8. North River Lobster Company
Cost: $7 – $14 for drinks
The North River Lobster Company could turn out to be an interesting and inexpensive date as well as your next favorite happy hour spot for the summer. It’s free to board this three-story boat and you can sail for 45 minutes at any time of the day. It’s like a mini-getaway with seafood and cocktails. It’s definitely one of the best cheap date ideas in NYC.

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