The sweeping Brooklyn views at this waterfront bar are ace no matter the time of day. But the best bet is to arrive early, as Watermark tends to get busy during the week with the afterwork crowd. Leer más.
This City Winery spin-off is prime real estate for river and skyline views. There are local wines on tap, wines by the glass, and bottles from wineries stretching the globe. Leer más.
This Little Italy speakeasy has an equally hidden backyard patio serving large format cocktails like a tropical rum daiquiri. The colorful garden also has a small snack menu. Leer más.
Cherry-topped frozen margaritas in Mason jars (jargaritas) as they were meant to be enjoyed: outside. Leer más.
This Bowery-adjacent cocktail bar unveils a backyard garden as soon as the temperature rises, nearly doubling in size. During the week it’s laid-back option for a frozen strawberry margarita. Leer más.
The garden attached to The Standard is one of the more lovely places to imbibe around Manhattan. The garden is filled with the season’s flowers, lights, and people sipping on cocktails. Leer más.
In the shadow of the High Line is this perpetually packed outdoor beer garden, where snagging a piece of a picnic bench can prove difficult in the warmer months. Leer más.
The Riesling fiends at Terroir recently opened their High Line perch for the season, and this year doesn’t disappoint. All bottles fall under $65 and range from coming from Austria to Spain. Leer más.
This casual outdoor cafe along the Hudson River is at its peak during the summer months. Unlike some other outdoor hangouts, the vibe at the Boat Basin is completely unpretentious. Leer más.
The island vibes at this Inwood hangout are plenty thanks to over 75,000 square-feet or waterfront real estate. There’s even live salsa on Wednesdays. Leer más.
The sprawling, 300,000-square-foot sports-heavy bar almost guarantees that it will be easy to find a spot to imbibe outside. If there’s a game on: Studio Square is playing it. Leer más.
For the third year in a row, a Greenpoint barge is one of the best places to enjoy a few drinks al fresco. The Brooklyn Barge offers incredible views of Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Leer más.
The laid back vibes inside Midnights’ Williamsburg translates onto the summery outdoor patio. Two daily happy hours make the bistro light-lit patio a fine place to spend summer days. Leer más.
This apparently strong hook-up bar boasts a pretty great outdoor area, larger than its indoor bar. There’s a taco truck out back and a ton of beer options. Leer más.
This Williamsburg bar has an outdoor patio that is a fine place to wait out a table at St. Anselm. Leer más.
The patio at this cozy wine bar is just as lovely as any meat and cheese board on the menu. It’s fireplace-equipped should the temperature drop, and truly feels like someone’s backyard. Leer más.
This Williamsburg cocktail bar features a picturesque outdoor deck, with hanging plants, hammocks, and endless pops of color. Cocktails and fried chicken do well on the patio. Leer más.
Nowadays is home to the longtime weekend dance party Mister Sunday, but any other day of the week it’s a fine place of a drink in the warmer months. There’s a 2 for 1 happy hour until 7:00 p.m. daily. Leer más.
This Gowanus brewpub offers a lovely patio for enjoying its own crafted beers, local brews, and a full bar. Threes almost always has an exciting food pop-up going on, too. Leer más.
This Gowanus gastropub boasts the kind of spacious patio one can only find outside of Manhattan. Come for the fresh air, stay for chicken wings and glasses of rosé. Leer más.
This Crown Heights bar and its wonderful patio miraculously stay fairly empty, so getting a seat outside is an easy feat. It’s great for groups, and the vibe is very laid-back. Leer más.
A former South Slope gas station is now the neighborhood’s favorite outdoor pub. The picnic tables at Greenwood Park are spacious, there are craft beers by the pitcher, and corn hole is there as well. Leer más.
