The West Village is a very special place to us. Our first date was at the Garrett (right across from the wedding venue), we lived and got engaged here. This is where we spent the beginning of our relationship. There are many things to do in the area but wanted to share some of our favorites!
The High Line
Gansevoort Street and Washington Street,
The Highline is a great walk, with nice views, you can walk up to the Vessel. If you want to go up into the Vessel, make sure you make a reservation
West Side Highway
Can access from the entire west side, New York, NY
Hop on a Citibike or put your walking shoes on and take a walk on the wonderful path along the West Side Highway, great for running too!
Washington Square Park
Washington Square,
Talk a walk to Washington Square Park!
Café Kitsuné New York
550 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, (646) 755-8158
This place is right down from where we used to live, they have very good coffee.
The Butcher's Daughter
581 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, (917) 388-2132
Great spot for breakfast or lunch - healthy/vegan options
I Sodi
105 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 414-5774
Our favorite dinner spot, they don't take reservations to get there early (5:30pm) and expect to eat early or wait to eat
Tacombi
255 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014, (646) 964-5984
Really cool, low key Mexican spot. There are a few locations, we would frequency the one in the West Village. Make sure you get the corn.
Santina
820 Washington Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 254-3000
Really cool island vibe restaurant with fun drinks
Piccolo Angolo
621 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 229-9177
Cash only, classic Italian. spot - big portions!
Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Avenue South, New York, NY 10014, (212) 924-4466
Our absolute favorite pizza, we would go there most Friday nights for date night. Don't worry if you don't have the time to grab a slice there will be plenty to go around late night at the wedding
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 242-9502
Casual bar with a good burger
Kettle of Fish
59 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 414-2278
Dive bar - good for darks and drinks
Fat Cat
75 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 675-6056
This is one of the spots we went on our first date, great for bar games and live Jazz music
Arthur's Tavern
57 Grove Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 675-6879
We would frequency this very fun place. Great live music, cash only. We will be dancing to the Arthur's tavern band at the wedding as they are our entertainment.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
152 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10014, (917) 475-1448
Really good ice cream, our favorite is the honeycomb
Murray's Cheese
254 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 243-3289 ext. 223