A spooky time to be looking for love in Bristol

It might be considered the spookiest date in the calendar but that hasn't stopped Bristol singletons hoping they will find love at a dating event.

Grape Vine Social are launching what they claim to be the city's first secret supper club dating evening on Halloween night.

Taking place in a secret location, close to Blaise Castle, single diners will share a five-course candlelit gourmet meal in the ideal setting of the 18th-century Quaker Meeting House.

The company, which created Wine Tasting Dating nights and other singles events, said they hope this gourmet adventure will bring together up to 30 singles for a special night of mingling and tasting on October 31.

Anna Cooney, director of Grape Vine Social, said: "Our monthly wine tasting dating nights in Clifton are very popular, but we wanted to create a new experience for singles. We have teamed up with a fantastic Paris Cordon Bleu-trained cook, who has a beautiful private space for this very first secret supper club concept."

With pop-up restaurants and secret supper clubs gaining momentum, an increasing number of foodies have been opening their homes to crowds of diners seeking an original and fuss-free eating experience.

Ms Cooney said she anticipated the experience, which targets people in their 30s and 40s, will become a monthly fixture on their dating calendar.

Tickets are £39, including five courses, and they are available to book at www.grapevinesocial.com.