Bored of Dating Apps
In short: Bored of Dating Apps, known as BODA, is a UK-founded organiser of in-person singles events, started in 2022 by Jess Evans. It began in Liverpool and has expanded to London, New York and other cities, including planned launches in Los Angeles and Boston. It matters as an example of offline dating events positioned as an alternative to swiping apps.
Key facts
| Type | Offline dating events |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | boredofdatingapps.com |
| Founder | Jess (Jessica) Evans [About Bored of Dating apps] |
| Founded | 2022, launched in Liverpool [Love unplugged, 2022] |
| Business type | Organiser of in-person singles events, described as an offline dating community [Anti-Dating App Singles Night - BODA Boston Launch] |
| Expansion | Expanded from Liverpool to London and New York [Love unplugged, 2026] |
| Boston launch | Singles night at Rochambeau, 900 Boylston St, Boston, on Thursday 19 November, ages 21+ [Anti-Dating App Singles Night - BODA Boston Launch, 19 November 2026] |
| Los Angeles launch | First Los Angeles event at Covell on Thursday 5 November, ages 21+ [Anti-Dating App Singles Night (LA BODA launch), 5 November 2026] |
| Guest profile | Company says around 95% of guests attend events alone [Anti-Dating App Singles Night (LA BODA launch)] |
About Bored of Dating Apps
Bored of Dating Apps, usually shortened to BODA, runs in-person social events for single people. It was founded by Jess Evans, who launched it in Liverpool in 2022 after becoming tired of dating apps. Its formats have included quiz nights, hikes, yoga socials, drinks nights, sober socials and bookshop "meet-cute" evenings. Its own site describes it as an offline dating community that brings singles together across the UK, North America and beyond.
The company has grown beyond the UK. Press coverage reports expansion from Liverpool to London and New York, and its events listings show a bookshop event in Toronto and a launch night in Porto. Its website lists a Los Angeles launch on 5 November at Covell and a Boston launch on 19 November at Rochambeau, both for guests aged 21 and over. A Melbourne launch is also listed for 12 November. BODA says around 95 per cent of guests attend alone, and its hosts act as welcomers who introduce guests to each other.
For the dating industry, BODA is one of several organisers offering real-life events as an alternative to app-based dating. It sells tickets to individual events rather than offering a swiping product, and it has also set up a blind dating service. Its US expansion in late 2026 shows how UK event brands are entering American cities.
Stories about Bored of Dating Apps
- Bored of Dating Apps launches Boston singles night on 19 November
UK-founded Bored of Dating Apps launches in Boston with a 21+ singles night at Rochambeau on 19 November, as Match Group payers fell 6% to 13.3M in Q2.
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Questions about Bored of Dating Apps
Who founded Bored of Dating Apps?
Jess Evans founded it in 2022. Her company's site and press coverage name her as founder.
What does Bored of Dating Apps do?
It organises in-person singles events such as drinks nights, quizzes, hikes and bookshop meet-cute evenings.
Where is it launching in the US?
Its website lists a Los Angeles launch on 5 November at Covell and a Boston launch on 19 November at Rochambeau.
Where is Bored of Dating Apps based?
Bored of Dating Apps is based in United Kingdom.
When was Bored of Dating Apps founded?
Bored of Dating Apps was founded in 2022.
Also known as: BODA.