neave Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 First date tonight, after a quiet-ish pub in town where you can have a decent chat without music blaring everything out. I'm thinking the Tron but open to suggestions. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardbeer Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 try the Melville in william street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Standing Order? Trons a decent shout though. Wash Bar is alright as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 The Chanter is pretty decent for a chilled one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 try the Melville in william street Or even better Teuchters just over from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 If location isn't an issue (ie it doesn't need to be reasonably close to her flat or your's for ease of post pint pumping) then the New Town's a good bet. Bit classier, and if you pick somewhere off George St., generally with a bit more charm as well. Star Bar (trendyish, with added fussball!), The Basement (used to be trendy, does food) or The Northumberland (good neuks) spring to mind. Or the Phoenix if you swing that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Or the Phoenix if you swing that way. You're not telling me that's a gay bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cheers folks, apparently she fancies somewhere in Fountainbridge now. She lives in Dalry btw, so I'm hoping there's some relationship between picking somewhere closer to her flat and what Dave eloquently refers to as 'post pint pumping'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 It's got to be the BMC then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 You're not telling me that's a gay bar? Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not?! I've only been in the once that I remember (damn roofies) but the patrons were screaming, even if the decor was not. Granted that was a few years back, but given its location... (I know, that applies to The Basement as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 First date tonight, after a quiet-ish pub in town where you can have a decent chat without music blaring everything out. I'm thinking the Tron but open to suggestions. Cheers. Nah the Trons for gimpy students. She might think your a snap fax using scrubber!! How about Cargo on Dundee/Fountain street. Nice inside quite classy and chilled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not?! I've only been in the once that I remember (damn roofies) but the patrons were screaming, even if the decor was not. Granted that was a few years back, but given its location... (I know, that applies to The Basement as well). I wasn't! I've watched a couple of football games in there. Seemed alright. Now you mention it, everyone was surprisingly friendly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I wasn't! I've watched a couple of football games in there. Seemed alright. Now you mention it, everyone was surprisingly friendly... Ha, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about... and I bet the boy hugging you when Scotland scored had just secreted an extra bottle of Corona in his trooser pocket as the bar was busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackaysCentreSpot Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 First date tonight, after a quiet-ish pub in town where you can have a decent chat without music blaring everything out. I'm thinking the Tron but open to suggestions. Cheers. 20 year old and this is your first date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.N.T.H. Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Take her to Cargo, mate. Or Middletons Bar on Easter Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Ha, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about... and I bet the boy hugging you when Scotland scored had just secreted an extra bottle of Corona in his trooser pocket as the bar was busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 20 year old and this is your first date. You know the sad thing? You probably looked at my profile to see how old I was so you could make that joke accurate. Take her to Cargo, mate. Or Middletons Bar on Easter Road. I've never heard of that place, mate. Any good? And to the folk suggesting Cargo: pfffft. It's about ?4 a pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Take her to the Polwarth Tavern. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 You know the sad thing? You probably looked at my profile to see how old I was so you could make that joke accurate. I've never heard of that place, mate. Any good? And to the folk suggesting Cargo: pfffft. It's about ?4 a pint. ?4 a pint?? Get yer finger oot son! U wanting a ride the night or not?? edit : Used to work at 3 sisters which is owned by the same company and pretty sure they do a discount for cheep student types like yourself if you produce student id. If my memory serves me correct its only ?1.75 a pint of Carlsberg. Saying that it was 3-4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Take her to the Polwarth Tavern. Perfect. Another great wee boozer. Mate had a flat right across the street a few years back. Good food aswell if you get the munchies after a few pints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Telling you Neave, The Polwarth Tavern is the place to take this dame. It's a tiny boozer but it's not like your run of the mill pub, despite it's size it's got more of a "bar" feel to it. Stacks of seating, plenty of bevvy to choose from and if you want a perfectly legitamite deek at her boobs, there's a pool table too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 What about Bottoms Up or The Ambassador Sauna? Buy her a dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Telling you Neave, The Polwarth Tavern is the place to take this dame. It's a tiny boozer but it's not like your run of the mill pub, despite it's size it's got more of a "bar" feel to it. Stacks of seating, plenty of bevvy to choose from and if you want a perfectly legitamite deek at her boobs, there's a pool table too. Where's that from Fountainpark mate? Pool's a bad idea. I'm a total bairn when it comes to losing at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Where's that from Fountainpark mate? Pool's a bad idea. I'm a total bairn when it comes to losing at it. Right, say you are on the other side of the road from the Cinema at Fountain Park. Start walking along that road (Dundee Street or Road it's called) as if you were heading towards Gorgie (the opposite way from Cargo). Then keep your eyes peeled for a turning on the left for Yeamen Place, head up there, you'll go past a pub called The Golden Rule, The Polwarth Tavern is the next block up. You walk over a wee bridge. Easy peasy lemon squeezey to get to my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7SUNA&q=eh11%201hr&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Right, say you are on the other side of the road from the Cinema at Fountain Park. Start walking along that road (Dundee Street or Road it's called) as