Heated Outdoor Spaces
Updated: December 24, 2008
Outdoor drinking and dining needn't be restricted to the summer months. Even the most trying wintry weather won't keep you from patronizing these New York spots, whose weather-proofed outdoor spaces allow you to enjoy booze and food with nature (at least, the concrete jungle) in full view.
Cheat the Cold
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Belmont Lounge
Read Reviews117 E 15th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)
The heated back patio at this Union Square lounge functions as an extra nook for the party spillover from adjacent rooms. Plus, it's a New York smoker's oasis.
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Brass Monkey
Read Reviews55 Little W 12th Street, New York, NY 10014 (map)
The proprietors of this Meatpacking District drinking den won't deprive you of a river view. The deck's retractable roof and awning ensure that you can enjoy one of several international beers, sleet or shine.
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230 5th
Read Reviews230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (map)
There are heaters at this vast rooftop, but what's more intriguing is that there are voluminous red cloaks on hand too. The venue stocks 1,000 fleece capes so that you and your friends can keep warm while sipping special hot cocktails and finally realize your Little Red Riding Hood dreams white you're at it.
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Dos Caminos Soho
Read Reviews475 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012 (map)
Your sidewalk sitting/people watching days don't have to end with summer. At this Soho eatery, the margaritas flow indoors and out during chillier times, too. The spacious patio, populated with strategically positioned tables and chairs, lets guests huddle right beneath big heat lamps.
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Empire Hotel Rooftop
Read Reviews44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023 (map)
The sliding glass roof doesn't suffice in staving the cold off, but that doesn't mean you have to count on a swig of whiskey to keep warm. Patrons rely on the state-of-the-art heating duct system to keep comfy instead.
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Highbar
Read Reviews251 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036 (map)
The view may depict nothing but buildings, but the outdoor space on the penthouse level of this midtown high rise is worth the steep price of a specialty cocktail. Between the grill and the standing plants, you pay for the warm tropical feel--and for the chance to imagine that you're far from Times Square.
