Right folks, I’ve done the impossible and asked a girl out in real life. Any recommendations for a spot to go?

Well lads, as the title suggests, I’ve broken free from the cycle of dating apps and algorithms and done something scientists have thought impossible for Neanderthals like myself… Asked a girl out in person. Not only that, asked her out in the gym too. Was a bold move and I think my arse fell out of my jocks mid-conversation only to be sucked back up once she said yes. I think my brain started buffering like a YouTube video as well but listen we got there in the end. She said she normally doesn’t date people from the gym but I guess my fairly bang average workouts, lack of cardio, and 3 gym shirts have impressed her enough.

I don’t want to put her under loads of pressure or come off strong but she seems really lovely (and is also incredibly gorgeous) so I’d like to have a nice first time to get to know each other.

My usual dating apps first date is a couple of drinks and then for a second date (if there is one), do an activity/dinner etc.

I don’t want to fall victim to overthinking here so should I play it safe and go for something similar or maybe a coffee? Is dinner a bit much? Keep it simple with drinks?

I’m located on the Southside near enough to town so there’s a good few places around, but if anyone has particularly good recommendations, I’d love to hear them. Also maybe a Christmas themed date perhaps?

On a sidenote: I’d also like gym recommendations in case this goes poorly and I have to disappear into the night like Jason Bourne.

Cheers!