enjoying the weather...outdoor happy hours?

[emilia]

my friends and i are gonna take advantage of the nice weather and get some drinks outdoors after work, preferably downtown (east village/union square). wondering if there are any spots people would recommend?

i know there's been a few threads on this but i can't seem to find an exact answer to this question.

comfortable & relaxed, cheap(ish) drinks, gardens, patios, or big open windows. we know of Miracle Grill, Croxley's, that asian place on 4th Ave/Astor, luna park, shake shack. anything else?

[kiwihair]

places off the top of my head (strictly with outdoor seating, not just open windows)

Bbar
bull mccabe
dba
sweet & vicious
merchants (UES at least I'm sure)
Revival
belmont lounge
gin mill
bar @ gansevoort
croxleys ales (i think it was mentioned)
- that place on ludlow off of delancey, with a roof deck; sorry name slips me right now
beer garden (astoria)
lounge 47 (LIC)
some places in my hood Sunnyside
some places in carrol gardens

if i think of any more ill update

EDIT: more!
chichi's on mulberry (though not recommended)

[ballulah]

This is the third time I'm recommending El Rey Sol in the last few hours, but I was there last night and it's really a gem. It's on 14th between 7th and 8th a few doors east of Crispo, blink and you'll miss it. The garden out back was really nice, perfect on a sunny afternoon after work for pitchers of margaritas and sangria and lots of tasty Mexican food. Very inexpensive as well.

[nativenyeater]

I second El Rey Sol, great margaritas and the foods not half bad!
The backyard garden is a little beat up, but its one of the best spaces in the city...

[emilia]

hi all, thanks for the suggestions! we ended up doing the old standby of shake shack, but now i've got tons of new places to try out...especially if the weather lasts.

[roze]

FYI- the garder at Croxley's is no longer. It may reopen this summer sometime they said. Love the places mentioned- also want to add Lorely and Lunasa for back patio seating and the Red Lion and White Horse Tavern for sidewalk seating.

[mlt9]

for future reference, there's also a roof top patio at bar 13 on university pl., plus 2 for 1 happy hour. and i love the out back garden at lunasa too. and i agree with dba.

230 5th is great for atmosphere, but drinks are all $10-13...

[roze]

This may be a weird question but- do they have tv's on the rooftop of 13. I was there once a long time ago and don't remember if I saw any.

[EJC]

While I don't think they ever have drink specials, I love the roof bar @ The Delancey.

[sisack]

Cibar on Irving has an outdoor garden in back.

[princeofpork]

DBA has a great backyard and so does Royale on C and 9th

[wleatherette]

pangea on 2nd avenue btw 11th and 12th streets has a sidewalk patio and a better atmosphere than many of the generic spots nearby that open on to the street. food is seriously meh, though. don't be tempted.

[ballulah]

As tired as the menu is and as tawdry as the decor is (although it does have some stuff I'm fond of in a nostalgic way, try the grilled brie with avocado on baguette) the garden at Yaffa Cafe on St Marks can be really really fun. I met a friend here in the middle of the day a little while ago, and we sat around drinking Bellinis and eating omlettes to our heart's content.

230 Fifth is a great idea.

On 32nd St between Broadway and Fifth is Me Bar, at the top of La Quinta Inn. It's worth going a little north for the incredible views of the Empire State Building.

[josefr]

"Yaffa Cafe on St Marks" is closed.

[Lucia]

Just called and asked about hours at Yaffa. Was told "we're always open." I think you're mistaken.

[josefr]

shooot, I read that as dojo...sorry, I was mistaken.

[LFeinberg]

230 Fifth is the BEST for great weather!!!!