First date pub?

tawfeeredux

Hello,

It's been a while since I've been on a first date, so I'm hoping someone can recommend a good spot in Dublin city centre. Someplace that's not too loud, but not so quiet that the barman can hear our every word. We're late twenties/early thirties. Haven't decided what day either so recommendations for what day of the week would also be appreciated.

Javelin77

How about going to a nice fish restaurant? Some tricky unusual place. Could be more fun than pubs?

AnonoBoy

You my good friend need a wine bar.

That Ormonde Quay Wine Bar on Ormonde Quay (surprise surprise!) is a nice spot. Bit of live music in the evenings but you can sit away from it and have it as background ambience.

They do food too so you can get a bite to eat if it takes your fancy.

jelly&icecream

AnonoBoy wrote: »

You my good friend need a wine bar.

That Ormonde Quay Wine Bar on Ormonde Quay (surprise surprise!) is a nice spot. Bit of live music in the evenings but you can sit away from it and have it as background ambience.

They do food too so you can get a bite to eat if it takes your fancy.

I've never been in this place but walk past it on a regular basis and I think it fits your bill pretty well. Comfy couches etc. Sometimes they have a jazzy type band in the evenings...
Must try and drag my beer swilling philistines of friends in here sometime!

AnonoBoy

jelly&icecream wrote: »

I've never been in this place but walk past it on a regular basis and I think it fits your bill pretty well. Comfy couches etc. Sometimes they have a jazzy type band in the evenings...
Must try and drag my beer swilling philistines of friends in here sometime!

It's a lot bigger inside than you'd think - goes way back and they've also got a large basement.

panda100

Javelin77 wrote: »

How about going to a nice fish restaurant? Some tricky unusual place. Could be more fun than pubs?

Personally I would avoid anyplace fishy on a first date. I've a guy asked me to meet me at a fish restaurant I would think it a tad random and odd tbh

Id always do a first date during the week, as every semi decent place is gona be packed at the weekend. The bar with no name is a nice place to go on a first date. I also really like The Living room,just of O'Connell street,buts its not everyones cup of tea.

Javelin77

panda100 wrote: »

Personally I would avoid anyplace fishy on a first date. I've a guy asked me to meet me at a fish restaurant I would think it a tad random and odd tbh

Id always do a first date during the week, as every semi decent place is gona be packed at the weekend. The bar with no name is a nice place to go on a first date. I also really like The Living room,just of O'Connell street,buts its not everyones cup of tea.

I was thinking of a slamin salmon type of restaurant. If you know the movie

wixfjord

Javelin77 wrote: »

I was thinking of a slamin salmon type of restaurant. If you know the movie

Messrs Maguires would be one I tend to think of, Bleeding Horse, Pandora on Bachelors Walk, all quiet enough to talk but busy enough so your not the only one in the place and have a bit of athmosphere and plenty of seats.

Javelin77

if u have buddha bar in ireland then ur problem is solved, perfect just perfect. after dinner u go to the second floor if u r in a mood for partying...what the hell why not.
i used to take dates straight to partying there is no need to socialize.

tawfeeredux

thanks for the replies everyone. Not sure myself about the fish restaurant, mite be something to try later if the 1st date goes well;). The Ormonde Quay Wine bar looks like a good spot, think I mite give that a go.

Javelin77

So how was your date?

LimeFruitGum

I think the Long Stone, Dakota, and the Bailey are good for a date. :cool: