National Prosecco Day takes the cake for the bougiest holiday of the year.
Or maybe National Filet Mignon Day, which also happens to fall on August 13th—article coming soon!
Either way, a day celebrating prosecco is a perfect excuse to show your Hinge date that you’re classy, a lil sassy, and never trashy.
Pour yourself and your dream man a glass of sparkling white, and indulge in the chicest wine bars Manhattan has to offer.
Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
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151 W 5'st St/Website
Nothing screams New York City like Aldo Sohm Wine Bar. Famous for incorporating different parts of Manhattan into the intimate aesthetic, this casually chic wine bar serves some of the best bubbly in town. Kudos to Le Bernardin’s master sommelier, Aldo Sohm, for bringing his talents to Midtown. Use the words “acidic,” “highly aromatic,” and “crisp,” when describing the prosecco, and you’ll be sure to impress your date.
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
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Multiple Locations/Website
Described as “your neighborhood French wine bar,” Vin Sur Vingt is a great place to take your trust-fund baby date who pretends to be super humble by wearing Henleys instead of Polos. With multiple locations all around Manhattan, this quaint little spot is perfect for anybody with a zip code starting in 100. Pretend to laugh at your date’s joke as you chug your frothy, honeysuckle-flavored wine.
Wine:30
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41 E 30th St/Website
No surprises here, Wine:30 is the perfect spot for anybody in their early 30’s. This stylish, yet cozy, wine bar serves thirty different wines by the glass and over 300 wines by the bottle. The star of the show is obviously the sweet and tangy prosecco. Hopefully, you can stand your date long enough to splurge on a bottle of expensive Italian bubbly.
Vanguard Wine Bar
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Multiple Locations/Website
This French-inspired wine bar is one of the most highly sought-after bars in New York City. Suggest this to your man, and he is guaranteed to be impressed by your knowledge of all things pretentious. Vanguard’s atmosphere is surprisingly approachable, but we are talking about prosecco here. Enjoy the dry, fruity undertones of the wine as you chat about how hard it is to get into Don Angie these days.
Amelie
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Multiple Locations/Website
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, this premium wine bar is the best-hidden gem in town. Amelie is a great place to grab a bite to eat—we love the Crab Tartine and customizable charcuterie boards—and then sip on the most intoxicating glass of prosecco you’ll ever have. Pretend you’re a white wine connoisseur, and secretly ask the sommelier for the best food and wine pairings.
Somm Time Wine Bar
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254 Broome St/Website
You’ll definitely want to spend somm quality time in this homey, relaxed ambiance. Fingers crossed your date feels the same way—super awk if the family dinner he has afterward is a complete lie. Known for serving an eclectic selection of wines, experiment with different, out-of-the-box flavors of prosecco. Your mans may be stumbling to see his Great Aunt Miriam, but you’re in for a good night’s sleep.
Lela Bar
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422 Hudston St/Website
Described as being “elegant, but casual,” Lela Wine Bar is a solid option to suggest if you don’t want to come off as trying too hard. Little does he know you stayed up for hours last night stalking Gotham for the best wine bars in New York. Have a glass of prosecco with beautiful honeydew and pear undertones, or go crazy and try the guided wine tastings from a renowned sommelier.
La Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturels
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249 Centre St/Website
The name may sound absurdly obnoxious, but this famous Nolita bar actually has a low-key, rustic feel. Modeled after a renowned wine bar in Paris, La Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturels has an extensive (and impressive!) French-heavy wine list. Unsurprisingly, the prosecco options are A+, and you’ll be sure to drown yourself in bubbly oblivion.
Bar B
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84 7th Ave/Website
Calling all Italy lovers! Basta Pasta’s new standing bar exclusively serves Italian wines by the glass, and Italian and French-inspired small plates. Order yourself a fancy glass of the highest-quality prosecco, and indulge in bruschetta and pasta— lady and the tramp style.
Sofia Wine Bar
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242 E 50th St/Website
There’s only one thing better than the homemade pizzas at Sofia Wine Bar—the fascinatingly sweet prosecco. Become a global expert, and try white wines from all around the world. The simple brick walls and wooden tables make for a great atmosphere to cozy up with your date.
Photography by: Oliver Sherwin
