Date Nights NYC

The best date night spots and ideas in NYC

A focused list of speakeasies, listening bars, and standout date night spots across NYC. Tyra can turn any pick into a full date night plan.

Listening BarBrooklyn

DeepDive

Listening BarBed-Stuy, BrooklynRated 5.0 (13)

Date night spots in NYC

61 listings

A first-pass directory of NYC date night spots, built from speakeasies, listening bars, and standout things to do, plus any hangout tagged specifically for date night. Brooklyn and Manhattan carry the list almost evenly. Restaurants, bars, and lounges get added here as they're reviewed for date night fit. Filter by borough or type, or ask Tyra to plan the night.

SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyTribeca, ManhattanRated 4.6 (152)

All Blues

Founded by Yuji Fukushima, All Blues is a Japanese-inspired lounge bar for enjoying curated music over drinks. With an extensive collection of classic vinyls including Stevie Wonder, Miles...

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyWest Village, ManhattanRated 4.6 (516)

Do Not Disturb

A speakeasy and lovers den nestled in the heart of the west village of Manhattan, serving seafood coastal cuisine, aphrodisiacs and superb craft cocktails, while soul, lovers rock reggae an...

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SpeakeasyBrooklyn
SpeakeasyProspect Lefferts Gardens, BrooklynRated 4.6 (67)

Hello Bar

Greetings from Hello Bar Bk – a sexy little bar with the best Taco Tuesday, best Happy Hour, and dollar wing and wine specials In Brooklyn. The bar is nestled in the center of PLG/Flatbush/...

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Things To DoManhattan
Things To DoWest Village, ManhattanRated 4.6 (884)

Puttery NYC

Discover Puttery NYC in the Meatpacking District with mini golf, scratch kitchen, cocktails, and event spaces. Perfect for group outings and private events.

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LoungeBrooklyn
LoungeEast Williamsburg, BrooklynRated 4.6 (326)

Red Pavilion

The Red Pavilion is a chic teahouse by day and smoky neon-lit nightclub after dark, where playful Asian motifs and patterns merge with elegant Art Decor.

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RestaurantBrooklyn
RestaurantFort Greene, BrooklynRated 4.6 (4949)

Simpsons

Casual recipes with Jamaican flair whipped up in a relaxed spot with a colorful bar.

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RestaurantBrooklyn
RestaurantFort Greene, BrooklynRated 4.6 (5003)

The Simpson

The Simpson complements Brooklyn’s new restaurant age from Williamsburg to Prospect Park, by offering a seafood friendly Caribbean/Soul Food cuisine and an inspired Classic Cocktail menu in...

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BarBrooklyn
BarWilliamsburg, BrooklynRated 4.5 (633)

Fresh Kills Bar

Attractive space for carefully-prepared craft cocktails.

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Things To DoBrooklyn
Things To DoFort Greene, BrooklynRated 4.5 (101)

MoCADA (Museum)

Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, is a museum of contemporary art located at 80 Hanson Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City. It is the first museum of its kind to be o...

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RestaurantManhattan
RestaurantMidtown, ManhattanRated 4.5 (1854)

Sei Less

With an elegant and inviting ambiance, our restaurant provides the perfect setting for a romantic dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a casual outing with friends. Discover why we have been...

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ComedyBrooklyn
ComedyBed-Stuy, BrooklynRated 4.4 (122)

Brooklyn House of Comedy

Comedy & music club offering live jazz, blues, hip-hop & other genres in a laid-back setting.

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Listening BarBrooklyn
Listening BarGreenpoint, BrooklynRated 4.4 (468)

Eavesdrop

Eavesdrop serves up craft cocktails, natural wines, small plates, and music in a space designed for sound. Our mission is to bring Brooklyn’s community of listeners, artists, and curators t...

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BarBrooklyn
BarFort Greene, BrooklynRated 4.4 (81)

Fritz Cocktail Bar

Fritz Cocktail Bar is a sophisticated 1920s Berlin-themed cocktail bar in Fort Greene, Brooklyn created by Ayana and Tobias, the German couple behind Black Forest Brooklyn restaurants. Thro...

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyWest Village, ManhattanRated 4.4 (896)

Little Branch

Underground den of mixology featuring a vast menu of handcrafted cocktails in a snug space.

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyMidtown, ManhattanRated 4.4 (442)

Nothing Really Matters

Subterranean, retro, neon-lit bar featuring a lengthy counter, plus a DJ and a disco ball.

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Frequently asked

How does a spot make this list?
A spot qualifies as a speakeasy, listening bar, or standout thing to do, or gets tagged specifically for date night in Tyra's hangout inventory.
Will more restaurants and bars get added?
Yes. NYC restaurants, bars, and lounges are being reviewed for date night fit, and the list grows as that review continues.
Can Tyra plan a full date night from this list?
Yes. Hand a pick to Tyra and tell her the kind of night you want, and she'll build the plan around it.
Is a date night spot missing from this list?
Probably, this list is still growing. Tell Tyra about it and we'll research and confirm it.