What to do/where to go with your significant other (A Definitive List!)

Kintarō Hattori

Every so often a thread appears somewhere on boards with a fellow boardster looking for advice information on where to go or what to do with their partner. We can all think of the obvious ones such as the cinema or the restaurant, but some people like myself aren't entirely original and have problems looking past the few obvious suggestions.
I thought it might be handy if there was a thread where people could recommend things they've done or places they've gone with their significant other which would be a benefit to others. I'll start the ball rolling so:

The Cinema
With Cineworld on Parnell Street you can pay €17.50 a month for their card and watch as many movies as you want, day or night.

The Theatre
There are many fine theatres in this city of ours and while it's not to everyone's taste, it's at least worth trying once. I know my SO has been on at me every so often to bring her and I've yet to do it...shame on me! I'm not the most cultured so I may get the list wrong, but we have theatres such as the abbey, the olympia, the gaiety, andrews lane and the gate. You'll also win major brownie points!

Restaurants
Whether your pockets are overflowing or your somewhat strapped for cash it's possible to find somwhere for everyone. With the large chinese community in dublin now there are a few good places to eat, a particuarly good one being China Red I think it's called on Parnell Street. A good main course with a decent portion should cost you less than €10.
There is also a really nice Italian on Parliment Street just past the Oxfam book shop. You can get Pizza/Pasta and a bottle of red wine for about €10 if your early.

Museums
Not the most interesting places in the world for many, but they are free, well most of them anywhoo and there are alot of them in town. I'm afraid my knowledge of them is somewhat limited, so perhaps someone could go into more detail.
There is the national museum in Collins Barracks. It's huge with lots and lots to see and it's free. There is also the museum of modern art near Heuston train station. While it's not the best there is also the Wax Works, but that's closed until march I believe.

Shopping
Most women like this, it's pretty undeniable and you will win major brownie points for feigning your interest in this. They like new clothes and they like it when it's not them paying for it. A bit of retail therapy is always good. In between letting her buy what she wants you can always drop in a suggestion or two as to what you'd like her to buy!

Days Out
There are several places you can go on days out, Howth and Bray being particuarly nice. You can always bring a small picnic, and they are both beside the sea, making for nice photographs. You can also visit the National Stud and Japanese grardens in Kildare. I've been there and didn't find it anything amazing, but some people seem to think it's amazing.

Can You Play Pool/Snooker?
I know my SO can't play either, and while I play badly I think it'd be fun to try and teach her. Granted these places do seem to be frequented by Sc*mmers, but there are one or two places in town that aren't. And in the end it's good craic and fairly cheap.

Local Bars/Hotels
I know I have one or two local bars that I don't visit all that often that are actually quite nice. In particular we quiet like the bar in our local hotel. It's quiet, clean and atmospheric. It's hard to beat a bit of live music.

Go For A Drive
If you have a car, I don't!, then go for a drive. We live in a scenic little country and there are many fine places out in the country. Wicklow is a great place to go for a drive with some spectacular scenery and miles from anywhere urban, it's good to get some fresh air into your lungs!!!

Adult Fun
You know this had to be mentioned. The kind of fun only an adult can have is amazing and if you delve a bit deeper into it it's astonishing what you can do. Go into easons and pick up a book. Be a bit more adventurous!


That's pretty much all I can think of right now. Please add to the thread to help those who might be stuck for something to do. If you know somewhere great to go add it in here. If you have an idea for something fun or adventurous you know where to add it!

Regards,
Liam

IvaBigWun

eo980 wrote:

There is also a really nice Italian on Parliment Street just past the Oxfam book shop. You can get Pizza/Pasta and a bottle of red wine for about €10 if your early.

Aaaah you have me hungry now That would be Cafe Topolis. Nice food.

Then there's always the option of a DVD, Chinese and copius amounts of wine.

Heyes

IvaBigWun wrote:

Aaaah you have me hungry now That would be Cafe Topolis. Nice food.

Then there's always the option of a DVD, Chinese and copius amounts of wine.

Your always hungry :rolleyes:

IvaBigWun

Heyes wrote:

Your always hungry :rolleyes:

true - not bad for a skinny phucker!

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Stop talking about food......im getting hungry!

Back on topic: i know snooker and pool were said, but there is also bowling. Or even just going out for a walk or a drive to somewhere with a nice view and just sit there and chat....

Kintarō Hattori

Hi BrynW,

Bowling is always good craic. Where abouts actually has bowling facilities? The only place I can think of is off out by the square. Not the handiest place to get too!

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Hey eo980, there aren't really that many places that you can bowling anymore, i know if i was to go bowling i would go to the leisureplex in Stillorgan, i think all the leisureplex's have bowling facilities

Other options for couples to go to would be shows, like that are on in the rds, or depending on the time of year....funderland

Heyes

eo980 wrote:

Hi BrynW,

Bowling is always good craic. Where abouts actually has bowling facilities? The only place I can think of is off out by the square. Not the handiest place to get too!

Big leisureplex / bowling facilities in stillorgan

faceman

May seem obvious but why not take up a hobby together? I took up gym with my lover and we have become quite competitive which is cool.

We had some things in common when we met as we both play guitar and love music which is cool.

For the new year we plan on doin salsa dancing lessons for the buzz.

Beats goin to the pub and drinkin all the time! Helps in really getting to know someone too.

