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Top 10 First Date Bars in the U.S.

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Terroir Tribeca in New York, one of the Top 10 First Date Bars in the U.S.

Best Bars for a First Date

The first rule of first dates is to be yourself, but where should that happen? You want to pick a spot where you can get to know someone, but also make a good first impression. Meeting at a bar for drinks gives both parties an easy escape route if needed, without having to sit through what could be a painful dining experience. But you want to keep your options open in case both parties want the date to turn into a meal. We've found the top 10 bars across the country for a first date, where a drink or two could turn to dinner or something more. And if the atmosphere sets the proper mood and the sparks fly, some of these bars are even in hotels!


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