This is a sponsored post. HouseTab is free to download on the App Store.

Dating in New York City is so awesome, right? Actually, wrong. It can be pretty terrible most of the time. Even though NYC is where attractive single people run rampant, breaking the ice is difficult.

So meet your new digital wingman: HouseTab. 

 HouseTab is an NYC-based app that let’s you hit the bars (without your credit card), while simultaneously hitting on other people.

Best part? You can actually do the second part while sitting on your couch, too. Peruse profiles and send drinks right through the app.

In a city that loves nothing more than to kill multiple birds with one stone, this app that puts the bar, restaurant and dating scene literally at your fingertips. 

To prove it, peep the 9 reasons no New Yorker should ever have a phone without this app.  

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 1. It gets you 

Let’s be honest, filling out your dating profile can be intimidating. There are a million questions, and it’s exhausting just to think about answering them all. 

HouseTab makes the process simple. 

Just upload your picture, add in your favorite drink, and pick from a selection of already existing relationship status choice including “Ask me after my next round,” “Window shopping,” and “In my experimental phase.” 

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2. It lets you be a not-creepy stalker

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could receive an alert every time your crush went to a bar? Well, now you can. 

This app will alert you when one of your “Buddies” checks-in to a bar, allowing you to quickly send him or her a drink to prove you’re thinking about them.  

You will also receive notifications when someone’s birthday is looming, because everyone knows a round of shots is the best present. Ever.  

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 3. It helps you close  

Picture this. You’re hitting it off with someone at the bar. You feel pretty confident you’re going to leave together, give or take a few minor obstacles…. like that massive wait to close your tab. 

Dammit! 

Well, that will never be you if you have HouseTab. Your credit card and tip are already factored in-- so just walk out the door and do your thang. 

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4. It’s the ultimate multi-tasker  

Dating multiple people at once? Nice job, Casanova! 

HouseTab allows you to send drinks to one crush while on a date with another. 

And before you judge that scenario, there’s zero chance you’re only talking to one person on Tinder right now. 

Hey, at least someone gets a free drink out of it. 

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5. It puts you in the know 

This app automatically pulls up the closest bars in your area, and maps how to get to them.

And if you just so happen to have an a drink saved (or send yourself one, we won't tell) -- as soon as you check in the bartender will see you have it, and bring it to you.

That means you can stay stuff like: “Oh, yeah, I come here all the time. They know me.” No. Big. Deal. 

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6. It takes you to far-off places

Have a bar in mind but it’s a bit of a trek from where you are? 

HouseTab will not only alert you to this fact by saying it’s “too far,” but allow you to snag an Uber right from the app. Plus, a car waiting outside the bar never hurt anyone’s chances of scoring. Fast. 

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7. It’s all about those connections 

You already know everyone on HouseTab has a profile with a relationship status, but you probably didn’t know you can see who else is at the same bar as you. 

That’s right, swipe through to see everyone else in the vicinity, message them directly though the app-- and the best part: send them a drink and tell them to meet you at the bar. 

You classy son of a you-know-what!

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8. It makes flakiness somewhat acceptable 

Have to bail on your new crush? 

He or she will likely take it a lot better if you send a whiskey along with that message. Just sayin'. 

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9. It saves you cash 

We’re not going to lie to you. Sometimes, you will receive a drink from someone in the app and just not be feeling him or her. 

It happens. 

Word of advice. Accept their “advancements” (in this case, the drink), save it for later, then go redeem it with one of your buddies. 

Hey, dating can still suck! But that's no reason to go thirsty. 

For more info on HouseTab, check their site out here or download their app. 

Drinks are better when shared. Check out 10 Best Places for Those Huge Fishbowl Drinks in NYC.

[Feature Image Courtesy: Lit Crawl]