5 Stylish First Date Bars around the World with Ketel One
Connaught Bar, London
Inspired by 1920s English Cubist and Irish art, this ultra-stylish bar is one of London’s cocktail gems. Renowned for its perfect Martinis, the intimate and relaxed atmosphere, makes it an ideal place for a relaxing first date drink.
Buck & Breck, Berlin
This place is worth a trip…. If you can find it! Sandwiched between a police station and Doris Bistro you’ll find a very unassuming door, which hides one of Berlin’s most exclusive cocktail bars. This perfectly compact bar prides itself on a small menu of historically inspired cocktails, and due to the size you can ensure a front row set at the mixing station – a very impressive first date, we can assure you.
Tales & Spirits, Amsterdam
Based slap bang in the middle of the infamous red light district, but don’t let this deter you. This super cool bar started out as an ‘out of control’ collection which necessitated into a bar – very apparent when you step inside. The cocktails come in vintage vessels and they make a mean Fallen Lady.
Dry Martini, Barcelona
Labelled as the ‘shrine to the most celebrated of cocktails’ by World Class Bars, this place is not another door to walk by. Dapper staff immediately bring this cocktail institute to life, enhanced by the traditional English style décor. Wondering what you’d order? The clue’s in the name ;)
La Factoria, Puerto Rico
A fitting habitat for the city’s young and arty crowd, La Factoria serves up some of the best cocktails in town. Once you and your date have made it through the hidden door, you’ll be welcomed into a shabby, but natty, Latino home. Need a drink suggestion? They do an out of this world Lavender Mule!