An outdoor dining guide to New York City

Updated March 13, 2024
Al is collecting the best places to eat and drink outdoors in NYC. Discover hidden backyards, scenic rooftop lounges or sidewalk perches for the best people watching in town.
Lively rooftop bar with a pool, cocktails, small plates and DJs.
Rooftop
Homely neighborhood hang-out spot with a spacious patio that's great for groups.
Patio
Covered
Independent bookstore and wine bar with coffee, tea and snacks to boot.
Garden
Sidewalk
Casual Mexican inspired tavern serving brunch and bites all day
Sidewalk
Casual bar for highly-rated burgers, IPAs and patio space.
Garden
Streetery
Homely candlelit tavern for brunch, inventive bar snacks and cocktails.
Heated
Streetery
Casual East Village spot to grab a beer and a burger.
Sidewalk
A historic New York institution serving jumbo burgers, sandwiches and Italian entrées.
Awning
Sidewalk
Friendly neighborhood tavern featuring some iconic British classics on the menu.
Awning
Sidewalk
Expect classic bar snacks pulled off with panache, cocktails and brunch.
Garden
Trendy cocktail bar with light bites and well-crafted cocktails.
Awning
Heated
Rooftop
Chic rooftop lounge for brunch, all-day bites and city views.
Rooftop
A former 1920s bank inspired by Paris in days gone by, whiskey is the name of the game here.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Head up to the rooftop bar at The Kitano Hotel for Friday happy hours and speciality cocktails.
Rooftop
Discover a lush escape from Midtown over whiskey, craft beers and light bites.
Patio
Plush rooftop bar with cocktail menu, seasonal small plates and live music.
Rooftop
Lounge poolside on the rooftop deck with a frozen marg.
Rooftop
Smart rooftop lounge at AC Hotel New York Times Square with live music and a penchant for martinis.
Rooftop
Plush tavern-style restaurant and bar with an extensive mezcal and whisky list.
Heated
Streetery
Upmarket rooftop bar for cocktails and skyline views over Fifth Avenue.
Rooftop
A dramatic rooftop setting for brunch or sunset cocktails.
Covered
Rooftop
Laid-back cocktail and wine bar serving tapas-style Itaian fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Head to this casual cafe and bar for unsmissable skyline panoramas.
Patio
Retro tiki bar serving up frozen cocktails and satisfying sandwiches.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
A heady selection of 250 wines alongside French bistro classics.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
A relaxed setting for oysters, bar snacks and signature cocktails.
Sidewalk
Agave spirits, rare tequillas, hand crafted cocktails and Mexican tapas are the name of the game.
Heated
Streetery
Hole up in this casual bar for classic American dishes, draft beer and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Bright and breezy New American joint with daily oysters and happy hours.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Cafe and wine bar with attractive French sandwiches and pastries.
Garden
Patio
Lively Irish-American bar with weekday happy hours, lunch, brunch and a late night menu.
Sidewalk
Lively bar for craft brews, cocktail specials and a BYO food policy.
Patio
Outré coffee and cocktail bar with an out-there menu to boot.
Awning
Garden
Welcoming Irish pub for cocktails, craft beer and DJs.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Vivacious bar for drag brunches, live music and generous bar food.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Bridge and tunnel themed restaurant for classic American cuisine, craft beers and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Mexican cafe and agaveria bar with a Tulum-inspired vibe.
Patio
Sidewalk
Local hangout for classic bar food, craft beers, wine and cocktails.
Garden
Vibrant Mexican restaurant with an extensive mezcal and tequila list.
Patio
Covered
Industrial-style bar and patio with happy hour, movie screenings and trivia nights.
Patio
Cheerful bar and kitchen with lunch, brunch and late night menus.
Sidewalk
No-frills corner neighborhood bar with an easy going vibe.
Sidewalk
Streetery
A neighborhood cocktail bar with a backyard patio.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Elevated cocktail bar and mezze in a sumptuous setting.
Garden
Independent online radio station and kiosk in a reclaimed parking lot
Awning
Heated
Patio
Expansive rooftop beer garden with big skyline views, well crafted drinks and shareable plates.
Rooftop
Rooftop bar atop The William Vale – head here for classic cocktails, rare spirits, craft beer and small plates.
Rooftop
Swanky French-ish rooftop bar with unforgettable skyline views and a seafood focused menu.
Rooftop
High energy 24,000 sqft backyard spot for drinks, sports and games.
Patio
Covered
Cocktail and raw bar in a relaxed mezzanine serving Israeli coastal flavors.
