Outdoor Bars In NYC To Enjoy This Summer

NEW YORK, NY — Soaking up the sunshine with a cocktail in hand is what summer’s all about. Enjoy the season with these outdoor bars around New York City. (And keep up with news in your area by signing up for Patch’s daily newsletters.)

Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden

Neighborhood: Astoria

Address: 29-19 24th Ave.

The Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden offers a showcase of Czech and Slovak culture featuring traditional cuisines, festivals and a big, open space that the hall describes as a forum for the exchanging of ideas and experiences. There are 18 different beers on tap and the wine menu is extensive.

Biergarten at The Standard

Neighborhood: Chelsea

Address: 848 Washington St.

Nestled in the shadow of the High Line and located at The Standard, High Line Hotel is an open-air beer garden that, during the winter, is enclosed in glass. Serving German favorites such as beer, sausages and pretzels — with a view of the city’s more unique public spaces.

Night of Joy

Neighborhood: Greenpoint

Address: 667 Lorimer St.

Night of Joy’s Happy Hour is every day from 5 to 8 p.m., offering up $6 frozen Margaritas made with premium tequila and fresh lime juice, $4 selected beers and $6 signature cocktails.

Pod 39 Rooftop

Neighborhood: Midtown

Address: 145 E 39th St.

Located on the rooftop of the Pod 39 Hotel is a bar scene designed to replicate Roman ruins, dressed with terra-cotta columns and tile-topped tables. Open daily from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m., the rooftop bar offers views of the East River as well as craft cocktails from bar manager Sam Anderson.

Nowadays

Neighborhood: Ridgewood

Address: 31-00 47th Ave.

Nowadays offers a beer garden that includes a custom-made, high-fidelity sound system created by SBS Designs as well as a curated menu and beverage selection from local vendors. Brooklyn’s Arrogant Swine will be on site every Saturday to hold Carolina-style pig roasts. Nowadays will host ping-pong tournaments, classes on culture, humanities and arts by Think Olio and a Wednesday-night film series provided by Maysles Cinema.

Catch one of Nowadays’ favorite vinyl selectors presenting their dream backyard barbecue sets on Friday and Saturday nights.

Sycamore Bar & Flowershop

Neighborhood: Ditmas Park

Address: 1118 Cortelyou Rd.

The uniquely dichotomized Sycamore Flower Shop & Bar is located right in the heart of Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park community, and the place’s bar is open seven days a week. Sycamore boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in Brooklyn and Manhattan with 75 bottles. The boutique flower shop, Stems, is open Wednesday through Sunday and offers flowers by the stem.

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