Outdoor Bars
By Justine Goodman, Nightlife Editor
The breeziest tables for whiling away the evening--or getting wild until the wee hours of the morning.
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The Delancey
168 Delancey St, New York, NY
Hipster paradise reaches new depths and heights on the Lower East Side. -
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N. 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn beer lovers rejoice at this Old World beer hall with the best German suds and wurst bites. -
d.b.a.
41 1st Ave, New York, NY
Arrive early to snag a seat on the large, lovely patio with a gravel-paved garden. -
Bohemian Hall Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave, Astoria, NY
Sausage and mugs of Hefeweizen to wash it down at this picnic table-packed landmark in Astoria. -
The Gate
321 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Alfresco suds cool the Slope in the cool nights of spring and dog days of summer. -
Gowanus Yacht Club
323 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
Carroll Gardens dive for hot dogs and cold beer under the stars. -
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson St, New York, NY
On sunny afternoons, the sidewalk seating at this pub overflows with beer, greasy grub and idle West Villagers. -
The Creek and the Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY
A full sky looms above the Long Island City hipsters partying in this Queens bar's homey backyard patio. -
Harry's At Water Taxi Beach
2-01 Borden Ave, Long Island City, NY
Beach bar party along the East River. 'Nuff said. -
Franklin Park
618 St. John's Pl, Brooklyn, NY
A former automotive garage transforms into a breezy beer garden stocked with a dozen microbrews and a cask ale or two.
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Highbar
251 W 48th St, New York, NY
A modern and comfortable outdoor oasis where the view is of buildings, not beaches. -
Metropolitan Museum of Art Rooftop Cafe
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
A perpetual art opening: Drink while checking out the art, the people and the spectacular skyline. -
230 Fifth
230 5th Ave, New York, NY
An expansive deco penthouse lounge and tropical wraparound rooftop, both with views to envy. -
The Park
118 10th Ave, New York, NY
This West Chelsea scene picks up after 11pm, when the rooftop opens and the DJs and private parties take over. -
The Heights Bar and Grill
2867 Broadway, 2nd Fl, New York, NY
Up a steep flight of stairs is the charming, intimate rooftop, a nice spot to relax with a frozen margarita. -
Ava Penthouse Lounge
210 W 55th St, New York, NY
Take visiting friends for the Times Square view. -
Bookmarks
299 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Fireside cocktails, club chairs and terrace views atop the Library Hotel.
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Hudson Bar
356 W 58th St, New York, NY
Savor an impeccable cocktail in the bar's lush outdoor garden. -
La Bottega
363 W 16th St, New York, NY
The wraparound terraces with their tiny blue lights offer a respite from sceney 9th Avenue. -
Glass
287 10th Ave, New York, NY
Sip a Bellini on the bamboo-lined back patio in West Chelsea. -
The Garden of Ono
18 9th Ave, New York, NY
Sultry and serene Asian-style digs set the scene at this Meatpacking District hotel bar. -
A60
60 Thompson St, New York, NY
Where being with the "private party" nets near 360-degree views and breezy cocktails.