Heyes

faceman wrote:

with my lover

have nt heard someone describe there other half as that in a while...... its quite sweet really

faceman

Heyes wrote:

have nt heard someone describe there other half as that in a while...... its quite sweet really

Thank you! Receipe for sucessful relationship is to keep it fresh and real!

Heyes

faceman wrote:

Thank you! Receipe for sucessful relationship is to keep it fresh and real!

No problem, it is a very sweet description... and defo gotta agree with that

faceman

Heyes wrote:

No problem, it is a very sweet description... and defo gotta agree with that

Im smitten with my other half, shes the coolest woman on the planet!

Heyes

faceman wrote:

Im smitten with my other half, shes the coolest woman on the planet!

awww bless..

Setun

Go to the International Bar for the comedy. You and your "lover" can laugh away to your hearts content (laughter is also an aphrodisiac (sp?), or so I read on some dodgy leaflet )

Also go to some ambient Jazz music about the place, The BoomBoomRoom, JJ Smyths or The White Horse Inn. Major recommendations from Daddio for all of em.

tripper

Me and the gf always go to the local hotel bar. You can have a conversation there, get lathered and chillout.

Kintarō Hattori

C'mon folks! I know there are a few regular users who have significant others that aren't posting!!!! Don't make me come after you!!!

Setun

Also go on a Viking Splash ride if she's mental and you want to waste some money. Note: Book in advance.

Helicopter rides around the city. Check it out.

faceman

Daddio wrote:

...You and your "lover" can laugh away recommendations from...

You see, ive started a revolution! Women of ireland, prepare to be enchanted!

CathyMoran

We go to the zoo the odd time, he has yearly membership so it works out cheaper.

Squirrel

Bring her for a nice walk. Can also help wooh a future partner, I'm hoping it works for me in the near future anyway

Kintarō Hattori

Uhhh Yeah The Viking Splash ride, how much is that?

Dublin Bus Tours
The Ghost Bus Tour is pretty good. I did it a few years back, and it's well over two hours long, so not bad. You can get an interesting insight into the ghastly side of Dublin!!!
Also when was the last time you hoped on a tour bus around the city? The guides are often quite funny and it's amazing some of the things you find out about the city!

faceman

eo980 wrote:

Dublin Bus Tours
The Ghost Bus Tour is pretty good.

Ive wanted to do this, is it really any good? What happens?

JohnCleary

CathyMoran wrote:

We go to the zoo the odd time, he has yearly membership so it works out cheaper.

Resident is he?

arctic lemur

We go for walks along the Strand in Clontarf and watch the sunset in the summer. Its free and lovely!

Kintarō Hattori

faceman wrote:

Ive wanted to do this, is it really any good? What happens?

Ahh it's been a while since I did it, a couple of years in fact. But they bring you around to places of interest and tell you about it's historical dark side. The guide is usually very good and lively.

I'm just not giving a good impression of it, but it's well worth doing, a tad expensive though at €22 each.

Setun

Hey, about Viking Splash:

http://www.tascq.ie/sh772x4771.html

It looks like fun, but make sure you book in advance. We tried a day in advance and there weren't any seats left. Dunno what it's like, we haven't went since.

foggy

I've been to Kilmainhaim jail a few times now. and also st aughon's ( where they have a crypt). they're pretty cool. not too romantic but interesting as well. good for the chill down the spine, need comfort.

Vorsprung

I did the Viking Splash last summer, was working on a kids camp and brought 20 of them. Good fun, haven't a clue how much it cost, guides are lively. Nice to be doing the roaring instead of being on the receiving end!

ionapaul

Heyes wrote:

have nt heard someone describe there other half as that in a while...... its quite sweet really

It's more entertaining to imagine faceman as a typical Mediterannean greaseball, with slicked back black hair and a ferocious moustache..."ah, my lover, let me serenade you with my guitar...then we will make much love underneath the olive tree...olé!'

Lover

Dave!

^
lol

marshmallow

artic lemur wrote:

We go for walks along the Strand in Clontarf and watch the sunset in the summer. Its free and lovely!

Have to say going for a walk while the sun is setting is really lovely along the strand alright! And you can go down to Dollymount Beach or the statue and sit down. 'Tis nice..

JohnCleary

marshmallow wrote:

Have to say going for a walk while the sun is setting is really lovely along the strand alright! And you can go down to Dollymount Beach or the statue and sit down. 'Tis nice..

Ugh, isint Dublin in the East? And doesnt the sun set in the, uh, West?

viking

eo980 wrote:

Uhhh Yeah The Viking Splash ride, how much is that?

So tempting to make a rude comment but I won't...

Heyes

ionapaul wrote:

It's more entertaining to imagine faceman as a typical Mediterannean greaseball, with slicked back black hair and a ferocious moustache..."ah, my lover, let me serenade you with my guitar...then we will make much love underneath the olive tree...olé!'

Lover

LOL

alantc

JohnCleary wrote:

Ugh, isint Dublin in the East? And doesnt the sun set in the, uh, West?

Yes, people here on the east coast don't get to see the sun setting, unfortunatly.

Caryatnid

JohnCleary wrote:

Ugh, isint Dublin in the East? And doesnt the sun set in the, uh, West?

Indeed. Quite similiar to the way people on the East of the Atlantic don't get to see the sun set, as it sets in the West. And the way we spell isn't isint.