The Summit Bar in Manhattan
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Looking for love in all the wrong places? Below is a list of some NYC bars that not only attract singles, but the sort of people you may actually want to date for longer than a New York minute. And hey, if it doesn’t work out this Valentine’s Day, at least you can enjoy the scenery and lick your wounds with some delicious drinks.
Kingswood: This Aussie-owned West Village restaurant is known for its attractive staff at both its main level restaurant and downstairs lounge. For a relaxed scene, sit under the skylight at the U-shaped main bar where you can easily make eye contact with other singles, or for a more scandalous vibe, head to the dark, sexy basement, furnished with plenty of nooks for impromptu makeout sessions. Great for guests staying at the Washington Square Hotel. 121 W. 10th St.
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Lobby at The Bowery Hotel
The weather in New York can be unforgiving this time of year–windy, chilly, and downright bitter. One of the best ways to escape the cold streets is to pop into a cozy bar, preferably with a roaring fireplace, and settle into an intimate nook with a warming cocktail. Here are a few suggestions:
Lobby Bar at The Bowery Hotel: Although the ornate, charming lounge inside Bowery Hotel’s main entrance is preferred seating for hotel guests, the Lobby Bar in the rear is open to the public. Past the antique fireplace is an intimate zinc-topped bar lined with plush velvet stools. In the winter, this dimly-lit retreat serves hot mulled wine featuring Cabernet, brandy, orange peel, and spices such as cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. There’s also a full cocktail menu and a variety of scotches. 335 Bowery
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The High Line and The Standard New York
When you think of romantic walks in New York, the Meatpacking District — bustling with hipper-than-thou nightclubs and high fashion boutiques — might not be the first neighborhood that comes to mind. But look a little closer, and you’ll find an impressive array of beautiful scenery along the district’s cobblestone streets. Whether you are staying nearby at Hotel Gansevoort, The Standard Hotel, or The Maritime Hotel, or you just happen to be visiting the neighborhood, here’s a suggested itinerary that’s sure to make you both swoon. Read More »
Bar Pleiades at the Surrey Hotel
Swanky hotel bars are having a renaissance on the New York nightlife scene, perhaps due to the success of Gramercy Park Hotel’s Rose Bar as a destination for VIPs, or thanks to the resurgance in speakeasy-style cocktail settings. Here are six of New York’s newest hotel bars where you can get cozy with a sophisticated tipple or two:
Bar Pleiades at the Surrey Hotel: Brand new following a $60 million renovation, this Upper East Side gem features a black and white Coco Chanel-inspired bar adjacent to Daniel Boulud’s Cafe Boulud. Toast a “Beijing Mule” (roasted Asian pear-infused vodka, yuzu juice, saffron-infused simple syrup, and house-made ginger beer, $15) in a white-quilted private booth. 20 E. 76th St. Read More »
