Hottest Places to Meet Singles this Summer
Ready to embark on a naughty summer fling? These tried-and-true hotspots are magnets for the suave solo set and great places to kick off your search.
U.S.A.
1901 Collins Ave.
786-276-6772
Sky Bar is a favorite hot spot for celebs and South Beach's young and fabulous. The drinks are expensive but the eye candy is plentiful.
1806 West Platt St.
813-254-CAFÉ
A popular Tampa nightspot in trendy Hyde Park with a fabulous patio bar and a rockin' dance club.
930 Hilgard Ave.
866-716-8129
A lush backyard oasis with two swimming pools, cream-colored outdoor lounge furniture and a sexy crowd that's a mix of Euro, East Coast and Angeleno. This is local event planners' top pick for intimate soirees or posh product launches.
35 Shore Road
631-749-2001
One of hotelier André Balazs's many modish properties (see also
The Standard boutique chain and the
Chateau Marmont), this Hamptons beachfront boite is
the place to watch Manhattan's elite play.
183 Edgemere Street
631-668-3284
As un-Hampton as you can get on Long Island with a decidedly laidback, island vibe and mmmm surfers! Cocktails as The Bar (as it's known) reflect the lodge's homey vibe.
1331 Second Ave.
212-535-3800
Cinderella Was a Liar author Brenda Della Casa recommends Trata. "It's probably my favorite place for dinner and to stick around for drinks." Good enough for us.
Canada
1150 Queen St. W
416-351-5042
Located in the über-hip Drake Hotel, this open-air rooftop space finds a heady mix of suits, artists, fashionistas and regular Joes sprawled on day beds sucking back Margaritas.
1575 Argyle Street
902-492-8844
Yummy appetizers and great mojitos are the perfect accompaniment to hottie-watching on the Argyle's spacious patio.
941 Davie St & 1521 W. Broadway, respectively
604-683-1246, 604-734-9421
Both Bins attract a young-to-not-so young clientele that appreciates fine food in an informal setting post-dinner hour. Pumping music and friendly attractive staff keep the atmosphere casual.
1095 Mainland
604-688-4990
A1, Level 1 - 315 8th Ave SW
403-265-3280
The latest in the Earls restaurant chain has staked a prime location in trendy Yaletown. There's no dearth of singles in the area, and the second floor lounge, with its massive island bar stocked with 20 premium vodkas, ensures you'll converse with a stranger, likely single, at some point.
5800 Boul St-Laurent
514-278-2646
This hip, sophisticated whiskey bar with separate cigar lounge has over 150 different kinds of Scotch, plus an excellent selection of wines and Portos. The female urinal in the bathroom makes for a great conversation starter.
A GoGo Lounge, Montreal QC
3682 Boul St-Laurent
514-286-0882
A groovy psychedelic lounge featuring fancy drinks with amusing names. It's very crowded but the crowd is hot.
