16 First Date Ideas Rated

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Picking the perfect way to spend your first date together is a huge decision so fortunately your friends at The World Rated have it all covered to ensure you make the right choice.

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	Originality	Uniqueness of the idea
	Entertainment	How much fun you can expect to have
	Cash Required	How much money will be needed
	Romance	How loved up the date will be
	Dress Code	How dressed up you need to get

1. Picnic in the Park
96

Grab a picnic basket and blanket, make some sandwiches, pack some games and drinks and then find a nice spot in the park.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Only expense is the cost of the picnic

Provides plenty of opportunity for conversation

Unsuitable during cold or wet weather
2. Sunset Walk
90

Check what time the sunsets and then pick a day with little or no clouds and head to a scenic lookout to watch the sun disappear beneath the horizon.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Won't cost a penny

Will show you're a romantic
3. Pub
85

Depending on your date's taste you could either head for a grungy night for some beers at a dive bar or something more upmarket like a Sunday afternoon meal at a gastropub.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Informal venue for a first date

Different types of pubs to suit different tastes
4. Nando's
80

Head to Nando's for some no-nonsense, no-frills peri-peri chicken for your first meal together.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Cheap and tasty dinner

You'll find out if your date is low-maintenance

Might look like you haven't put any effort in
5. Live Music
73

Depending on your date's tastes you could head to anything from a rock night in a basement bar to something more sophisticated such as classical concert.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Can bond with your date over common music tastes

Loud music might make it hard to talk
6. Comedy
67

Take your date for some stand-up at a local comedy club or for more of a variety find somewhere with a cabaret night on.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Should be a fun night out

Will show you have a good sense of humour
7. Netflix and Chill
64

Commonly used as a euphemism for having sex, Netflix and Chill involves relaxing whilst watching the popular TV and movie streaming service.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Sexual intercourse is almost guaranteed

You get to watch TV

Might offend your date by suggesting the idea
8. Take a Class
60

Take your date to a class to learn a new skill such as dancing, cooking or for something more boozy, cocktail making.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Interactive dates help prevent awkward silences
9. Bowling
53

Head to your local bowling alley for a few games of 10 pin bowling and then hit the arcades after for some video games.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Fun activity

Alcohol usually freely available

Bad idea if you're rubbish at bowling
10. Museum or Art Gallery
48

Check to see if there are any gallery openings or museum exhibitions on and invite your date out for a cultural evening.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Good if your date is a culture vulture

You might come across as boring

Hardly an exciting idea for a first date
11. Cinema
45

Head to your local cinema and load up with popcorn and pic 'n mix and catch the latest Hollywood movie.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Might get some action in the back row

Very unoriginal

Not much opportunity to talk
12. Exercise
43

Go for a run or swim together or even something more adventurous such as rock climbing.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Will ensure your date is fit and healthy

You probably won't look your best

Weird idea for a first date
13. Volunteer
42

Take your date out down the local soup kitchen, animal shelter or retirement home to participate in some voluntary work.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Will show your caring nature

Many people might not be keen on the idea

Involves working for free
14. Posh Dinner
37

Book an expensive restaurant, dress up in your best clothes and then wine and dine your date with a candle lit dinner for two.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Will leave a good impression

Likely to be expensive

Sets the bar high for future dates
15. Games Night
32

Have a night in playing board games such as Monopoly or Cluedo, cards games such as poker and if you are really intellectual you could even suggest a game of chess.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

Great idea if your date enjoys board games

Might look a bit nerdy

Losing will ruin your night
16. Meet Your Family
1

Invite your date home for a dinner with the family so they can decide whether they're marriage material.

Originality

Entertainment

Cash Required

Romance

Dress Code

You'll look like a wierdo

Unlikely to be a second date

Will be embarrasing for both of you

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	Only expense is the cost of the picnic
	Provides plenty of opportunity for conversation
	Unsuitable during cold or wet weather

	Informal venue for a first date
	Different types of pubs to suit different tastes

	Cheap and tasty dinner
	You'll find out if your date is low-maintenance
	Might look like you haven't put any effort in

	Can bond with your date over common music tastes
	Loud music might make it hard to talk

	Should be a fun night out
	Will show you have a good sense of humour

	Sexual intercourse is almost guaranteed
	You get to watch TV
	Might offend your date by suggesting the idea

	Fun activity
	Alcohol usually freely available
	Bad idea if you're rubbish at bowling

	Good if your date is a culture vulture
	You might come across as boring
	Hardly an exciting idea for a first date

	Might get some action in the back row
	Very unoriginal
	Not much opportunity to talk

	Will ensure your date is fit and healthy
	You probably won't look your best
	Weird idea for a first date

	Will show your caring nature
	Many people might not be keen on the idea
	Involves working for free

	Will leave a good impression
	Likely to be expensive
	Sets the bar high for future dates

	Great idea if your date enjoys board games
	Might look a bit nerdy
	Losing will ruin your night

	You'll look like a wierdo
	Unlikely to be a second date
	Will be embarrasing for both of you

16 First Date Ideas Rated

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1. Picnic in the Park

2. Sunset Walk

3. Pub

4. Nando's

5. Live Music

6. Comedy

7. Netflix and Chill

8. Take a Class

9. Bowling

10. Museum or Art Gallery

11. Cinema

12. Exercise

13. Volunteer

14. Posh Dinner

15. Games Night

16. Meet Your Family

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