Midtown First Date Ideas

Midtown works for first dates if you know the spots. Walkable, good happy hours, and backup options everywhere. Perfect for weekday dates.

Best First-Date Bars in Midtown

Be wary soldier, it's a first date

Casual first drink 🍸

Lolita: Website

Address: 45 W 45th St

Happy Hour: No HH

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

Reservations: Resy

Move to light bites? 🥟

Madame George: Website

Address: 45 W 45th St

Happy Hour: No HH

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

Reservations: Resy

Ditch 'n Drink 🍺

Connolly's: Website

Address: 121 W 45th St

Happy Hour: No HH

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

Reservations: Not necessary

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Hinge match out of my league, step it up

Fancy dinner 🍽️

The Consulate: Website

Address: 44 W 56th St

Happy Hour: No HH

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

Reservations: Required - Resy

Seal the Deal

Monkey Bar: Website

Address: 60 E 54th St

Happy Hour: No HH

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

Reservations: Recommended - OpenTable

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Walkable First-Date Flows

🔮 Midtown date vibes

Walkable streets, plenty of backup options, and spots for every vibe from dive bars to fancy dinners. Lolita and Madame George keep it casual, The Consulate steps it up, Monkey Bar is the dive move if you need to bail.

💸 How much will this neighborhood set me back?

Mid-range with options. The Consulate can get pricey ($100-150 for dinner), but Lolita, Madame George, and Connolly's keep it reasonable. Monkey Bar is dive prices. You can do a full night for $80-120, or keep it under $70 if you stick to the cheaper spots.

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