The first date can be one of the most exciting yet frightening experiences within your relationship history. Although there is the buzz surrounding meeting someone new and potentially starting a new relationship, the future of your relationship may be crushed if your first date does not go to plan. You can attempt to ask the help of your friends but often, you can either be provided with unfeasible solutions or worse, can become victim to their taunts and jokes.
Birmingham is a great place in which to meet new people as not only is it filled with culture, history and entertainment, but it is packed full of great locations for a first date. However, in order to make your date a success, paying attention to some of the do’s and don’ts of dating in Birmingham can do you in good steed:
Don’t Rely on the Cinema
If you and your date share a love for the cinema, it can be a great location for a date, but refrain from relying on it as a first date location. Birmingham has a number of great cinemas that present some new and classic films but sitting in the dark, unable to converse with one another will not help in getting to know your date effectively. If the cinema is something that your date would thorough enjoy, opt to start the night somewhere else where some conversation can be had, before venturing to the cinema for a film that will cater for both tastes.
Do Consider the Beauty of Quiet Café’s
Although Birmingham is filled with a number of chic and modern cafes and eateries, do not disregard the beauty and quirkiness of some of the more tranquil and smaller establishments. Canalside Café, located on Gas Street, is in close proximity to the city centre, and boasts a quaint cottage appearance. Not only is this quirky little pub a popular place to stop for a drink after a long walk through the city, but the interesting décor is guaranteed to help with any dry spells in your conversation!
Don’t Resort to Clubbing
For the young clubber, Birmingham is filled with nightclubs and bars that offer great drink deals, a fantastic atmosphere and some of the most popular tunes of the moment. However, not only can a club be an awkward place to take a first date if you have only just met, it can also be somewhat embarrassing if you are a less an average dancer. If clubbing is something you desperately want to do, save this for a later date (maybe date 5 or 6) and arrange for friends of both parties to join in on the fun.
Do Remember the Benefits of Culture
Like other cities across the UK, Birmingham is home to an abundance of culture, from Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the trendy Jewellery Quarter and depending on the time of year, the many festivals that are held throughout the city. For a unique and fun date idea, why not arrange to attend the bus tours that go throughout the city? Even if you are both born and bred Brummies, you will be amazed as to the many new and unfound attractions you will find and as you drive through the city; you will have a chance to share stores.
Don’t Forget the Power of Good Food
No matter what your likes and dislikes may be, you cannot go wrong with a good meal. Even if you are wishing to make it a special and unforgettable first date, even choosing a restaurant new to your date can help in making your date a success. Do not forgo the many delicious curry houses the city has to offer, along with many hidden cafes, Italian, Chinese and Thai restaurants throughout Birmingham. You are guaranteed to find the right eatery for even the pickiest of dates.
When it comes to your first date in Birmingham, the best advice is to go with your first gut instinct. Although you can’t go wrong with asking your date what their likes and dislikes are prior to your date, choosing date ideas that reflect your likes and dislikes is also a great way to show your date what you’re all about.