Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or in a relationship, you know that dating in New York City can take quite a toll on your bank account. Sometimes it feels like we spend a minimum of $20 before we’ve even left the house! Luckily for us (and our accountants), these FREE date ideas have us swiping right guilt free!
Orange Glou
264 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
Rec by: @nyc_forfree
This adorable, orange-themed wine shop specializes in, you guessed it, orange wines! Every Friday, from 6-8 pm, Orange Glou hosts a free wine tasting where you can try multiple brands and learn about this new technique of winemaking that has recently made waves in the artisanal and organic wine scene.
Park West Gallery NYC
411 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012
Rec by: @nyc_forfree
As one of the newest art galleries in SoHo, Park West Gallery wholeheartedly believes in the democratization of art. The two-story space holds some of the most historically and culturally significant pieces of art in the world, many of which you’d expect only to find in world-renowned art museums such as the Met or the Tate Modern. However, this art gallery is free and open to the public and allows for an intimate yet casual art experience!
Pier 57
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Rec by: @nyc_forfree
Pier 57 is a relatively new public rooftop park with amazing views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan. It’s a beautiful open space with lots of greenery, bench seating, and live music and it’s totally free to the public. In Spring 2023, they are opening a new food market curated by the James Beard Foundation.
Winemak’Her Bar
492 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Rec by: @nyc_forfree
This women-owned, French wine bar exclusively features wines made by women winemakers. The vibes here are casual, kitschy, and distinctly French with large French movie posters and vintage aperitif advertisements hung on the exposed brick walls. They host free wine tastings on Tuesdays from 6-7 pm and they also have free live music on Saturday nights!
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