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Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars
Birreria is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

1. Birreria

7.8
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

Margarita K.Margarita Krup: Rustic restaurant with an open rooftop in the summer and glass in the winter. A lot of beer selection. Formaggi and salumi boards are delicious. Pork sholder, steak and sausages are delicious.

Boat Basin Cafe is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

2. Boat Basin Cafe

W 79th St (at Riverside Park), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 210 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A real hidden gem in the Upper West Side and it gets our vote for the best place to watch the sunset. Right on the Hudson River with sailboats passing by, relax, have a drink, and enjoy the view.

Crown Victoria is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

3. Crown Victoria

60 S 2nd St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 147 tips and reviews

ᴡ R.ᴡ Reinford: awesome huge outdoor space that's open late. great day-drinking spot.

Spuyten Duyvil is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

4. Spuyten Duyvil

359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: If you like Belgian Beer, then this is your spot. Grab a pint and head out to their outdoor garden. Also serve cheese & meat plates. Great place to just chill.

Alphabet City Beer Co. is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

5. Alphabet City Beer Co.

9.2
96 Avenue C (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Alphabet City · 152 tips and reviews

henry b.henry baker: I'm a huge fan. You will feel at home hanging out here, or will get a great deal on stuff to go. Also, fabulous cheese, man's greatest food.

Lightship Frying Pan is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

6. Lightship Frying Pan

8.6
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 392 tips and reviews

alexandra v.alexandra velella: Get a bucket of Corona! Best place for day drinking on a boat in the city! Get there before 4:30pm during the week for a table in the sun on the second floor! Read more.

Alewife Taproom is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

7. Alewife Taproom

8.6
4111 39th street, Sunnyside, NY
Gastropub · 121 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The breezy space is kitted out with wooden walls and benches, as well as a long bar down the middle; once you’ve settled in, begin the task of choosing from the rotating list of 28 brews. Read more.

LIC Bar is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

8. LIC Bar

8.7
45-58 Vernon Blvd (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Beer Garden · Hunters Point · 80 tips and reviews

Audrey L.Audrey L: Great spot for a Sunday afternoon. Sit outside and listen to the great local bands and bring your dog! They also let you order in food..

South is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

9. South

8.1
629 5th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenwood Heights · 54 tips and reviews

Adam A.Adam Alix: Literally actually the best bar on Earth.

Night of Joy is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

10. Night of Joy

8.3
667 Lorimer St (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 157 tips and reviews

David D.David DeRemer: Come for happy hour. Go upstairs. Soak up some sun. Realize that this is your new favorite place.

Union Pool is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

11. Union Pool

8.3
484 Union Ave (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 284 tips and reviews
The West—Coffeehouse & Bar is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

12. The West—Coffeehouse & Bar

8.7
379 Union Ave (at Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 126 tips and reviews

Nicholas D.Nicholas Doyle: Great Outdoor Space and a balanced menu of coffee, pastry, sandwiches and beer make this a great any-time-of-day spot. Comfortable benches and laptop friendly atmosphere make for great meeting space.

Washington Commons is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

13. Washington Commons

8.1
748 Washington Ave (btwn Park Pl & Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 96 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark H: Thoughtful and rotating beer selection. Same can be said for the films played above the bar in the background

Brass Monkey is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

14. Brass Monkey

7.8
55 Little West 12th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 232 tips and reviews

Christina C.Christina Coster: Go on a sunny afternoon, snag the only corner table and soak up the sun!

Soda Bar is one of Don't Miss These 15 Summertime Bars.

15. Soda Bar

629 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 110 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Check out happy hour on the back patio: Rain or shine, drafts are $3, and well drinks are $5 from noon to 7pm daily. Read more.