Club Soda · Matchmaking Lounge
Take a seat, grab a cuppa. We'll do all the work.
The Matchmaking Lounge is just that – a lounge. Take a free seat, relax, and we'll find you hand-picked introductions. Our smart matching technology suggests possible matches, a real matchmaker hand-checks every one, and nobody pays until we have a match.
- Free to take your seat, with no time limit
- Real matchmakers hand-check every match
- Nobody pays until we have a match
- No public profiles, no swiping
Take your free seat
By taking a seat you agree to our terms and safety guidelines.
Sound familiar?
Dating shouldn't feel like a second job.
- Hours of swiping, with nothing to show for it.
- Chats that fizzle out before you ever meet.
- Profiles that don't match the person who turns up.
- Friends settling down, and fewer ways to meet someone new.
The Matchmaking Lounge is the opposite of an app. You take a seat and tell us what you're looking for. Real matchmakers do the searching for you.
How it works
You take a seat. We do the rest.
- 01
Take your seat
Fill in the short form. It's free, and there's no time limit.
- 02
Check your inbox
We'll email you a link to create your profile in the Matchmaking Lounge.
- 03
Add your dating preferences
A photo, a short bio and who you'd like to meet. Only our matchmakers see your profile.
- 04
Grab a cuppa. We do the hard work.
Smart matching technology suggests possible matches. Michael and Korina hand-check every one, and we headhunt where needed.
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We get in touch when there's a match
Nobody pays until then. Paid memberships from €179. Sign up, then a quick ID check: only paid members are ID-checked, and it takes up to 5 days.
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Meet your match
You see your match's first name, photo and a short bio. Contact details are shared only once you both agree. Then we check in, depending on your membership.
Our promise
Real connections. Chosen by people.
Real matchmakers
Michael looks after our men and Korina looks after our women. No match is sent without a human yes.
Discreet by design
No public profiles, no browsing, no swiping. Matched members only see your first name, photo and a short bio.
Off the apps, into real life
Lounge members also get perks on Club Soda walks and events – because the best chemistry happens face to face.
Memberships
Choose how personal you'd like it to be.
Taking a seat is free. Here's what each membership includes.
| Free Seat | Lounge | Lounge PlusMost popular | VIPLimited membership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We start looking for you | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| News on walks and events | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Hand-checked matches | Upgrade when matched | Up to 3 matches in 3 months | Up to 6 matches in 4 months | Hand-picked, up to 6 matches over 12 months |
| ID-verified community, photo and bio with every match | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Free swaps | Not included | Not included | 1 | 2 |
| Early access to new matches | Not included | Not included | Before Lounge members | First pick |
| Check-in after each date | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Personal sit-down with your matchmaker | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Headhunting outside the Lounge | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Personal note with each match | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Free walks | Not included | Not included | 1 | 3 |
| Discount on walks and events | Not included | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| First dibs on tickets, VIP-only social nights | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
VIP: We only work with a limited number of VIP members.
Paid memberships from €179. You'll only be offered a membership once we have a match for you.
Lounge questions
Is it an app?
No. There's nothing to swipe and no profiles to browse – we do all the work.
Is it free?
Taking a seat is free. Nobody pays until we have a match for you, and paid memberships start from €179.
Who sees my details?
Only our matchmakers. A match sees your first name, photo and a short bio, and contact details are shared only when you both agree.
Is everyone verified?
All paid members are ID-checked before any introduction. The ID check takes up to 5 days.
More questions? Read all our FAQs or email support@clubsoda.ie.
Met someone at Club Soda?
A date, a partner, a travel buddy or a new group of friends: we'd love to hear your story. First names are fine.