All roads lead to Sevilla. On a monthly basis I will find any excuse to take someone here, as we’re warmly greeted by waiters in classic uniforms. Sevilla has flanked the corner of Charles and West 4th since the 40s (previously an Irish tavern, reflected in the wood-cut bar, replete with regulars). My family has been coming here for decades and in the past few years I’ve rekindled my loyalty to this window into West Village life. Slide into a (narrow) rickety booth, try (+ definitely don’t mix!) their long list of unwittingly nostalgic cocktails from the Pink Lady to the Dubonnet, followed by a pitcher of sangria and watch the evening blur by.
Ideal for: A leisurely date, a raucous group dinner, indulging your fellow time travelers.
Eat up: Solid Iberian classics: Chicken Empanadas, Manchego, Chorizo and Croquetas to start. Paella Valenciana, Arroz con Pollo, Chicken Extremena and Shrimp Ajillo in all of their garlicky glory. Two main dishes are plenty for three people.
Fancy a nearby nightcap? Sevilla is within arms reach of many longstanding, beloved LGBTQ+ bars, from the Cubby Hole (another spot with an amazing neighborhood view), The Duplex, and Julius. Bobo is great for some pre-dinner happy hour in a whitewashed rustic basement, while St Tropez is the perfect wine bar to keep your date going.
elbows on the table 