Speed Dating New York | CitySwoon® | 38-52 years | at Bananas Restaurant

Ditch the apps and meet real singles in person at Bananas Restaurant in East Village!

Join a big room of singles and get around 8 of your best live-selected, mini-dates!

Meet like-minded singles face to face in a relaxed, fun and social atmosphere.

Spots are limited, booking is essential.

How it works:

• Quick check-in on your phone. No nametags, matchcards, pens or fuss.
• Loads of singles in the room. Our platform finds your best matches for each round of mini-dates.
• Friendly, professional hosts guide the night.
• Balanced mix of men & women so the event flows naturally.
• Stay and mingle afterwards, most people do!

Why you'll love Smart Speed Dating:

• Relaxed, social vibe, perfect if you're coming solo (most do!).
• Great venues, great people, and actual conversations.
• Over 95% of attendees meet someone they're attracted to, and 90% get at least one mutual match!
• 10+ years of successful CitySwoon events and millions of dates!

Learn more about CitySwoon and our unique events on the

FAQ page .

The Venue

Located in the East Village, Bananas brings an inventive mix of Asian flavors and Western influences to its food and drinks. Enjoy Soju cocktails, sake and a relaxed setting that celebrates creativity and connection.

All our venues are carefully selected for great vibes and atmosphere.

Tickets are non-refundable.

You can cancel 7 days out and receive a credit or transfer.

A $19 late cancellation/no-show fee applies if you cancel within 24 hours of the event.

See Terms & conditions for details.

Ready to meet your match? Grab your ticket today, spots go fast!