What your first-date drink says about you..

The majority of us have said it, or had it said to us before, those five little words from which there’s no going back – let’s have a drink sometime.


It’s the typical way to have a first date but, although alcohol can be a great way to lubricate relations between sexes, going out for a drink with a potential love interest is not as straight forward as it may seem.

New research, looking at the psychology behind drinking and dating, has revealed that what you order at the bar could determine if your night will be ending with a kiss on the cheek or an invitation home.

What we drink on a first date can say a lot about us.

Only six per cent of women would choose beer as their drink of choice on a first date, according to the study of 2,000 people by the BitterSweet Partnership

A further 29 per cent say that they fear drinking beer would make them appear masculine.

However, a quarter of men actually think beer is the cool and sexy choice, with 31 per cent saying that female beer-drinkers are generally more confident, and 26 per cent saying they are generally more fun.

One in ten women admit that they steer clear of beer because of the way it is served.

Nearly half will opt for a glass of wine, as they believe it to be the more sophisticated choice.

Lauren Bird, a 21-year-old psychology student living in Carholme Road, explains that there are a lot of factors which go into deciding what to drink when on a date.

She said: “I wouldn’t go for spirits on a first date, as I don’t want to give off the impression of being a heavy drinker.

“Drinking beer comes across as a bit manly, so I’d probably steer clear of that too.

“If I was going on a first date and wanted to make a good impression, I’d probably go for something like a fruit cider. It’s a safe, neutral choice, and, hopefully, wouldn’t attract too much attention.

“I’d expect the man I was going on a date with to drink something like beer or cider. I’d be a bit taken back if he ordered something like a white wine.

“Wine is a fine choice if it was over dinner, but not on a date.”

Inigo Taylor, a 21-year-old photographer from Lincoln agreed with the results of the survey, saying the beer really was the best drink of choice when on a first date.

He said: “I’d much rather a girl I was going on a date with drank beer or lager.

“For a start, it’s what I drink so it makes things a lot easier. Beer is pretty much a safe bet.

“I think a girl could be in danger of coming across as pretentious if she ordered something like a big, fancy cocktail.

“Drinking beer suggests you’re much more down to earth and the whole point of a date is to try and be comfortable and relaxed.”