New York

Dens: If you don't try the garlic kielbasa consider yourself Dead To Me. xo -dps

Thrillist: This built from scratch beer garden features walls adorned with doors from a Greenpoint fire house and a lone pinball machine and is pouring 21 taps of locally sourced suds. Read more.

NYC Parks: Cool off with the breeze of the Hudson River – and take in the stunning view – with traditional pub fare and drinks during happy hour on weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.

AskMen: There is no formal cocktail list, but the bartender asks the type of spirit you like & if you like your drinks sweet, sour, etc. Then he creates a custom cocktail for you.

Ashley Simon: this bar would feel out of place were it not for the Great Grand St. Gentrification Project. but i can stomach pretention when it comes with great drinks and a nice backyard.

Blake Whitman: Go to the roof. Drink beer. Look at the empire state building.

Fiona Goldstein: Cute speak easy type place with great cocktails and roof seating in the warmer months

Matthew Rathbone: There's a deck out back, and a pool table in the basement. #perfectcombo

Dana D: Have a Van Damme inspired cocktail while lounging outside. The Carribbean meets concrete with a well-seasoned menu of island bites. And there's a crazy wing thing canopy too.