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.

BarManhattan
BarEast Village, ManhattanRated 4.4 (194)

Romeo's

American fare, craft cocktails & Colonial tavern decor draws a hip crowd to this hidden-away spot.

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyLES, ManhattanRated 4.4 (314)

Tigre

Located in the grit of the LES, Tigre is a sophisticated, cosmopolitan cocktail lounge that whisks guests into a polished steel, microsuede, martini-marbled fantasy. Created by Premiere Ent...

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RestaurantBrooklyn
RestaurantDUMBO, BrooklynRated 4.4 (1040)

Vinegar Hill House

Seasonal New American cooking served in a cozy, salvaged-decor setting with a garden.

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyWest Village, ManhattanRated 4.3 (86)

Bar Nena

Bar Nena in New York, NY. Hidden in the heart of the West Village, inspired by the spirit of Mexico City, Bar Nena transports you with our innovative cocktails, elevated small plates, ferme...

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyChelsea, ManhattanRated 4.3 (2228)

Bathtub Gin

A classic 1920's speakeasy with craft cocktails, a full dinner menu, and live entertainment. Located in New York City.

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Listening BarBrooklyn
Listening BarPark Slope, BrooklynRated 4.3 (166)

Honeycomb

Low-key bar (also a lounge) focusing on cocktails, vinyl records, and DJs.

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RestaurantManhattan
RestaurantWest Village, ManhattanRated 4.3 (2794)

Negril

Spicy Caribbean fare, potent rum punch & an in-house DJ playing tunes create an island vibe.

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BarBrooklyn
BarWilliamsburg, BrooklynRated 4.3 (690)

Night of Joy

Herbal infusions star in the elaborate cocktails at this antiques-filled lounge with a roof patio.

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RestaurantManhattan
RestaurantLES, ManhattanRated 4.3 (827)

Omar's Kitchen & Rum Bar

Funky, colorful venue offering creative Caribbean classics, plus desserts, rum & outdoor seating.

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Listening BarBrooklyn
Listening BarGowanus, BrooklynRated 4.3 (1657)

Public Records

PUBLIC RECORDS aims to create space that catalyzes disconnection from the material world and reconnection to nature, ourselves, and each other. We believe pleasure, responsibility, and acti...

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyWest Village, ManhattanRated 4.2 (3078)

Employees Only

Inventive drinks are poured at this retro-looking, Prohibition-style bar.

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Wine BarBrooklyn
Wine BarBed-Stuy, BrooklynRated 4.2 (175)

Frog Wine Bar

Natural wine bar with a selection of nibbles, a pool table, and a cozy backyard.

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SpeakeasyManhattan
SpeakeasyLES, ManhattanRated 4.2 (1975)

The Backroom

Hideaway with a Prohibition-esque vibe, offering cocktails in teacups and beer in paper bags.

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Listening BarQueens
Listening BarLIC, QueensRated 4.1 (336)

Record Room

Located behind a hidden door, our intimate all-vinyl listening lounge offers a cozy, living room setting where you can relax with a handcrafted cocktail and enjoy music from our premium sou...

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Listening BarManhattan
Listening BarWest Village, ManhattanRated 4.1 (448)

Tokyo Record Room

An homage to the jewel boxes of vinyl in Japan. An underground listening room dedicated to quality & obsession through music, food & booze.

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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.