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Outdoor Drinks

1. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: No question, it's the best barbecue in the city. But the best part is the casual and playful atmosphere It’s tough not to meet new people and to break $50 for dinner for two. Read more.

Beekman Beer Garden is one of Outdoor Drinks.

2. Beekman Beer Garden

89 South St (North side of Pier 17), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews

3. Lightship Frying Pan

8.1
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.

4. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.4
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Besides great views, The Standard hotel also has NY's hippest beer garden. The menu, designed by Michelin-starred chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, includes fat, flavor-packed sausages and plus-size pretzels. Read more.

Blue Ribbon Beer Garden is one of Outdoor Drinks.

5. Blue Ribbon Beer Garden

7.2
190 Allen St Fl 2, New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 33 tips and reviews
The NoMad Restaurant is one of Outdoor Drinks.

6. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews
Gallow Green is one of Outdoor Drinks.

7. Gallow Green

8.9
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 232 tips and reviews
Boat Basin Cafe is one of Outdoor Drinks.

8. Boat Basin Cafe

W 79th St (at Riverside Park), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 210 tips and reviews
Tavern 29 is one of Outdoor Drinks.

9. Tavern 29

7.5
47 E 29th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 104 tips and reviews
La Bottega is one of Outdoor Drinks.

10. La Bottega

363 W 16th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 120 tips and reviews
Top of The Standard is one of Outdoor Drinks.

11. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews
Watermark Bar is one of Outdoor Drinks.

12. Watermark Bar

6.1
78 South St (Pier 15), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 52 tips and reviews

13. Pod 39 Hotel

8.3
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Murray Hill · 113 tips and reviews

Carolina K.Carolina Klein: Rooftop Bar and Games (Ping Pong, pool, etc)

Soaked @ Mondrian Soho is one of Outdoor Drinks.

14. Soaked @ Mondrian Soho

9 Crosby St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · SoHo · 11 tips and reviews

15. Blue Ribbon Beer Garden

7.2
190 Allen St Fl 2, New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 33 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Climb up to this new rooftop oasis where you can nom on “numb chips” – aptly named Szechuan pepper chips – whilst swigging a Japanese or German beer. Winner’s circle worthy indeed.

GastroMarket is one of Outdoor Drinks.

16. GastroMarket

315 10th Ave (btwn 28th & 29th), New York, NY
Gastropub · Chelsea · 60 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: With a white sail-like roof and glowing lanterns hanging overhead, the big brick-walled patio hidden behind this dimly lit Chelsea spot feels like a garden party for neighbors in the know. Read more.

STK Rooftop is one of Outdoor Drinks.

17. STK Rooftop

7.6
26 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Avenue and Washington Street), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 59 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Have al fresco brunch here on Sundays with great views of the High line and the Standard. We enjoyed the Mac & Cheese Bites, STK and Eggs and Brioche French Toast.

Back Forty is one of Outdoor Drinks.

18. Back Forty

190 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 150 tips and reviews
Upstairs is one of Outdoor Drinks.

19. Upstairs

8.2
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 81 tips and reviews
JIMMY is one of Outdoor Drinks.

20. JIMMY

8.4
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 158 tips and reviews
Le Bain is one of Outdoor Drinks.

21. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews
La Piscine at Hôtel Americano is one of Outdoor Drinks.

22. La Piscine at Hôtel Americano

6.9
518 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews
Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar is one of Outdoor Drinks.

23. Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar

6.4
102 N End Ave (Conrad Hotel), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Battery Park City · 83 tips and reviews
Grand Banks is one of Outdoor Drinks.

24. Grand Banks

8.9
Pier 25 (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Tribeca, New York, NY · 144 tips and reviews
Bua is one of Outdoor Drinks.

25. Bua

7.8
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 170 tips and reviews