or prefer standing room and the chance to mingle freely. Silent disco events put attendees in a room where everyone wears wireless headphones, typically with three DJs on different channels. The advantage is the novelty and the noise level control; the disadvantage is that conversations are slightly awkward without environmental sound. Their holiday-themed events capitalize on the season, running New Year's Eve parties, Halloween mixers, Valentine's Day celebrations, and Fleet Week specials in NYC. These tend to draw larger crowds than speed dating, so if you prefer higher volume and a party atmosphere over structured introductions, these options exist.

The age and demographic range is deliberately broad. Single And The City hosts speed dating for 20s and 30s, separate events for 30s and 40s, mixed-age 25-and-over LGBTQ+ nights, and specialized 28-to-42 speed dating. This segmentation means you're more likely to meet people in your actual age range rather than struggling with a 21-to-55 crowd. Their LGBTQ+ offerings include dedicated nights, which is important in cities like NYC and Austin where that community deserves their own space to meet without default heterosexual framing. The variety of event types also means that if traditional speed dating doesn't appeal to you, you can try a yacht party or silent disco instead and still be within their portfolio.

Pricing varies by event type. The examples visible online show yacht parties at $40 to $120 depending on the reservation structure. Speed dating events don't have posted prices on their main site, so you need to check individual listings on Eventbrite, where they host event registrations. This Eventbrite integration is standard for event companies in NYC and Austin and makes registration straightforward. All ticket purchases go through Eventbrite, and no door sales are available, so you need to register in advance.

The company doesn't publish a refund or cancellation policy on their website. If you need to cancel or reschedule an event, their support contact is Support@SingleAndTheCity.com or (512) 387-6970. Contacting them directly is necessary to understand what flexibility they offer. This isn't unusual for smaller event organizers, but it means you should clarify expectations before buying a ticket, especially if you might need to reschedule.

Single And The City's strength is diversity of options. You're not locked into traditional speed dating if you don't want to be. The yacht party option is genuinely different, even if it's less structured for meeting. The silent disco events attract people looking for novelty and a talking point. The themed parties capitalize on natural occasions when singles feel pressure to couple up, so a Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve party can feel less dating-focused and more celebratory. If you attend their events regularly, you'll see the same faces and can build a social circle, which is a real advantage over one-off speed dating nights.

The limitation is that all their events are ticketed and hosted, meaning you're paying for the experience and the venue rather than meeting organically. Some people prefer the natural setting of a bar or party where meeting someone feels incidental rather than the primary goal. Single And The City's structure makes it clear that everyone attending is single and looking to meet people, which is efficient but also removes some of the surprise or spontaneity. There's also the data collection aspect of Eventbrite registration, which requires providing your name and email. For people concerned about privacy, speed dating events where you register in person anonymously don't exist at Single And The City.

The NYC presence is the main draw. New York City is large enough that Single And The City can host multiple events per week across different demographics, neighborhoods, and styles. If you're in NYC and trying to meet singles, they're a reliable, established option with proven longevity. Austin's market is smaller, but they've built a presence there too. The 15-year track record suggests they have the operational chops to execute events professionally, handle logistics, and manage the back-end matching process responsibly.

Single And The City appeals to NYC and Austin singles who want structured ways to meet people beyond apps, with the flexibility to try different formats. They're especially strong for people seeking age-specific or LGBTQ+ focused nights, where their dedicated events mean you're not the only person in your demographic. If you prefer variety and the option to attend a yacht party one month and speed dating the next, their range is valuable. They're a reliable, established choice for anyone tired of swiping and ready to try something with real humans and real conversation.