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Where to Grab a Drink Outside in Somerville (and Cambridge and Boston)
An online map shows outdoor bars throughout the Boston area.

As spring turns to summer, some people think about heading to the beach or camping in the woods.
Others think about staying right here in the city, getting together with friends and grabbing a cold drink outside.
Thankfully, an online map created by the Boston Business Journal shows where you can enjoy an outdoor libation here in Somerville—and in Cambridge, Boston, Brookline and Quincy.
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The list of places to enjoy an alfresco drink in Somerville includes:
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- Posto
- Mike's
- Orleans
- Sabur
- The Burren
- Five Horses Tavern
- Sound Bites
- The Neighborhood
- Sally O'Brien's
- El Potro
- Precinct
The map, which was posted in 2012, does miss some locations in Somerville. For instance, P.J. Ryan's has some outdoor tables, and The Independent also has an outdoor area.
If you know of any other places to grab a drink outside in Somerville, leave a comment below.
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