Ladies - ideal first date localations?

Pub.

Anything more 'romantic' is quite possibly going to scare the living **** out of her. Second and third date, feel free to be romantic, but to be honest, first dates are more about 'is this person a complete weirdo or not', than being romantic, in my experience.

Now, having said that, make it a nice pub. Probably more of a 'bar' really. Something that's a little different, where she won't normally go. So that meant no Spoons, Yates', etc., etc., etc. Also, no grotty locals - we want it to be a little romantic after all...

I agree, but then I'm that kinda girl who likes pubs/bars (no, not a ladette). If a guy took me ice skating, I wouldn't go on the date for these reasons:
1. He would obviously have a gay OR chav streak
2. I can't stand up when ice skating so it would be more embaressing than "funny."
3. It's usually all little kids there which kinda takes away the romantic/sophisticated aspect

You're 17...do you even get let in to bars?

But I agree - embarrassing a girl maybe romantic in a crappy romcom, but in real life, less so...

I can get into some bars.....and pubs are pretty easy to get served in - so ya know, no problemo. But obvously, I have to make more of an effort to make myself look that bit older.

Ah, the old low-cut top, short skirt caper

Reminds me of having to act as the 'boyfriend' to my sister's friends until she turned 18...

(Just as a quick side note before everybody thinks I'm some kind of old man, I'm only 21)

Nu uh - the tight jeans, boots, and low cut top

Thorpe Park / Alton Towers - whichever you live closer to : )

Bundles of fun.

What do the ladies think of that?

Thorpe Park / Alton Towers - whichever you live closer to : )

Bundles of fun.

What do the ladies think of that?

Nah, not for a first date! She could well not be fond of rollercoasters, and how embarrassing if one of you spewed after .

The Blue Man Group!!! I've just got back from them, and they are seriously freaking awesome. Loads of audience interaction from the start (eg. the whole audience had to swear the "I will not take pictures or film the show until after it has finished" before the show - that was just the start!), and you get covered in toilet-paper at the end! What's not to love?

It's not like normal theatre... you'll find yourself conversing with your partner ("What the hell is that thing? Is that jelly??? Or some kind of sausage?). C'mon, a show where you have an audience member strung up upside down, daubted generously in blue paint, and swung against a canvas in order to create a piece of art, is great for a date! Mainly because you'll be laughing so much that it really loosens you both up. Then, a drink or two afterwards = perfect.

If it's anything like stand-up, then the same rule applies:

Never, EVER take a girl to stand-up. Especially not on a first date. It's just a recipe for embarrassing disaster. Just don't do it. Can't emphasis that enough.

I disagree. Maybe not stand up comedy, but the BMG are great, and laughter really bonds people. It's very fun and very funny. That's my ideal date - formal dinners and romantic films can come later.