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Bar for first date,

yourdeadwright

Was having a conversation with two single friends the weekend ,
They where arguing over where is the best bar to take a girl on a first date in Dublin city,
One reckoned the Shelbourne cause its classy and your not likely to bump into a gang of mates ,The other reckoned any normal down to earth pub in the city as you wouldn't seem like a posh twat, for example he said anywhere on dame lane,

So what do the good folk of afterhours think ?
This should be funny : )

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wakka12

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Don't think I've ever had a first date in a bar. What's wrong with a walk in the park, a visit to a nice museum or a date at the pictures?

You can't talk at the cinema.
Park fair enough, Id be afraid it could get awkward on a first date though.
Pub has nice busy atmosphere, casual , laid back,a drink or two is good as social lubricant.

PowerToWait

Deleted User wrote: »

I love Frank Ryans and Dice Bar but I'm not sure many other women do.

Ah they do. The dice is the best bar in Dublin shur.

Fleawuss

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Don't think I've ever had a first date in a bar. What's wrong with a walk in the park, a visit to a nice museum or a date at the pictures?

Worked out well did they?

Fleawuss

silly_dancer wrote: »

Definitely not the shelbourne, and Friday/saturday night are a bad idea for a first date.i Everywhere is packed and if the date is not going great you can't escape by using the "work in the morning" excuse. A few nice Sunday afternoon pints are best.

I like it... Always have the exit strategy planned.

[Deleted User]

PowerToWait wrote: »

Ah they do. The dice is the best bar in Dublin shur.

Well I like it. It's suitably dark and dingy for me.

Rhea Rose

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Don't think I've ever had a first date in a bar. What's wrong with a walk in the park, a visit to a nice museum or a date at the pictures?

My very first online date was actually in a zoo - and we ended up bailing after an hour to head to the pub, at 2pm! Cue 10 hours later we were dancing the night away in Qbar, back when it actually existed.

God, I'm old.

Alf Veedersane

Best piece of advice I never got was "Alf, have a first date on the train "

Rhea Rose

In terms of recommendations, I'd suggest the likes of The Hairy Lemon, Capitol, Anseo, or The Bleeding Horse - for example. Nice cosy spots with a bit of craic about them.

[Deleted User]

Rhea Rose wrote: »

In terms of recommendations, I'd suggest the likes of The Hairy Lemon, Capitol, Anseo, or The Bleeding Horse - for example. Nice cosy spots with a bit of craic about them.

Where is Capitol?

Alf Veedersane

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Where is Capitol?

Junction of Aungier St and George's St. Not far from The Long Hall

Rhea Rose

Deleted User wrote: »

Where is Capitol?

Aungier street. They've some great cocktails, I should know - I've tried most of them:pac:
There was actually an AH beers there back in the day.

This is it here: http://www.capitol.ie/

AnonoBoy

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Best piece of advice I never got was "Alf, have a first date on the train "

Because if it's on Good Friday you can still drink?

Or because you can always pretend you're going to the toilet and hop off at the next stop if you're getting bored?

Both are great reasons I feel.

[Deleted User]

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Junction of Aungier St and George's St. Not far from The Long Hall

Ah of course! Cocktails

Alf Veedersane

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Because if it's on Good Friday you can still drink?

Or because you can always pretend you're going to the toilet and hop off at the next stop if you're getting bored?

Both are great reasons I feel.

No escape! Mwahahahaha

I did sorta have a first date on the train as it happens

colossus-x

What the frack is a 'date' ? Do ppl still 'court' ? Very old fashioned. Why would the guy have to take the fair damsel somewhere 'nice'. Surely there are some feminists that would object to this question but I don't see them here on this thread. If you don't have the wealth to take your bird to the shelbourne every weekend then I don't see the point and it's not a reflection of your real life anyway.

In this age of 'equality' isn't there as much onus on 'the bird' to impress you too. And what effort is 'she' making. Picking up the bill would be a nice start for that swanky restaurant date. That would make a good impression, on you.

Alf Veedersane

colossus-x wrote: »

What the frack is a 'date' ?

It's where two people go out somewhere to see if they want to ride each other.

That_Guy

Summer is just around the corner. Few cans of Dutch sitting on the boardwalk. If you're hungry, Apache do a student deal for a fiver. Sorted.

colossus-x

I don't know why ppl wan't to complicate things. I go out, I pull. If it's good we'll arrange to meet up again. If not , try again.

Alf Veedersane

colossus-x wrote: »

I don't know why ppl wan't to complicate things. I go out, I pull. If it's good we'll arrange to meet up again. If not , try again.

No one is complicating it.

Shanotheslayer

colossus-x wrote: »

I don't know why ppl wan't to complicate things. I go out, I pull. If it's good we'll arrange to meet up again. If not , try again.

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

No one is complicating it.

I think he just wanted to post he can go out and pull.

Aongus Von Bismarck

I'm not a regular visitor back to Dublin, but I met an old flame of mine from University the last time I was back. We went to Mulligans on Poolbeg Street. A lovely old-fashioned pub for a catch up. The only negative was the complete lack of a wine list. All very obvious choices served in those wretched small bottles so beloved of the Irish in a pub setting.

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I'm not a regular visitor back to Dublin, but I met an old flame of mine from University the last time I was back. We went to Mulligans on Poolbeg Street. A lovely old-fashioned pub for a catch up. The only negative was the complete lack of a wine list. All very obvious choices served by those wretched small bottles so beloved of the Irish in a pub setting.

What's wrong with a few pints of cider & a kebab in Zaytoon on the way home?

PowerToWait

Deleted User wrote: »

Well I like it. It's suitably dark and dingy for me.

Well so do I. Great pub. Great crowd.

AnonoBoy

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

I think he just wanted to post he can go out and pull.

Of course staying at home and pulling is probably a more regular occurrence.

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

A lovely old-fashioned pub for a catch up. The only negative was the complete lack of a wine list. All very obvious choices served in those wretched small bottles so beloved of the Irish in a pub setting.

Tish and bother, whatever is one to do?

Plenty of places with good wine lists in Dublin. You only have yourself to blame if you went to Mulligan's expecting a selection of wine. Why you weren't at Patrick Guilbaud's is beyond me.

worded

Fibbers is your only man

colossus-x

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

No one is complicating it.

Oh shut up Alf, this whole tread is based on complicating the most natural of things like dating. Comparing notes on how you go about it. Pathetic.

kfallon

Noctors, great ambience, perfect for a first date.....

Rhea Rose

colossus-x wrote: »

Oh shut up Alf, this whole tread is based on complicating the most natural of things like dating. Comparing notes on how you go about it. Pathetic.

Your last post suggested you had no idea what a date actually is.

BunkMoreland

colossus-x wrote: »

I go out, I pull.

Dirty fecker, do you also wear a trench coat?

Alf Veedersane

colossus-x wrote: »

Oh shut up Alf, this whole tread is based on complicating the most natural of things like dating. Comparing notes on how you go about it. Pathetic.

Has it been a while? You seem frustrated.