Drinking on the Outside

There is nothing quite like sitting outside on a summer night, drink in hand, with some live music and a cool breeze. It isn’t something easily found, especially beyond your own backyard. However, there are a few outdoor bars of unique sorts that will set you up with an amazing atmosphere to go along with your favorite drink. It just so happens that many of these outdoor bars are located in our favorite BestWeekends destinations…
Zed415 Chicago, Illinois
739 N. Clark Street (312) 266-6691
Featured drink: Spiced Strawberry Margarita

Poste Moderne Brasserie Washington, D.C.
555 8th Street (202) 783-6060
Featured drink: This Little Piggy

Graffiti Bar, Sampan Philidelphia, PA
124 South 13th Street (215) 732-3501
Featured drink: Sampantini

The Frying Pan New York City, NY
Pier 66a & West 26th Street (212) 989-6363

Blind Tiger Charleston, SC
36-38 Broad Street (843) 577-0088

The Rooftop at Marvin Washington, D.C.
2007 14th Street (202) 797-7171
Features: 30+ Belgian ales and blondes

The Top at Crowne Plaza Key West, FL
430 Duval Street (305) 296-2991
Featured drink: Sunset Celebration
Ellen Studer
BestWeekends.com