LONDON / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 12, 2021 / Dating in London can be a muggy world, from being ghosted, to getting stood up or even being subjected to some outlandish lies/excuses. Does "I'm just too busy with work at the moment" or “I’m just not ready to see someone yet” sound familiar? What if we told you that you're spending too much on dating? Or that your dates are boring? Well, all is not lost, maybe it's time to join the discovery experience platform Bookado and have better dates than the bar.

Attitudes of daters in London are changing in a big way. Since lockdown, people have reevaluated their lives, they've been stuck inside for long periods and many have decided that it's time to do more exciting things with their spare time. 

Whilst dating in bars is a staple singles activity, many young professionals are wary of returning to the humdrum of office work, followed by the same drinks, in the same bars, asking the same questions to different faces. Many are turning to Bookado, an experiences platform, to find more exciting date ideas and save money in the process. 

"I was getting a bit bored of the dating scene in London. I felt like I was spending all my money on expensive drinks in the same bars. But what's more, it started to become a bit of a waste of my time. I could have been doing more exciting things" said Ryan, an office worker in the city. 

That's when Ryan found Bookado, a membership club that is helping London daters find more exciting things to do and save money in the process. Aware of how little time he has outside of work and the toll excessive drinking can take, Ryan began to discover better things to do:

“Since finding Bookado I’ve been on some amazing dates. I took a date on a helicopter tour of London, it was incredible to see the city that way. I’ve saved money on little experiences like bowling and mini-golf. But the best one was a Thai cooking class in Wandsworth because I’m a big foody and so is my new girlfriend!”

With Bookado, members receive exclusive discounts from London's top activities that can't be found through other coupon sites. Members pay an annual subscription of £15.99 and receive massive discounts on activities like helicopter rides, self-drive boat hire on the Thames, Segway experiences and many more. Members are always getting the best deal as they always book directly with the activity venue.

Whilst salaries are largely better than the rest of the country, it remains an expensive place to live. It's difficult to enjoy all of the amazing things London has to offer - and it has a lot to offer. So daters in the Capital are being encouraged by the company to save money by ditching the bar dates and create more memorable experiences through Bookado. So instead of a random night drinking expensive cocktails in a bar, you could be out paddleboarding in Richmond or playing immersive mini-golf for only £10! 

Co-founder of Bookado Timothy James said:

"As a singleton in London, I know how familiar the dating scene can become. It often feels like the excitement of a date is lost when you know you're going to another bar and having similar conversations. Bookado is for everyone but we think that daters in London will benefit from it a lot. It'll help them find better ways to spend their time and save lots of money too."

Bookado has recently started working with venture studio Nova and received backing from Nova Growth Capital. With the investment, they have taken on even more providers within the Capital, offering a wider range of choices to its members. 

To sign up for a Bookado membership, visit www.bookado.co.uk today.