The Best Drinks Date Spots in New York
Choose a neighborhood before choosing a reservation. This selection stays in Manhattan, from a downtown evening to a Midtown coffee or a longer walk through the parks.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Madame George, The Dead Rabbit, Sir Henry’s, Death & Co East Village and The Ivory Peacock. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Madame George
A below-street-level cocktail lounge inspired by New York. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
The Dead Rabbit
An Irish pub with a serious cocktail program. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Sir Henry’s
A sports-bar-and-social-club setting. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Death & Co East Village
The East Village location of the cocktail bar group. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
The Ivory Peacock
A gin-focused bar with French-Japanese food. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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