If you’re looking for an easy yet elevated midweek date night in Westchester, add Sonesta White Plains to your list. Conveniently located in downtown White Plains next to The Westchester Mall, this hotel offers more than just overnight stays. It’s also home to one of the area’s best-kept Thursday night secrets- 20% food and drinks for locals.
Inside the lobby, you’ll find Mix Cocktail Bar + Kitchen — a sophisticated bar and restaurant that feels like a hidden gem. It’s polished without being pretentious, lively without being loud, and perfect for a relaxed night out.
What Are Neighborhood Nights?
Every Thursday evening, Westchester County residents and nearby Connecticut locals receive 20% off food and drinks at Mix Cocktail Bar + Kitchen. You can either sit at the bar area or sit at the restaurant, either way, you will get the discount.
All you need is a local ID. You don’t have to be staying at the hotel to take advantage of the promotion, and as an added bonus, guests receive complimentary parking in the indoor garage. For anyone who has circled White Plains for parking, you know that’s a major perk.
The Vibe at Mix Cocktail Bar + Kitchen
Mix Cocktail Bar + Kitchen delivers classic hotel bar sophistication — intentional, refined, and comfortable. The space is sophisticated yet cozy- there are banquettes perfect for date night.
Unlike many restaurants in the area, it’s not overcrowded or noisy. You can actually hear your conversation without shouting across the table. The atmosphere feels calm and welcoming, making it ideal for a midweek reset. There’s no rush, no chaos — just an easy, enjoyable dining experience.
What to Order
The menu is designed with sharing in mind, and the portions are generous — perfect for ordering a few dishes for the table. With the 20% Neighborhood Nights discount, the prices are reasonable for a hotel bar and restaurant.
The meatballs are delicious —you need to try it!
The cocktail list has a thoughtful mix of classic and creative options.
The mocktails taste like the real thing (a rarity). They use Ritual Zero Proof Gin and Tequila.
One drink you shouldn’t skip is the White Balsam — crafted for two and presented in a way that instantly elevates the evening. It’s equal parts fun and elegant.
Here is the description of the White Balsam:
Menus
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Here is the drink menu:
Why It’s Perfect for a Midweek Date Night
What makes Neighborhood Nights so appealing is how effortless everything feels. The indoor garage parking eliminates one of the biggest stress points of dining out in White Plains. Simply let your server know, they’ll enter your license plate, and parking is covered.
No circling blocks. No rushing the meter. Just park, relax, and enjoy your night.
Kid-Friendly, Too
While it’s ideal for date night, Mix Cocktail Bar + Kitchen is also surprisingly family-friendly. There is a kids menu. The restaurant strikes that rare balance: refined enough for a romantic night out, yet comfortable enough for a relaxed dinner with kids.
Sonesta White Plains Location
Located in the heart of White Plains — in the space longtime locals may remember as the former Crowne Plaza — Sonesta White Plains is easy to find being steps from The Westchester mall. The address is 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains NY. There is a large indoor garage adjacent to the hotel.
Between the central location, complimentary parking, relaxed atmosphere, and 20% Thursday discount, you need to add Neighborhood Nights to your midweek plans.