Greenwich Village Date Bars in New York

Amélie is a French wine bar and bistro in the West Village from a group that has run wine bars since 2006. The list runs past 90 wines by the glass, giving the two of you plenty to taste and compare. The dinner menu leans on bistro classics such as escargot and steak frites.

Analogue brings a cozy, romantic atmosphere to a night of cocktails, with intimate decor inside and heated seating outdoors. Order an espresso martini or a matcha drink at Analogue, since those are its best bets. Because the cocktail list changes seasonally, a return visit brings new drinks to try together. Reservations go through Resy.

Everything's Jake is a two-story cocktail bar and lounge of roughly 4,000 square feet that serves upscale craft cocktails. A dark look and speakeasy feel set the mood, and the cozy, inviting atmosphere makes the intimate space a lovely one for sharing a round of drinks together.

Singlish is an intimate, semi-speakeasy upstairs bar serving Singapore-inspired cocktails. Chandeliers and metal lanterns with a Moroccan feel decorate the room, and the drinks use a range of Southeast Asian ingredients. The small seating area keeps the mood quiet enough for conversation, so the two of you can settle in with a drink and talk.

Warm lighting and a quiet, intimate feel make Sorso' a small wine bar where two people can settle in over a glass. Both drinks and dinner work here, and the setting lends itself to quiet conversation. Happy hour runs from 4 to 6pm and pairs wine with bruschetta, an easy way to start the evening. Book ahead for dinner, most of all on weekends.

Named the World's Best Bar in 2019, Dante is a Greenwich Village favorite known for its expertly crafted cocktails and Italian small plates. Located on MacDougal Street, it's a great choice for a first date, with plenty of drinks to explore and dishes to share. Keep the evening going with a stop at nearby The Up & Up for another round of cocktails.

The Up & Up is a dark, moody little cocktail bar in the old Gaslight Cafe space on MacDougal Street. Below street level, the room has brown-leather banquettes and vintage wallpaper. Cocktails arrive in wine bottles set in ice buckets at the table, including the Greenbaum Negroni and Teague Old Fashioned. For a date drink that feels upscale without being showy, this fits.

Employees Only is a Prohibition-style speakeasy in the West Village. The bar is known for its twist on the Manhattan.

Gottino is a West Village enoteca and salumeria, and its Italian wines are written on a hanging chalkboard. Among the small plates, the crostini comes piled with fresh ricotta, dried figs, honey and almonds. Out back, a tucked-away garden keeps you apart from the street. The space has only five tables, so going early helps.

Mace takes a creative approach to cocktails, building its internationally acclaimed menu around spices from around the world. Each drink features unique tinctures and infusions, giving you and your date plenty of interesting flavors to discover and compare. Even the bar's name draws inspiration from the spice world, referring to the outer covering of a nutmeg seed. It's a great choice for a date that calls for something beyond the usual cocktail menu.