John on Bridie

What were you hoping for?

To meet someone new with the same interests.

First impressions?

Very positive. Any pre-match nerves were gone very quickly.

What did you talk about?

We have a similar taste in music, so we chatted a fair bit about that.

Any awkward moments?

I may have spilled an espresso on myself, and I nearly fell down the stairs.

Good table manners?

Very good.

Best thing about Bridie?

She’s an extremely lovely person.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Definitely.

Describe her in three words

Funny, friendly, gorgeous.

What do you think she made of you?

A funny, clumsy, fussy eater.

Did you go on somewhere?

She took me to a rooftop bar for a nightcap with an amazing view of London.

And... did you kiss?

Just a little peck on the cheek when saying goodbye.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

When I told Bridie my dad works in a hospital but I wasn’t sure of his job title, she egged me on to ring him and ask. Turns out he’s a healthcare assistant, and he took the mick when I told him I was out with a nurse.

Marks out of 10?

9.

Would you meet again?

Yes, even if it’s just hitting a gig together some time.

Bridie on Jonathan



What were you hoping for?

Someone who would make me laugh.

First impressions?

Cracking Irish accent.

What did you talk about?

Non-football fans who love the World Cup, London renting horror stories and near-death experiences.

Any awkward moments?

John’s face when he realised we were in a vegetarian restaurant; me asking for a doggy bag.

Good table manners?

He was a true gentleman.

Best thing about John?

He was so easy to talk to, I lost track of time.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

He was once a contestant on The Chase, so my uni friends would love him.

Describe him in three words

Genuine, easygoing, funny.

What do you think he made of you?

That I am obsessed with my dog; he sat patiently as I scrolled through photos.

Did you go on somewhere?

To a rooftop bar.

And... did you kiss?

No.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

A few more carnivore options.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

Yes – I think I have found my new gig buddy.

• Bridie and John ate at Wildflower, Peckham Levels, London SE15, wildflowerpeckham.uk. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded, visit soulmates.theguardian.com