10 Fun date ideas to do in Dublin

First dates can be nerve-wracking, but you can ease your nerves and have a great time on your first encounter with your potential future girlfriend/boyfriend by knowing what to do for a date beforehand! Instead of just meeting up and going on a whim, planning your date ahead of time can help you feel relaxed and settled upon the first meeting. After all, you want to play it cool — right?

So, check out our top 1- fun date ideas to do in Dubin. Forget the boring movie or stiff dinner with fancy food — we have a few more ideas that are going to make you much more memorable than just “the guy” or “the girl” that brought a person for a sit-down dinner. 

Rainforest Adventure Golf

Minigolf – By me – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2516384

If you are feeling a bit competitive and know that your date is to sport, the Rainforest Adventure Golf Amusement Park is a great choice for a first date! Open from 10am to 11pm, you can head here for a mid-morning putt or in the evening after dinner to challenge your date for a round of golf. Plus, the indoor course means that you can head here all year round without worrying about the perennial rain or cloudy skies. 

Happenings Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor movie nights – By Thunderbrush – Christian Kremer (The AIRSCREEN Company), CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14738065

This outdoor cinema and park is a top choice for those who want to go on a romantic summer date. Although it does have the typical pathway of the usual “movie and dinner” date, the outdoor factor means that you can sit outside, bring a picnic, and enjoy sitting on a blanket or reclining chair with your date. Talk about romance! 

The Comedy Cellar

Comedy improv – By Linda Marie – https://www.flickr.com/photos/upsidesunny/3809608068/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86133062

Have a few laughs with your first date at the International Bar. You can split some nice pub grub, like cheesy mozzarella sticks or wings, have a few pints of Guinness, and enjoy some belly-bursting jokes Thursday through Sunday. 

The Science Gallery

National Museum of Science – By AugusteBlanqui – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48145637

For those intellectuals out there who want to bond with other like-minded people, heading to this museum can be a great way to find things to talk about, break the ice, and learn more in the process. 

Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park – By William Murphy – https://www.flickr.com/photos/infomatique/2506211207https://www.flickr.com/photos/infomatique/49507426413https://www.flickr.com/photos/infomatique/4939155969, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115416519

One of the biggest parks in Europe is Phoenix park, the beautiful and huge green space that offers duck feeding, picnic spots, trees for some shade, and Dublin Zoo to bring your date. 

Go Kitesurfing!

Kitesurfing – By Chrumps – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70611552

If it is a rare sunny day in Ireland, you need to take advantage of it! We recommend heading to Dublin Bay to go kitesurfing and get out in the breezy air. Not only can you learn how to kitesurf from a professional, but you can take your date for a first experience they will never forget. And if you enjoy your date, you can tell them that you would love to go again — what better way to encourage a second and third date? 

A day trip to Ireland’s Eye

Ireland’s eye from Howth Harbour – By Pilgab – Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5078324

Take a boat to Ireland’s eye, a natural feature that is off the coast of Howth, the beautiful coastal area off of Dublin that is known for its wildlife, natural creatures, and beaches. 

See a show at the Bord Gais Energy Theater

Bord Gais Energy Theatre – By Miguel Mendez from Malahide, Ireland – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25501340

The Bord Gais Theatre is known for having tons of entertainment on almost every single day of the year. You can rest assured that your date will love the offerings here at the theater, ranging from local artists to big movies that have just hit the screens. Plus, the Marker Hotel on the other side of the theater is a perfect stop after the theater for an after-show drink — you can chat with your date to discuss your thoughts and plan a second date! 

The Vintage Cocktail Club

Temple Bar Dublin – By Trevah – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6422735

Sure, drinks make things easier on a first date. Instead of going sober, you can have a few cocktails at the Vintage Cocktail Club in Temple Bar. Avoid the throngs of tourists and sit in the outside area, complete with plush chairs, wicker couches, and cool decor. You will feel like you are in a movie set with the intricate and stylish interior design! Although you may spend a pretty penny on your date’s drink, the ambiance is well worth it. 

Under the Bridges Kayaking Tour

Samuel Beckett Bridge at Sunset Dublin – By Giuseppe Milo – Imported from 500px (archived version) by the Archive Team. (detail page), CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=107083068

If your date is an active person, the Under the Bridges Kayaking Tour is a fun way for you to see the city from a different point of view! You can see the buildings from down below, get in some exercise, and bond with your date over trying to not flip over the kayak in the “rough” water! 

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