West Village First Date Ideas

Q: West Village date vibes

The NFC East of NYC dating. Top tier players and you can't be afraid to spend. That 10 you're meeting never saw an Alo outfit she didn't buy, has a yorkie named Tay Tay and perfectly curated IG full of yacht pics in Greece. Waverly Inn is a white girl temple—she'll judge you but also fully expect it.

Q: How much will this neighborhood set me back?

High. Waverly Inn and Sogno Toscano can easily hit $200-300 for dinner. Serpentine and Perle have happy hours that help, but you're in West Village—expect to spend. Johnny's is the only real budget option, but if you're taking her to Johnny's, you're probably not taking her to Waverly Inn.

West Village is the NFC East of NYC dating. Top tier players and you can't be afraid to spend. That 10 you're meeting never saw an Alo outfit she didn't buy, has a yorkie named Tay Tay and perfectly curated IG full of yacht pics in Greece (don't ask who's behind the camera).

Be wary soldier, it's a first date

Casual first drink 🍸

★★★★★ Kiana Arcari

"Amazing happy hour mon-thurs till 7. $12 cocktails and apps, great vibes for a date night or girls night out. Gustavo wa..."

Serpentine: Website

Address: 64 Greenwich Ave

Happy Hour: Mon-Fri, 5-7 PM

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

Reservations: Resy

Move to light bites? 🥟

★★★★★ Jess Stuart

"Adorable little boîte of a bar. Lovely happy hour from 3-7. $10 wines. $2 East Coast oysters. Chic décor, hospitable and..."

Perle: Website

Address: 22 Greenwich Ave

Happy Hour: Wed-Sun 5-6pm

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

Reservations: Resy

Ditch 'n Drink 🍺

★★★★★ Lucas Mountford

"Went in on a Sunday evening looking for a place to grab a few beers after a nice meal out. Was a surprisingly cosy spot ..."

Johnny's Bar: Website

Address: 90 Greenwich Ave

Happy Hour: Available

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

Reservations: Not necessary

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Fancy dinner 🍽️

★★★★★ Nacho Gonzalez Iglesias

"We had a fantastic experience at The Waverly Inn in West Village. The atmosphere is completely in character — elegant ye..."

Waverly Inn: Website

Address: 16 Bank St

Happy Hour: No HH

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

Reservations: Required - Resy

Seal the Deal

★★★★★ Michael Lehrman

"This little gem on Perry Street is one of those places you don't see on Instagram or in lists of great New York Italian ..."

Sogno Toscano: Website

Address: 17 Perry St

Happy Hour: No HH

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

Reservations: Recommended - Resy

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🔮 West Village date vibesThe NFC East of NYC dating. Top tier players and you can't be afraid to spend. That 10 you're meeting never saw an Alo outfit she didn't buy, has a yorkie named Tay Tay and perfectly curated IG full of yacht pics in Greece. Waverly Inn is a white girl temple—she'll judge you but also fully expect it.

💸 How much will this neighborhood set me back?High. Waverly Inn and Sogno Toscano can easily hit $200-300 for dinner. Serpentine and Perle have happy hours that help, but you're in West Village—expect to spend. Johnny's is the only real budget option, but if you're taking her to Johnny's, you're probably not taking her to Waverly Inn.

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