The Best Summer Drinking in NYC
Refinery Rooftop is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

1. Refinery Rooftop

8.4
63 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Grab a drink and take in the views of the Empire State Building from high atop the Refinery Hotel. We especially love the cocktail caddies, served in a carafe with enough glasses to share with pals!

PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

2. PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown

6.3
210 W 55th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Lounge · Theater District · 19 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: PHD Terrace is proof that it's cool to drink in Midtown. Located on the 15th floor of the Dream Hotel with views of Times Square, come early to grab a comfy couch, cocktails and light bites.

Sabbia at Birreria is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

3. Sabbia at Birreria

200 5th Ave, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 19 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Head to this rooftop hangout - perched atop Italian food heaven Eataly - and enjoy delicious snacks, cold wine and refreshing cocktails, all while enjoying the al fresco summer vibe.

Alta Linea is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

4. Alta Linea

180 10th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: This spacious patio at the High Line Hotel is great for people watching and outdoor drinking. We especially love the slushy drinks including the Frozen Negroni and the Sgropponi with limoncello.

JIMMY is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

5. JIMMY

8.5
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 157 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: A rooftop bar with sick downtown views, yummy drinks AND a pool? Score! Head to JIMMY for a fun night out or to relax poolside with a glass - or bottle - of rosé. Don't miss the Vacation Piña Colada.

The Vine is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

6. The Vine

851 Avenue of the Americas (30th Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 27 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: We are really into outdoor drinking and rosé and The Vine has both! Try the Frosé Royale, frozen rosé with creme de cassis, lemon, hibiscus and agave ice, available by the glass or pitcher.

Mr. Purple is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

7. Mr. Purple

8.6
180 Orchard St Fl 15 (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 178 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: A massive rooftop space on the 15th floor of the Hotel Indigo, we love the craft cocktails (try the Summertime Spice!) and beer selection plus the cold-pressed Liquiteria juices and Irving Farm coffee

Dante NYC is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

8. Dante NYC

9.1
79-81 Macdougal St (btwn W Houston & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 152 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: A true NYC institution, this revamped spot is still serving up delicious drinks - they have 12 kinds of Negronis - and even has patio seating for summertime sipping. We recommend the Al Fresco Spritz.

Pier A Harbor House is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

9. Pier A Harbor House

22 Battery Pl (at Little West St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Battery Park City · 168 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Located all the way at the very tip of Lower Manhattan, you can hit Happy Hour with outdoor seating and views of the Statue of Liberty. Go early because it gets crowded - but it's worth the wait.

Grand Banks is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

10. Grand Banks

8.8
Pier 25 (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Tribeca, New York, NY · 144 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: We love oysters and wine and sitting in the sun, so Grand Banks is the obvious choice for summer time drinking. Located on an old schooner ship, it's got a super-cute vibe and tasty food and drinks.

The Beach at Dream Downtown is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

11. The Beach at Dream Downtown

6.8
W16th Street (9th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 6 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: It's all about the frozen drinks at this poolside oasis. Check out the Frozen Moscow Mule, the Frozen Margarita with mango puree, or the Fresh Fruit Kegs, drinks served in a watermelon or pineapple.

Aretsky's Patroon is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

12. Aretsky's Patroon

7.9
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Avoid the cramped Happy Hour spots and head here instead, where you can sip cocktails on a full-floor rooftop space adjacent to Grand Central Station, which has been operating for the past 20 years!

Salon de Ning is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

13. Salon de Ning

8.0
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Sometimes you just want to feel fancy, and Salon de Ning - on the rooftop of the Peninsula Hotel - is the perfect spot to do it. The drinks are pricey but the view is incomparable and unforgettable.

David Burke Kitchen is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

14. David Burke Kitchen

23 Grand St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hudson Square · 182 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: The Urban Garden at David Burke Kitchen is a hidden treasure - and the Garden Iceberg Sorbet Cocktail, a cube of sorbet topped off with table side poured prosecco, is a must try this summer.

Mother's Ruin is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

15. Mother's Ruin

8.7
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 329 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Not only does Mother's Ruin now serve all day brunch, they have a rotating selection of potent frozen slushy cocktails on draft, one reason this spot is a favorite of bartenders all around the city.

Brooklyn Crab is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

16. Brooklyn Crab

8.4
24 Reed St (btwn Van Brunt & Conover St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 270 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: This tri-level seafood shack in Red Hook serves up a delicious selection of shellfish dishes, but we love it for the speciality cocktails, beers on tap and impressive water views.

Penthouse 808 is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

17. Penthouse 808

8-80 Queens Plaza South (at Vernon Blvd.), Long Island City, NY
Bar · 65 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Just across the East River at the Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, Penthouse808 is a chilled out indoor/outdoor hangout with amazing views of the city skyline and Asian-inspired cocktails and food.

The Biergarten at The Standard is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

18. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.2
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 384 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Although the Biergarten is open year-round, we love it best for summer drinking. With communal seating, ping pong tables, unique beers on draft and pretzels for noshing, it's a fun al fresco hangout.

Black Barn Restaurant is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

19. Black Barn Restaurant

8.5
19 E 26th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 57 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Located on the north side of Madison Square Park, Black Barn sources ingredients locally. Check out the Strawberry Field, with muddled strawberry, Botanist gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

Pearl & Ash is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

20. Pearl & Ash

220 Bowery (btwn Spring & Prince), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 97 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Known for its extensive wine list, Pearl & Ash boasts a large patio right on the Bowery plus the low ABV Lava Colada with housemade pickled pineapple purée, Cocchi Americano and fresh coconut milk.

Felix is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

21. Felix

7.8
340 W Broadway (at Grand St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 99 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: One of the original party brunch spots in NYC, Felix is on a prime Soho corner with the doors wide open on warm summer days that turn into nights. Expect lots of champagne and Bloody Marys.

Belle Shoals is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

22. Belle Shoals

10 Hope St (Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 11 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: This Williamsburg juke joint is inspired by the soul of the South. Featuring incredible craft cocktails, a prized Wurlitzer, and a stunning outdoor patio garden with Frozen Drinks and Rosé on draft.

Bar Sardine is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

23. Bar Sardine

183 W 10th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 111 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Grab a window seat at this cozy West Village cocktail den, and spend the day people watching and drinking. Try the Bloody Ramen, made with vodka, beef ramen broth, shishito and togarashi spice.

Bua is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

24. Bua

7.4
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 171 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: A no-frills bar on a busy stretch of St.Marks, Bua has some of the best outdoor booths in the city. The drinks are basic but strong and it's easy to pass a entire night - or day - here.

McCarren Hotel & Pool is one of The Best Summer Drinking in NYC.

25. McCarren Hotel & Pool

160 N 12th St (btwn Berry St & Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 62 tips and reviews

@thirsty@thirsty: Views of the Manhattan skyline and poolside cocktails? McCarren Hotel & Pool has both! This well-loved Brooklyn spot has a chilled-out vibe and is the perfect place for relaxing on a hot summer day.