If I am going on a "date" I bar hop. Usually I greet them with a kiss on the cheek hold their hands and look at them and say something along the lines of they look stunning or they look fucking stunning and guide them to the line at the bar. Don't mind sitting across from them at a booth at the first bar, usually we've already been physical right off the bat from greeting, talking in line to eventually the table. Often sharing drinks. Ask to see the rings on their hands, if they have any meaning. Hold their hands see if they hold or caress yours. When we walk or uber to the new bar I often will grab their hands as we cross the street. Guide them through doors etc by the small of their back. At the 2nd bar I start sitting next to them even if it's a booth. But it's also good to have like a 2-3 bar plan of bars you like with good atmosphere for your dates. I like to start with a low lit place with good appetizers and signature cocktails, move to another place with signature cocktails and then usually finish at a dive bar. Then I have wine, whiskey etc at my place with hummus etc.