Greenwich Village First Date Ideas

Bob Dylan once roamed Washington Square Park playing his guitar for money. Today you'll find poetry cosplay for $10, phalic candles being sold to protestors who change flags in their twitter bios faster than the pronouns of they/them with hairy legs. That said, you can still walk into some great restaurants north of 8th St east of 6th Ave and get a table on a Friday night.

Be wary soldier, it's a first date

Casual first drink 🍸

8th St Wine Cellar: Website

Address: 28 W 8th St

Happy Hour: 5-8pm every day

Expected Check: $50-70 (2 drinks each)

Reservations: Not necessary

Move to light bites? 🥟

Marlton Hotel: Website

Address: 5 W 8th St

Happy Hour: No HH

Expected Check: $70-90 (1 drink/pp + apps)

Reservations: Resy

Ditch 'n Drink 🍺

Reservoir: Website

Address: 70 University Pl

Happy Hour: Mon-Fri from 4 PM to 7 PM

Expected Check: $40-60 (2-3 drinks each)

Reservations: Not necessary

📍 Venue Locations & Walking Directions

Hinge match out of my league, step it up

Fancy dinner 🍽️

Arte: Website

Address: 21 E 9th St

Happy Hour: No HH

Expected Check: $120-180 (dinner + drinks)

Reservations: Required - Resy

Seal the Deal

& Son Steakeasy: Website

Address: 62 W 9th St

Happy Hour: No HH

Expected Check: $100-150 (dinner + drinks)

Reservations: Recommended - Resy

📍 Venue Locations & Walking Directions

🔮 Greenwich Village date vibes

Underrated date neighborhood hiding between the West and East Villages. Cool spots aren't crowded, walk-ins work, and 8th St between 5th and 6th Ave is perfect for the aux chord trick. Classic enough to be cheesy (Arte might have T.J Miller), but still authentic.

💸 How much will this neighborhood set me back?

Reasonable with happy hour options. 8th St Wine Cellar gives you a full hour starting at 5pm, Reservoir does 4-7pm weekdays. Marlton cocktails are pricier but worth it for the fireplace vibe. & Son Steakeasy can get expensive, but you can keep it under $100 if you stick to drinks and apps.

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