Good place for a second date?

SomeDude

Hi there,

Yes, I realise this question has been asked before! However, where (I'm asking the girls here) would be a good venue for a second date for you?

The first date was just a couple of beers and a chat. It went well, but we still don't know that much about each other. We are in our mid to late 20's. So where would you suggest? Thinking of going somewhere tomorrow or Thur.....

Cheers!

minidazzler

Dinner is OK for a second date isn't it? Nothing too fancy though. I'd never recommend it for a first date though TBH.

itsallaboutheL

Zoo, bring picnic and alcohol.

SomeDude

minidazzler wrote: »

Dinner is OK for a second date isn't it? Nothing too fancy though. I'd never recommend it for a first date though TBH.

Yeah, I suppose. But, I was thinking that perhaps it might be a bit too formal. Also, it's be yonks since I've been on dinner date. What's the done thing? Do we split the bill? Or should I be paying for the whole lot since I'm asking her out?

Madame Razz

More drinks and a chat somewhere nice??

I know it's not imaginative but it's always good:)

SomeDude

Madame Razz wrote: »

More drinks and a chat somewhere nice??

I know it's not imaginative but it's always good:)

Hmm, you're probably right. Dinner might be best kept for third/fourth date (all going well). Any suggestions for a nice pub with suitable ambience in the city centre area of dub?

itsallaboutheL

zoo

ball

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

Zoo, bring picnic and alcohol.

When I saw the name of the thread, I automatically thought the zoo.

Such a good place to bring someone you hardly know.

SomeDude

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

Zoo, bring picnic and alcohol.

Picnic seems like a bit too much effort to be honest! Could be a bit cold for that as well...I like the alcohol idea though.....having said that she might think I'm a bit of an alco if I arrive with a 6 pack of beer in hand!

itsallaboutheL

SomeDude wrote: »

Picnic seems like a bit too much effort to be honest! Could be a bit cold for that as well...I like the alcohol idea though.....having said that she might think I'm a bit of an alco if I arrive with a 6 pack of beer in hand!

It's not effort....

Get some gourmet sandwiches made up,

and i was assuming it would be cold, what you do is aquire a small flask, fill it with hot whiskey, bring cups.....

= Legend.

G86

SomeDude wrote: »

Hmm, you're probably right. Dinner might be best kept for third/fourth date (all going well). Any suggestions for a nice pub with suitable ambience in the city centre area of dub?

How about Capitol? It's a nice spot for dates, also the Porterhouse - they've nice food there too for a casual bite to eat.

ball

Bring an extra jacket and give her one when she's cold!

Xiney

moved from tLL

Madame Razz

Honestly, if I didn't know somebody all that well, and it was only our second date, and a trip to the Zoo/picnic was suggested, I think it would turn me off tbh. It's on a very fine line between quirky and strange IMO, different story a few months down the line, but initally, with an almost stranger?? No.

Just drinks or dinner and drinks much better idea IMO.

(Oh, and if you ask her to dinner you should pay for it, even if she offers to split the bill)

SomeDude

Thanks for your advise! You speak a lot of sense. You are officially my new life coach

Madame Razz

SomeDude wrote: »

Thanks for your advise! You speak a lot of sense. You are officially my new life coach

/bows

Madame Razz, Life Coach, at your service:cool:


Hope it goes well OP, I had my first proper date with my partner round about this time last year and it has turned out to be an extremly good/great thing; the very best of luck with it;)

hellojello

dinner and a movie or a show in a theatre if there is something good on

LegacyUser

Disagree with movie / theatre option as suggested above. You need to use your time with your date to chat as much as ye can, get to know one another, not sit in silence looking at a film, which could end up being crap anyway.

Go on a drive to some random town if you have a car. Get grub and walk around chatting. That's what I did

SomeDude

Thanks for the suggestion. I've already arranged to meet up for drinks tomorrow. I think we need to get to know each other a little more before the dinner/movie thing. Just want to be sure there is that chemistry.....

MIN2511

Hey, i wouldn't do the zoo on a second date...
If you like her maybe:
1. Comedy gig; the International bar has comedy nights 7days per week
2. Casual meal; tapas in a beer garden eg Morgan hotel in Temple bar do nice tapas and the outdoor area is nice
3. Lunch as opposed to dinner

LegacyUser

IMO it would put me off if someone asked me to go to the zoo for a second date. She is going to probably make an effort for you if she is meeting you again, I'm thinking high heels and a blow dry here - so really she can't be doing that for the zoo in October in the wet and cold.

Also, I think if you are going to invite her for dinner then you should pay. Of course she will offer to pay but if you are keen you should pay. Look at it this way you get a nice night out in nice company so it is money well spent.

And i might be wrong here, but if i arrange to meet a guy for the seond date and i am keen on him then it could be a case of dinner, drinks and then back to my place cause i wouldnt want the night to end....

RasTa

The bedroom

Xiney

RasTa banned for 1 week

e04bf099

Harsh

Nevyn

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SomeDude

Well, I've decided the best choice was a few drinks this evening. I'll let you know how it goes!

G86

SomeDude wrote: »

Well, I've decided the best choice was a few drinks this evening. I'll let you know how it goes!

good luck!:D