Rooftops, Gardens and Patios

Russell Sinclair: Great beer selection. Street-side patio.

Russell Sinclair: Offshoot of Sleep No More. Solid drinks and snacks in an enchanting rooftop garden.

Russell Sinclair: A bit overpriced and mediocre service. But it's outside, right?

Russell Sinclair: Excellent views of Manhattan and solid drinks. Schmooze with the Williamsburg crowd.

Russell Sinclair: Massive beer garden far from the craziness of downtown. Get there early on a sunny day.

Russell Sinclair: Excellent Bavarian brew house with good beer and food. Back patio is covered and comfortable.

Russell Sinclair: Amazing south and north Manhattan views.

Time Out New York: On top of a 19th-century townhouse sits this German-inspired beer garden. You’ll have to journey through two floors of crowds and thumping music to get there, but it’s worth the fresh air and steins.

Time Out New York: You’ll find fun and games on this Williamsburg bar’s 2,600-square-foot brick patio. Grab a beer or cocktail and sit at one of the tables made of wood reclaimed from a Rockaway Beach boardwalk in 2010. En savoir plus .

Russell Sinclair: Not really sure why they make you buy tickets to get beer at this place but the beer is good and the vibes are awesome.

Russell Sinclair: Nothing like it in NYC. A floating beer garden on the Hudson.

Russell Sinclair: Drinks are $20 but you are paying for the view.

Russell Sinclair: Like you stepped into a tiki bar in Soho. Don't forget your boat shoes.

Russell Sinclair: Rustic elegance with Empire State views. Bring your out of town guests.

Russell Sinclair: Backyard garden and great beer selection.

Russell Sinclair: An enchanted backyard garden serving New Orleans inspired food and drinks.