| DINNERANDAMOVIE | Common pairing for an evening out, and a hint to this puzzle's theme |
| SPIRITLEVELS | They're perfect for those looking for an evening out and the barman will be aware of them if he's done a stocktake? (6,6) |
| SHOT | Beer and a ___ (common pairing at a bar) |
| TESTMATCH | Set up the first pairing for an international sports event (4,5) |
| VINROUGE | Pairing for an entrecote or filet mignon, perhaps |
| HAVINGACOW | Freaking out, and a hint to the theme answers |
| COFFEEBREAK | Midmorning work time-out, and a hint to this puzzle's circles |
| MIDDLECHILD | Sibling who stereotypically feels left out, and a hint to the little one hiding in 17-, 23-, 34- and |
| IRONINGBOARD | It provides a good base for an evening out (7,5) |
| NIGHTCLUB | Almost time to hit place for an evening out (5,4) |
| STEAMIRON | Second XI has one chap that's good for an evening out (5,4) |
| ESCORT | Business providing companions for an evening out (6,6) |
| IRON | Club for an evening out (4) |
| PLATEAU | Recently in French city for an evening out |
| HOTPRESS | Much favoured recruit, good for an evening out? |
| IRONS | Clubs are things for an evening out |
| LAWOFAVERAGES | Proposal for an evening out? |
| PRESSES | Pushes for an evening out (7) |
| EKED | Squeaked (out), and a rhyme of a word in this clue |
| FLANNEL | Fashion do's and don'ts: This fabric is ideal of a nightgown, but disastrous for an evening gown |
