Pubs are good because they have booze, which, for some, is an essential part of the dating process thanks to either nerves or lack of personality. The funny thing with pubs is, even if you end up in a terrible one you can bond over this by pointing out all the things wrong with it – bitching is a great unifier.

Is a bar a good place for a first date?

DO: Choose a bar with decent music and a good crowd, but isnt too loud or too mobbed. While you may think seeing that Styx cover band in a venue that fits hundreds sounds like fun, its not appropriate for a first date. DONT: Go to a bar where they allow smoking.

Is going for drinks a good first date?

Restaurants, hotels, and lounges are great places to grab a drink and sometimes can have a really cool and fun vibe. For the most part, grabbing drinks is going to work for a first date as long as the person youre going out with drinks, is okay with bars, and is of course of the legal drinking age.

What time should a first date be?

Midweek (Tuesday through Thursday) Happy Hours. Dinner dates can seem like high-pressure interviews when youre first getting to know someone. For a more casual option, opt for a happy-hour date. Most restaurants and bars have drink specials between 5 and 7 p.m. (although some places start as early as 3 p.m.!)