Dad's
Neighborhood bar energy that doesn't try too hard — and that's exactly the point.
What DatingDex says
Dad's is the kind of place where nobody's performing for anyone, which makes it weirdly ideal for a first date. Poncey-Highland foot traffic, cold drinks, no pretense — if the conversation is bad, at least the setting is honest about what it is.
Dad's is one of the top low pressure first date spots in Poncey-Highland. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a low pressure first date feel without guesswork.
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