This bewitching outdoor bar boasts some pretty gorgeous decor, with vintage train tracks and boxcars, lush greenery, live jazz music, and an ethereal, haunting, old-world ambiance. En savoir plus .
Sitting atop the William Vale Hotel, Westlight boasts nearly 360-degree views over Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan's east side, along with the requisite $15-$17 cocktails and cheaper wines and beers. En savoir plus .
A fairly casual rooftop drinking experience, this Williamsburg bar abutting the BQE trades in $16 cocktails, long lines and fancy attire for graffiti decor and patio furniture. En savoir plus .
The bar's got a solid selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, like the tequila-and-red-chili seasoned Spicy Paloma, and you can score small plates and Aussie burgers at the restaurant downstairs. En savoir plus .
Aim to drink here in the mid-afternoon, when this place is truly serene. You'll join airily-clad hotel clientele lounging and sipping on $22 sparkling ice pop cocktails served in fishbowl stemware. En savoir plus .
The Roof at Park South just reopened for the season, offering up sweeping views of Midtown, the Chrysler building, and your wine glass reflecting the sunset-soaked skyline. En savoir plus .
Cocktails are strong ($16, but basically two $8 cocktails' worth strong) and the company is handsome as all hell. En savoir plus .
With a spectacular lookout over the river, homey wood paneling, and picnic benches, Brooklyn Crab is exactly where you want to spend an afternoon sucking down a Rum Punch Bowl for Two. En savoir plus .
The cocktail menu offers classic drinks like 1915 Gin & Tonic or modern takes the Paradis + Perdition, which includes flamed absinthe and cognac, plus champagne, bitters and smoked cinnamon. En savoir plus .
It's hard to find a rooftop bar north of Midtown, but this Morningside Heights spot boasts outdoor space that's solid in any weather. En savoir plus .
If you're a spice fiend, try the El Fantasma: tequila cabeza, montelobos mezcal, ginger, lime and ghost pepper bitters. En savoir plus .
