Tinder’s Best Date Spots In NYC
One side is a beer bar and the other is a wine bar, so everyone wins at this cozy, low-key spot that’s perfect for a casual date night.
PSA: It’s getting chilly out, and this Gowanus bar has a working fireplace and Adirondack chairs. It can feel more Vermont that Brooklyn — and sometimes that’s just what you need.
The Morgan Library is especially clutch on a Friday night, when it stays open late, there’s live music, and — wait for it — admission is free.
With comfy green-leather banquettes and a classy vintage feel, this is the place to get a negroni. If you’re riding the trend, expect to find a full menu dedicated to the classic cocktail.
Nestled between the Lower East Side and Chinatown, Clandestino bills itself as a “warm neighborhood bar.” You should have no trouble landing a table for two.
The speakeasy is a little tucked away and totally worth finding. Our recommendation? The Oaxaca old-fashioned, a smoky concoction of reposado tequila, mezcal, and agave nectar, finished with a flamed orange twist.
Named for a turn-of-the-20th-century law meant to limit New Yorkers’ booze consumption, this windowless space is lined with velvet couches and boasts a decidedly romantic vibe.
Located atop the Freehand Hotel in Kips Bay, Broken Shaker is a tropical indoor/outdoor bar that will make you feel like you’re on vacation — even if it’s just for an hour or two.
This speakeasy isn’t too loud, has plenty of elbow room, and features a new themed concept menu every six months or so. Who better than your date to explore the options with?
If you’re going to venture all the way to Ditmas Park, it should be to hit up Bar Chord. It’s laid-back without being dive-y, features live music seven days a week, and draws an eclectic crowd.