Heated
Rooftop
Historic bar and eatery with cozy outdoor seating.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Sportsbar and gastropub with extensive whiskey selection and late night dancing.
Heated
Streetery
Lively neighborhood institution to grab a taco, a few beers and take in the scene.
Garden
Covered
Botanical cocktails and herbal infusions are the mainstay at this low-key rooftop patio bar.
Rooftop
Female founded brewery with expansive outdoor space.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Buzzing wine bar with cocktail list, meat and cheese plates and eccentric decor.
Patio
A quintessential neighborhood bar with great burgers, wings and local beers.
Garden
Cash only Irish style tavern for beers and brunch.
Patio
Friendly cocktail joint with cheeseburgers, small bites, live DJs and comedy nights.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Hip spot for creative frozen drinks and classic pub fare.
Sidewalk
Meat and cheese neighborhood bar with a cozy fireplace furnished patio.
Firepit
Patio
Sidewalk
Low-key buzzing dive bar with street food pop-ups and weekend DJs.
Heated
Streetery
Music focused bar specialising in yakitori, shochu highballs and a full sake menu.
Garden
Covered
Casual backyard bar hangout for craft beers, wings and cocktails.
Patio
Covered
Laid back all-day cafe and bar.
Patio
Covered
Cosy Irish pub and beer garden serving craft beers, themed cocktails and full Irish breakfasts.
Patio
Easygoing neighborhood corner tavern with ample outdoor seating.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Solar-powered rooftop beer garden with craft beers, classic American food and endless games.
Awning
Patio
Rooftop
Fun menu-free spot with a curated wine selection and expansive back yard.
Firepit
Garden
Low-key Southside taproom with rotating light bites in the evening.
Streetery
Pull up a chair at this bright and airy bar for inventive cocktails and sharing plates.
Sidewalk
Innovative, waterfront brewery with experimental beers and cocktails.
Sidewalk
German style biergarten for beers, brats and pretzels.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Renovated historic building with food court and park-side seating.
Garden
Patio
Covered
Fun taproom with street food pop-ups and weekly events.
Heated
Streetery
Vibrant roof top bar with aperitivo hours, cocktails and draft beers.
Rooftop
Head to this chilled Bushwick dive bar for heavy metal, burgers, nachos and tacos.
Sidewalk
Unassuming brick-lined local bar with microbrews, changing street food menu and sportsgames.
Patio
Savoury and sweet crêpes in a neighborhood cafe.
Garden
Covered
Eclectic cocktail bar and restaurant in a former tailor shop with family-style dining.
Garden
Cozy coffee and craft beer shop focused on Brooklyn suppliers.
Sidewalk
Unpretentious natural wine, oysters and tapas-style small plates.
Garden
Heated
Relaxed Bushwick rooftop spot with natural wine served by the glass and daily happy hour.
Rooftop
NOLA comes to Bushwick, with a Louisiana-style menu plus beer and shots.
Patio
Covered
Enjoy locally brewed craft beer, cocktails and a lush patio at this neighborhood bar.
Garden
Heated
Burger and cocktail bar hidden away in a converted auto garage.
Garden
Groovy taproom with DJs, bar menu, renowned dancefloor and a spacious backyard.
Firepit
Garden
Irreverant all-day restaurant with smash burgers, small plates and speciality cocktails.
Garden
Friendly neighborhood cafe and grocer with compact back patio.
Patio
Breezy bar with relaxed vibes, weekend DJ and rotating street food pop-ups.
Streetery
Friendly neighborhood spot for hearty plates, brunch and bar bites.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Brooklyn taproom and beer shop with grassy garden – don't miss the warm pretzels!
Garden
Lively corner bar with natural wines, jukebox, DJs and oysters.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Rock 'n' roll themed sportsbar complete with a backyard pool table.
Garden
Heated
Chic Prohibition-style cocktail bar with artisan drinks menu and snacks.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Chic wine bar serving elevated plates and an extensive natural wine list.
Garden
Sidewalk
Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Welcoming neighborhood pub serving classic bar fare alongside a cocktail matching service.
Heated
Sidewalk
French wine and raw bar with small plates.
Heated
Sidewalk
Zero-waste wine bar with organic and biodynamic wines.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Popular bar serving alcohol exclusively produced in NY state.
Garden
Visit the world's first commercially-viable urban rooftop vineyard in Brooklyn.
