22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC
Watermark Bar is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

1. Watermark Bar

6.3
78 South St (Pier 15), New York, NY
Cocktail bar · Financial District · 51 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

City Vineyard is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

2. City Vineyard

8.3
233 West St, New York, NY
Wine bar · Tribeca · 70 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Mulberry Project is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

3. Mulberry Project

149 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · Little Italy · 225 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Sweet and Vicious is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

4. Sweet and Vicious

7.4
5 Spring St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Lounge · NoLita · 304 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Cherry-topped frozen margaritas in Mason jars (jargaritas) as they were meant to be enjoyed: outside. Leggi tutto.

Bonnie Vee is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

5. Bonnie Vee

8.4
17 Stanton St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Cocktail bar · Lower East Side · 60 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

The Standard, East Village is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

6. The Standard, East Village

8.5
25 Cooper Sq (at Bowery), New York, NY
Hotel · East Village · 77 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

The Biergarten at The Standard is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

7. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.3
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Birreria all'aperto · Meatpacking District · 384 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Terroir at The Porch is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

8. Terroir at The Porch

The High Line (above 15th St. & 10th Ave.), New York, NY
Wine bar · Chelsea · 46 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

West 79th Street Boat Basin is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

9. West 79th Street Boat Basin

W 79th st (at Hudson River), New York, NY
Porto o porticciolo · Upper West Side · 36 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

La Marina NYC is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

10. La Marina NYC

348 Dyckman St (at the Hudson River), New York, NY
Lounge · Washington Heights · 88 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

The Garden at Studio Square is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

11. The Garden at Studio Square

3533 36th St (btwn 35th & 36th Ave), Long Island City, NY
Birreria all'aperto · 215 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Brooklyn Barge is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

12. Brooklyn Barge

3 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 55 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

MIDNIGHTS is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

13. MIDNIGHTS

8.1
149 N 6th St (Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 18 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Union Pool is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

14. Union Pool

8.1
484 Union Ave (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 285 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Spuyten Duyvil is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

15. Spuyten Duyvil

8.7
359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Birreria all'aperto · Williamsburg · 177 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This Williamsburg bar has an outdoor patio that is a fine place to wait out a table at St. Anselm. Leggi tutto.

Tuffet is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

16. Tuffet

9.0
286 Graham Ave (btwn Grand St & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 62 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Loosie's Cafe is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

17. Loosie's Cafe

93 S 6th St (Berry), New York, NY
Bar Caffè · 2 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Nowadays is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

18. Nowadays

9.1
56-06 Cooper Ave (at Wyckoff Ave), Glendale, NY
Birreria all'aperto · 38 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Threes Brewing is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

19. Threes Brewing

9.0
333 Douglass St (at 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Birrificio · Boerum Hill · 184 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Lavender Lake is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

20. Lavender Lake

383 Carroll St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Gowanus · 163 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Branch Ofc. is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

21. Branch Ofc.

8.4
225 Rogers Ave (at Union St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail bar · Crown Heights · 21 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.

Greenwood Park is one of 22 Outdoor Spots to Sip Cocktails in NYC.

22. Greenwood Park

8.1
555 7th Ave (btwn 19th & 20th St), Brooklyn, NY
Birreria all'aperto · Greenwood Heights · 152 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: 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. Leggi tutto.