Outdoor Bars
Updated: March 12, 2009
The breeziest tables for whiling away the evening--or getting wild until the wee hours of the morning.
On this page:Relaxed Outdoors, Rooftop Views, Upscale Outdoors.
Relaxed Outdoors
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Forty One First Ave
Read Reviews41 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Arrive early to snag a seat on the large, lovely patio with a gravel-paved garden.
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Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
Read Reviews29-19 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102 (map)
Sausage and mugs of Hefeweizen to wash it down at this picnic table-packed landmark in Astoria.
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Franklin Park
Read Reviews618 St. John's Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (map)
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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Bagels by the Park
Read Reviews323 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)
Carroll Gardens dive for hot dogs and cold beer under the stars.
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Creek & The Cave
Read Reviews10-93 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 (map)
A full sky looms above the Long Island City hipsters partying in this Queens bar's homey backyard patio.
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Radegast Hall & Beer Garden
Read Reviews113 N. 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)
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The Gate
Read Reviews321 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)
Alfresco suds cool the Slope in the cool nights of spring and dog days of summer.
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Harry's At Water Taxi Beach
Read Reviews2-01 Borden Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 (map)
Beach bar party along the East River. 'Nuff said.
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The Delancey
Read Reviews168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002 (map)
Hipster paradise reaches new depths and heights on the Lower East Side.
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White Horse Tavern
Read Reviews567 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014 (map)
On sunny afternoons, the sidewalk seating at this pub overflows with beer, greasy grub and idle West Villagers.
Rooftop Views
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Bookmarks
Read Reviews299 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017 (map)
Fireside cocktails, club chairs and terrace views atop the Library Hotel.
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Ava Penthouse Lounge
Read Reviews210 W 55th St (Penthouse), New York, NY 10019 (map)
Take visiting friends for the Times Square view.
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Highbar
Read Reviews251 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036 (map)
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230 5th
Read Reviews230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (map)
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The Heights Bar and Grill
Read Reviews2867 Broadway, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10025 (map)
Up a steep flight of stairs is the charming, intimate rooftop, a nice spot to relax with a frozen margarita.
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Empire Hotel Rooftop
Read Reviews44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023 (map)
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The Park
Read Reviews118 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)
This West Chelsea scene picks up after 11pm, when the rooftop opens and the DJs and private parties take over.
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Metropolitan Museum Gift Shop
Read Reviews1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 (map)
A perpetual art opening. Drink, check out the art and the people and enjoy the spectacular skyline.
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Hudson Sky Terrace
Read Reviews356 West 58th Street, 15th floor, New York, NY 10019 (map)
Upscale Outdoors
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A60 at 60 Thompson
Read Reviews60 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012 (map)
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Hudson Cafeteria
Read Reviews356 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019 (map)
Savor an impeccable cocktail in the bar's lush outdoor garden.
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La Bottega
Read Reviews363 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)
The wraparound terraces with their tiny blue lights offer a respite from sceney 9th Avenue.
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Ono
Read Reviews18 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014 (map)
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Glass
Read Reviews287 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001 (map)
Sip a Bellini on the bamboo-lined back patio in West Chelsea.