Rooftop
Natural wines, whisky and seafood with a familial vibe in Brooklyn Heights.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Bustling bar specialising in microbrews and comforting pub fare.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Elevated cocktail bar for innovative drinks, light bites and magical Manhattan views.
Rooftop
Sleek listening bar with an inventive cocktail list and light bites.
Streetery
Lively natural wine bar with Italian-style aperitifs, small plates menu inspired by coastal Italy.
Streetery
Stylish natural wine bar serving euro-style small plates.
Garden
Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Female founded brewery taproom serving innovative brews and snacks.
Sidewalk
Easy breezy beer garden with draft beers, wine and tacos. Cash only.
Garden
This speakeasy has a sizeable outdoor space, perfect for locals and cocktail aficionados.
Garden
Fun-loving and authentic tiki bar with large garden space.
Garden
Relaxed neighborhood bar and lounge serving beer, cocktails and hearty burgers.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Airy rooftop taproom, serving local and ethically sourced spins on casual American fare.
Rooftop
Cheery neighborhood spot for fun cocktails, classic bar bites and outdoor trivia nights.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Bustling indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar for draft beers and tlacoyos.
Garden
Pared-back neighborhood bar and kitchen for custom cocktails and classic comfort food.
Garden
Relaxed sportsbar and restaurant with a Tex Met outlook.
Streetery
A neighborhood gem for cheese, charcturie and small plates.
Garden
A former newsstand is the home of casual weekend brunch and all-day dining.
Garden
Heated
A 13,000 square foot beer garden with pub snacks and games.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Sea-themed tavern with a plant filled garden with pond.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Agave spirit bar and taco truck with a large outdoor seating area on picnic benches.
Garden
Welcoming neighborhood biergarten for german speciality beers and snacks.
Patio
French tabac-style natural wine bar in a prime people-watching spot.
Sidewalk
Modern Korean soju bar also serving dumplings, bulgogi, craft beers and natural wine.
Heated
Streetery
Neighborhood staple Irish bar with a long beer list, pub fare and big screen sports.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Cavernous Irish pub named after Jonathan Swift with live music and hearty food menu.
Streetery
It's aperitvo time: Classic Italian purveyors of amari, vermouth and espresso.
Awning
Sidewalk
Stylish cocktails, wines, coffees and pastries alongside books and eclectic evening events.
Garden
American gastropub serving craft cocktails and imaginative bar food.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Chic all-day cafe and wine bar offering prime people-watching seats.
Sidewalk
Tuscan deli serving regional delights: espresso, pastries, wines, focaccia and cured meats.
Sidewalk
Elevated-yet-unpretensious spot to see in the weekend with seafood towers, raw bar and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Famed West Village tavern with a weekday happy hour and American pub menu.
Sidewalk
Cuban-inspired rooftop bar at Hotel Hugo with incredible views of Lower Manhattan.
Rooftop
Affordable Italian restaurant with a forte for fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza.
Awning
Sidewalk
Mediterranean inspired menu with a small plate selection, burgers and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Steal yourself away at this European-style wine bar with small plates.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Cosy Irish bar with a forte for old fashioned whiskeys, cocktails and American cuisine.
Heated
Streetery
Order small plates and sharing dishes at this stylish Latin American restaurant.
Garden
Casual food and wine bar with a curated wine list and shareable small plates.
Patio
Covered
Czech beer and classic eats at this family-friendly beer garden.
Garden
Head to this Queens gastropub for inventive cocktails, elevated bar food and live music.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Craft brewery with a variety of bold and fresh beers, spacious backyard and empanadas.
Patio
Bustling local beer garden and kitchen for sharer plates and burgers – stop by to watch the game.
Garden
Relax and stay a while at this friendly neighborhood pool bar serving up classic cocktails, cold beers and good vibes.
Garden
All day jazz-cafe for light bites and craft cocktails.
Sidewalk
Artist owned music venue, restaurant and bar with nighly entertainment, brunch and happy hour.
Patio
Rustic neighborhood haunt for all-day fare from breakfast and coffee to evening cocktails.
Streetery
Easy going gastropub serving upscale American classics, craft cocktails and weekend brunch.
Sidewalk
A-train oasis on the banks of the Hudson river. Stop by this family-friendly spot for fresh seafood, BBQ and frozen drinks.
Patio
Bar and grill, frozen drinks
Sidewalk
Streetery
Kick-back at this sallon-style bar with craft beers and a varied food menu.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Sports bar and grill with spacious outdoor seating, happy hour specials and community spirit.
Sidewalk
Grab a beer and a bite at this easy going neighborhood sports bar.
Garden