Check out Sincerely, Ophelia if you're looking to take your date to a cocktail bar that is still pretty unknown and unpretentious. It's located behind unassuming chicken sandwich joint Chicken & The Egg in the East Village. Unlike a fair amount of “hidden bars” in the city, this Basquiat-inspired speakeasy aims to serve creative cocktails in a relaxed, approachable atmosphere.

Sincerely, Ophelia delivers the perfect combination of elevated cocktails with the vibe of your neighborhood bar. Add in a little fun courtesy of the glow-in-the-dark graffitied bathrooms, and you have a unique NYC speakeasy experience. Don't forget to order some amazing fried chicken goodness right to your seat.

Opens 5pm daily. (Chicken & The Egg is open 12pm - 12am daily)

Recommended Cocktails:

• Earth, Wind & Fire (Mezcal or Tequila, Passionfruit, Jalapeño)

• Housemade Hard Seltzers

Chicken Sandwiches:

• Pretty Boy (Pickled Red Onion, Cole Slaw, Pickles, Martin's Potato Roll)

• Kkangpae (Kokatsu Sauce, Cabbage and Scallion, Kewpie Mayo, Marinated Egg, Martin's Potato Roll)

221 2nd Avenue, NY, NY 10003

Sincerely, Ophelia