The Best Heated-Outdoor Bars in NYC
Grabbing a drink during COVID times seems a little tricky, especially during the long NYC winter season. Here are the best bars and places to grab a drink where you’ll be covered and warm so you can toast and catch up with your BFF without freezing ya tush off completely.
Tokyo Record Bar
It’s only right to kick off this guide with the bar that will surround you with disco balls as you drink. Tokyo Record Bar in Greenwich Village is a dream come true and truly, in every sense, a total vibe. Enjoy a warm, fun, and colorful social hour (or three) here and thank us later.
St Tropez
St Tropez is a hidden French gem in the West Village and is notably one of the city’s best places to grab a glass of wine in lower Manhattan. They’ve done a wonderful job making sure that you can enjoy a wonderful glass of wine with your bff in total warmth and a safe distance.
Weather Up
Weather Up is a Brooklyn and TriBeCa staple, known as the best cocktail bar in the neighborhood. Thankfully they have a wonderful outdoor setup with heaters so you can grab your favorite cocktail in even the coldest of temps here in NYC this winter.
Gilligan’s
Giligan’s is the perfect way to add a little bit of sunshine to your NYC winter (cause we all could use some after a true COVID winter). Gilligan’s serves up the best cocktails and locals rave over their spicy skipper drink — drop in Gilligan’s and give it a try if you’re wanting a little summertime in your life.
The Spaniard
The Spaniard is a West Village staple that you’ve got to add to your list if you haven’t had a chance to yet. Grab a beer, a glass of wine, or some rosè and have a wonderful time cozied up in their heated outdoor patio.
Dante
Dante is inarguably one of the cutest places in the city to enjoy a meal and a wonderful drink and soak up the magic that Dante brings so effortlessly to NYC. There’s a reason Dante was voted the Best Bar in 2019 — go grab a drink so you don’t miss out on the magic of Dante.
Elsie
Elsie Rooftop is one of the coolest rooftop bars located in Midtown Manhattan. Elsie’s exterior rooftop is enclosed with a remarkable view of the city and it is especially beautiful at night when all of the buildings are shining and lit up. A drink and a good view is something you should never pass up.
Happiest Hour
Happiest Hour is a classic “whimsical and nostalgic” NYC bar serving up the most delicious burgers and perfectly crafted cocktails over in West Village. Drop in on a Friday eve for their special Martini happy hour.
June Wine Bar
June Wine Bar is one of the best hidden gems in Brooklyn, nestled into the quaint and beautiful neighborhood of Cobble Hill. June has a marvelous outdoor setup in the back patio with heaters and everything you need to enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine hidden away from the world.
Freehold
Really good pizza and really good alcohol. Seems like a complete sentence to us. Need we say more? (ps Freehold is in the fabulous BK)
The Wilson
The Wilson is “where the coast meets the curb” — somewhere you’re certain to satisfy a craving for seafood and a refreshing glass of wine in NoMad.
The Penrose
For all of our Upper East Siders, we’ve got the perfect spot for you - enter Penrose. Penrose is a fun place to grab a meal and drink in the UES. They’ve got a phenomenal brunch menu calling your name.
Spring Lounge
“Life is short. Drink early.” Spring Lounge is the place to drop by for beer, tequila, mezcal, bourbon & rye, and scotch. If you’re wanting a cool, laid back, lounge vibe, head over to the Spring Lounge in Nolita.