if you were heading towards Gorgie (the opposite way from Cargo). Then keep your eyes peeled for a turning on the left for Yeamen Place, head up there, you'll go past a pub called The Golden Rule, The Polwarth Tavern is the next block up. You walk over a wee bridge. Easy peasy lemon squeezey to get to my friend. Cheers man, I'll see if she has anything in mind and then if not, go there. If I'm not on at, say, midnight, then my absence speaks for itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 How about..... Caley Sample Rooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 tron!? gid pub for a bev with mates but on a first date. just don't mate, has cheap student written all over it plus it is a bit dank. What about Bierex, really nice does food aswell. Often do deals on cocktails too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Neave I'm sure it's not long since you last posted asking for ideas for a first date, you stud, you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 OK 11.30pm now. Has he blown it with a bad choice of venue or is he getting any action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 OK 11.30pm now. Has he blown it with a bad choice of venue or is he getting any action? depends how skanky his date was... maybe she'd like the tron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 OK 11.30pm now. Has he blown it with a bad choice of venue or is he getting any action? He's probably getting bummed in The Phoenix as I type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va va voom Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Well...Post Pint Pump or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Neave I'm sure it's not long since you last posted asking for ideas for a first date, you stud, you! I know, every time I speak to the boy he's got a new wee tart on the go. Hope you're wrapping up son, otherwise your STD list will be as long Kerry Katona's Odd Bins receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Polwarth was where my first date was with the current berd... I'm still with her a few years later. Dont go there, will only lead to bother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3inaBednar Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I am shocked and horrified that naebody told the lad to go to the Diggers!!! Bloody hell, the best pub in the world bar none. Game of darts and doms would charm any lady. Her knickers would be doon quicker than Ronaldo in a tackle! Any first date should always always be the Diggers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easty1985 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 try the Melville in william street[/quote that place is shut for a big make-over - due to re-open in the coming weeks. my mother and her 8 sisters are there everyweek - i appologise if they have ever offended anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Come on Neave ffs, the suspense is killing us mate, you cant still be banging her like a barn door in the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I wasn't! I've watched a couple of football games in there. Seemed alright. Now you mention it, everyone was surprisingly friendly... Is that a closet your coming out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki 74 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Come on Neave ffs, the suspense is killing us mate, you cant still be banging her like a barn door in the wind What a lovely way with words you have John, very delicate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 What a lovely way with words you have John, very delicate That was me keeping it clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki 74 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 That was me keeping it clean You know me John, i,m easily shocked seeing that I,m ladylike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You know me John, i,m easily shocked seeing that I,m ladylike I could have sworn you said ladylike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Come on Neave ffs, the suspense is killing us mate, you cant still be banging her like a barn door in the wind Not had a chance to get back on since (Uni work, no net access etc). Took her to the Polwarth (cheers, audioslave; quality suggestion) then went into town. Went well; didn't get in 'til half 3 and very nearly got my hole. Was a last minute 'too early' job. Seeing her again on Friday and, instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd just resurrect this one: Anyone know a fairly cheap Italian restaurant? My budget's about ?40. I would search myself but my privileges have been taken away 'cause I haven't renewed my subscription yet. Cheers in advance. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 There's loads of Italian restaurants in Edinburgh, all of which should be fine on a ?40 budget for two. La Rusticana on Thistle St (?) is quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogan3012 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Bar roma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Not had a chance to get back on since (Uni work, no net access etc). Took her to the Polwarth (cheers, audioslave; quality suggestion) then went into town. Went well; didn't get in 'til half 3 and very nearly got my hole. Was a last minute 'too early' job. Seeing her again on Friday and, instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd just resurrect this one: Anyone know a fairly cheap Italian restaurant? My budget's about ?40. I would search myself but my privileges have been taken away 'cause I haven't renewed my subscription yet. Cheers in advance. Again. There's one just down from the polwarth, down the road then sharp left next to the indian. Its not bad and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Not had a chance to get back on since (Uni work, no net access etc). Took her to the Polwarth (cheers, audioslave; quality suggestion) then went into town. Went well; didn't get in 'til half 3 and very nearly got my hole. Was a last minute 'too early' job. Seeing her again on Friday and, instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd just resurrect this one: Anyone know a fairly cheap Italian restaurant? My budget's about ?40. I would search myself but my privileges have been taken away 'cause I haven't renewed my subscription yet. Cheers in advance. Again. Gusto, previously Est Est Est on the west end of George Street. If the ?40 is for both of you then you may only be able to get drinks and a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 There's one just down from the polwarth, down the road then sharp left next to the indian. Its not bad and cheap. Was going to suggest there's a good wee one near there - that actually might be it. Was there one night in 2004 and saw a couple of Livi's cup-winning heroes outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.N.T.H. Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Kay Eff See, mate. Lovely American diner, there's a few in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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