First date to remember?

LegacyUser

Okay, I have managed to set up a data with a beautiful girl that I always had the hots for. I'm 29 and she's about 26. Don't really know each other, used to know each other when we were younger. I met her last weekend, we had a good laugh... although nothing more than a short goodbye kiss happened. I got here number from a friend and have been talking to her briefly.

Anyway, I haven't been in the dating game for a while. Not really ever been on a "Date" as such. Always just met girls again in bars and clubs etc. But I would like to make an impression on this lady.

So, I'm looking for ideas. Basically, ladies, what would you consider a great first date? Obviously the company needs to be good, but lets just assume I don't make an ass of myself for this exercise;-)
I'm living in Cork, so if anyone has any ideas for that area in general that would be great too. Dinner may be a little too formal..... but want to do something more than just go for a drink.... something out of the ordinary perhaps.

Any help welcome.... general first date advice from the girls would be good too.... I could do with it ;-)

daiixi

Exhibition, gallery, museum, comedy club. Something where you are entertained through any quiet moments and gives you something to talk about as well.

Sleepy

Comedy clubs are always a good bet. Or anything that can be classified as 'different': dancing class, the zoo, etc.

summerwine

Take her to the casino or a night at the dogs!!

dan_y

extreme sports. take her to the coast and go windsurfing.

PeakOutput

if it was winter id suggest ice skating but its not so i wont

gabgab

Comedy club, never fails!!

vorbis

Remember though that it is just a first date. Making too much of an effort just makes it seem that she's more important than you. Pick an activity that you like as well. Imo, doing something that you would normally never do, for a first date comes across as odd.

Vorsprung

gabgab wrote:

Comedy club, never fails!!

It's so, so true. Maybe a quick bite to eat first if you're feeling particularly adventurous.

McGinty

Hi as a woman speaking here unless she is into sports I would avoid anything sporty, she is liable to be bored, again the same is for the casino/dog track racing she may be anti gambling, I know you want to impress and it is lovely but the place is not as important as the company. Personally a great chat and a nice walk around a lovely place (a park or some place lovely) is a great date because you chat and build up something between you. The walk/chat date allows you both to get to know each other and yet do something active, a great tip I can offer is ask lots of questions, show her you are interested in her as a person (not only that you get ideas for the second date) and really listen, women love a man who listens, it makes us feel special, (although in my opinion men also love to be listened to). I believe some guys try to overimpress by talking about themselves and it is very nice and endearing but a guy who shows interest in his date is streets ahead, basically we are all egotistical feckers, work it to your advantage. Best of luck and let us know how you got on, I hope you get more dates.

LegacyUser

Thanks for all the advice so far. The clear winner looks like the comedy club. Haven't been there in years myself.
She is quite sporty, but don't have a clue what sports at the moment. Don't think doing extreme sports would impress for a first date.... that's way too hitchy. And I ain't no hitch;-)

McGinty, I think the walk in the park thing is nice, but reckon that would be a second date etc. The day date.
Ill ring up the comedy club and see whats on this week.
Keep the ideas and advice coming... it's appreciated.

milkerman

The zoo is a good spot. Pubs & clubs can be too noisy & distracting.

Donie75

Check out www.corkgigs.com for comedy listings

LegacyUser

okay, comedy club looks like a no go. I need to take her out before the weekend. Most likely thursday, and there doesn't seem to be anything on at all until Saturday Night (haven't rang, but nothing on any of the gig guides etc). Bit disappointed, as that would have been a good ice breaking date..... so, back to the drawing board.