In London's pubs, love gets a PowerPoint makeoverThe Rise of PowerPoint Dating Events in LondonBy Natasha MontagueFrom Swiping to Slides: A New Dating TrendLONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Fed up of swiping left or right on dating apps, young London singles are returning to a classic British way of meeting people - the pub - with a modern twist: a PowerPoint presentation by a close friend pitching them as dating material. Now, they're using that skill to enhance their mates' love lives, just as dating apps are losing their appeal. Event Popularity and ExpansionOrganisers said all 150 tickets for the event, held at a north London pub, were sold in less than five minutes. Why Are Dating Apps Losing Their Appeal? The Atmosphere at PowerPoint Dating EventsAt the event, friends crowded around tables with glasses of wine, wearing "Date" or "Mate" stickers, as presenters clicked through slides of flattering holiday snaps and fun facts.

Source: The Guardian March 27, 2026 19:09 UTC