Stake out a table and raise your glasses: the season for outdoor drinking has begun! Snagging a seat at one of NYC’s outdoor patio spots can be a challenge, and sidewalk seating at many bars is often more cramped than comfortable. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite outdoor bars in New York, from beer gardens to rooftop bars. Cheers!
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
Unlike at some Manhattan wannabes, there’s plenty of room to sit down and enjoy a pint outdoors in this classic Astoria beer garden. Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the sprawling complex used to be a Czech social club. Today the meandering hallways and the massive garden are open to the public, although you might catch a Czech and Slovak festival or two in the warmer months.
2919 24th Avenue, Queens
Roberta’s
Take a long ride on the L train to this secluded Bushwick oasis. Hidden among warehouses and abandoned lots is Roberta’s, a community farm that opens a pizzeria and outdoor bar when the sun begins to set. Many of the cocktail and pizza ingredients are raised organically on the farm, so you can sip a drink while watching the fields where it all began.
261 Moore Street, Brooklyn
Ava Lounge at the Dream Hotel
Despite its midtown location, a few blocks away the heart of Times Square, the Ava Lounge is a world away from the bustle below. With wicker chairs and a chill atmosphere, you’d think you were sipping martinis in LA – if it weren’t for the views. Located on the penthouse floor of the Dream Hotel, you’ll be able to look down on the whole city while you drink up.
210 W 55th St, Manhattan
4th Avenue Pub
The inside is a bit of a dive, but you’ll feel like European nobility in this garden courtyard, surrounded by tony apartments and picturesque shuttered windows covered in vines. The beers are similarly international, with a standout selection at reasonable prices, but the complimentary unlimited popcorn, praised by the bar regulars, is a decidedly American addition.
76 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn
The Frying Pan at Pier 66 Maritime
Where else but NYC would you find a bar on an 8-year-old renovated lightship? Climb aboard the Frying Pan, now permanently docked on the Hudson, and take in some river views with your booze. The atmosphere is decidedly casual – There is no table service – but once you’ve scouted out a table you can enjoy the buckets of Corona and specialty spiced fries.
26th Street and the West Side Highway, Manhattan
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