Funky, Flirty and Almost Free

by Citysearch_editors - 0 Reviews - 1,721 Lists

Updated: October 22, 2004

Who says you have to spend a fortune to have fun? These dating ideas impress with ingenuity, but don't break the bank.

On this page:Things to Do, Eats and Drinks.

Things to Do

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cinema Classics Movie
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    332 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    Catch the titillating burlesque shows on Sunday and Thursday for only $5. Wash down the entertainment with $3 PBR drafts.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bar 13 Inc
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    35 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    The Monday night poetry slam attracts a lively crowd with a $5 cover and two-for-one drinks.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Arthur's Tavern
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    57 Grove St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    Let someone else do the serenanding. Relax at one of the few no-cover, one-drink minimum jazz and blues clubs around.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bowlmor Lanes
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    110 University Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    Though not free, the Monday night special is a good deal. From 10pm to 3am, unlimited bowling and shoe rental is $20 a person.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bronx Zoo
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    Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10460 (map)

    If you're stuck in the lots-of-time-no-money fix, try the zoo on Wednesdays, when it's pay as you wish.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sony Wonder Technology Lab
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    550 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 (map)

    A little interactivity can add spark to a budding romance.

Eats and Drinks

  1. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Whiskey Ward
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    121 Essex St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

    Treat your sweetie to the late-night happy hour at this handsome bar. On Mondays, draft or tap beers go for $3 from 12am to 2am.

  2. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Corner Bistro
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    331 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    Take a date to this legendary NY spot for a fun, easygoing night of burgers and cheap beers.

  3. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dumpling Man
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    100 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009 (map)

  4. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Yogi's
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    2156 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (map)

    It's hard to out-drink your budget at this fun, friendly dive where PBR is $2 a can and $5.50 a pitcher.

  5. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Crif Dogs
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    113 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    Ms. Pac-Man plus a legendary Chihuahua dog (with bacon, sour cream and avocado) equals true love forever.